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The loft’s design was patterned to the concept of the property: something modern and cosmopolitan. “We worked on airy, light and neutral
colors,” the interior designer adds. The first floor houses the dining, kitcchen, and living room

They say what you see is what you get. However,
when it comes to condo showrooms, that’s not always
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the case. Unless you opt for a furnished unit, what
Just for the agent toured you in.
you’ll get is a black box — nothing like the model unit
Showrooms are first impressions, and as the saying
goes: first impressions matter. A model unit is the first
look on the place you’ll soon live in. These model units
Show are developers putting their best foot forward and as
any developer will tell you: it is a crucial selling tool. It
helps buyers visualize the space they’ll be investing in.
Interior design plays a huge role in making these spaces
stand out from one another.
Veteran Interior Designer Chat Fores is no stranger
to showrooms. She has designed for most of the most
Let’s talk about the allure of showrooms luxurious developers in the country and with good
reason. Her designs are streamlined, functional, and
unforgettable. “Designing model units is aspirational
Written by Patricia Herbolario for the buyers. I love creating a look that stands out to
Photographed by Kieran Punay of Studio 100 give the buyers a chance to dream and imagine how
Special Thanks to Interior Designer Chat Fores their units can look like,” she explains.

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