A condominium unit continues to be one of the most popular investments today. It has been a goal for many yuppies to get themselves a condo, which gives them a home close to their work location and teaches them how to be independent. Even OFWs and expats consider it their primary choice of accommodation when in the Philippines.
Living in a condominium offers many perks and benefits. There is the convenience of living near hospitals, malls, schools, and other establishments. As a unit owner, you also get access to facilities such as a gym and pool. No need to spend on membership!
Now, let’s talk about the space you have in your condo unit. Regardless of the size of your unit, there are practical tips that teach you how to maximize your condo space.
Get Multi-purpose Furniture
Let’s be real. Every condo unit owner would want to have a huge sofa and a guest bed; however, it’s impossible to fit both of these in a 30-square meter space. Do you know what would solve this problem? A sofa bed. Use it as a classy sofa in the morning and offer it as a bed to guests when they stay the night.
Go for multi-purpose furniture as much as possible when decorating your condominium. Good recommendations include frames with extra shelves, ottomans with storage, and beds with underdrawers.
Go Vertical
If you have a horizontally challenged condo unit, what you need to do is think vertically. Maximize your walls and use your vertical space wisely at all times. Use frames with extra shelves inside your unit. Consider mounting your flat TV screen on the wall instead of putting it on top of a table that would take some amount of space. As you go along, keep in mind that you’re “maximizing,” not “cluttering.”
Stack Books
Many people are fond of displaying books inside their humble abode. You are the product of the books you’ve read and are reading, and displaying them inside your home is a form of self-expression. This, however, is not a good idea if your goal is to maximize the space in your condo unit.
Stack them into a book tower or two instead of squeezing them into a shelf. By doing this, you maximize the vertical space and make it possible to showcase your book titles.
Use Every Nook and Cranny
In a small space, it is crucial that you make use of empty corners instead of letting them be just idle spaces. Why not convert your stair space into a home office or computer area? Another idea is to make it a storage space for your DVD collection or little library by building shelves. The area under your bed could be perfect for little drawers for underpants. The key is to maximize every space and detail of your little condo unit.
Learn to Declutter
This could be the most challenging thing to do when you’re aiming to maximize your condo space. Many think they can hide their clutter and forget they exist. However, it would be impossible to hide all your stuff if you have accumulated so much and have no space left. Allot a day or two just gathering the things that are unnecessary in your condominium. This is the time to be Marie Kondo! If you want, you can buy her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” for reference (and a life-changing experience).
Do you really need that mug collection? What about those shoes you’ve never worn? Donate them or make money by selling them online. Believe that there is a certain bliss in living with less.
Being a condo unit owner comes with many perks and benefits. Other than the facilities unavailable in a usual home setting, you also become generally smarter. Since there’s no one to rely on for both big and small house decisions, you learn how to be extra careful and practical. Especially when it comes to maximizing your condo living, you just need to be smart about using the space you have.
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