Your best solutions for open-plan living spaces
Emmeline Westin
5 years ago
In our recent Kitchen Trends Study we found that the majority of
renovating homeowners are making their kitchens more open to other living spaces, with
35% of kitchens completely open to other interior spaces post renovation.
Open-plan spaces can be quite tricky to keep neat and clutter-free, which is why I'm turning to you for help. Do you have any good tips for keeping your space spotless. Perhaps you've invested in hiding solutions, sliding doors, or cupboards that keep everything in one place?
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Comments (11)Hi Mark Really like your ideas but might save them till it is just an adult room. In the meantime I would like the children to enjoy the space too......probably didn't make that clear before. Thanks xx...See MoreOpen Plan Kitchen/Living Room
Comments (5)Thanks for your comments. I think we've decided on wooden flooring throughout the open plan space but it's just what we do in living area. We had wanted carpet to get that warm cosy affect. We are considering under floor heating but I understand that can be expensive. I know we can put a rug down although I'm not sure whether that will have the desired warm and cosy feel. The other option is to fit carpet in a rectangle or circle shape in the living area. Just not sure how that's going to look and how best to join it to the wood so that it looks good. I've not seen open areas with carpet and tiles/wooden flooring...it seems that usually flooring is the same throughout with a rug in the living area. Any suggestions? I attach a plan which shows what it will hopefully look like. The dining table will go near to the patio doors. The sofa will be in an L shape with the back to the kitchen on one side and the other back to the dining area on the other side. Any flooring ideas would be appreciated!...See MoreRules for open plan layout??
Comments (2)Hi Louise, The editorial team have written some useful guides on open-plan living: [https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/decorating-10-ways-to-use-room-dividers-to-boost-your-open-plan-space-stsetivw-vs~50557778[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/decorating-10-ways-to-use-room-dividers-to-boost-your-open-plan-space-stsetivw-vs~50557778) [https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/architecture-8-architectural-tricks-to-enhance-an-open-plan-space-stsetivw-vs~46596876[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/architecture-8-architectural-tricks-to-enhance-an-open-plan-space-stsetivw-vs~46596876) [https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/decorating-how-to-divide-and-conquer-your-open-plan-space-stsetivw-vs~28437034[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/decorating-how-to-divide-and-conquer-your-open-plan-space-stsetivw-vs~28437034) Hope this helps!...See MoreOpen Plan Kitchen & Living Area Advice Please...
Comments (4)A few things I would change from experience...instead of a single and double door I would spend the extra money and put in a bifold corner section...would open up the space so much more. as for the kitchen...completely flip your design...put your breakfast bar closer to the window...make it large and multipurpose with the hob in it and then put your main band of cabinets either left, right or behind? We have recently restructured our existing cabinets to this layout and put in new countertops and it works far better than before!...See More
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