NATIONAL DESIGN EDITOR GLEN PELOSO
HAS SELECTED WHAT HE THINKS WILL BE
POPULAR IN CONDOS THIS YEAR!
When it comes to a new condo, things are changing.
As spaces get smaller and more organized we find
that some of these innovations are must-haves for our
condos.
The Home Depot
www.homedepot.ca
WI-FI AND
HOME AUTOMATION
Wayfair, www.wayfair.ca
BUILT-IN MULTIPURPOSE
This table mechanism allows folks to use one space for multiple purposes. It is a shelf
when you need it to be, but it can extend to be a work space or a space for a dinner
party. In smaller spaces, one room may need to act as living, office and dining. Products
like this allow for that flexibility.
Home automation technology and WI-FI enabled
communication has changed the way we design
spaces. With screens that only need to be plugged
in vs hard-wired, automated blinds that help to ad-
just the room temperature by curtailing the amount
of sunlight coming in through large windows, auto
locks, thermostats, cameras, unwired sound systems
and more, the design of your condo can be cus-
tomized to you. Even things like Google Home and
Alexa have removed the need for a place to put
remotes.
Full Length
Hanging
Wayfair, www.wayfair.ca
CLOTHES DRYING
Rotating
Rack
Upper
Hanging Wrinkle
Free
Lower
Hanging Foot
Control
White Home Products, www.rotatingclosets.com
With a push to eco-friendly systems and limited space, a simple drying
rack that mounts to the ceiling, allows people to dry clothes both gently
and energy free. With limited space on the floor, the normal “rack” ver-
sion is difficult to use and store but this ceiling mounted version, makes it
disappear to the ceiling when not in use.
CLOSET ON AUTOPILOT
I love this automatic closet. The space it consumes is long and
narrow as opposed to long and wide. Typically, closets require
a long opening to be able to see and access the clothes we
have. Because the closet is automated, the opening is narrower
and the clothes come to you, just like at the dry cleaner.
EXPERT ADVICE
Selecting a paint color for any room in
your home can be a challenge. The endless
possibilities and the thousands of color
combinations can leave a person staring
indecisively in front of the paint swatch
display. Here’s a little piece of advice. If you
don’t wear the color, you won’t like it on
your walls. Head to your closet and draw
inspiration from your wardrobe. If you still
feel uninspired, try something different and
paint a small section of your wall in your
chosen hue before painting the entire room.
This will give you the opportunity to see the
color first hand before committing.