Consider all the pros and cons of an open concept floor plan before dismissing or committing to the layout.
Open concept floor plans have become all the rage in the quest for a more modern and spacious layout.
However, open concept layouts have drawbacks, including less privacy and a lack of sound barriers between rooms.
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Some families have tried the floor plan andopted out of the open conceptin favor of more conventional separated spaces.
To consider which layout is right for your home, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons.
An open concept layout is a modern interior layout that gained popularity in the 20th century.
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Just like with aclosed concept floor plan, there are benefits and drawbacks to an open concept layout.
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Pros of Open Concept Layouts
There are many upsides to an open concept floor plan.
This openness createsdesign continuityfrom one room to the other and lets in a lot more natural light.
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Kids can feel independent to do their own thing while being well-supervised from across the house.
Hosts and guests can interact seamlessly while preparing meals or mixers, ensuring no conversation ends abruptly.
Strategic seating also helps to maximize uninterrupted socializing in any area of anopen floor plan.
With no physical barriers in an open concept layout, it’s easier to communicate across a larger space.
Conversations continue while doing different activities in different zones, especially while entertaining friends and family.
Regulating temperatures in a large space means upgrading insulation,windows, and floor coverings.
Certain areas might be prone to excessive glare, an imbalance of light, and sun damage.
Personal space and privacy become a thing of the past with an open concept layout.
Additionally, clutter is on full display.
Overall, keeping things hidden is a challenge.
In informal entertainment situations, this is not a deal-breaker.
People may complain about blaring TVs, yelling kids, and spouses' virtual meetings causing unwanted disturbances.
