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
O NE WAY TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING AREA in your kitchen is to go with an open floor plan . It never goes out of style and creates endless functional possibilities . A designer at Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center [ CKBDC ] can help you imagine your space in a one-on-one , in-home consultation . The designer oversees the project from start to finish , from taking in-person dimensions , to drafting a 3D rendering of the new design for your review , to selecting the best furnishings 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 the work .
Trying to visualize your new space ? Here are four open plan suggestions from Rita Beck of Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center .
COZY CORNER 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 taking up one wall . This clever use of space makes for a very functional and practical option that works in a variety of different homes .
DUCKS IN ROW 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 .
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Within this layout , have a single wall of appliances with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and island seating . This use of space allows more room for dining tables , kitchen carts and islands .
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LIVING TO ENTERTAIN An extended version of a corner kitchen , an L-shaped kitchen gives you a bit more space to spread out . 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 .
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ISLAND LIFE If you have a smaller living space , an open floor plan can create the illusion of a bigger kitchen , bringing 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 or roll-away island . More casual and space-saving , this simple layout will work for anyone with a more compact home . ◆
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