In interior design, the open concept or 'open plan' is one of the most widely usedtrends for anyproject of works and reforms. The wide spaces, where the rooms are connected giving acomplete vision of the house, is not only fashionable but it offers to the homes enormousadvantages as for the flow of energy, the use of the surface and improvement of the generalperception of the place making it look bigger. Read on to find out more.

How does the open concept work in interior design?

The 'open plan' is a style or trend of construction and decoration that modifies the structure of ahome by eliminating the separations created by walls or partitions. In this way, it is possible tounify areas -for example, the kitchen, the dining room and the living room- creating integratedspaces, without each environment losing its own personality. The open decorative style canalso be applied to other areas such as the bedroom and the study, creating only separations forthe place destined to the bathroom.

By eliminating or decreasing the amount of walls, the visual separation of the environments canbe achieved with decorative objects such as furniture, lighting, colors and columns, although thelatter are used only in cases where the structure of the house requires it for support and safetyissues.

Reforming a house with the open concept is an important advantage when the total space isreduced, because the elimination of walls can provide a few extra meters of surface, give thefeeling that the area in general is much wider and make mobility easier.

A style that improves people's relationships at home

The 'open concept' can also make people feel connected by being part of the same experiencewhen they are in the common areas and improves the task of supervising the children whilethey are in the kitchen and they are in the living room, for example. It is also an ideal style forreceiving visitors, holding dinners or meetings with family and friends. In short, a way torestructure the environments that can give more quality to the life we do in them.

Aspects to bear in mind

Adopting this style is a matter of preference, but it is important to consider some aspects thatcan influence the perception and use of space. One of them is that, in open spaces, soundtends to expand more, therefore, depending on the number of people living at home and theactivities they carry out in the common areas, the space in an open concept house can benoisy. In addition, the open concept makes all elements clearly appreciated, so it will beimportant to keep the house well cared for, as clutter will be more evident.

Do not forget any of these keys if you decide to carry out a remodeling in your home to convertit to the open concept, and remember to always consult with specialists! In Proyectos Insulares we have a team of interior designers who will guide you through the entire process to ensurethat the result is just as you want it, or even better!