New Years Resolution : Slim Down!

No, I’m not talking about losing those extra 5 pounds--I’m talking about losing the stuff, the junk, and the random things that float around your condo creating clutter.

Recycle the magazines you never read, donate the trinkets on your coffee table, walk up to your bookshelf and carefully consider whether or not you will ever read that book again--and then donate that third year Econ textbook.

Sifting through and reducing the number of things in your condo is like breathing fresh air.  It creates space for increased relaxation by cutting back on the amount of visual stimulus that could otherwise create feelings of anxiousness or stress.

Take it from me. I’m a very visual person. As soon as I walk into a shopping centre, or downtown Toronto, the collage of colours, flashing lights and people is overwhelming. There is too much to see and take in, too many colours, things, and patterns. I feel exhausted. When I come home at night, to my colour co-coordinated and streamlined condo, I immediately feel peaceful and focused. Our environment truly does affect how we feel.

Outside of slimming down on your goods, the design + furniture in your space also has an impact on how spacious and clutter-free it feels.

At Condobox, we carry condo-specific furniture. What this means is that we do not sell bulky sofas that will consume most of your living and dining room space. We sell condo-sized sofas that are slim and modern with options for storage underneath the cushions—a great way to stow away books, blankets, and seasonal decor. When designing a bedroom for a client, we encourage them to consider a custom closet unit. Extra shelving and drawers inside your closet encourages organization. Imagine walking into your closet to feel inspired rather than overwhelmed by the shoes, t-shirts and tights flying everywhere.

Glass pieces, like our Calvin coffee table, also reduce the visual 'weight' of furniture. They are airy and light rather than heavy and dense like a traditional wooden coffee table.

The Calvin Coffee Table comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. 

So this year, make a commitment to honor yourself and the space you live in by reducing the amount of 'stuff' floating around the counters and purchase condo-friendly furniture. You will feel more inspired, energized, and ready to take on the world outside of your condo. 

 fall in LOVE with your space.