Sunday, October 26, 2014

What to Think About When Designing a Condominum


It's not like an apartment building:

  • One bedroom units have limited value.  40% of the units should be 2 beds and 60% of the units should be 3 beds.
  • The master bed should be 160-180sf.  Second and third beds should be 140-150 sf.
  • 1 bed units should have 22 lf closet, 2 bed units 35 lf, and 3 bed units 40 lf.
  • Walk-in closets are a waste of space, but people expect them and should be used in the master only.
  • The master should have a real master bath (separate shower and tub), the second bath can be just a shower.
  • Drama at the entry door is important.  View through a great room at a view is ideal.
  • People judge units not by total SF, but by the size of the third bedroom and the closet space.