Redesign Guide: Increase Philippine Condo Property Value
Discover effective ways to increase the value of your Philippine condo through a comprehensive redesign guide. Maximize storage, optimize space, and enhance style to attract potential buyers and bo...
Redesign Guide: Increase Property Value Add Storage, Space, & Style to Your Condo
Before buying supplies and hiring workers, visit your condo board or chat with your property management office. If you are leasing, contact your landlord before starting any work. There may be rules and regulations or limitations on what is allowed. Avoid unnecessary disagreements, penalties, or worse consequences due to lack of communication.
Living in a condo amidst a bustling Philippine metropolis is exciting and challenging. With a limited area and ever-growing population, everywhere you go can seem overcrowded and closed in. Let us help you carve a space to return to at the end of the day where you can sprawl out, relax, reset, and recharge.
Whether you're a unit owner, lessee, or landlord, below is a condo makeover guide with 14 key points to help you maximize every square meter, enhance versatility and functionality, and address the challenges of your urban home to increase property value.
2. Use multifunctional furniture of appropriate scale
When space is limited, choose furniture that is versatile so that it can serve multiple purposes. Look for sofas that can be converted into beds for guests to use when staying over. A Murphy bed could be tucked away when you need floor space for other activities during the day. A dining table with hidden leaves will be great for those who love to entertain. A coffee table with tops that lift making it convenient to dine on. Consider getting a couple of ottomans that double as seating and storage. These get a lot of usage in compact living spaces.
Be mindful of the amount, size, and scale of the pieces you are bringing in We want to keep that open feeling and avoid cramping the space with furniture.
3. Layer design elements
Adding art is a great way to put your style and personality into your space! Mix framed and unframed pieces. Having a variety of frame styles makes it even more interesting.
You can also add design elements like color, stripes, plaids, checks, and florals and this is easily achieved through fabrics on your throw pillows, throws, and more. They do not cost much and can be changed to keep up with trends, your mood, the season changes, or holiday decor.
Or you can have a few pieces to display your heritage, We suggest using traditional Philippine woven fabrics around your home. They add a fascinating tactile quality to surfaces. Try playing up contrasting elements like velvets with rattan, wood with metal, and playful pom-poms with sexy fringes.
4. Opt for a light color scheme
Never underestimate what a splash of paint can do for your condo. It can update the feel and freshen the space without spending too much. You may not even have to repaint your entire condo and can get the right look by merely painting one zone or a focal wall.
Light colors can make a small space appear larger and more open. Choose light-colored paint for your walls, furniture, and decor. Whites, pastels, and neutrals are great options that can help create an airy and spacious atmosphere.
If you have flawless walls, use paint that dries with a sheen. However, use a flat or matte finish for walls with bumps and bruises. These absorb light and hide imperfections.
5. Utilize mirrors and add reflective surfaces
Double the size of your room by adding a mirror. This is one element where you can forget the scale and go huge.
A large mirror hanging on a wall opposite a window reflects natural light and creates the illusion of a larger space. You can also use mirrored furniture or decorative mirrors to multiply the illuminating effect.
The bathroom usually has a tiny footprint in the condo and can benefit greatly from this mirror trick. Use a tempered moisture-resistant mirror then frame it with decorative molding that fits your home's aesthetic. Explore wide widths to make an impact.
6. Maximize natural light
Make the most out of natural light in your condo. Start by cleaning your windows. This task is easily overlooked but can make a big difference in illuminating a space. Another thing you can do is remove anything that obstructs your windows. If you do not open your windows, check if you have removable or detachable screens. You may want to consider setting these aside and just pop them back on when you need to open them.
Use glass shelves when you need to run shelving across your windows. Just like sheer curtains and modern blinds, they allow light to pass through. Natural light can make any space feel brighter and more open.
7. Assign zones
Divide your condo into different zones to make it feel more organized and spacious. Use furniture placement, or room dividers to create distinct sections for living, dining, work/study, and sleeping. This will give your condo a sense of structure and make it feel larger.
8. Be a minimalist
Embracing a minimalist lifestyle can greatly help in maximizing space in your condo. Keep only the essentials and avoid unnecessary clutter. Choose furniture, plants, and decor with clean lines and simple designs.
9. Add storage solutions and systems
There are plenty of smart storage solutions available in the market today. Consider investing in storage ottomans, under-bed storage containers, hanging organizers, and built-in cabinets.
Buy coordinating organizers especially those that will be grouped in an area of the room. Doing so will create a sense of flow and cohesion. Piecey and eclectic tend to give the impression of clutter.
Think outside the box when it comes to storage. Use wall-mounted hooks for coats and bags, hang pots and pans from a ceiling rack in the kitchen, or install a pegboard for organizing tools and accessories. Getting creative with storage solutions can help you maximize space in unexpected ways.
10. Go vertical
Install architectural elements, floating shelves, or wall-mounted cabinets to store books, display decor, or keep kitchen essentials. The vertical space can help free up floor space and make your condo feel more spacious.
11. Give an illusion of height
Adding visual height is not unattainable when you choose the right mix of paint, lighting, furniture, and decor. However, it can be as simple as focusing on 2 elements, curtains and furniture.
One way to achieve this instantly with little effort or money is to focus on your drapes. Hang your rods high just below your ceiling. Choose patterns that lead the eye up like vertical stripes.
If you’re game to change out furniture, choose low-profile pieces. Doing so unobstructs the view and the entry of natural light.
12. Love bare floors
Seamless flooring gives continuity as you move from one space to another. Therefore having one material running the extent of your home will be best for a compact living space. When changing flooring, put down wide wood planks or large format tiles.
Keep the open feel by having your floors bare. Everything feels lighter and cooler plus less maintenance without a floor cover. However, if you need to put down an area rug to anchor your space, be mindful of its proportion to the room. Contrary to expectation, going too small can make a room seem more closed in and cramped.
13. Choose furniture with legs
Get your furniture off the floor! Furniture with legs can create a sense of openness and spaciousness by letting light through. Opt for sofas, chairs, and tables with sleek and simple lines. Avoid bulky pieces that sit directly on the floor. Ditch the university bed-on-the-floor situation and get yourself a bedframe. They are inexpensive and will give the illusion of more floor space.
Add a functional headboard for a grown-up room. Look for one that can serve many purposes. A piece that can be an organizer will be great in a condo.
14. Utilize outdoor space
Extend your living space to the outdoors onto your precious balcony. Set up a seating area or a small garden. This will give you extra square footage for living and add a touch of nature to your urban home.
Keep these in mind when planning your condo redesign:
Declutter & Organize
Use Multifunction Furniture
Layer Texture and Art
Use a Light Color Scheme
Add Reflective Surfaces
Maximize Natural Light
Assign Zones
Be a Minimalist
Love Bare Floors
Add Storage Solutions
Go Vertical
Draw the Eye Upwards
Put in Leggy Furniture
Take it Outside
1. Declutter and organize
The first monumental undertaking you must do when maximizing space in your condo is decluttering and organizing. Purging your home of items you rarely or do not use free up space you could better use in your redesigned home. Making this an annual habit will keep clutter at bay and organization less arduous each time. The garbage bin does not need to be the destination of all your unwanted items. Take extra time to categorize them into sell, swap, and hand-me-downs. If you are handy with tools, you can explore repurposing them.
Invest in storage solutions for the things you want to keep. You will need storage bins, shelves, and organizers to sort your belongings. Buying a ready-made system is the easiest recourse but can be costly. Your spending will depend on your choices therefore, setting a hard budget can reel in your spending.
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