This 64-sqm Modern Rental Condo's Design is Anchored on Hospitality

<![CDATA[Renting out a condo has its pros and cons. The pros being the good business with the rising number of condo-dwellers, and the cons being the proliferation of more competitors. In this business, you have to go the extra mile—this is exactly what the unit owner of this timeless modern rental condo did with interior designer Chitz Legaspi.
The owner banks on the famed Filipino trait, hospitality, when she asked Chitz to create a space that would accommodate the needs of a potential tenant even if they didn't match hers. Dressing up their units for rent is one of their standard practices before entertaining potential tenants.
“I prefer that they have nothing to say because everything has been provided for them,” shares the owner, a married mother of three. For instance, this one-bedroom unit went from stark and bare to warm and modern with the help of Chitz who also designed their home. By the foyer, a concealed shoe rack ensures that shoes are kept out of sight. A consideration the owner had after having Japanese tenants who always took off their shoes inside the unit. Chitz cites interior designer Kelly Hoppen’s work with neutrals as a source of inspiration in designing the unit. The custom-built bench in the dining space provides extra storage. “We went with chartreuse to give the space a pop of color that is compatible with neutral palette.” When coming up with the unit’s design, Chitz picked up on the use of bronze, gold, and neutral elements across the shared areas of the building. The designer explains that the design concepts for rentals should not be gender-biased. It should be built on neutrals and attractive for both local and foreign tenants. Interior designer Yvette Valenzuela whom Chitz worked with under architect Conrad Onglao also helped style and accessorize the unit. He added earthly elements that broke the dominant straight lines across the unit. In the bedroom, intricate patterns on the wood panel behind the bed add a subtle touch of soft texture, while the champagne tone gives the room a soft ambience.

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