Open floor plans are very popular among Reno-Tahoe homeowners, but they can be challenging to decorate. Sometimes arranging your furniture in a functional way and adding decor to pull the space together doesn't work out the way you want it.
Take a look at these four ways to make the most of your open floor plan:
Define Rooms With Rugs Or Paint
Rugs and paint bring an inviting feel to the room, and they both provide opportunities to add more color. Many homeowners use rugs and paint to differentiate spaces within the room. For example, you may add a workspace with a contrasting wall color or a sitting room with a cozy rug to distinguish each area.
Cohesive Decor
One easy way to pull a room together is with cohesive decor, colors, and textures throughout. If you like a particular piece of decor in the family room, consider choosing a similar one to add to your kitchen to create a beautiful overall theme. Repeating textures like wood beams on the ceiling or using the same colors throughout are also great ways to bring a cohesive and welcoming feel to the room.
Arrange Around A Focal Point
In most open floor plans, homeowners tend to arrange their furniture around a focal point, such as a fireplace or television. Not only is this functional, but also an easy way to decide where furniture should be placed, and then you can accessorize around the furniture.
Consider The Flow
Remember that open floor plans usually connect multiple rooms, like a family room, kitchen, and dining room. So make sure to consider the flow of the space when arranging furniture and decor. You want to ensure that if you spend time in the kitchen, you can still have conversations and socialize with people in the family room.
As you can see, the furniture is always the more difficult part of setting up your open floor plan. However, once you figure that out, the rest is easy! If you need help or recommendations on decorating your space, reach out to me! I'm always happy to help.
