An open floor plan will make the home feel spacious, unifying every room. On the other hand, a wide-open space provides little privacy, and you can’t hide a messy room behind a closed door. There are ways to address the challenges of an open floor concept without sacrificing the benefits.
Open-concept challenges
Besides the lack of privacy and having every mess in full display, an open concept home can also be noisy and expensive. When your entire home is one large room, heating and cooling can be a bit more costly. An open space will also carry sound, which can be a bit of a nuisance. Fortunately, there are ways that you can keep an open floor concept, but also create some privacy when it’s necessary.
Sliding doors
Sliding doors can help you address some of the challenges of an open concept home.
When you design an open floor concept, you may not have walls, but you are still thinking about creating various zones. Each zone will serve a purpose, whether it’s a dining area, reading area, play area, lounge area, kitchen, or TV room. Sliding doors can be pushed out of sight to open up the home. When it’s time for a little privacy, slide the doors to close off a section of the house.
Closing off the kitchen
If you’re entertaining, an open floor concept allows for all guests to mingle, instead of separating the party into various rooms. However, you want to have a room where you can be a bit messy. The kitchen may become a popular place for people to gather, but you’ll also want to use it to store dirty dishes, bowls, glasses, and other party items. Using a sliding door allows you to make the kitchen a bit more private, like a backstage area, and hide the mess from the guests.
Sliding barn doors
Custom-built sliding barn doors will help to define each zone in your open floor space. Using wood will add warmth, and feel like an organic element in the home. The barn door style will give your home a rustic but sophisticated vibe. Customize the barn doors to match the style and architecture of your home to make it look natural.
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