If you have recently purchased a new condo like Alta Vista Ridge, you are already immersed in a world of elite urban style and contemporary design. Here are some tips on how to decorate your new condo to match the stunning design of the home:
Find Your Style
Before you start buying paint, loading your shopping cart with accessories, and ordering furniture, you need to find your style. Flip through magazines, browse websites, talk with design-savvy friends, or schedule a consultation with an interior designer for inspiration. Once you understand what style best reflects your mood and personality, it’s time to start planning and shopping.
Accentuate Features
Condos from top builders in Ottawa have plenty of character and unique elements. If your home has a notable accent feature, make sure your design layout accounts for this and shows it off. Assess your condo with a keen eye and look at unique features as an opportunity, not an obstacle. If your condo has floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, take advantage of this feature with a layout that doesn’t obstruct the window. If you have a granite island with an overhang, buy stools to turn it into a functional and attractive breakfast bar.
Use Open Concept to Your Advantage
Open concept designs make the room feel airy and spacious, but you can still use furniture to differentiate the spaces. You’ll still to be able to have conversations across the room while entertaining guests, but when you want privacy, decorative screens can help delineate space.
Natural Light
Window treatments like blinds, shutters, and drapes are an important element of décor, but you don’t want to use them to the point that they crowd out natural light. As much as possible, take advantage of access to natural light and the way it connects you with the outside world. Use mirrors to reflect natural light and make any room appear larger and brighter.
Wise Use of Colour
When painting walls, remember than lighter colours and tones are usually more effective at making the space seem larger. If you have a penchant for dark tones, consider using accent pieces and art instead of wall paint to make this statement. Less is definitely more when it comes to paint intensity.
With these tips in mind, you can make decorating decisions that match the modern up-scale styling of your new condo. If you would like more guidance, you can book a free no-obligation consultation with the Theberge Design Centre.
