There’s nothing quite like moving into a Toronto condo. With brand-new condo developments popping up all over the city, moving into your own condo provides the perfect opportunity to make it your sanctuary. Here’s how to take your condo from “box in the sky” to a welcoming oasis that reflects your personality and needs.
1. Cohesive Design
To really make a condo your own, you may need to update several rooms in your unit. Putting in a similar style or colour throughout your home will establish design consistency. Work with one of our Toronto designers to get some ideas on which design style fits with your lifestyle and preferences. That being, don’t feel like you have to use the exact same cabinetry throughout your entire condo. Mixing finishes or styles can be very pleasing to the eye when done well.
2. Smart Storage
In an effort to imprint your personality on your condo, make sure you don’t give in to clutter and disorganization. Plan for smart storage options that make your space look inviting while also being extremely functional. Storage needs to be easy to access to make it effortless for you to use. Custom shelves for small spaces — hidden behind doors or out in the open, depending on your preference — in a multitude of finishes delivers a built-in look that’s sophisticated without being stuffy.
3. Murphy Beds
Condos, with their open and flowing floor plans, are the perfect place for a Murphy bed. With their built-in design that allows them to be hidden away when they aren’t being used, a Murphy bed fits seamlessly into a home office shelving unit. By day, work at your desk with the integrated shelves and drawers that hold all the items you need. At bedtime, the Murphy bed can be pulled down from the wall to give your guests a comfortable place to sleep during their visit with you. With a Murphy wall bed, your guests don’t have to sleep on the couch or give up valuable floor space with a bed that won’t be used for much of the time.
Smart ideas like the ones highlighted above make it easy for you to transform any Toronto condo into one that reflects your fabulous personality. Book an appointment with our Toronto designers for more design ideas and custom solutions for your condo.