So why is this fashionable trend, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of living in full speed? We asked these questions Houzzers and professionals, who came not only with interesting answers, but a peek into a multi-functional future
The professional advice from :.
Bernhard Kurz, architect IFUB, Germany
Andrew Brown, architect at Brown + Brown Architects, UK
Enrique Espinosa, partner at PKMN Arquitectura, Spain
Julissa Medina Moreno, architect interior to deSYgn by JM2, France
Anthony Clarke, architect at Black Line One X architecture studio, Australia
Alexandra Fedorova, architect at Alexandra Fedorova architect, Russia
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What is open?
The dictionary definition in the UK of an open space is "no or few barriers between zones. In general, this refers to the main living areas of the house - namely the kitchen, living and dining room - which have combined to create an open space that flows with some internal walls and less traditional single rooms in favor of a communal space. (Rooms and bathrooms can of course be technically open, but the aim of this feature, open refers to the main living areas of a house.)
German architect Bernhard Kurz said, ' [In Germany], there is a strong tendency to life in full swing. It has been a demand in almost all our renovation projects - in some cases, a larger and others to a lesser extent. But it generally refers to living rooms, dining rooms and the kitchen -. Home offices and rooms are always preferred as, smaller separate pieces
The dictionary definition in the UK of an open space is "no or few barriers between zones. In general, this refers to the main living areas of the house - namely the kitchen, living and dining room - which have combined to create an open space that flows with some internal walls and less traditional single rooms in favor of a communal space. (Rooms and bathrooms can of course be technically open, but the aim of this feature, open refers to the main living areas of a house.)
German architect Bernhard Kurz said, ' [In Germany], there is a strong tendency to life in full swing. It has been a demand in almost all our renovation projects - in some cases, a larger and others to a lesser extent. But it generally refers to living rooms, dining rooms and the kitchen -. Home offices and rooms are always preferred as, smaller separate pieces
Brown + Brown Architects
Three reasons why open plan is great
So what attracts us to this lifestyle? A British rchitect Andrew Brown said: "American life remains extremely popular in the UK, as it seems to sit comfortably with the way most people (especially families) live today. There was a marked decline in the popularity of formal dining and this linked with the increase of American life. "
In the UK, where space is often at a premium, architects often have to "open up" small Victorian or Georgian houses by knocking down internal walls, joining the rooms and the creation of the light and airy social spaces.
Brown adds: "While it is common to be asked to design open spaces, it is unusual for customers to request otherwise.
Discover thousands of open-plan kitchen designs to help you decide if this provision is for you.
So what attracts us to this lifestyle? A British rchitect Andrew Brown said: "American life remains extremely popular in the UK, as it seems to sit comfortably with the way most people (especially families) live today. There was a marked decline in the popularity of formal dining and this linked with the increase of American life. "
In the UK, where space is often at a premium, architects often have to "open up" small Victorian or Georgian houses by knocking down internal walls, joining the rooms and the creation of the light and airy social spaces.
Brown adds: "While it is common to be asked to design open spaces, it is unusual for customers to request otherwise.
Discover thousands of open-plan kitchen designs to help you decide if this provision is for you.
black Line One X architecture studio
1 living gregarious It encourages
As a design style, open has an impact on how owners use the space and interact with each other.
architect Melbourne Anthony Clarke said "the majority of our customers love the idea of living in their homes a more common and connected way. Primarily, it allows occupants space to become more open and engaged in dialogue. "
See more sociable living spaces looking at these open-plan living.
As a design style, open has an impact on how owners use the space and interact with each other.
architect Melbourne Anthony Clarke said "the majority of our customers love the idea of living in their homes a more common and connected way. Primarily, it allows occupants space to become more open and engaged in dialogue. "
See more sociable living spaces looking at these open-plan living.
Black Line One X architecture studio
2 It encourages indoor / outdoor living
Clarke also describes the impact of an open plan living space can have on increasing light and connection with the outside. "Our project Engawa House in North Fitzroy [Melbourne] is a clear example of open plan living, he said. "The concept basically allows all occupants in every part of the house to discover great northern light and a connection to a private landscaped courtyard.
