Rugs under $600!

The rugs separate the living and dining space in this open concept condo.

Rugs are used to pull a room together, give comfort to bare feet or create visual impact.  They get a lot of wear-and-tear, however, which is why many find it difficult to spend a lot of money on them. At the same time, they can make or break a room, so you want to be careful of the one you choose.  We've put together a collection of quality rugs for under $600.  Don't worry, these are not tiny - they are all 5' x 8'.  The rugs come in different colours and sizes, so if you like one but are looking for another colour or size, we can find it for you!

Shades + Surroundings | Colour Part 2

A couple of terms:

Tone: how light or dark a colour is

Shade: different shades of the same colour occur because of the variety of ways a colour can be mixed (i.e. some blues are mixed with a touch of red, while other 'shades' of blue are not).

Complimentary Colours: these are colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel.

There are millions and zillions of colours!

We need only to open our eyes to confirm that yes, there are many colours out there! Within each colour of the rainbow, there are vast options for how that colour can be expressed. The shade of a colour is determined by the specific mixture of colours that create its colour composition. A yellow paint colour, for example, can be made by mixing cadmium yellow + a dash of burnt umbra + white. This will look much different than pure cadmium yellow.

Colour: Part 1

Colour is everywhere. It adds vibrancy to our lives, it is used as a tool to grab our attention and to sooth our nervous system. Each colour and the many hues within a colour, affect our perception of the coloured object or place; and react with and inform the other colours in which it is among.

For the next few weeks, once a week, I will be writing about all things colour. Today, let’s get to the basics and discuss what colour is and the colours of the rainbow.

Get the Look: Sophisticated Bedroom

Condobox can make this sophisticated bedroom yours! A white palette is warmed up with black and gold details, creating a very sleek look.  Just add a pretty puppy and a LV keepall, and the look is yours.

Our custom Nicole storage bed can be create in double, queen or king.  Add a soft rug, barely-there side tables and accessories that pop.

Patio Season!

The sun is shining! The weather has been fantastic. All I can think about is how much I want to be out on my patio with a well mixed drink and a magazine.

Are you looking to upgrade your beach chairs to something a little more sophisticated and modern? With the right patio furniture, you can create a beautiful outdoor setting to relax in, dine, or socialize with friends.

Here are a few of our favorite pieces:

This collection, Capacabana, is available in a variety of different colours and shapes (a large sectional is available). The blue adds a fun splash of colour.

Get the Look: Swedish Attic Apartment

This stylish living room is located in a Stockholm attic, but any loft space can easily get the same look. White, grey and brown create a timeless colour pallette that opens the space up and gives a seamless look.  The bookshelf makes great use of a large wall and the sectional and two chairs give lots of seating space.

All the above pieces are available at Condobox. The shelf is a custom design, built and designed according to your specific dimensions and specifications, and available in the finish of your choice.  The sofa has various fabric and leg options, as do the chairs.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

In celebration of St. Patrick's day, I decided to pull out some photographs of green furniture and accessories that we carry. However, most of our furniture comes in a variety of fabrics and finishes - so if green is your colour this year, we have lots of options for you!

How could I not include the clover? The most perfect ottoman to sit on today!

Signs of Spring...

The weather has been absolutely beautiful in Toronto! Everyone seems to be walking a little taller and smiling a little brighter as they take in the afternoon sunlight. This season, lots of products are adorning butterflies - and what a perfect icon to ring in the spring with!

Here are some of our favorite butterfly themed pieces that you can pick up at our showroom!

The butterflies look hand drawn on the pillowcase.

Butterfly bedding.

"Soaring" butterfly artwork.

Do you see the butterfly?

Our beautiful butterflies from The Butterfly People in Puerto Rice. They add a soft, delicate touch to any space 

CX Packages

Buying a new condo? Living in a condo that needs to be furnished and designed?

Let us take all the stress out of furnishing your space. Work with a CX designer and effortlessly

build your dream home.

At Condobox, we sell CX Packages for Condo Owners. They start at 15K and include all your furniture and complimentary interior design services. Its a great way to get high-quality and condo-sized furniture that fits and suites your space and lifestyle.

What does the 15K cover? Our packages start at 15K and are for condos up to 600 sqft. The 15K covers the cost of furniture for a living room, dining room, bedroom and den. You also receive 10 hours of complimentary interior design services. 

• 20K for 600-800sqft includes 15hrs complimentary design services
• 25K for 800sqft+ includes 20hrs complimentary design services

So, I'm interested, whats next? After you have a complimentary consultation with one of designers to make sure a CX Package is right for you, our designers will begin making floorplans of your space and picking our furniture and colours that will suit you style and lifestyle. CX designers will work with you from concept, to design, to delivery and installation. You can be involved as little or as much as you like.

Here are some pictures of recent CX Packages:

This is an example of one of our custom wardrobes--great for keeping your wardrobe organized.

