Your best solutions for open-plan living spaces

5 February, 2016

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 (7)

lindsay58
Have a storage space for everything; large drawers with dividers in various sizes keep everything neat and visible. Ikea is great for these.
6 February, 2016
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Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer
As you can see in this picture you can distract from any untidy kitchen with a fabulous view of the outside!
18 February, 2016
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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
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When you get rid of the brown leather furniture, I suggest you again get a sofa and 2 chairs as they will offer you more flexibility than a sectional sofa. You may even have space for a sofa and 4 chairs, or sofa and 3 chairs. It totally depends on your space and layout. Your choice for your sun room furniture should complement the living room, but be somewhat different. You may want to use lighter colors in the sun room section and more plants. The lighter colors will better withstand the fading problems that sun can cause and the plants will benefit from the sun.
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Have you considered luxury vinyl planks? Waterproof, damp mop, easy to replace, and softer on your feet. I have tile in half of my house and wish I could replace it. It's hard on your feet, especially when you're standing for long periods of time in the kitchen. If it cracks, it's a pain to replace. You have to keep plenty of extra on hand for replacement because cracks are inevitable, either from something dropping on them or from settling. The flooring person I spoke with told me they're selling vinyl in even high end installations. He said they just installed 2300 square feet in a million dollar penthouse condo. Hope this helps!
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Katie Wilkinson
Storage storage storage! I'm a bit of a hoarder, so we have really gone to town with the amount of built in storage.
Also a cupboard with sockets in the back allows us to keep the toaster etc tucked away and not on the counter.
18 February, 2016
Julia Butterfield
To keep all the surfaces smooth and uncluttered have a walk in larder keeping the same sleek lines of the cupboards.
22 February, 2016
June Hulton
I do agree with all saying storage is paramount.. If you are purchasing furniture and items for your home, use the theory of how many people will be there.. Do you need six chairs when there is only normally the two of you... Improvise.. But we also hoard things that haven't been used in days or weeks. Sometimes months... My Mum had a a theory if it's not used within 6 months you don't need it... I have always tried to do the same.. A tidy home is a tidy mind. Makes your life so much easier.. Never be a slave to your home. Tidy as you go.. Use it move it.. Then you won't have to spend time cleaning and you can enjoy more of a life... Life is to short to spend time looking for things.. And after all.. If it has a place you will find it immediately... Simplest things that's it....
22 February, 2016
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Conneely Wessels Architects
Another good sugggestion is to raise the surround of the island unit-and create a bar height counter top. It not only provides additional seating/dining space, but also hides all the dirty dishes, pots and pans from view.
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Topology Interiors
We offer virtual interior design services starting from £75 if you want to speak to one of our designers about this. www.topologylondon.co.uk
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Your best solutions for open-plan living spaces

Comments (7)

lindsay58

Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer

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