Australian Houzzer Karin Madgwick appropriate. "In Australia, open-plan is the way to go with this space and opening onto a covered alfresco [area], she said.
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Clarke also describes the impact of an open plan living space can have on increasing light and connection with the outside. "Our project Engawa House in North Fitzroy [Melbourne] is a clear example of open plan living, he said. "The concept basically allows all occupants in every part of the house to discover great northern light and a connection to a private landscaped courtyard.
Australian Houzzer Karin Madgwick appropriate. "In Australia, open-plan is the way to go with this space and opening onto a covered alfresco [area], she said.
See 10 ways to create an interior / exterior surprising
Domus Nova
3 It is a good solution for small living spaces
Breaking down walls to open small houses is a popular solution to create a sense of space. Bernhard Kurz said: "In the areas determined by a competitive housing market, optimization of small apartments is more likely - because there is less space.
Russian architect Alexandra Fedorova appropriate it makes sense for small and medium spaces. "If we talk about smaller than 300 square meters apartments, [open-plan] is more rational solution, she said. "More and more people want to get an airy, spacious and well-lit apartment when buying a property. In Russia, a lot of us grew up in small apartments with tiny kitchen, and people want new living standards. "
To prove her point, she adds: "Personally, I chose an open-space option for my own apartment and [have] never regretted for one second. "
See 9 common mistakes to avoid when space is restricted
Breaking down walls to open small houses is a popular solution to create a sense of space. Bernhard Kurz said: "In the areas determined by a competitive housing market, optimization of small apartments is more likely - because there is less space.
Russian architect Alexandra Fedorova appropriate it makes sense for small and medium spaces. "If we talk about smaller than 300 square meters apartments, [open-plan] is more rational solution, she said. "More and more people want to get an airy, spacious and well-lit apartment when buying a property. In Russia, a lot of us grew up in small apartments with tiny kitchen, and people want new living standards. "
To prove her point, she adds: "Personally, I chose an open-space option for my own apartment and [have] never regretted for one second. "
See 9 common mistakes to avoid when space is restricted
PVA Developments
Four reasons why American life is not so great
While the argument for open life is strong, there is still a valid argument against. Some people think it's a trend that will pass.
Houzzer Margretg2 UK said: "Like most things in interior design (flush-front doors, blocked-off Victorian fireplaces, faux stone chimney breasts, long walls) is open -plan mode. When he falls from grace, we will all return the frame walls the previous owners demolished
fizzfan54 raises the question of privacy - or lack thereof - saying, '. As the rooms are large enough, I prefer closed rooms. How on earth can you get away from the crowds "maddening" otherwise!
While the argument for open life is strong, there is still a valid argument against. Some people think it's a trend that will pass.
Houzzer Margretg2 UK said: "Like most things in interior design (flush-front doors, blocked-off Victorian fireplaces, faux stone chimney breasts, long walls) is open -plan mode. When he falls from grace, we will all return the frame walls the previous owners demolished
fizzfan54 raises the question of privacy - or lack thereof - saying, '. As the rooms are large enough, I prefer closed rooms. How on earth can you get away from the crowds "maddening" otherwise!
Eilmann Architect
1 cooking smells can be a problem
kitchens are the heart of many open-plan spaces; a Houzz Kitchen Trends 2015 study found that the majority of UK homeowners taking on a kitchen project in 2015 intended to integrate an open plan design. Similarly, 48% of Canadian respondents were looking to install a kitchen that was "open to other rooms" in 2015.
However, the role of the kitchen was a hotly debated topic in the Houzz community, with many put the problem of cooking smells and dirty dishes.
