Home renovations can be quite large projects and not something that you want to do every single year so it is important to get the most out of it at the time. There are many things to consider before starting your home renovation, such as; Does the flooring need to be updated? What colour scheme do you intend to use? How can you maximize the space that you have to work with? Figuring out how to configure your floor plan to maximize functionality and general flow of your space is essential. An open floor plan is desirable to many home owners. Here are some reasons why.
Make Your Space Feel Larger
During renovations, more living space is quite often at the top of a home owner’s list of wants. While it isn’t always possible to physically add square footage, by creating an open concept the renovation can give the illusion of additional space.
Spend More Time With Your Family
Opening up the space in your home will help encourage family members to feel more connected. Instead of having your child watching television in the living room while you prepare dinner in the kitchen and your other child doing their homework at the table, all feeling isolated from one another, having an open concept gives way to opportunities for conversation and more time spent together.
Create Open Lines Of Sight
Eliminating walls that block the view opens up the lines of sight in your home. Our trusted professionals at Shared Vision Developments can best find the way to open up your space and promote flow and design continuity from one area to another with an open concept living room.
Convert Underused Space Into Functional Space
Is there an area in your home that isn’t used very often? Perhaps a formal dining room that usually only gets used for holiday gatherings? An open concept living room renovation is a fantastic way to utilize that underused space in your everyday living.