KITCHEN & BATH
Opening Up Your Space
Rita Beck of Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center shares how open floor plans can optimize your living and eating spaces .
EDITED BY KERRI TALLMAN
One of the best ways to add space and create a morewelcoming area to your kitchen is to go with an open floor plan . It never goes out of style and creates endless functional possibilities . No one knows the benefits better than the team at Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center [ CKBDC ]. 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 3-D rendering of the new design for your review , to selecting the best furnishing and products for your new space . After all , CKBDC is the only Cambria premier dealer in Rhode Island . Plus , once it ’ s time to build , CKBDC ’ s on-staff contractors can even self-perform all of the work .
Trying to visualize your new space ? Here are four open plan suggestions from Rita Beck of Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center .
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 wraps around the corner rather than take up one wall . This clever use of space makes for a very functional and practical option that works in a variety of different homes .
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 floorto-ceiling cabinetry and island seating . This use of space allows more room for dining tables , kitchen carts and islands .
The team at 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 .
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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