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{"id":2611,"date":"2016-11-25T16:50:13","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T16:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=2611"},"modified":"2016-11-25T00:50:44","modified_gmt":"2016-11-25T00:50:44","slug":"the-sky-high-lifestyle-condo-living-made-stress-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/25\/the-sky-high-lifestyle-condo-living-made-stress-free\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sky-high Lifestyle: Condo Living Made Stress-free"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_2608\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2608\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/11\/BLOG-9.-Huntington-House-Living-Room-Love-Seat-7227-40-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Huntington House Living Room Love Seat 7227-40 is the best piece to own when you have limited space. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Huntington House Living Room Love Seat 7227-40 is the best piece to own when you have limited space.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When first considered, it might be tempting to dismiss condo living as a case of <em>lazy living<\/em>. The homes that people live in are a reflection of who they are. In effect, their homes are the outward manifestation of who they are or wish to be. Would you like to take on a design project on your own or would you like a professional to help you in designing your condominium?<\/p>\n<p>The deeper meaning of home now includes condo living. Back in the day, a home is where there are much family activities, it is also a place where special dinners are held, and where relatives go to during the holidays. Today, small houses and condos are considered to be a smart choice when time and design are a bit challenged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instant Gratification or Long-Time Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a part of condo living that related to instant gratification yet this is what more and more modern people are getting into. People hire experts to practice effective delegation. While people hire therapists so they can unload their problems on them and not their family, this is also the case with interior designers \u2013 they are the ones who will worry about what to do with the condo design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limited Square Footage, Endless Possibilities <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Knowing how to design a small space is crucial and a necessary skillset when you are out to design a condo unit.<\/p>\n<p>Living in condominiums means you are okay with multi-functionality. You can install a room divider that can also serve as a bookshelf such as the photo here shown \u2013<\/p>\n<p>You also need to be an expert in customizing the area and in making necessary adjustments. A sofa, for instance, could also be pulled out as a bed during the evening, hence, the term now commonly used \u2013 <em>sofa bed<\/em>. There are also adjustable dining tables that could fold away and morph to a desk during work hours.<\/p>\n<p>Condo living also means you should maximize every space that you see \u2013 even those nooks and crannies. Your investment will be optimized if you also learn how to use every inch of space. The nooks inside the dining area could be easily transformed to a reading corner, a breakfast nook or a tiny home office. The possibilities are almost boundless.<\/p>\n<p>Break down the design task into fun phases if you have to design the area on your own. Remember that decorating your compact home is the easy and fun part. There are some phases wherein you need to put in some hard work.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you need to do some measurements. This simple task will let you know how much you can actually work on in terms of square footage. This will also help you prepare for the next step when you get down to ordering the materials that you will use. Proper measurement means you won\u2019t be ordering too much wallpaper or paint or that you\u2019d get the wrong size of furnishings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2613\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2613\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/11\/BLOG-9.-Hooker-Furniture-Home-Office-Curata-Bunching-Bookcase-457x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Stack books vertically with the Hooker Furniture Home Office Curata Bunching Bookcase. \" width=\"457\" height=\"1024\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stack books vertically with the Hooker Furniture Home Office Curata Bunching Bookcase.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Buy all items all at once. As soon as you have chosen the furniture, paint, fabrics and other materials, then you should order them all at once. There are some that will take longer to arrive so it would be best to give those a head start.<\/p>\n<p>In case of difficulty, pick up the phone and call a design team or interior design expert. You should also begin contacting electricians, painters and upholsterers. Get referrals from your friends and relatives. Ask why they trust their chosen experts.<\/p>\n<p>Begin from the floor then work your way up. Stain, paint or install tiles on the floor before you bring in the cabinets and other furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, arrange your furniture, add the accessories, then enjoy the fruits of your labor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When first considered, it might be tempting to dismiss condo living as a case of lazy living. The homes that people live in are a reflection of who they are. In effect, their homes are the outward manifestation of who they are or wish to be. 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