Our designers can design a beautiful, comfortable bedroom for any size space. This bed is one of our storage beds, helping to maximize storage in small spaces.

This sofa has a double-sized pull out bed as well as storage.

Call us at 416.203.6813 or e-mail info@condobox.ca to learn more about our services and set up your complimentary consultation.

Get the Look: Barcelona Condo with Orange Accents

This colourful small condo is nestled in Barcelona, Spain. I love the bright orange accent chair. This is a great picture to use as inspiration to design your own space, with furniture from Condobox.

All of these pieces are available at Condobox. 

The Rebecca Swivel Chair is available in a variety of fabrics and colours. 

The media unit is a custom piece by the Condobox and can be design to suit your space.

The Scene Stealer

We recently brought a new addition to our showroom - a piano! We’ve never had one before, and it is definitely getting attention!  Even pedestrians on the street are stopping to peek into the showroom to get a better look at it. 

Manufactured by Lomence, the company works with some of Europe’s finest piano manufacturers and sources the best materials from Germany, Japan, Canada and China.

Not only practical as an instrument, the piano brings style into a room and its sleek, fresh look is perfect for today’s modern spaces.  Ours is white, but the line offers six exciting colours, including lavender, red and blue.

Light it Up

While it’s so easy to pick lighting based on the aesthetic of the piece, there is so much more to bringing light into a room.  This is one of the most important elements of design.  How light enters and fills a room is what creates the atmosphere and the mood of the room.   A poorly lit room has a heavy, dreary feeling and can give a person a headache or tire them out. Likewise, a very bright room can cause a headache and create a stark feeling in the space.  Ever noticed how those florescent lights in schools, offices, hospitals and conference centers feel invasive? Soft, yellow light bulbs are much more inviting.

There is a comfortable balance between too much and not enough light and this can be found based on the utility of the room.  Brighter light is used in the kitchen, living room, foyer and dim lighting is usually found in dining rooms, family rooms and bedrooms.  It’s great to have the option of changing the amount of light in a room with a dimmer switch for artificial light and window covering for natural light.  Placement of lights is just as important – what’s the use of a reading lamp if its position creates a shadow over your book? 

There are five general types of light, and every room should incorporate between 3-5:

1. Natural light – through windows and skylights, this is the most pleasant type
2. Overhead light – pot lights and bright pendant lights
3. Accent light – used to highlight books, artwork or displays
4. Task light – for reading, cooking, working etc
5. Decorative light – doesn't provide much light for the room, but looks pretty (such as candles)

This condo has lots of natural light flowing in to the dining and living rooms

Left: overhead lighting; right: accent lighting on the stairs

Floor lamp with adjustable head - great for task lighting

Wall sconce with mirrored ribbons doesn't provide much light but is great decoration

How can you instantly expand your space?

...with mirrors!

Mirrors are like decorative windows—they bring light into a room and create depth. In our clients small condos, mirrors are great tools for making a space feel more expansive, airy, and open.

Come and see this mirror for yourself in our showroom!

Mirrors can also be placed to emphasize colours in a room by reflecting a painting, a fabric, or a wall colour.

CX design project.

New Colours for the New Season!

Last summer it was all about neon – bold, bright and great against a nice tan.  This season we’re seeing more pastels, which are easier to wear but most importantly, they’re easier to incorporate into your home.  

Whether you’re looking for a new colour to go on the walls, a new sofa in a fresher colour than that ordinary grey, or headboard with an impact, pastels are where it’s at.  They’re sophisticated, timeless, and work well together.  

Louis Vuitton SS2012, photo from Garance Dore

Chanel SS2012, photo from Garance Dore

Prada Clutch for the working girl, photo from Columbine Smille

Zara pumps

Our new Nicole Storage bed has a headboard upholstered in a supple cream, one of the most versatile colours.  It's soft, as most pastels are, and goes beautifully against our mint-green wall. (The photo doesn't do any justice to the colour on the wall - come check it out in our showroom for the full effect!) 

 The minty-green wall, see colour below

Palladian Blue from Benjamin Moore

Blogging through Pictures: Pinterest

They say a picture says a thousand words...

Last week, Condobox started its own pinterest account. Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo sharing website. It allows you to ‘pin’ images that you love on the web onto virtual ‘pinboards.’ No longer do we need to keep a shoebox full of magazine clippings that inspire us (and collect dust) – it can all be done online and neatly organized into themed pinboards.

CX clients can now build their own pinboard of images that they love and bring them into the showroom on their smart phone to give the CX designer they are working with a sense of their design aesthetic.  


Here are some of the images that we have pinned under our board, 'Inspiration':

Mason Jars seem to have so many uses these days - but this chandelier is pretty fun.

A chalkboard headboard - a simple way to keep track of your dreams! Just be careful of chalk dust...

Pack your things in style! Pre-labelled storage boxes.

Great fabric!

Unexpected...

Follow us on Pinterest and check out some of our design projects, products, and the things that inspire us.