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Living Area, Kitchen, and Bedroom Makeovers in a 21sqm Condo

Interior designer Vivian Gacad turned a young couple's small space into a bright and beautiful home

by Therese Dehesa Nov 2, 2015

Original Article: Mari-An C. Santos and Sunshine Selga Funa Photography: Dairy Darilag (Before) and Michael Angelo Chua (After) Styling: Paula de Guzman Interior Designer: Vivian Gacad

Homeowners Chiqui and Jaypee invested in this 21sqm studio unit in Makati so that they would have a home close to work. However, the married couple did not know how to make their brand new condo look nice and feel comfortable.

Thankfully, interior designer Vivian Gacad knew just what to do! She chose a refreshing color scheme, installed built-in shelves, and brought in a few hidden storage options. The result is a space that looks chic, clean, and unmistakably cozy.

Read the original article ("Guaranteed Fresh") in the August 2015 issue of Real Living Magazine. Download your digital copy of Real Living on the Real Living App. Log on to summitnewsstand.com.ph/real-living for more details.

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