Imagine watching your favourite Kenyan comedy or Football game while cooking. Cue screaming. How is it possible? It is possible through the Open Plan.
Open floor plan homes continue to grow popular, especially in urban town. This is replacing the traditional design where all the rooms are separated by walls.
The common form of open plan living combines the living room, kitchen and dining room into one shared space. It is usually referred to as the “great room”.
Cons of open plan
In a society where work and technology are taking over. Open plan living encourages interactions, greater communication and togetherness among friends.
The design allows for a lot of multi-tasking. It’s possible for you to work in the kitchen(chasing that paper) while watching the news in the living room.
Open plans are also great for entertaining and family gatherings. Allowing for easy flow of guests which prevents traffic and congestion in one area.
As the host, you’re not isolated. You get to interact and connect with the guests while in the kitchen.
The elimination of walls, hallways and doorways creates a sense of spaciousness. Quite ideal for small spaces.
The design also increases the flow of the natural light filtering to create an airy and refreshing ambience.
An abundance of natural light reduces the need for artificial lighting. Consequently, reducing your dates with KPLC.
Cons of open plan
Cooking is considered a dirty process and the kitchen can get a bit disorganised during the process.
These messes have nowhere to hide in the open floor plan(a bachelor’s nightmare). The smell doesn’t stick in one place and any that comes from the kitchen, including smoke flows through to the living room.
Privacy also is an issue in this type of setting. A few minutes alone or taking a private phone call can be challenging.
In addition, open floor plans are quite difficult to keep neat, especially with children.
There is also the issue of noise which tends to travel easily in an open space. Entertainment has to meet the needs of everyone and any sound has to be maintained at a level where everyone is comfortable.
Open floor plans are therefore not suitable for everyone. Hence, while looking for a house consider these pros and cons.
Kenya homes has the perfect house for you with an open plan :
3 Bedroom Apartment, Cicada Crest
Not a fan? We have solutions for you too:
4 Bedroom Maisonette for Rent in Thome
