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Open-concept spaces free up options Embrace illusion with exposed style Jacqueline Louie For Postmedia News Casual, comfortable, informal living is all about having wide-open spaces in the home. An open-concept home can give the illusion that a space is bigger than it actually is. It’s fabulous for entertaining and it makes it easy for families to spend time to g ether, whether someone is preparing dinner, doing homework or having a relaxing conversation.
Spend time together I n n ewe r h o m e s, t h e majority of floor plans are open concept, encompassing the dining room, kitchen and living room. “It allows your space to be multi-purpose. Having a sense of openness caters to everyone’s busy lifestyle,” says Alana Humphreys, show home and product solutions manager at Sabal Homes by Hopewell. “If you’re someone who likes to entertain, if you have young children and want to keep an eye on them while they’re doing their homework and if you entertain frequently, then open concept is an ideal configuration.”
Opening up Instead of many small spaces with a warren of separate rooms, builders are creating a few large open spaces in the home. Small kitchens have given way to large kitchens open to the great room, while the great room has replaced the formal living room and dining room. “It’s just much more conducive to the way people
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Open-concept space in a home is a casual and functional lifestyle choice, says designer Natalie Fuglestveit.
“Open concept all came about as a result of people wanting to use their space more.” Janice Robertson live and use their space now, having everything in that one area,” says Janice Robertson, senior design consultant at Jayman Built. “Open concept all came about as a result of people wanting to use their space more. They wanted the space in the home to be more functional, making the floor plan much more flexible.” M o re a n d m o re, n ew homes are completely open concept, to the point where
builders are opening up aspects of the home they wouldn’t have in the past, Robertson notes. You’ll find open-concept floor plans beyond the main level. Builders are now designing new homes with very large master suites, in some cases with huge walk-in closets that are very much open concept, quite often open to the ensuite.
Even with an open-concept plan, it’s important to define separate areas within your home.
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