Decorate your own condo unit

Decorate your own Condo-Spaceby Interior Designer Christine I. Manalo, PIID

Chapter 1: Start Decorating

Questions and Guidelines• What are my specific rental guidelines

and limitations?• How long do you plan to stay in your

present home?• What activities do you do each room?• Is there enough sleeping space for

everyone and any guest?

Questions and Guidelines• Do you have enough storage?• Write down the furniture you currently

own, what you like and what you dislike.• List color any pieces of furniture, fabrics

or finds that would be a good start to develop a color scheme.

Steps to success

1.Create a file clippings and samples that how the style and colors you would like to use in your home.

2. Draw a floor plan of the room you will be decorating.

MAIN FLOOR LOFT FLOOR

3. Evaluate your existing environment.

• What type of lifestyle do you lead?• Do you have children or are you planning

to start a family? What are their ages and needs?

• How much space do you need for leisure?

4. Create a budget that works within your financial situation.

EXAMPLE:

Kitchen = P 150, 000.00

Living Area = P 200, 500.00

Master Bedroom = P 250, 000.00

5. Plan a schedule of WHAT you will be doing and WHEN.

Chapter 2: How to use mirrors to open up spaces

1. Place mirrors on the narrow hallways to make them less claustrophobic

2. A mirror can be a great feature as well, so consider investing in a really classy mirror and frame that stands out and complements the rest of the home decor

3. Mirrors in bathroom

4. Make sure you place mirrors in usable height. It can be quite frustrating and cumbersome if you are forced to bend or jump just to use a mirror.

5. Mirror as furniture detail and finish.

Chapter 3: Ten tips for small spaces

Chapter 4: Studio UnitHow to make them work for you

1. Invest in storage system.

2. Create specific living areas.

3. Double duty.

4. Small spaces and Storage

5. Feng Shui

6. Thin Out!

7. Enjoy your space!

Studio UnitHow to make them work for you

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