Design your penthouse to reflect your style.
A penthouse condo with floor to ceiling windows brings the surrounding cityscape into your home. This amazing view can give you hours of endless reflection as you sit on your sofa looking outside. But it can also be uncomfortable, as you're open on all sides, raising privacy concerns. However, by selecting a few decorating options you can turn your condo into a home where you can relax, entertain and enjoy the space.
Instructions
1. Apply a window treatment. Drape sheer panels from a ceiling rod that allow light in by day, yet provide privacy at night. Attach a light-blocking window film to reduce the amount of sunlight received inside the condo.
2. Design the wall treatment. Paint the wall a darker color to make a large room appear smaller or cozier, while a lighter paint enlarges the vastness of the space and bounces the light off the walls. Emphasize architectural features, such as a brick wall or corner alcove.
3. Install molding in each room. Encase the windows with wooden trim that resembles a frame to capture the view. Connect the wall and ceiling with crown molding, while applying baseboards just above the floor.
4. Position the furniture so you can see the view, rather than pushing it back against the wall. Use mirrors on the wall to bounce the light and bring the views into other areas of the room. Select leather furniture because it wears well and can withstand the constant light.
5. Place live plants throughout the condo. Select plants that thrive in direct sunlight and prefer strong sun. Hang the plants from the ceiling and on the wall shelves.
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