The 5 Reasons People Love Open-Concept Homes
You’ve undoubtedly
heard of this type of floor plan. Spacious, open rooms sprawling from one side
of the house to the other unencumbered by walls or doors. It’s an open-concept
home, and homeowners love the way it opens up even small-sized homes. People
buying new homes are asking builders to create open-concept homes that bring
light and air to the entire house. Here are the top five reasons to love this
type of floorplan.
More
Living Space
Fewer walls mean
more space to move around – and less wasted space. Instead of confining
hallways and separation between each room (which can take up precious area),
open-concept homes flow from one place to the next without division. There are
more options to add in and move around furniture or statement pieces. And you
can easily connect your indoor living space to your outdoor space.
Better
Lighting, Better Air Flow
Open-concept homes
often seem lighter and airier than floor plans with separated rooms. That makes
sense, of course: Light can travel from one side of the home to the next
without obstruction! This also impacts airflow – and temperature. Breezes can
move from one side of the house to the next, improving the flow of air across
your entire home.
Easier
to Entertain Large Groups
Is there anything
worse than being stuck in the kitchen away from the action during a lively
party? Or having a group of people crowd around one room to keep the
conversation going? Open-concept homes create interconnected spaces without
barriers, so people can flow from one room to the next without feeling
disconnected. Plus, hosts can quickly move from one area to the next, making
entertaining enjoyable rather than a hassle.
Makes
Smaller Spaces Feel Bigger
Open-concept floor
plans make your home seem bigger. With the amount of time you and your family
will spend in your living room, kitchen, and dining room, it’s important to
feel relaxed. Being able to move freely from one of these spaces to the next
will make that even easier. Your home (and family members) feel connected and
whole rather than separated and distant.
Improved
Energy Efficiency
This benefit goes
beyond aesthetics. Wide-open spaces are easier to heat and cool, which cuts
down on energy bills and utilities during hot or cold months. The abundance of
natural lighting also cuts down on energy bills, because you won’t need to turn
on your lights quite as much.
You can see now why the open-concept floorplan has become so popular. It’s excellent for brand-new builds, especially for people who enjoy entertaining. You can make your home brighter, livelier, and more spacious by doing away with walls and barriers.
