Home designs vary from person to person. There are certain people who desire a house with wall or wood dividers to clearly define the areas of their houses. However, there are some who prefer an open floor plan, wherein the areas of the house go smoothly transitions from one area to another. Although this kind of plan is stylish given today’s trends, it is difficult to pull off as your house might end up lacking privacy and intimacy in a vast open space. However, the potential of a vast open space could be harnessed if you do it in the right way. How? The items below are some points that you can consider to nail that open floor plan.

Wall

Traditionally, furniture is placed beside the wall. However, if you desire an open floor plan, you should move such furniture away from the wall. An open vibe suggests that you place the furniture in the middle area so that your wall will serve as a hallway, where you can move from one vast open area to another. Although your furniture might appear like they are floating in your house, you should not be afraid to position your furniture away from the wall. It will make sense once you have provided the various elements of the house.

Flow

One of the most important elements in an open floor plan is the flow. Since you are connecting numerous different areas, it is essential that there is a smooth transition not only physically but also visually. Otherwise, it will appear like your house is an open maze that is mixed up in an odd way. To ensure that your open floor plan has a smooth flow, you could use the power of colors. Incorporating an accent color that remains uniform all throughout the floor areas. This will greatly aid in visually connecting the areas.

Carpet

The goal of an open floor plan is to smoothly integrate the areas of the house, but with a certain level of differentiation. If you look at it visually, your eyes should seamlessly flow from one area to another; however, your eyes should also be able to distinguish one area from another. This could be possible through the incorporation of carpets as it somehow divides the vast open space. Although carpets come in various designs, you should select the one that complements your space. For example, a richly textured animal rug would go well with a bamboo timber flooring in Geelong.

Round

Apart from these items, the shape of your furnishings also adds up to the open floor plan. In fact, utilizing a round furnishing softens the area, and make them appear integrated as one. This is compared to the hard furnishing with rectangular and angular features overly emphasizes the sharp angles and house sections. For the living area, you can place a round pouf, stool, or lamp to soften it. Combine it with a round dining table and you’re good to go.  

Just follow these tips and you will never go wrong with your desired open floor plan. Go and nail that design!