ILLUSION OF SPACE IN 20 sqm CONDO

With good planning , you can . . . .

With good space planning , a 20 sqm condo need
not be like a shoe box .

"Urbanites " , young couples , and professionals are
looking into small pads in the metropolis . I came
up with a system where you can double the space .

1. Lights , neutral colors make the room expensive .

2. Since clutter is the main concern of condo dwellers,
many of the walls are actually built - in - cabinets .

3. To save on space , the furniture proportion is
scaled down and have dual purposes . Benches
contain lots of drawer and freestanding cupboards
can be converted into a work desk . Beds and iron
boards can be tucked in the walls and laid out when
needed .

4. Doubling the space means doubling the utility.
you can use the space for other activities during the
day . A room , for instance , can be study or office
by day and converted into bedroom at night

5. The kitchen can be transformed into dining area
with cabinet caddies that can be folded up into a
dining table . The hallway is actually a walk in closet.

This has been popular with people working in a
call centers. Twenty years ago , people moved into
the suburbs because the city was getting crowded .
But with the rising cost of gasoline and traffic ,
they're now acquiring the small condominiums
in the city for convenience

My advise is that for small space , stick to simple
natural colors so the space looks expensive .
Too much of plain colors can get dull so, you add
accent paints and accent finishes -- a range of
finishes in which all the swatches match . The
selection are idiot - proof . They can be mixed and
matched without worrying that nothing can blend.
The colors are mostly earth tones and natural colors
drawn from nature and sunlight .

The finishes are suitable for condo living - resilient
to the wear and tear of daily use and are cost effective.

LONG LASTING FINISH

One finish is Thermafuse laminate which endures
extreme heat and preasure . The hardware is also
very sturdy and rush-proof and the acrylics are
safe for children . You can use them at the lower
portion of the cabinet without fearing that the kids
will break it of hurt themselves .

Even the lightning design follows an idiot - proof
formula , where every square meter follows a certain
ratio of lights and fixtures , depending on the pricing.
The lighting could be as direct as task lighting for
reading or for highlighting artwork , or cove lighting
for mood and avoidance of glare .

On trends, clients are more mobile , hence , they
want a low maintenance lifestyle with less clutter.
" Storage " is their main concern because clutter is
the enemy of space . Compared with the past decades,
they are more selective about their accessories .
They are more pragmatic and favor objects which
have emotional value .

HERE'S HOW SPACE CAN BE CONVERTED

1. EMBRACE BUILT - INS . Beds can be tucked in
the walls and laid out when needed .

2.LOSE the ironing board . It is mounted in the
cabinet . You save space .

3. CHOOSE CONVERTIBLE FINISHING. Caddy
cabinet makes a table for four to six .

4. DEFY GRAVITY. A fordable cantilevered dining
table for two allows free- flowing movement.


Creativity and Imagination means happy living .

Jerry Tuazon

Trevi and Bellagio