Based in Palm Beach, Joseph Pubillones Interiors is headed by architect and interior designer Joseph Pubillones. Years of living in Miami, Florence, Paris, Rome and Montreal , give his design style a cosmopolitan flair. Dubbed the King of Condos, in a career that spans over 20 years, Pubillones has renovated and designed hundreds of condominium units.Designing within condominiums, bring unique challenges from inconvenient service stacks, peculiar views, small elevator access and restricted construction schedules.Depending on where you live, in cities like New York, Hong Kong or Washington DC, and the demand for housing, the selection of housing stock may not always be ideal, sometimes not much more than a box. In some instances, the amount of space might be the issue; in others might be the quality of space. In many European cities and in larger American cities, many dwellings are carved out whatever square footage is available. Sometimes this might mean rooms face another house, building, an interior courtyard, and even some rooms without any windows at all. The decoration of these spaces more so than others are a challenge and you’ve got to get it right or you’ll feel like you’re living underground. Likewise when designing in conditions where the view is spectacular, you want a certain amount of attention to be focused on your design.The trick is to design so that the focus is about the interior. Interior finishes play a most important role in making any shortcomings seemingly disappear, as well in locations where the views are spectacular. Some of the key elements are mirrors, wall coverings, window treatments and architectural detailing.Mirrors can be employed as a wall-treatment from wall to wall; this type of treatment of course is the most obvious. Mirrors can also be used within an architectural framework such as a window casement or door to give the illusion of a door or window to an exterior view. Mirrors can be also used with a decorative frame as an accessory that can be displayed in most any room. A well placed mirror can help bounce light to a dark room.Wall coverings are yet another way to create interest and focus one’s attention towards the walls. Wall coverings with patterns or scenery are the most effective to counter act the lack of views or windows. Textured wall papers also function well as a design element to disguise plain jane views by directing your eye to the walls.Perhaps the most effective remedy for lackluster views or lack of windows are window treatments. Layering window treatments can help cover up an adjacent building or unsightly view such as a service corridor or a too close for comfort neighboring window. Usually what works best is a combination of treatments such as side panels and blinds or shades. If faced with a particularly unappealing sight an opaque shoji screen which is more permanent will allow light to get in but the disguise the view.Strong architectural detailing will put more focus on the interior than the exterior. Interior architecture is the most powerful tool a designer has in hand. An architectural paneling or tile work can help pay attention to your interior design.Condominiums can vary in size and are perhaps more challenging in design than any free-standing home, because of the specific conditions and restrictions of the architectural type of dwelling. The designs however can be spectacular and satisfying when thinking out of the box.Joseph Pubillones Interiors is located at 44 Cocoanut Row T-14, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, PH 561-655-1717, www.josephpubillones.com