Friday, 19 August 2011

Different Ways On Enhancing Condos And Lofts

By Adriana Noton


Learning how to successfully decorate condos and lofts may seem like a tedious job, but you will find that it can be easy and fun if you follow a few rules. The most important things to do in decorating is to make sure that every space is well defined, extra space is maintained by creating storage options, and that the flow throughout the space is correct. Adding focal points and allowing natural light to shine through are bonuses to any home.

Living in a condo or loft is a wonderful and attractive option for many home owners, but decorating challenges may occur when dealing with the layout of the home. The condo or loft space may have no defined rooms and a vastly open and empty feeling to it. With a bit of know how, you will be one step closer to creating a wonderful and comfortable space with your own personal influence.

Defining spaces are simple when you know how to use colors and objects. The simplest way to define a room is to section it off with a rug in the mid point way of that particular room. After this is done you want to surround the rug with your seating arrangement if it is a living room or with a bed if it is the bedroom you are decorating. Stay within the same color scheme to keep the room consistent.

Adding life to your room is easy with the use of colors. Painting walls can change the feel of a room by making it warm and comfortable or cool and fun. You can paint all walls or choose only one of the four walls to paint depending on the look you are trying to achieve. Adding color to the walls can even help in defining a space, so keep your eyes open to such opportunities.

Being able to maximize your spaces by creating storage options may be tricky but you might find these options helpful. Look for spaces where you can install a cabinet for a built in look to create shelving space without using too much of the square footage. It is also nice to place opened and short book shelves with the sides of it to the wall to help in sectioning off rooms.

To give your room an inspirational look, add a focal point and tie in everything surrounding it. You can use a large mirror, fireplace, or painting as your focal point.

It is a good idea to allow and enhance any options for natural lighting to give your space a bright and welcoming feel. If the home has huge windows, find a way to enhance this by using sheer curtains that give you privacy but still allows the natural light to flow in.

Being able to successfully decorate condos and lofts is easily attainable by following the few step listed above. With a little bit of creativity and effort you can design the perfect space and give it the style that best fits your personality and vision.




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