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KITCHEN & BATH

FOUR OPTIONS FOR Open Floor Plan Designs

Rita Beck of Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center shares how you can improve one of the most important spaces in your home .
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If you ’ re considering remodeling your kitchen , utilizing an open floor plan is a great way of adding space and creating a more welcoming living area . No one knows the benefits better than the team at Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center [ CKBDC ]. If you ’ re interested in converting , a CKBDC designer will be with you every step of the way , from conducting a one-on-one consultation in your home to drafting a 3D rendering of the new design for your review to selecting the best furnishing and products ( CKBDC is the only Cambria premier dealer in Rhode Island , after all ) for your new space . Plus , once it ’ s time to build , CKBDC ’ s on-staff contractors can even self-perform all of the work . Need some inspiration to get started ? Here are four prime open floor plan suggestions from Rita Beck of Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center .
TRY AN L-SHAPED LAYOUT With an L-shaped open floor plan layout , your dining area or living space will be closer and have easier access to the kitchen , which is ideal if you love to entertain . With an L-shaped layout , though , make sure that you consider the number of windows you have , as without enough it might feel a little closed in .
TRY A ONE-WALL LAYOUT If you want to connect your kitchen to the dining area , you might want to think about installing an arch in between . It ’ s a unique design touch . Within this layout , have a single wall of appliances with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and island seating .
CREATE A CORNER KITCHEN For an open floor plan kitchen , you don ’ t need a large amount of space , so a corner kitchen is a great way to go . Connecting the rooms , it will
NORTH SMITHFIELD NORTON , MA wrap around the corner rather than just sit on one wall . This clever use of space makes for a very functional and practical option that works in a variety of different homes .
OPTIMIZE SMALLER SPACES If you have a smaller living space , an open floor plan can create the illusion of more space . It will bring the areas together so that they don ’ t feel claustrophobic . However , you might find that it ’ s a struggle to fit both the dining table and couch into the same area . If this is the case , opt for a kitchen with a built-in counter instead . More casual and space-saving , this simple layout will work for anyone with a more compact home . ◆
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