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As the demand for minimal space increases in urban living, it has also elevated interior designing to a whole new level. High-rise condominium towers are today’s leading real estate development at the center of and near thriving business districts within the metro. With the crowded city’s limited opportunity for land expansion, every inch of space matters. Here’s where interior designing saves every homeowner from all the inconvenience of designing a small space. Find out how professional interior designers take home designing a notch higher with these valuable pointers.
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Finishes
The finish of the furniture greatly affects an overall design and concept of your room. There are finishes that appeal as a stand-alone piece while there are some which blend perfectly with others that have a similar texture.
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Sustainability
The “green” interior design is one of the trending practices in the interior designing industry. This includes the use of materials that will have a less to negative impact on the environment. Another is incorporating energy-efficient options such as solar panels.
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Zoning
Zoning involves putting partitions to set the delineation between the different areas in the room. This can be achieved by proper placement and alignment of the furniture inside a room creating an effect of unity.
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Built-ins
In a small room, built-ins serve both as an organizer and a space-saver. It minimizes the clutter by tucking all things such as shoes, clothes, and bags in a hidden compartment. Decorative built-ins can be your option if you prefer a clean finish to your furniture and beautify the space.
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Smart corners
Corners are commonly dismissed when designing a home as it isn’t the usual center point of interest. However, corners can still be utilized to serve a purpose such as a reading nook or a study area. You may choose different design elements in designing your room’s corner to give it its own vibe and character.
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Multi-function
How about choosing pieces for your furniture that can be used in multiple ways? Examples are a sofa bed and tables and desks with drawers underneath. You can also have your bed customized with under drawers for your clothes and extra storage.
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Accents
Designing a home is never complete without accents. As the word, itself, conveys, it gives life to every space. They make the room exciting and chosen designs will also give a hint about the homeowner’s unique personality.
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Organize
Organization is equally important as it can elicit different impressions depending on how well it is done. Keep in mind that a cluttered space makes it difficult for you to move around with obstructions placed at the wrong places.
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Transform
The way to transform your home from boring to exciting is to avoid designing your room one at a time. Try to design every space of your home as part of a collective whole. This will eliminate any unnecessary designs that can affect the overall look you want to achieve.
When you apply these tips shared by one of the professional design experts in the industry, IDr. Joy Merryl D. Ngo, transforming your home to fit your expectations when it comes to design and in utilizing space will be easy. Though home designing can be a worthwhile hobby, consulting with an expert will enhance the look of your home with minor errors and future changes. This means less inconvenience on your part when it comes to time, money, and effort spent.
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Joy has almost 10 years of diverse professional experiences in the Creative Industry with a concentration in Interior Designing of Residential, Commercial and Corporate projects. She’s an Instructor at School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) Design Institute teaching design modules such as Theater Design, Luxury Interior Styling and handled Design Studio: Thesis. She also took her Master’s Degree in Home Luxury Collection Design, Fashion Interiors & Luxury Branding at the Istituto Marangoni School of Design in Milano, Italy.
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