Spanish Houzzer Luisa Ramos said, 'I love the kitchen open plan, but if the family is large and they use the kitchen much, it could be embarrassing, because all the smells are spread in the house and in winter it's really hard to get rid of them. "
kitchens are the heart of many open-plan spaces; a Houzz Kitchen Trends 2015 study found that the majority of UK homeowners taking on a kitchen project in 2015 intended to integrate an open plan design. Similarly, 48% of Canadian respondents were looking to install a kitchen that was "open to other rooms" in 2015.
However, the role of the kitchen was a hotly debated topic in the Houzz community, with many put the problem of cooking smells and dirty dishes.
Spanish Houzzer Luisa Ramos said, 'I love the kitchen open plan, but if the family is large and they use the kitchen much, it could be embarrassing, because all the smells are spread in the house and in winter it's really hard to get rid of them. "
Mauro Sini Fotografo
2 kitchens are often too noisy
Ukrainian Houzzer Olena Tkach said, "a kitchen is a must for our family, because I often cooking when everyone is asleep, so I have closed doors in order to be able to use mixers and blenders and even cut products with a knife. "But she concedes, 'film everything (dining, watching, hobby, rest and chat) can be incorporated into an open layout to allow easier communications between family members"
Russian architect Alexandra Fedorova said, "an ideal property have two kitchens -. an open plan kitchen with a common living area, and a work. We usually use this layout in our country house projects.
Ukrainian Houzzer Olena Tkach said, "a kitchen is a must for our family, because I often cooking when everyone is asleep, so I have closed doors in order to be able to use mixers and blenders and even cut products with a knife. "But she concedes, 'film everything (dining, watching, hobby, rest and chat) can be incorporated into an open layout to allow easier communications between family members"
Russian architect Alexandra Fedorova said, "an ideal property have two kitchens -. an open plan kitchen with a common living area, and a work. We usually use this layout in our country house projects.
IFUB *
3 Open-plan may look messy and reduce storage
When you remove the walls, you also remove storage, something most homeowners crave, so that's one reason why it is not a People universally available.
Houzzer German Ich Du said, "An open kitchen-living room is nice and bright and looks much larger. But ... I think it is fine if the kitchen is dirty and my guests see it. What I really want is a large kitchen, where you can eat every day with the family, and also in the living room a dining room for friends and visitors.
Russian Houzzer Oxana1963 said, "If your kitchen is not large, it becomes even smaller with the junction, as the wall where you can put your cupboards or refrigerator disappear. "
When you remove the walls, you also remove storage, something most homeowners crave, so that's one reason why it is not a People universally available.
Houzzer German Ich Du said, "An open kitchen-living room is nice and bright and looks much larger. But ... I think it is fine if the kitchen is dirty and my guests see it. What I really want is a large kitchen, where you can eat every day with the family, and also in the living room a dining room for friends and visitors.
Russian Houzzer Oxana1963 said, "If your kitchen is not large, it becomes even smaller with the junction, as the wall where you can put your cupboards or refrigerator disappear. "
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4 There is no privacy
Oxana1963 is just an example of an owner who tried open plan living, but wants to return to the closed bedroom available more traditional. "In my new apartment, I joined [the] kitchen and living room, she said. "Now I think [about] how to separate them.
One of the problems she encountered with open plan living room was a mess. "When you have guests, at some point they start seeing dirty pans, dishes, pots, etc. It does not really make your room nicer, she said.
'If you do not have two bedrooms or living rooms a separate study,' she continues, your partner will not have a chance to have a chat and a cup of tea with friends while watching TV or reading in the lounge. You would not invite your friends to the bedroom for a chat!
Oxana1963 is just an example of an owner who tried open plan living, but wants to return to the closed bedroom available more traditional. "In my new apartment, I joined [the] kitchen and living room, she said. "Now I think [about] how to separate them.
One of the problems she encountered with open plan living room was a mess. "When you have guests, at some point they start seeing dirty pans, dishes, pots, etc. It does not really make your room nicer, she said.
'If you do not have two bedrooms or living rooms a separate study,' she continues, your partner will not have a chance to have a chat and a cup of tea with friends while watching TV or reading in the lounge. You would not invite your friends to the bedroom for a chat!
