Tina Periquet holds moving-in talk at Sonria
Sonria, the newest vertical neighborhood in Alabang, is being developed by Stonebridge Corp. and GeoEstate Development Corp.
The 21-story, 88-unit private condominium community has all the features that make the southern lifestyle attractive — a sense of expansive space, a feeling of luxurious calm and balance, and an abundance of natural light and healthy breeze.
Sonria reflects a more sophisticated attitude than the typical high-rise development as attested by interior designer Tina Periquet whose firm, Periquet Galicia, handled the space planning and interior architecture of the building.
“At Sonria, we invested more time in choreographing the experience of coming home. The primary focus has always been on making each homeowner feel that the entire building is home,” Periquet said.
To help homeowners prepare for unit turnover by end of the year, a “Lifestyle Moving-in Talk” was held by Periquet. The Pratt Institute-trained designer gave professional advice and tips to help homeowners achieve optimal elegance and comfort in their Sonria unit.
“To create an illusion of twice the space in a one-bedroom unit, the use of glass and other reflective or translucent finishes is a good strategic choice,” Periquet advised. “Clear glass is not just see-through but it lets light through as well, so you can lead daylight from one room to another with a glass-paneled door. Each type of glass material has a wonderful way of manipulating light and enhancing the sense of space in any interior.”
Simple pieces of furniture that serve a dual purpose are recommended for their practicality and space-saving features. A day-bed can replace the sofa in the living room and a dining table that doubles as a worktop is another sensible choice. Nesting tables, storage units with pullout features and modular units that can be assembled in different ways are all smart investments. Color, texture and pattern should also be used with care as too much of any can overwhelm a small-scale interior.
“Pale tones that blend well together create a serene and calming effect. High-contrast tones, on the other hand, impart drama and a sense of formality, making them suitable for receiving areas where a sense of occasion may be desired,” Periquet added.
Periquet favors building a base of neutral tones, varying the combination of light and dark elements to achieve a particular feeling in a room, and then finishing off with art and accessories that throw a splash of color to awaken the senses.
Vantage points and entrances are important components to consider when developing the look and feel of a truly gracious home. “What you see from the entrance of any room should be carefully composed, as this will establish the tone of the room.”
Periquet said that interior design should transcend what is in fashion, to avoid a dated look after a year or two. Design trends, however, are relevant because these are usually a product of technology and innovation that improves comfort or convenience, and making possible what was impossible before.
Sonria’s moving-in talk was held at the Sonria Pavilion, Industry Street corner Finance Streets, Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
For information, call 475-3702, 0918-990-6317 or visit visit www.sonria.com.ph. Model units are available for viewing at the Sonria Pavilion.