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The Latest Condo Unit Design Ideas

Posted on by LLCR Staff

Designing the perfect condo can be tricky, especially when working with limited room. However, with the right tips, it’s easy to maximize your space and beautify your home. 

The Latest Design Ideas for Condo Units 

  • Zone and define areas: Any homeowner wants to maximize their space, especially when living in tighter quarters. Try incorporating zones into your condo layout. For instance, use large area rugs or furniture to distinguish multipurpose areas in one open space.
  • Choose the colors wisely: The colors you incorporate in your condo can make a huge impact. Consider going with a white color palette throughout your unit. Not only does this neutral color palette create a sleek space, but it also helps make your condo feel larger. Also, don’t be afraid to add some pops of color here and there with some fun accent pieces.
  • More mirrors: Incorporating multiple mirrors into your living area can open up your space, making a small room feel larger and more inviting. Plus, mirrors help reflect light to brighten your place.
  • Keep the floor clear: In any condo, especially one with less square footage, you don’t want to cram your floors with stuff. Go for floating pieces, such as wall shelves and hanging plants, to help minimize clutter.
  • Install wall lights: Add a stylish touch and brighten up your small space by installing scones or wall lamps.
  • Invest in floor-to-ceiling draperies: Hanging up long curtains right where your wall meets the ceiling will instantly add height to your condo and make your living room feel more spacious.
  • Include natural elements: Consider bringing some life into your condo by adding some greenery or driftwood throughout your space.

Available Listings that Capture Some of the Latest Trends

  • 220 N Lincoln Park West #3G: This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo boasts an unbeatable location with expansive views of Lincoln Park and downtown. Enjoy the views from the east-facing balcony or the spacious living and dining room area.
  • 400 N Lasalle St #1806: Consider this sleek studio in the heart of River North. The unit boasts hardwood flooring and thoughtful finishes throughout. Residents have access to upscale amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and a heated outdoor pool.
  • 1108 N Ashland Ave #2: This extra wide, 3-bedroom duplex situated in Wicker Park offers an open floor plan and rare layout. Throughout this serenely beautiful home, you will find hardwood floors, impressive storage space, high ceilings, and doors, as well as tons of natural light. There’s plenty of room to get creative and take advantage of trendy design concepts. 

Connect with one of our experienced brokers today to help you find the perfect home so that you can bring these popular condo unit design ideas to life!

If you’re looking for more interior design tips and tricks for your condo, check out our top 3 luxury interior design condo ideas, 13 of the best tips for designing your small space, or click the button below for your ultimate guide to luxury condo interior design.

 

Luxury Condo Interior Design Guide

A Helpful Guide to Luxury Condo Interior Design

Posted on by Lindsay Smith

Once you’re ready to make the move to a new luxury Chicago condo, it’s time to start the design and decorating process. 

A well-designed space can instantly turn your house into a home, but it’s important to follow some general rules and guidelines when going about upgrading your interior space. So what are you waiting for? Read on for our helpful guide to interior design for luxury condos.

Define Your Style 

There are so many design styles out there when looking to upgrade your interior space, so be sure to define your own style first. 

Scroll through Pinterest and start a board of all the things you like. This can include furniture, decor, designed rooms, and even graphics and pieces of art as well. Then, pick out your top 10-20 inspiration pieces and start a mood board. A mood board gives you an overall vibe of the space and sets the tone for the design of your room. 

If you don’t have a clue where to start with creating a mood board, check out these trending interior design styles to help guide the direction:

Make a Plan

After choosing your style, sit down and make a plan. Note all decor and furnishings you’d like to keep and what should go. Then, decide where your kept furniture will go in your new condo.

To get a better visualization of the space, create a to-scale floor plan. This means taking all measurements of the room and your current furniture, mapping out your floor plan, and deciding where all your existing furniture will go. Then, consider which new furniture you’d like to purchase for your new condo design.

Pick a Palette

Once you’ve defined your style, created your mood board, decided which furniture is staying and which is going, and drafted a floor plan, it’s time to pick a palette!

Take your mood board and the current furnishings you wish to keep and see what colors overlap. Choose a palette that marries the two nicely and then begin to pick your new furniture pieces based on the palette.

If you’re working with a smaller condo, it may be wise to choose a more neutral color scheme with subtle pops of color. Also, the size of your space will ultimately dictate the appropriate choice of patterns and textures. As a rule of thumb, one should use less and lighter patterns with smaller rooms to keep the space feeling open, while using bolder and brighter colors in larger condos can make your home feel cozier.

And yes, you can mix patterns! Just be sure to use large-scale patterns as a dominant pattern and combine them with medium to smaller-scale patterns to accent.

Determine Your Budget

Once you’ve chosen your color scheme, the next step is purchasing your new furniture and decor items! Before doing so, determine your budget and note your max expenditure for every room. Make sure to include some wiggle room for any small accessories, shipping, tax, etc.

For more tips and tricks on re-designing your space, check out our top 3 luxury condo interior design tips and 13 condo design ideas for small spaces.

Now that you’re all set with the framework for upgrading a space, it’s time to find your new home! If you’re ready to pick your next condo, get in touch with our experienced team of leasing professionals today to help guide your search.

 

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