Tips For Designing An Open Concept Floorplan

Open concept floorplans are all the rave these days. This simple feature in homes is an essential item for most homebuyers and has shown to increase the value of a property. Open concept floor plans allow better flow throughout the home, more natural light, and it makes entertaining easier. So many homeowners prefer an open floor plan, but designing this type of home can be tricky.

Below, we have provided a few tips to help you design a beautiful, open space in your home.

1.)    The first step is to clearly define each room. In open floor plans, it is easy for all the spaces to blend together, but it is very important to create defined, intimate spaces in every room. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to incorporate area rugs. Putting an oversized rug in your living room and under your dining table will establish the space and create natural divisions from room to room.  

 Another great way to separate your space is to implement focal points in every single room. Establishing these focal points will draw your eye from room to room and anchor the space. Focal points can include things like a statement light fixture, gallery wall, fireplace, or even ceiling detailing such as beams or tray ceilings.

 You can also design your open concept floor plan by implementing architectural features that distinguish each of your rooms. Arched openings and ceiling height changes are two great ways to separate your rooms while still maintaining that desired open plan. If you cannot alter the architecture in your home, a great substitute is using large pieces of furniture to divide up the room. Open shelving is the most popular way to break up rooms while still maintaining that open feel.

2.)    Although the goal is to create separate spaces in an open floor plan, it is also important to maintain design continuity throughout the whole home. Consider keeping the paint color on the walls the same and try to tie in accent colors from room to room. Also, maintain a similar style of furniture in all the visible rooms of your open concept floor plan. By being consistent in style, your design will give a sense of intentionality and tie all the rooms together.

3.)    Lastly, maintain a flexible layout in your open concept floor plan. This means creating separate spaces that are easy to combine and move around. This is a great tip if you are someone who enjoys hosting and entertaining. One of the benefits of having an open floorplan is the ease of having large gatherings. Hosts love an open floorplan because when they are prepping and cooking in the kitchen, they can still socialize with their guests in the living room or dining room. When entertaining you will want to combine rooms to create more seating areas or space for all your guests.

At Kept Classic Homes, we pride ourselves in creating open and functional spaces to suit the needs of your everyday life. We hope these tips help you design your open concept floorplan.

If you are interested in our homes, contact lily@keptclassichomes.com or call 979-429-2444. We look forward to hearing from you!