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CONDO LOOKS AND LAYOUTS

Oznell — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:31:27 GMT

There's a site called "Go Condo". I always like to see homes created out of relatively small spaces.

Please note. These rooms do have the feeling of being "propped", like 'furniture store' rooms. I can just imagine the "Go Condo" people sneaking into empty apartment buildings, that haven't been rented or sold yet, and furiously staging rooms!

But no matter-- even staged rooms have good ideas.

Go Condo tends to show rooms that are under-furnished, rather than over furnished, which might appeal more to minimalists...

I'm not necessarily fond of "shelter" headboards, but this one below is not overly tall, like some of them. And the wings do give a sense of enclosure, maybe more coziness, in a potentially boxy apartment bedroom...

I like that they show how small quarters can still each have its own neat, self-contained zone-- cooking, dining and living--

If there's no space for a dining room, a counter bar is fine for dining, and then you don't have far to walk to have your after-dinner coffee in the living room, below...

Having different layers of lighting helps differentiate the spaces. Love the sconces here on a short wall in the living room...

Another clever idea-- it looks like there's almost no balcony, or just a 'Juliet' balcony here below. But snuggling this settee right up to the window, creating a nook with its own coffee table, art, lighting and flowers, helps "merge" you with the outdoors...

Speaking of flowers, Go Condo's emphasis on growing things, plants and flowers, and flowering plants, really keeps you connected to the outside, even in a multi-unit building in the sky--

And combining plants and mirrors that bounce around the light and the views, that also helps bring the outside in. A more maximalist, but still fresh and organic approach.

Sometimes, just one vase of green things is lovely.

But it's also dramatic when a plant is part of a well-thought out vignette like this....

Fresh flowers can also mirror and bring out the beauty of an artful flower on the wall...

But even just branches and green help enliven a rectilinear space...

Or a sturdy tree mixes with flowers, art and bold pillows for interest...

Not all the condos they show are strictly clean-lined or modern-- the ones that lean traditional bring softness to box-like rooms--

Some of these have a retro chic feeling, with vintage framed prints and weathered table and chairs. Interesting contrast with the highrises beyond the window...

This could almost be a mini-French salon in a chateau, one that has a modern kitchen right around the corner, ha.

And traditional doesn't have to mean crowded-- it can be sweet, simple and restful.

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AuntG — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:37:46 GMT

That was fun; felt like I was snooping on the neighbors.

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shoekitty — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:55:35 GMT

Wow, gorgeous. Love the colors and lay outs. When can I move in. ? lol! I wish I knew how to copy all those photos to send to my grand daughter. They just move into a nice apt 1700 sq ft two bedroom. But so much open space , you need to make it cozy.

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Q-Checker — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:13:31 GMT

I love the minimalist look -- the cluttered, cozy look, not so much.

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just bee — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:14:27 GMT

There is much to like here.

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GingerHead — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:46:03 GMT

Very pretty!

I also love to see what people create in small spaces. I love to look at little homes and even RV/travel trailer redo's.

I've thought about buying and flipping travel trailers. I think that would be so fun...

My favorites:

Peaceful color pallet, simple, beautiful pinks and rustic wood furniture.

Beautiful floral arrangement.

Uncluttered, big bold natural arrangement and the rustic ornate mirror and rustic wood table are perfect. I love just a few bold pieces.....

You nailed the description.....I love a French Chateau...

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kaydee50 — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:51:12 GMT

Much prefer these decors than others that have been posted. I don't like "clutter" and the lack of any sort of curtains or drapes is a big plus for me. Even like the furnishings.

Good one @Oznell !!!

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Nonametoday — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:23:37 GMT

#1. I love it. Airy, light and colorful without too much color.

#2. I am not a big fan of this look. Too austere without meaning to be. It needs people.

#3. This one has a lean toward British Colonial and yet it is not. It's better than #2.

#4. I can't decide if I like it or not. I think it's too blue. The headboard is not my choice but it's okay but there was a saturation of blue. It could have been layered with another

#5. I really like the dining area and its position near the public area. Reminds me of an apartment in my early marriage.

#6. This is also a neat little breakfast/sitting area. Are #2, #5 and #6 the same furnished in different ways, or are they different.

#7. I don't like it. I don't know why. Maybe the artwork spoils the whole thing for me.

