Buying a new condo can be an overwhelming experience - even more so when agreeing to purchase based on a model and some floor plans. Go with the basic model or invest in some upgrades? Or are upgrades the condo equivalent of undercoating for a new car? We spoke to Tania Richardson, CEO and co-founder of Tomas Pearce, a commercial and residential interior design services firm in downtown Toronto, to find out what to splurge on and where to save.