by We’ve heard a lot about “open concept” lately, the notion has widely come from regions where square foot is a luxury and utilising your entire space means eliminating walls to create open floor plans leaving your private spaces like bedrooms and bathroom but kitchen, dining and living are all connected within the space and that is what open concept design is about.
But today this concept is adapted by anyone who would want to enjoy their family time together while cooking, eating and watching movie all in one space. We live in technology and media driven world in which catching up on the day’s news during dinner is not only acceptable but expected.
Privacy is the major con in the open concept floor plan. But the concept flourishes in the hands of a competent architect or interior designer. An open concept floor plan design allows for a wide variety of activities and tasks to take place in the same living space. Here is a crisp architectural tips on how to create an open concept floor plan:
1. Identify The Primary Objectives
It is important to understand what activities will happen in the space. This will help you decide how the space should be laid out.
2. Eliminate All Walls And Barriers
In an open floor plan, walls and barriers should be minimized or eliminated entirely. This will give the space an open and airy feel.
3. Zone The Space
Based on the activities that will be taking place in the space, create distinct zones by using area rugs, furniture, and other design techniques. This will help define the different areas without sacrificing an open feel.
4. Choose Unifying Elements
Incorporate enough design elements, such as a certain colour palette, furniture style, or materials, throughout the space to create a unified look.
5. Utilize Natural Light
Use natural light to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Replace bulky window treatments with lighter curtains and blinds that still provide privacy.
6. Place Furniture Strategically
Place furniture in a way that allows multiple activities to take place by defining separate areas while still keeping the overall openness.
7. Utilize Multi-Functional Furniture Pieces
Opt for furniture pieces that are both stylish and adaptive to the changing function of the space.
As a new home owner you are often full of ideas and visuals from various websites but fall short on how to optimally incorporate these ideas into your dream house. An architect provides you the freedom to tailor your design to fit your individual needs, and knowing how to bring an ideal design to life can present a little challenge. This is where BuildNext‘s technology tools will help sculpt your projects exactly as you envisioned. We always discuss the features of your dream home with you to accomplish your vision of the project.