Trending: Divide and rule

Divide and conquer

PICTURE ALEX PERZ

When rooms have several different functions, screens can cordon off areas

ADAPTABLE and flexible home layout is an emerging trend.

But how do you change a house to accommodate different functions, as the need arises?

While open-plan homes are still with us, says interior designer Will Engelbrecht of WillDesign Solutions, being able to adapt a room quickly has become vital.

“I’m seeing a lot of open-plan designs with flexibility via pocket doors, roller doors, beautiful screens and the likes being used to create areas within areas.

“The beauty of this is when you no longer need a home office or a school room the partitioning can be easily opened to create one big room.

“I’m also seeing people convert garages and even laundries into offices or zoom rooms where you can chat away in private.”

Being able to do easy conversions without using solid bricks brings peace of mind, says Engelbrecht.