D + FORM
how did he gain such popularity in the world?
As design influences become increasingly global, the flow of ideas from one country to the other allows concepts to become international trends. Is it influenced the open trend?
Spanish architect Enrique Espinosa thinks this global exchange of design ideas had an impact on the rise in popularity of American life. Spanish Architecture, following the Mediterranean tradition, has always defended the non-open space, he said. But things are slowly changing. "Living in a global world and see different types of houses on television, especially US and UK, as well as more accessible parts of models, such as those displayed in the Ikea stores, expands the type of house we are used . "
Espinosa thinks that access to global trends impacted drip on the local design. "Step by step, he said," we begin to think that these models are more suitable to a contemporary lifestyle, "he describes as very different from the traditional Spanish model of" a married couple with two children who used to leave the nest early twenties. "
As design influences become increasingly global, the flow of ideas from one country to the other allows concepts to become international trends. Is it influenced the open trend?
Spanish architect Enrique Espinosa thinks this global exchange of design ideas had an impact on the rise in popularity of American life. Spanish Architecture, following the Mediterranean tradition, has always defended the non-open space, he said. But things are slowly changing. "Living in a global world and see different types of houses on television, especially US and UK, as well as more accessible parts of models, such as those displayed in the Ikea stores, expands the type of house we are used . "
Espinosa thinks that access to global trends impacted drip on the local design. "Step by step, he said," we begin to think that these models are more suitable to a contemporary lifestyle, "he describes as very different from the traditional Spanish model of" a married couple with two children who used to leave the nest early twenties. "
Dyer Grimes architecture
is a hot topic
living American is clearly a hot topic among the Houzz community, based on the volume of discussions started on this.
on Houzz USA at the time of this writing, there were some 77,000 registered discussions in Section advice on the topic of "US aid". When searching Houzz UK for talks with the open assistance "in the title, there are 2400 results, and Australia 1,400 results.
That's a lot of Houzzers need advice!
living American is clearly a hot topic among the Houzz community, based on the volume of discussions started on this.
on Houzz USA at the time of this writing, there were some 77,000 registered discussions in Section advice on the topic of "US aid". When searching Houzz UK for talks with the open assistance "in the title, there are 2400 results, and Australia 1,400 results.
That's a lot of Houzzers need advice!
Egue there Seta
poll
in an informal poll, the majority of Houzzers prefer an open plan with a diagram of closed room, and in some countries they did so by a large margin. Over 60% in the UK, Russia and Spain voted for an open layout .
The countries with the strong vote in favor, however, were Germany and Australia. Germany 4 of 5 Houzzers survey respondent voted for the American life. And in the country's hot sun and big skies, three-quarters of Australian Houzzers voted for open-plan layouts being closed. Indeed, an Australian Houzzer, Kerrie Langloy7, commented: "It is evident in Australia ... We love open and indoor / outdoor living spaces.
in an informal poll, the majority of Houzzers prefer an open plan with a diagram of closed room, and in some countries they did so by a large margin. Over 60% in the UK, Russia and Spain voted for an open layout .
The countries with the strong vote in favor, however, were Germany and Australia. Germany 4 of 5 Houzzers survey respondent voted for the American life. And in the country's hot sun and big skies, three-quarters of Australian Houzzers voted for open-plan layouts being closed. Indeed, an Australian Houzzer, Kerrie Langloy7, commented: "It is evident in Australia ... We love open and indoor / outdoor living spaces.
PAD studio
how the attackers?
However, there is always a balance and many Houzzers found interesting solutions to the problems of American life. Australian howde1 Houzzer suggested the ideal solution would be the one bility to open or close spaces as required ", and it seems flexible living spaces is key for many homeowners today.
in Germany Mimi Fuchs said, 'O pen spaces are something beautiful, but there are occasions where several rooms smaller are more practical. So I find great solutions where the layout can be customized with sliding walls or large doors. "
Andrew Brown agrees, saying that when his company designs an open space, they" always ensure that is not necessarily a lack of privacy, and the possibilities of individual moments are always provided.
