{"id":26157,"date":"2018-08-23T13:06:02","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T13:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/?p=26157"},"modified":"2018-08-23T13:06:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-23T13:06:02","slug":"decorate-open-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/decorate-open-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate an Open Layout in a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does your home represent a floor plan with an open layout? It can be a challenging room\u00a0to furnish if you’re having trouble determining where one area ends and another begins without a wall forcing you to stop.\u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0A layout’s openness usually provides\u00a0more space than a traditional closed-in room and more light. This is an extremely popular option these days in a home because you can use the space for multiple purposes, for instance combining a living and dining room. Here are a\u00a0few basic tips that\u00a0can help you create a stylish, comfortable room with function for all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Open Layout Tip #1: Create\u00a0Specific Functions in the Area<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

It’s important to distinguish the various areas of the room from one another, since there are no walls dictating your decision. As you can see in the image below, we decided to break up the room based on where the longest wall was located. We chose to break up that wall as part of the living room, but it also housed a dining table by flanking the table off the wall. Another way to break up an open layout is to use rugs, room dividers, a bookcase or other large furniture item in the center of the space to block off areas as well. When you have an open layout make sure to float furniture off the walls throughout the room so it’s not one-dimensional.<\/span>
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Open Layout Tip #2: Add Ample Lighting<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\nPay attention to your light sources in this room since there may be several areas that require light. Basic overhead lighting like recessed work well, but many times that’s not enough to illuminate the entire space. To define specific areas in the room, try adding\u00a0a chandelier or pendant lights are ideal for creating a focal point that distinguishes an area. You will also need to add task lighting depending on the room’s intended uses. See how we add the floor lamp above the dining table to highlight that area when eating or doing homework.<\/span><\/p>\n