POLL: Open-plan or closed layout?

8 år siden

Open-plan layouts are very, very popular, and for good reason. They're a great way to maximise space, whether you have a big or a small home.

However, tearing down walls can be expensive and some homeowners prefer to leave the smells and mess behind in the kitchen, so a closed layout is a better option for them.

What do you prefer – open or closed layouts?

Open-plan

Closed

Other – tell us below!

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elzermank

8 år siden

I read this a different way. What the poll is really asking me is 'do you want more light and space in the living/kitchen area?' I think most of us want an open feel but we also know that the constant intrusive noise from kitchen/dining/living altogether is really painful when there are a number of people in the house. Open plan is great for a couple or very small family, but if it can be achieved while still leaving separation of noise/fumes, that is the ideal. So the poll will be skewed in favour of open plan, but perhaps not really reflect the trade-off we knowingly make.

(14) kommentarer

dlextension
8 år siden
We recently opened our existing house to the extension and WOW!!! You can see from the front door, down the passage, through the kitchen to the end of our new family room, then, courtesy of our spectacular new bifold doors, the alfresco and all the way to the back fence. Some 40 metres.
howde1
8 år siden
Ability to open or close off spaces as required
Kerrie Langloy7
8 år siden
It's a no brainer in Australia I think. We love open plan & indoor outdoor living spaces.
wendan26
8 år siden
Totally agree with Kerrie Langloy7, open plan is an absolute no brainer, gives you space, you are with your family and friends while in the kitchen, not shut away on your own, not all open plans have huge windows for light, if you have you are a lucky one, open plan is for families large and small whether noisy or sedate, open plan is just right, I am 72 and had open plan from the time I was married, all the time our children were growing up and now we accommodate our children, their children and our great grandchildren, would NEVER change.
User
7 år siden
Whoops. I'm English and would go crazy if I couldn't shut myself away to recharge. I have a big kitchen diner, but the rest of the house is separated by walls. Best of both worlds, depending on need.
Kerrie Langloy7
7 år siden
yes it's interesting how the Brits like closed off rooms. I watch those UK home shows & thy seem to all says "don't want cooking smells" but don't they have good extraction fan rangehoods there like we do? I've also wondered why they don't have/ install proper air conditioning there that warms, cools & filters the air? Wonder if now their summers are getting hotter if they'll embrace it. I certainly thing you can have the best of both worlds in the right house, open kitchen dining living & then maybe a seperate living or reception room as they call them in the UK. Also if you have nice big bedrooms & master suite you can escape there for peace & quet. Interesting the differences between countries.
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zoe wighton photography`
7 år siden
I prefer open plan! i love the feel of a big open space creating personal spaces in that area.
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iBuildNew
7 år siden
We love both open and closed layout but if we had to choose it would be ope to create the sense of space.
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Frontier Concrete
7 år siden
who likes a cramped space
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Andrew's Building Design & Drafting
7 år siden
Open plan brings family and friends together
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David Bright Homes
7 år siden
Open Plan feels more spacious
Gemma U
7 år siden
Mostly I prefer open-plan. Just so long as there is some sort of distinction between the different areas.
Fiona
5 år siden
I like open plan, however unless its cleverly designed open plan can dramatically increase heating and cooling costs, amplifies noise and echo, and particularly if your kitchen is included, exposes your upholstery, paintings and other fabric in the lounge area to fumes and grease. If you have more than one or two people in the house, you can't hang out watching TV due to the noise of someone in the kitchen. Best option for me is a design which enables the kitchen to be closed off when necessary.