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NHG: What are your favourite storage solutions that work for cabins and condos or townhomes? C and J: Double duty is always worthwhile in any home – a storage trunk that’s a coffee table or any wall mounted storage solution that frees up floor space. Don’t be afraid to go high with shelves and wall mounts – an entire wall of storage can look attractive and obviously it’s a practical way to champion space. Edit your life by paring back on clothes you no longer wear, items you have duplicates of, broken items and things you just don’t like anymore. Remember, you 66 YPNEXTHOME.CA
live in a condo or townhome, not a cupboard – life space is just as important as storage space. Creating systems costs next to nothing but can dramatically improve your home life – if your bathroom and bedroom get overloaded with laundry, then invest in a basket and timetable a laundry day to deal with the backlog. Properly store home paperwork in dated files and avoid piling up your favourite magazines – weed out the things you like and lose the rest. NHG: How do you make the most of a view without overwhelming it? C and J: How do you make the most of a face without overwhelming it?
With great glasses, that’s how! Yes, great frames work for all great views – imagine your window view is a painting and frame it accordingly. We painted out our condo frames in black to create a border for our downtown view. Choose blinds over drapes (to keep windows simple) and avoid overhanging from above if you can by positioning blinds above the glass rather than in front of it – a simple pelmet can disguise the mechanism. Don’t cramp your view with obstructions like a huge television in front of your mountain vista, and arrange furniture to make the most of the natural beauty. Imagine the view as the focal point of your decor and embrace it!