#8. I like #8. I think the blue is more gray-browned-down and the yellow is a good complijment.

#9. I adore that. My #2 child and his wife had a little place similar to that in graduate school.

#10. The plants bring it to live and give it a whole new life.

#11. My favorite.

#12. If you don't have picture frame identically matching the furniture nearby, go totally opposite, don't try to match when it doesn't work.

#13. I love the pots, makes it warm and inviting.

#14. No.

#15. It has been giving a lived-in personality.

#16. I really like this.

#17. Maybe my second favorite, even with the white sofa.

#18. The TJ Maxx artwork ruins the whole thing.

#19. Very, very pretty and so homebound looking.

#20. Love the chair. Oznell, you knew I was going to love that Louis XV chair.

#21. This is very pretty. I could move into that as a single girl.

#22. I really like the furniture. However, the artwork doesn't work.

#23. I like this much better with accents of blue rather than saturated blues.

#24. That is so sweet and the perfect daybed for a bachelor girl.

Thank you, Oznell, for all the hard work and time you use searching for things to post here. I know it is not easy to find so great things to post and something for everybody. What one doesn't like, another will. You have a good eye for that.

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CarolinaGirl88 — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:33:53 GMT

Fun! 17-24 were my favorite looks.

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DSD2 — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:46:25 GMT

Loved the soft pink hues in #20 and #24.

The plants and mirrors in #11 is creative and lovely.

Edited to add I love #6 especiallly the art work on the wall.

I enjoyed this post so much @Oznell how kind you are to bring this to us.

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DREAMON — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:09:20 GMT

I like most of what I see in all of these rooms. Of course I would change a few things but nothing drastic.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:17:08 GMT

Lots to like. I like the fresh, airy looks and the colors used for the most part. very pretty!

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LavernLuvsShoes — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:45:35 GMT

I'm loving rooms #2 and #3...

Clean, straight lines, soothing colors, and absolutely NO clutter. ♥

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kindred cats — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:03:40 GMT

Beautiful rooms, every one.

If they were staged, they did a wonderful job.

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Oznell — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:07:19 GMT

Thanks for such kind comments, @Nonametoday , and @DSD2 . It's my pleasure.

Esp. love that a number of you go on to give your own preferences and also "no-go's"-- I love to check my likes and dislikes against those of others. Makes it interesting!

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wilma — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:34:29 GMT

I like these rooms. I really like the greenery and florals added to the spaces. I usually prefer warm tones with color, but even the more neutral rooms appeal to me. I'm not a pink or blue furnishings gal, but I like those rooms too.

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Sooner — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:10:22 GMT

The first photo has my exact sofa only mine is a sectional! LOVE it!

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magicmoodz — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:11:19 GMT

@Oznell

As always, thank you for taking time to share these condos with us. I do think it is a labor of love for you and we reap the benefits!

I have grown to love small spaces and many of these appeal to me. I want my home to be presentable at all times and that wasn't always the case when I lived in a home with much more space.

Now in our condo we have a storage room in our parking garage, a party room for large gatherings and a guest suite for overnight guests. And my home stays neat and orderly!

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Oznell — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:29:54 GMT

Oh, how I envy you, @magicmoodz , living in a condo, with those extra, 'community' rooms in the building, especially a self-contained guest suite! Best of all possible worlds!

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QVCisFun — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:23:01 GMT

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Photo #1 has a neutral and pleasant look, with a pleasing range of caramel colors and reds. Would prefer less indoor plants (particularly the two large foreground plants).

In photo #12, like the white-washed narrow table and mirror, and the mirror shape. Fairly nice vignette, although the greenery and branches (and brown moss?) look a little worn out and disheveled (which may have been intended to go with the vintage rustic look).

In photo #22, like the red couch and mustard chair, they look really good together and think they would also look good individually. The vases of matching flower colors connect the two pieces of furniture nicely. Do think that the large framed artwork behind the couch is a better look than if there had only been a bunch of small framed artwork on the wall.

One of the things that detracts from a room is when light reflects and/or causes glare on the glass/plastic cover of framed wall art, it interferes with the art piece and whatever else is in the same eye-view (for example, photos #8, and #14 through #18).

Too many indoor plants in some of the rooms, such as photo #17 with that plant looking like it is hanging too close to the couch.

Almost all of the 24 photos had some nice features.