That condo at Vantage Pointe you've just bought came with many of the bells and whistles you long dreamed of--granite countertops, beautiful wood cabinetry, floor-to-ceiling windows... But, of course, it didn't come furnished. Putting your distinctive mark on your new space is up to you--the furniture and window treatments, colors of the walls, lighting, floor coverings... There are a lot of decisions to make and, let's face it, it can be overwhelming to go it alone with so many choices of fabrics and paint colors, furniture styles and light fixtures. This can be especially challenging in an urban condo. Photo...
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Moving into a new home is so much fun, especially so at Vantage Pointe. You get to make your imprint on a new space and turn it into your own. And, that usually includes hanging art and photos on the walls. But, if you don't know what you're doing you can make some big mistakes. Lots of unnecessary holes in the walls, pieces that don't work together or that are too big or small for the space, or positioned awkwardly. So, let's look at some ways you can avoid disaster and instead create rooms you'll enjoy and others will want...
Take a look at that lovely terrace or balcony just outside your Vantage Pointe condo. Is it sitting there empty? As you're deciding how to make use of this great outdoor space, consider creating your own kitchen garden with pots. And, the easiest way to start is with herbs.Most herbs are easy to grow, happy to get some sun, water, and a little food periodically. And, even if you don't spend a lot of time cooking, a pot filled with flat-leaf Italian parsley, some English thyme, spearmint, or--in the summer--basil can dress up a simple pasta dish or flavor a...
Myth number one: walls must be white. Myth number two: scaled-down furniture. Myth number three: doing without. Living in a condo doesn't have to mean compromising your taste and style. Not only can you create a space that's hip and beautiful, but a variety of storage options can open up a world of possibilities that actually expand the use of the room. Urban condos can be intimate and cozy, yes, but they can also be bright and open with the right approach. They also can be an economic advantage when it comes to design. Expensive materials like hardwood flooring and...
For some of us, lighting is pretty much an afterthought when we move into a new home, following the purchases of furniture, area rugs, and accessories. After all, it's just illumination in the dark, right?Actually, lighting can play a variety of roles in a setting, according to Tim Jackson, who's the owner of Urban Lighting in the Gaslamp. "It can create a mood in the space with pools of light performing specific tasks," he explains. "You can have picture lights to focus on artwork or sculpture. You can have accent lighting on the upper cabinets in your kitchen to bounce...
