Picture this…
You’ve just bought a magnificent condominium unit with an excellent seaside view. Every morning as you awake, you can feel the cool sea breeze flowing into your room. But as the sun starts to rise and cast its rays into your home… slowly but surely, you can feel your house heating up.
That was one of the concerns we heard from an interested buyer of the upcoming Pasir Ris 8 mixed development condominium in Pasir Ris town.
It kinda caught us by surprise.
Most people who call in would first ask about the VVIP dates or where the Pasir Ris 8 showflat is.
Yet, this interesting gentlemen started asking about what he can and cannot do if he decides to get a unit.
Well, you know what they say about counting your chickens…
But the truth is…
We don’t blame him for worrying.
After all, one of the “downside” of staying in a prestigious condo, are the many rules…
You can’t just do as your please. The management team has a duty to ensure the condo’s prestige is maintained at all times.
But that doesn’t mean some residents won’t run afoul of the law.
The Law of Clothes Hanging
In fact, the biggest culprit is often the hanging of laundries. One condominium’s management committee even had to publish a notice to their residents about this very hanging matter.
They even had to include the Building and Construction Authority’s strata living guide about laundry. Imagine that.
But we digress…
We were talking about new condos and what you can and cannot do.
And here’s the thing…
Sometimes, after going through the condo’s floorplan, you might find a unit you really love.
Except, it is East/West facing.
Which means a morning or evening sun.
Simple Yet Still Aesthetically Pleasing
One simple solution is to install curtains or blinds in every room. Yet at the same time, these furnishings has to be in line with the condo’s guidelines.
Simple and solid colour curtains are your best bet here.
Although if you’re ever in doubt, one quick solution is to speak with a professional curtains installer.
Their wealth of experience is useful here as they’ll know how to match your apartment’s theme with the overall condo’s brand vision.
Blinds are another popular option for new condo owners.
They’re easy to clean and maintain and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
However, depending on the material you choose, they can get rather pricey very quickly.
And unfortunately, whenever you draw the blinds, they do very little to protect your furniture and apparels around the house.
Ah, the perils of UV ray radiation!
A Shield in the Bright of Day
Thankfully, there is another option. And did we mention it is rather affordable?
We’re talking about window and solar films for your home.
There are many different varying degrees of protection these solid pieces of plastic provides.
What makes them really powerful is the science and technology behind them.
A good quality set of window film doesn’t just reflects heat away, it maintains the cool temperature of the room.
They accomplish this by sputtering the light spectrum with some brands achieving as many as 10 layers of sputtering.
It’s no wonder you’ll find reputable brands like 3M window films promoted by many local companies.
Naturally, they are also a little pricier.
But many newer brands are starting to shine and produce hybrid films which greatly reduces the production cost. And that means more savings for you the consumer.
Making a Choice Decision
One thing you always have to keep in mind with any new condo purchase is…
You can expect some minor renovation work once you receive your keys. There’s no walking away from this.
But because you are aware of your other options, you don’t ever have to feel tied down by your interior designer or contractor.
You don’t even have to feel pressured by your agent. (Yeah, we know all about your property sales tactics, agents)
At the end of the day, when you walk into the showroom, you should always be in control.
Even if that means planning months and years ahead.
Sun facing apartment?
No problem.
You already know there are plenty of curtains, blinds, and window film options at your disposal.