Professional advice from
Matthew Wood of MW Architects
Darren Bray PAD studio
Anna Standish Anna Standish Interiors
MW Architects
is open here to stay?
All three experts agree that open-plan is here to stay, but Matthew Wood identifies a movement towards alternative arrangements. 'US will not go away, he said, but when he was the main draw for most projects for many years, it has become a little predictable these days, and there is definitely a shift towards more 'defined spaces.'
I do not think we see an end to open plan living, "says Darren Bray. He believes he is growing in popularity, both in new construction of private homes and in renovations and extensions. But we find that when the budget of a customer is a constraint, it is important to use rooms in a more flexible manner, he said.
All three experts agree that open-plan is here to stay, but Matthew Wood identifies a movement towards alternative arrangements. 'US will not go away, he said, but when he was the main draw for most projects for many years, it has become a little predictable these days, and there is definitely a shift towards more 'defined spaces.'
I do not think we see an end to open plan living, "says Darren Bray. He believes he is growing in popularity, both in new construction of private homes and in renovations and extensions. But we find that when the budget of a customer is a constraint, it is important to use rooms in a more flexible manner, he said.
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Know the pros -Plan free air
the ability to interact and be social is one the biggest benefits of an open space, according to Bray. 'M no spend so much time looking, watching and playing on our devices, iPads, game consoles and TVs, he said. "Being in an open area can and should allow us to look from these devices and interact! If we lock our rooms this does not happen. O pen spaces regime have a social role to play. Use them to create offline technology and more connected with our loved ones.
the ability to interact and be social is one the biggest benefits of an open space, according to Bray. 'M no spend so much time looking, watching and playing on our devices, iPads, game consoles and TVs, he said. "Being in an open area can and should allow us to look from these devices and interact! If we lock our rooms this does not happen. O pen spaces regime have a social role to play. Use them to create offline technology and more connected with our loved ones.
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be aware of the disadvantages open-plan
So what are the potential negatives of open living? "The only two key things I can think of against-plan is that noise can move between shared spaces, said Bray. 'More very large spaces can be more difficult to heat and keep warm.
"It can be difficult to define space in an open plan arrangement," Wood added, "You need a large number of non-space -.-Between that is undefined. - Who is unnecessary when the size may be limited "
So what are the potential negatives of open living? "The only two key things I can think of against-plan is that noise can move between shared spaces, said Bray. 'More very large spaces can be more difficult to heat and keep warm.
"It can be difficult to define space in an open plan arrangement," Wood added, "You need a large number of non-space -.-Between that is undefined. - Who is unnecessary when the size may be limited "
Anna Standish Interiors
Factor in an exhaust space
American life often appeals to families, but Anna Standish stresses can be cons-productive to be completely open. " it may be surprising to all be together in one room, she said, but it can also be too. You want to be able to listen to the radio while your children watch television elsewhere. it's good to have different areas . Find a room where you can be quiet is increasingly attractive, especially since we all lead such busy lives.
American life often appeals to families, but Anna Standish stresses can be cons-productive to be completely open. " it may be surprising to all be together in one room, she said, but it can also be too. You want to be able to listen to the radio while your children watch television elsewhere. it's good to have different areas . Find a room where you can be quiet is increasingly attractive, especially since we all lead such busy lives.
Anna Standish Interiors
Making flexible
'Space you can open and close is ideal, so you have the opportunity to be together or separate the area into smaller rooms, Standish said. Double glass doors create good connectivity when open, but they also mean that you can divide the space into individual rooms. "Everyone loves open-plan, but it's good to be able to cut, divide and create pockets of privacy," she adds.
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'Space you can open and close is ideal, so you have the opportunity to be together or separate the area into smaller rooms, Standish said. Double glass doors create good connectivity when open, but they also mean that you can divide the space into individual rooms. "Everyone loves open-plan, but it's good to be able to cut, divide and create pockets of privacy," she adds.
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Create a definition
another way of working is an open space by changes or level screens, creating subtly distinct areas across . "Small low walls can also be used to define the different spaces, while maintaining an open feeling plane, said Bray.
In this house, the cabinets were built against the kitchen units to partially separate the cooking area from the living area, while steps lead down in another corner separate living room.
See the kitchen design ideas for living open plan
another way of working is an open space by changes or level screens, creating subtly distinct areas across . "Small low walls can also be used to define the different spaces, while maintaining an open feeling plane, said Bray.
In this house, the cabinets were built against the kitchen units to partially separate the cooking area from the living area, while steps lead down in another corner separate living room.
See the kitchen design ideas for living open plan
MW Architects
contemplate disposable spaces
We may also be seeing a shift to rooms with roles. "I think there is a return to the creation of spaces for specific functions, said Wood. "Not necessarily have separate bedrooms, but by incorporating more structural definition that gives everyone something unique space, but still allows everyone to connect.
In his Essex Mews project, shown here, wood achieved by designing a house that consists of a winding sequence of connected areas connected by a staircase dogleg. Each zone is connected, yet clearly defined.
