When purchasing a Makati condo, the average buyer will dig deep into his savings to invest in that piece of real estate. Once everything is done and the papers are signed and he finally gets to move in, often, there is very little money left for furniture and other extra stuff. Here are a few things that you can do to make your condo look classier and more comfortable for your first visitors (and for yourself, too).
Tip 1: Work lots of white into your design.
Using a few colors shows elegance and stylishness. A lot of home decorators usually stick to a couple of bold streaks of color and keep the rest of the Makati apartment all white. One good thing about white is that you can’t go wrong with it. No color clashes with white and all kinds of wall decor or accent will look good against it. White always makes a space look clean and fresh.
Just make sure that when you do go for clean, white walls, you actually have accents to put in. Making everything white will make it look like a hospital, or the background of a photo studio. Good accents do not have to be just color but texture. Use a variety of textures and keep the color palette minimal. Use shaggy rugs and fluffy pillows with sleek, lacquered coffee tables and woven accents. All these are very easy and cheap to put together, but they look like a million bucks. You also need to consult with your landlord if you are allowed to make any changes. Some Makati properties do not allow tenants to repaint walls or make other major changes.
Tip 2: Magpie it.
You know how magpies pick up anything shiny and bring them home? Take your cue from these lowly birds and bring your Makati condo something nice and shiny, like lacquered wooden balls for your coffee table, or a large glass egg that will reflect light inside the room. You can also scour flea markets where you can get ceramic vases or a small chandelier that will lend your space a polished and sophisticated look.
Tip 3: Bring home a showroom set only upon threat of death or severe physical injury.
Never ever should you buy a showroom set and put it in your Makati apartment. It will make your space look like a mall store reproduction. All those matching chairs, plates and accents will make your room look boring and showroom-like in a bad way.
Buying a condo is much more than just owning one of the Makati properties displayed on a website or magazine. It is about freedom and being able to own your space. Follow these tips and make your condo shine without spending too much.
