Living the good life

Moving into a condominium can be a lot of work. The transition period from a two-storey family home to a condo may be a huge change. Just imagine cramping all the stuff you’ve ever had since birth, into a relatively limited area.

But the thing is, you don’t have to give yourself a hard time. You will get used to the idea of living in a smaller space and owning fewer, more important things.

Just relish the thought that the condo you are residing in is all yours. It is your turf so be proud of it. And try not to turn it into the next dumpsite.

Here are some tips on how you can design and enjoy your own condo:

Declutter. Don’t be too sentimental or too attached to material objects. Use only what you need. If you have no use for it, then give it away or sell it online. Just imagine tripping over face first on a set of dumbells that you hardly use. Practice minimalism. Appreciate the beauty of a clutter-free environment.

Choose between paint or wallpaper. It truly depends on you. But a spunky wallpaper will make your condo stand out. You can go subtle, bold or quirky with your wallpapers. You can even create a testament wall where you can pin reminders from people or things you care about the most.

For curtains, use sheer drapes so that it can let in more natural light. Creating a soft glow for your room will give it a more relaxed vibe. Use your creativity in every room. Stamp your style with personal details that will make your condo stand out. For better access, you can use light materials or dividers for your kitchen and bathroom doors to save on space and allow room for more storage.

Consider using small but functional furniture and recycle old stuff. Improvising materials for knobs, handles and bookends can be a lot of fun if you give it some thought. Also it would be wise to purchase pieces of furiture with multiple functions and don’t occupy much space.

Dress up that kitchen and make use of it. Yes food delivery is convenient but nothing beats good old home cooking in your own kitchen. And to add more flavor to your dishes, spruce up that kitchen with colorful knick knacks and jars where you could store the cooking essentials.

Be nice to your neighbors. You will be seeing your condo-mates for a long time, and it pays to mind their enjoyment of the common facilities as well. When you host parties, keep it down. Remember that you have others to consider. Smile often, or at least try to keep your snob-face to a minimum while on the halls. Respecting your neighbors will guarantee a more fun condo lifestyle.

A perfect fit for working employees, single ladies and gentlemen is Empire East’s Pioneer Woodlands located along EDSA corner Pioneer St. in Mandaluyong City. Because of its direct connection to the MRT 3 Boni Station, it provides quicker access to the business districts in Quezon City, Ortigas and Makati.

Pioneer Woodlands is real estate developer Empire East’s Transit-Oriented Development that is an ideal choice of home for those people who are in the city often.

To know more, call 810-3333 or e-mail [email protected]. You may also visit www.empire-east.com or join the conversations by follow @empireeast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.