One of the best illustrations of this is homes with open-concept floor plans, meaning there are fewer walls and partitions. Rooms can be multi-purpose, or even change their purpose just by moving some furniture around. Open floors are trendy and can be a lot of fun, but they also have their drawbacks. Some people will do better in a more traditional room-based layout.
So, let’s talk about their pros and cons.
The Pros And Cons Of An Open Floor Plan – Straight From an Real Estate Professional In New Mexico
I. Pros
- Open floor plans are great for maximizing usable space in homes with limited square footage since walls aren’t eating into that space.
- Open floor plans work well for families with small kids since it’s easier to keep an eye on the children.
- Open floor plans let in a lot of natural light and are perfect if you’re in a scenic location and want to enjoy the view as much as possible.
- Open floor “rooms” are often defined by the furniture, such as placing a large couch to divide a space in two. This makes them extremely easy to rearrange, change their function, or add extra furniture for guests.
- In general, open layouts are perfect for entertaining and are the choice if you plan to host a lot of parties.
II. Cons
- Open floor plans often have a lack of privacy. Bedrooms are still separate, but everyone can see everyone else in common areas.
- Noise is another issue. Lacking walls, sound travels very easily in open-floor homes. Again, only the bedrooms (and bathrooms) are relatively private.
- Limited walls mean limited wall space. You won’t have room for too many decorations, and storage such as shelves must be free-standing rather than mounted.
- Creating workspaces, such as a home office or art studio, can be challenging in an open floor design.
- Children prone to making messes have a lot more room to do so in open designs.
New Mexico Real Estate Professional
If you’re not sure whether an open-concept floor plan is right for you, Cassandra D. Morrison can help! She has decades of experience as a real estate professional in New Mexico.
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