7 ways to add personality to a cookie-cutter condo
Photo, Sian Richards.
How to update your white-walled, cookie-cutter condo
1. Layer in lots of texture
For condos wrapped in a wall of windows, this tip is especially useful. Use lots of knit cushions and upholstered furniture (in this living room, the chairs aredressed in plaid wool) and your space will feel instantly cozy. Bare furniture without accent pieces will make your space feel cold.
2. Add wood panelling
Instantly up the warmth in your condo by wrapping the interior walls in wood. (These are stained pine planks.) Wallpaper also works, depending on the pattern you choose.
3. Hang art
When choosing art for your condo, pick pieces that match one another, either through colour, pattern or a particular theme. This will unify your small space from room to room.
4. Choose a neutral backsplash
A neutral backsplash, like a white-marble subway tile, won't compete with your home's accessories and will give you the opportunity to play with furniture, lighting and art. Go bold!
5. Make a statement with lighting
Invest in a stand-out chandelier above your dining table, or place pendant lights over the kitchen island. There are so many options out there, and not all are expensive. Try Ikea or School House Electric for some great wares.
6. Don't forget the bathroom
Upgrade finishes in rooms that are frequently used. The homeowners of this condo splurged on floor-to-ceiling limestone tile in the master bathroom, giving it a unique and luxe look.
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7. Take it outside
Extend the interior colour scheme to your balcony by accessorizing with similar styles of furniture and accessories. This will make the condo feel and look a lot bigger than it is.
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Alexandra Gater is a former home editor at Chatelaine who now shares renter-friendly hacks, DIY projects and joyful makeovers with her 900,000 YouTube subscribers.
