The newest home design trends are lending themselves to more and more open spaces in the home. While open spaces are great for promoting more togetherness as a family they can create some design challenges for homeowners as the walls come down reducing the definition of rooms we’ve seen in the past.
Instead of using rooms in ways that were pre-determined homeowners can create spaces that fit the needs of their family and unique living situations because of open spaces.
But how can a family go about creating a space that makes sense and promotes the proper flow of traffic in the home? Here are three tips for decorating an open floor plan in your home.
Determine the Function of the Room
The first step is to determine the function of the room. Having an open floor plan can create a great opportunity to be creative with developing a room that fits the multiple needs of a family. For example if you have a large room off of the kitchen you might decide this room will be used for playing games, watching movies, and reclining with a good book.
Use Dividers
Dividing a large room is a great way to bring a sense of order to the open space. Use rugs to anchor furniture to sections of the room. You can also place a shelf or a piece of furniture in such a way that it let’s people know where one part of the room begins and ends. For example if you have a large room that you want to divide into a hearth room and a dining room. Use a rugs under the dining table and hearth area to define each space.
Unify With Color
Although having a large room requires creative ways to create definiation throughout the room consider unifying the room with a single color palette. Pick a color theme that you can use consistently throughout the large room in order to bring cohesion of the overall decor. That way there will be an easy flow dynamic throughout the room that is easy on the eyes.
Having an open living space is a great way for everyone in the family to live life together. If you are interested in building a custom home with modern floor plans contact Hamilton Homes today!