What Are The Key Things To Think About For Open Floor Plans?

It’s easy to see why open floor plans have become so popular in architectural home design – when you take out walls and barriers between your living areas, you can end up with a more spacious and welcoming place to live. But before you knock down any walls, let’s look at the benefits and some key considerations so you know you’re making the right choice.

The Benefits 

Increased Natural Light

When you’ve got fewer walls, you’ve got more natural light because it can flow freely through your home – that makes the space feel brighter and airier. It’s even better if you come combine your open play layout with big windows as you’ll be able to transform even the darkest corner into something lovely.

Better Flow

An open floor plan makes your home feel so much easier to enjoy and much more connected – there won’t be any barriers between areas, so moving around is a joy. And with fewer walls, you’ll have a lot more flexibility when it comes to how you want to arrange your furniture or generally lay out the room.

Key Considerations 

Privacy

One thing that having an open floor plan in your architectural home design is going to do is reduce the amount of privacy people have, and there might be more noise too. Think about how to balance your new open plan ideas with giving people quiet, more private areas too.

Structural Support

Just because there’s a wall in your home and you want to remove it that doesn’t mean you can, and it doesn’t mean you should! Some walls are there to make rooms, and some are there to hold the house up, and it’s wise to work out which is which before you start knocking them down! Get an expert’s advice if you’re not sure.

Contact Canterbury Builders Today

Making your home more open plan can change everything for the better, even down to the way you live, and it could be the perfect move for you to make. If you’re ready to get started, contact us today to find out more about how we can help – we’ve got all the expertise you’ll need.

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You don’t have to move into an existing property. Instead, you can opt to build a brand-new home from the ground up. However, before taking that leap, you’ll need to purchase land. The following tips can help you find land that meets the necessary criteria.

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If you are personally looking to set up home in the South Island’s largest city, you could be drawn to the urban interior design style. This incorporates contemporary and industrial elements, but how could you achieve it in a new-build home as it comes together? Here are some ideas…

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In the meantime, there are several ways that either a new-build or retrofitted home could enable your spending on energy to go a lot further than before.

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