Open floor plan is a phrase used in residential construction, it refers to a house in which two or more rooms have been joined to form a much larger, light and airer room.
Open floor plans have been a dominant trend in residential housing since the 90's
and have played a key part in making older houses more modern.
Key benefits of open floor plans are:
Open floor plans offer more natural light that can often help increase productivity and enhance your mood (also helping you save money on electricity)
They can also make rooms feel bigger and make families spend more time together because of the open space.
Open floor plans can connect indoor and outdoor spaces allowing you to expand your living space and utilise all of your space.
They are also super handy and ideal for entertaining as you and your guests can easily mingle and connect.
Open floor plans can often be a big investment but do add lots of value to your home.
They are great for increasing air flow as there are less walls to block the flow for
heating and cooling.
Open floor plans allow you to create designated areas for storage, play, dining and more.
For young families often open floor plans can be really helpful in order to keep any eye on your little ones when you are in the kitchen or living room.
With open floor plans, space can serve as a family room, a recreation room, a home office, or an entertainment space depending on your needs of the moment.
Great for enjoying the home for your golden years, your home grows with you.
If you would like some advice on making your home more open plan please get in touch with us.