Optimizing Your Space

optimizing your spaceOptimizing Your Space

Now that you have moved into your new luxury condo in the Jersey City/Hoboken area, it’s time to plan how to make it look like “you”.

There may be an adjustment to a smaller space than you had before, but it can still be made into a beautiful expression of your personal style.

 

Some of the experts have developed a few rules for decorating in smaller spaces. They recommend consistency in color, and wood tones. For instance, if you have a taste for darker or richer wood, stick with these shades throughout the space you’re treating. It will make it appear larger. Follow a similar track with paints and fabrics.

 

You may want to resist the urge to buy massive furniture, like huge overstuffed sofas and such. They can make a smaller space feel stifling. They recommend more modern furniture with cleaner lines. Neutral shades may help give the space a roomier feel. You can brighten things up with accent items like pillows and throws.

 

Of course, the amount of seating you will need at any given time depends on your lifestyle. If you entertain a lot, you may need strategically placed items like a sofa and chairs. In the absence of a guest bedroom, you could have a sofa that converts to a bed.

 

With today’s technology, it’s no longer necessary to have a massive entertainment center. A good quality flat screen television on the wall will give you a lot more room. A smaller space is needed for DVD’s than was needed for the old VHS tapes. A decorative cabinet below the television may suffice. There are even stereos that hang on the wall. You can combine this with your small computer to create a high-tech center.

 

If your living space is smaller than you envisioned at first, there are tricks of the trade to make it appear roomier. Hanging a large mirror on a wall opposite a window is a popular tool for brightening a space and making it appear to be more open. If you Google “Condo living”, you can find a lot of other tips on making your condo the cozy nest you want!

 

How will you optimize the space in your new condo?

About Edward Perez

Named 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents in New Jersey 2016, Edward's career spans 16 years and he is sought out for his innovative real estate marketing, media savvy & brokering of premium properties in the Hoboken, Jersey City & Northern New Jersey market place. He is an avid real estate investors, rehabber and team leader & founder of the NJ Luxury Group specializing in helping clients buy, sell, lease and invest.

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