We're finally selling our condo, but before doing so, we made a major but very basic renovation in almost all areas. New tiles, floors, wall paint, lighting, toilet - it's practically
new. I have proven though that having somebody else oversee the renovation, though convenient, could be so challenging. Just before we left Manila last January, Bobby, my
Dad, and I did a shopping "sprint" of home improvement materials at Wilcon and Home
Depot. It was fun, but also stressful -- especially when we're back in Chicago and all the
renovation was being done without my OC-eyes on the watch. Anyway, we decided to
make it clean, simple, and neutral - practically a blank canvass so you can pretty much
do anything with it. I was overall pleased with the outcome and I thanked my Dad for
doing much of the work, dealing with the contractor and taking care of all the buying,
accounting, coordinating, etc. Oh and did I mention putting up with all of my drama?:-)
The condo is 42 sqm in size and has a loft layout. It has two bedrooms and 2 baths. I
chose a light grey color for the walls in the first level and dark brown "hardwood" floors. They weren't able to take a lot of pictures but here are some (clockwise): "hallway" from dining area to the 1st level bedroom (with a peak to the first bathroom), dining/kitchen,
stairs from the loft to stairs.
I'm so excited to implement all the designs playing around in my head, as I am after all
a frustrated Interior Designer/Architect. With all the learnings I got from watching
too much HGTV (particularly The Property Brothers and High-Low Project), I'm
ready to get my hands dirty and let my inner Sabrina Soto do the decorating! BUT,
since the time has not yet come (and won't be in another five months), I have
started creating mood boards and pinning ideas on Pinterest. Also, Polyvore is another
nifty tool I got addicted to, so... here's my peg for our living room.
Will post for the bedroom and dining/kitchen next. Delighted.
