Does size matter? When it comes to designing your place, it doesn’t matter if you have limited or wide-open ones. What’s important is that you maximize the space you live in. Admit it, you can live with just a bed and a laptop. But wouldn’t it be nice to come home to a liveable and calming space?

You have to make the most out of your given space. Squeezing in as much space as possible makes rooms more liveable. It will help you prevent stepping on your own mess. Also, if you have a clean room, you don’t have to share space with mice and cockroaches. A clean room also makes an area more lively and less claustrophobic. Here are some tips on how you can turn your small space more enjoyable to live in:

Declutter. You have always known this before, but you have to be reminded over and over again. There’s no way for you to make space in your condo if you don’t sort out your things. The general rule of thumb is that if you haven’t used it for at least a year, might as well throw it out or better yet, give it to someone who might need it.

Tip: If it is slightly used and still looks attractive, then you can upcycle it this coming Christmas. Give it away as a gift. Just make sure that you don’t give it to the same person who gave it you.

Clean up your mess! It becomes therapeutic once in a while.
Watch out for vertical spaces. Look up! Check your closet if you still have extra space where you can store more stuff. Perhaps, you can place the ladder behind your door instead of having it lying around. There’s always a high spot you can take advantage of when it comes to small spaces.

Let there be light. Light plays an essential element in every room. Play with the natural light in your home. Or you can invest in one spectacular light fixture. This will set the tone for an entirely ample space. And if there’s too much light, you can use window drapes or curtains made of a light material to redirect the flow of sunlight into your room.

Concealers. Being able to see everything in a place makes it seem smaller and more claustrophobic. Learn to conceal some things by using curtains and textiles. You can hang it across doorways and shelves. Furniture with built-in, hidden storage is a wise investment.

Unique furniture. Since we’re dealing with minimal space, you have to splurge on high-quality and well-made pieces. There is no point of trying to cram bulky furniture that can only eat up space. Look for unique pieces—not just straight from a catalog.

When it comes to space, Empire East developments are practically spacious. With a floor area of up to 60 square meters, you have a lot of room to fill with your design ideas. Home seekers can find the best value and ample space with Empire East’s Little

Baguio Terraces.

Located along N. Domingo Street near San Juan’s Greenhills district, the Little Baguio Terraces features amenities and facilities that will spark the designer within you. Also, the proximity of Little Baguio Terraces to Gilmore and J. Ruiz stations of LRT-2 as well as to other transportation options, makes moving around the city more convenient.

This 4-tower development makes it accessible for you to visit Greenhills Shopping Center and Manila’s Binondo Chinatown, which are ideal places where you can acquire unique finds and various choices for home living at affordable rates.

You’ll have a blast at designing your own place without making a dent in your budget.

Investments with Empire East have become synonymous with value and practicality. Providing affordable housing choices for buyers has been the company’s mantra for over two decades. Such developments offer a higher quality of life and convenience for its dwellers.

To know more, you may call 810-3333 or e-mail [email protected]. For other properties by Empire East, visit www.empire-east.com or follow @empireeast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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