You’ve undoubtedly heard of an open-concept floorplan. Spacious, open rooms free flow into one another without many walls or doors. 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 separating each room (which can take up precious space), 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 floorplans 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 airflow across the entire home.

Easier to Entertain Large Groups

Is anything worse than being stuck in the kitchen away from the action during a lively party? Or having a group 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 another 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 time you and your family will spend in your living room, kitchen, and dining room, it’s important to feel relaxed. Moving 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 reduces 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. Removing walls and barriers can make your home brighter, livelier, and more spacious!

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