home tour: fresh love, fresh space
Written by designfolder on July 6, 2011 – 1:33 pm -
I’ve always liked visiting homes of young couples and young families. Aside from their fresh and youthful aesthetic point of view, I noticed that young couples also manage to make their homes efficient without looking like a huge closet filled with built-ins.
This condo residence in the South is the new home of a young couple after living with their in-laws for almost two years. They told us that this is their first taste of “independence”. Independence means that they now do everything themselves including all household chores! Good thing that they chose to make their home supportive of an independent lifestyle.
Instead of maintaining the three-bedroom layout of the house, the couple decided to convert one into a den/entertainment room that opens to the living area (below), and the other into the masters’ en suite walk-in closet.
In spite of the relatively compact space, they were able to fit in their open kitchen a washer-dryer (hidden inside the cabinet beside the refrigerator), a dishwasher, and an oven. It also has a glass backsplash which they use as a message board where they write reminders, to-do lists, and even recipes.
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Reflecting the couple’s personalities, this home looks simple, easy, and happy. While the interiors are mostly done in basic white, black and gray, pops of color can be seen everywhere through their paintings and accessories, rendering this home with a fresh and welcoming appeal. df
Tags: condo living, home, interior design, small spaces, space matters
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By Paola on Feb 28, 2012 | Reply
I love how the back splash of the kitchen can be written on! Would you know how much a modular kitchen like this would typically cost?
By designfolder on Mar 2, 2012 | Reply
hi paola! the kitchen shown here is not a modular kitchen. it was done on-site by the contractor. as for the cost of modular kitchens, it depends on a lot of factors: brand, material, finish, hardware. it’s best to have your kitchen quoted for a more accurate costing.
By Ellane on Mar 12, 2012 | Reply
Which ID did they engage to do up their apartment, can share?
By designfolder on Mar 22, 2012 | Reply
Hi Ellane! I designed this project
-Ardel
By sharon on May 30, 2012 | Reply
Hi i just want to know where I can get the glass backsplash? any specific place? Thanks!
By Anonymous on May 31, 2012 | Reply
Hi Sharon. The backsplash is a Graphicote glass panel from Pacific Glass. http://www.pacificglass.com.ph/
By Karis on Jun 6, 2012 | Reply
I sooooo love the design of this condo. Can you share which contractor did they get to do their unit? Thank you so much!
By Karis on Jun 6, 2012 | Reply
Hi Ardel! you said you were the one who designed this unit? Where can I contact you? I want you to design my unit too!
By designfolder on Jun 18, 2012 | Reply
Hi Karis! So glad you like my work! Unfortunately I’m not accepting new projects at the moment. Apart from working on existing projects, i have my hands full with this new “part time” work that I’m involved in (see may 22,2012 post). But I would be happy to refer you to other designer friends who would be able to help you.