subject: Your Eclectic And Colourful Condo Space! [print this page] Creating the Perfect Bold, Colourful & Eclectic Condo Space
When people purchase and move into a condo unit, they may be overwhelmed and perplexed at how exactly to furnish and decorate the unit without making it feel overcrowded or boxed in. After all, there is generally much less space to utilize in comparison to a typical detached home. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to make your condo simply sophisticated.
Those who have a flair for bold and rich colours and patterns need not have to shy away from the use of such elements. Many people might tell you that in order to maintain a large, flowing feel to a condo space is to make a lot of use of neutral hues in order to minimize the risk of the small space seeming cluttered and smaller than it actually is. However, there are certain ways that you can actually add splashes of bold colours and patterns to feed your eclectic personality!
The Living Room
Depending on the layout and actual square footage of your condo unit, you may have very tight spaces to work with. This doesn't mean that you have to skimp on comfort and style. Rather, purchase key pieces that serve you well in the comfort department while still adding style and sophistication to the room. This may mean having only one or two slender-framed pieces, but these can still provide ample seating space.
With these pieces, choose ones that may be neutral in hue, but have a bold pattern on the fabric. Such patterns will add a dramatic effect to the room without overwhelming the space with too much colour that you may get bored of rather quickly. Instead, decorate your sofas and seats with a few small cushions adorned in rich, bold colours, like bright red or canary yellow. These small and understated coloured cushions will add just the right amount of flavour to your condo space.
The Bedroom
Although you may like to have a variety of furniture pieces in your bedroom, certain pieces just might not work. For example, you may not necessarily have the room to have your king size bed, an armoire, end tables, and a chest of drawers all in one room without having to pile them one on top of the other! However, this does not mean that you have to give up well-built, beautiful pieces if your heart so desires.
Select one key item that really makes the room stand out. For example, an antique armoire might simply make the bedroom look richer than it is, or perhaps you'd like to keep your majestic sleigh bed in the room, while cutting corners elsewhere. Having one amazing piece in the room can really make the space stand out without having to eat up every square inch of the room.
The Hallway
Turn even the smallest spaces in a condo - including the hallway - into a gallery of colour and style! For instance, rather than painting an entire wall in a rich colour, which can risk boxing in the space, do something creative like painting a square or rectangle on the wall in a bold colour, like green or blue, and hang smaller photos or pictures inside that space. Then pair it with a unique seating bench that doubles as storage right underneath it for some flair and function all in one!
