A modern condo is typically high on our buyer client’s list. It’s not much of a surprise considering the modern features now available. Thankfully the vast majority of Toronto’s condos have been built in the last 15 years, so there are many modern condos to choose from. Take, for instance, The King in the featured image above – it’s arguably amongst the boldest and contemporary designs in North America! That being said, most of the cutting edge modern builds are downtown, especially in the King West neighbourhood. There are select few modern condos in The Junction and Leslieville as well. Our modern condo buyers love progressive design, and these people are mavericks and early adopters, the people who set the future trends of the masses.
Some people want to live an inspired life; one of the greatest ways to do so is to live in an inspiring space. Modern condos are a great way to do so!
What Modern Condo Buyers Are Looking For:
1. Bright
Modern condo interiors are typically very bright. Many of these buildings have the floor to ceiling windows, allowing a great deal of natural light into the living space.
2. Open Concept
Open concept modern is one of the most apparent aspects of a modern condo. Consider the home you may have grown up in, in all likelihood you had formally defined rooms – a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, perhaps a sunroom. Nowadays, buyers don’t want the formality of these rooms. They want the ease and flow of one space into the next. Open concept condos allow for the continuation of the flooring from one area to the next, and it also provides for a great way to entertain friends, as they can all be seen and engaged within the space.
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3. Building Exterior
The exterior of a condo building seen from the street is a clear giveaway of its modernity. Some wild shapes are coming to the market. Some modern condos can turn people off as they have no mental schema to place the design into. That being said, in time, people become more comfortable with progressive designs.
4. Kitchen
One of the easiest ways to know that you are in a modern condo is to look at the kitchen. If the kitchen is open concept, sharp lines, minimalist, with no wasted space, you are likely in the right place. Also, it’s common to have a whitewashed space with either stainless steel appliances or for those who have a higher budget, hidden appliances that match the cabinets (our favourite).
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Bonus: How Long Does Modern Last?
Here is the thing about modern condos; the contemporary look doesn’t last forever. Just as the name portrays, it’s current for only so long. That being said, buying a condo with the above spacial layout and building features can help keep your place appealing to those who love modern. The interior is a lot easier to work with when you have large windows and an open concept – updating your flooring, kitchen, washroom, lighting, and furniture is an excellent way of keeping the modern feel alive!