However, there is always a balance and many Houzzers found interesting solutions to the problems of American life. Australian howde1 Houzzer suggested the ideal solution would be the one bility to open or close spaces as required ", and it seems flexible living spaces is key for many homeowners today.
in Germany Mimi Fuchs said, 'O pen spaces are something beautiful, but there are occasions where several rooms smaller are more practical. So I find great solutions where the layout can be customized with sliding walls or large doors. "
Andrew Brown agrees, saying that when his company designs an open space, they" always ensure that is not necessarily a lack of privacy, and the possibilities of individual moments are always provided.
Brown + Brown Architects
How open plan might look in the coming years
the future is half and half
"Our project in South Crown street, Aberdeen [pictured] has an open plan kitchen-dining room, "says Andrew Brown. "At first, customers wanted the three main rooms on the ground floor to be open with each other, but because of problems with the listed building consent, authorization can be given to open rooms at the back of the house. However, in retrospect, customers are happy that the show has been retained as a separate area, and therefore, the house has the best of both worlds. "
the future is half and half
"Our project in South Crown street, Aberdeen [pictured] has an open plan kitchen-dining room, "says Andrew Brown. "At first, customers wanted the three main rooms on the ground floor to be open with each other, but because of problems with the listed building consent, authorization can be given to open rooms at the back of the house. However, in retrospect, customers are happy that the show has been retained as a separate area, and therefore, the house has the best of both worlds. "
PKMN Arquitectura
the future is multi-functional
PKMN Arquitectura came up with a clever solution to bridge the gap between open and closed spaces disposition: they have developed buildings with walls that allow spaces to be used several ways, as shown here in rotation
Company. partner Enrique Espinosa said, "the future of the house is on optimizing the space and make it multifunctional, much more now that every square meter is extremely expensive. Being able to use the entire space of the house every second instead of only half of it increases, among other things, the value of the property.
PKMN Arquitectura came up with a clever solution to bridge the gap between open and closed spaces disposition: they have developed buildings with walls that allow spaces to be used several ways, as shown here in rotation
Company. partner Enrique Espinosa said, "the future of the house is on optimizing the space and make it multifunctional, much more now that every square meter is extremely expensive. Being able to use the entire space of the house every second instead of only half of it increases, among other things, the value of the property.
IFUB *
the future is tailor
interior designer Julissa Medina Moreno said "French owners want to live in a space that is as open as possible to keep the natural light and movement.
But, she adds, "the loft trend is over. Now [homeowners] do not want walls, but they want [zone] spaces using furniture. So they ask more and more for custom furniture, which was designed by architects interior designers and made by specialists.
interior designer Julissa Medina Moreno said "French owners want to live in a space that is as open as possible to keep the natural light and movement.
But, she adds, "the loft trend is over. Now [homeowners] do not want walls, but they want [zone] spaces using furniture. So they ask more and more for custom furniture, which was designed by architects interior designers and made by specialists.
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
homes must adapt to changing family needs
It will be fascinating to see how our homes are still evolving and how open layout could look like in the future.
"The buildings have to adapt over time to meet the occupants of the evolving needs," says Andrew Brown. "It is very difficult to predict how family life will be structured in 20 years' time. It will be interesting to see how the change in household makeup, with a growing number of multigenerational families living together because of the rising prices of the house, etc., will impact the current trend in American life. "
Tell us ...
Have you an open layout? Or are you a fan of more intimate spaces? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
It will be fascinating to see how our homes are still evolving and how open layout could look like in the future.
"The buildings have to adapt over time to meet the occupants of the evolving needs," says Andrew Brown. "It is very difficult to predict how family life will be structured in 20 years' time. It will be interesting to see how the change in household makeup, with a growing number of multigenerational families living together because of the rising prices of the house, etc., will impact the current trend in American life. "
Tell us ...
Have you an open layout? Or are you a fan of more intimate spaces? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
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