While open floor plans didn’t take off until the 1970s, it never really went out of style. Sure, many of today’s homeowners are going back to more traditional floor plans, but there’s a reason — or, more accurately, several reasons — why floor plans still work in modern homes. In today’s post, remodeling and general contracting company DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Schaumburg shares the reasons why you should not overlook open-concept floor plans.
Effortless Social Interaction and Entertainment
One of the undeniable draws of an open floor plan is it fosters social interactions and makes entertaining much easier. Eliminating walls and barriers between the kitchen, dining area and living room create a seamless foot traffic during get-togethers.
More Natural Light
Open-concept designs allow better use of the natural light that comes through the windows. With fewer obstructions, sunlight can reach more areas and make the entire space feel brighter, larger, and more inviting. A naturally lit environment has many benefits, in addition to the reduced reliance on electrical lighting during the day. For example, continued exposure to daytime nighttime cycles promotes regular sleep cycles, which helps reduce stress and improve productivity.
Accessibility
If you or a loved one has accessibility limitations, walls and dividers can prove to be hindrances, particularly if the original floor plan didn’t account for the basics of accessible remodeling. An open floor plan can dramatically reduce obstacles, as well as give you more room to make micro-adjustments like moving the furniture a few inches to create wider paths or adding visual cues that may help prevent accidents.
Modular Living
If the past few years have taught us anything as humans, it’s that we must be more adaptable to anything that life throws at us. An open floor plan reflects that adaptability by providing a modular and versatile space that can be changed to suit your needs. For example, a household of two or three can do away with a full dining table and instead use the kitchen island as a breakfast nook, freeing up space in the kitchen.
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