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Design Tips for Open Concept Living

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Are you thinking about transforming your home into an open concept space? Or do you have an open concept floor plan and are unsure about how to design it? Here are a few designer approved tips to get you started!

Maintain Design Continuity

Creating continuity is extremely important in an open concept space. Having furniture pieces that compliment each
other, consistent flooring, or a continuous colour scheme are just a few examples of how you can achieve unity in
your home. 

Pay Attention to the Walls

Although unity is important, it is also functional and aesthetic to create zones within your open floor plan. One way
you can achieve this is by decorating your walls in different ways. Using different paint colorrs, wallpaper, or paneling
can define a specific area within an open space.

Be Mindful of Negative Space

Negative Space is crucial to your open concept floor plan. In interior design this represents the empty space between
furniture, decor, and the rest of the room. In open concept living, it is important to not clutter your space by being
strategic with the placement of these design features.

Include Feature Items

Each distinct space within your open concept area should have a unique feature that draws the eye in. There are so
many ways you can achieve this, so make it reflect your personality and style. For example, you can go for a unique
piece of furniture, an eye-catching light fixture, a unique mirror, or a sleek shelving display.

Utilize Storage Features & Area Rugs

Putting up a storage unit or bookcase is a functional and attractive way to segment your open concept space and keep your home clutter-free. Area rugs are another stylish way to segment your open concept floor plan. They also aboard sound which is beneficial in an open concept home where multiple activities are happening in the same area.