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We may also be seeing a shift to rooms with roles. "I think there is a return to the creation of spaces for specific functions, said Wood. "Not necessarily have separate bedrooms, but by incorporating more structural definition that gives everyone something unique space, but still allows everyone to connect.
In his Essex Mews project, shown here, wood achieved by designing a house that consists of a winding sequence of connected areas connected by a staircase dogleg. Each zone is connected, yet clearly defined.
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make allowances for your individual style
a change in the internal taste may also be contributing to the abandonment of open plan . "Interiors have become much less rigid than in recent years, said Wood. "It is difficult to style an open space if you want other than a white kitchen and classic design furniture anything!
a change in the internal taste may also be contributing to the abandonment of open plan . "Interiors have become much less rigid than in recent years, said Wood. "It is difficult to style an open space if you want other than a white kitchen and classic design furniture anything!
MW Architects
Taking into account the efficiency
with the pressure on space, especially in urban areas, houses need to deliver versatile living in a small footprint often. "We live more densely because of house prices, so a family can live realistically in an open space, at least it has other separate spaces, too?" Said Wood. "I think we, as designers, are forced to work harder to get more for less, and to create a space that will work for the whole family together. This normally requires some separation of space, but also large enough areas for the whole family.
Bray takes the opposite view, however. "As budgets and space are becoming ever more pressing, stay open potentially has an even more important role, he said. "We need to get maximum use of every space, and open designs allow."
with the pressure on space, especially in urban areas, houses need to deliver versatile living in a small footprint often. "We live more densely because of house prices, so a family can live realistically in an open space, at least it has other separate spaces, too?" Said Wood. "I think we, as designers, are forced to work harder to get more for less, and to create a space that will work for the whole family together. This normally requires some separation of space, but also large enough areas for the whole family.
Bray takes the opposite view, however. "As budgets and space are becoming ever more pressing, stay open potentially has an even more important role, he said. "We need to get maximum use of every space, and open designs allow."
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Consider connection
"I think it's very nice to have a single space kitchen-living-dining room but you would probably need another TV room or games room that is separate from this, "Wood said." what we tried to do more is to connect key living spaces without having fully merged, for example by using different levels or separation with clever design tricks this way you get the best of both worlds .. impressive and dynamic architectural space, but enough for the separation of useful features
I do not think this is a return to small rooms and lots of separate lanes, "he adds," it is a hybrid that tries to combine all functions effectively.
"I think it's very nice to have a single space kitchen-living-dining room but you would probably need another TV room or games room that is separate from this, "Wood said." what we tried to do more is to connect key living spaces without having fully merged, for example by using different levels or separation with clever design tricks this way you get the best of both worlds .. impressive and dynamic architectural space, but enough for the separation of useful features
I do not think this is a return to small rooms and lots of separate lanes, "he adds," it is a hybrid that tries to combine all functions effectively.
MW Architects
Make a mixture
instead of a single, open space where all life takes place, why not consider a mixture of parts? Everyone wants a family room - a kitchen-dining room where you can feed children and multi-task in life from day to day, said Wood. "But the additional bedrooms as a dining room or office, can be very convenient if they are an option.
"In addition to an open main kitchen-dining-living room , we often incorporate the cozy rooms, which are small intimate spaces with television and sometimes a fireplace, says Bray. "We are seeing increased demand for cozy spaces secrets, too, to hide in.
instead of a single, open space where all life takes place, why not consider a mixture of parts? Everyone wants a family room - a kitchen-dining room where you can feed children and multi-task in life from day to day, said Wood. "But the additional bedrooms as a dining room or office, can be very convenient if they are an option.
"In addition to an open main kitchen-dining-living room , we often incorporate the cozy rooms, which are small intimate spaces with television and sometimes a fireplace, says Bray. "We are seeing increased demand for cozy spaces secrets, too, to hide in.
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not rule anything
For experts, there is no space that can not be opened. "I would never rule anything, says Bray. "As designers, our job is to create large spaces for creative problem solving. Thus, ny area can be opened, with some thought. I designed an open plan bathroom-room before, 'said Standish,' but it was divided by a library. You could put things on it to create more privacy and block the view, or leave it clear for a more open effect.
"I do not object to an open room and bathroom, if the room is big enough, adds Wood. "But maybe the bathroom needs a bit of separation! And you should also consider the fact that you have to be really tidy.
Tell us ...
Are you a fan of open plan living? Or do you prefer a mixture of small spaces? Let us know in the comments below.
For experts, there is no space that can not be opened. "I would never rule anything, says Bray. "As designers, our job is to create large spaces for creative problem solving. Thus, ny area can be opened, with some thought. I designed an open plan bathroom-room before, 'said Standish,' but it was divided by a library. You could put things on it to create more privacy and block the view, or leave it clear for a more open effect.
"I do not object to an open room and bathroom, if the room is big enough, adds Wood. "But maybe the bathroom needs a bit of separation! And you should also consider the fact that you have to be really tidy.
Tell us ...
Are you a fan of open plan living? Or do you prefer a mixture of small spaces? Let us know in the comments below.
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