The open concept is an excellent layout for making a small home feel larger and for a close knit family that loves to entertain. If you enjoy preparing meals without being separated from family or guests, an open concept is the ideal choice for your home. No matter how much you love an open layout be prepared for some tricky décor challenges! Choosing the right furniture, colors, and patterns can be a little complex.
1. Choose wall colors carefully – Different colors can help define separate areas, so select hues in the same tone family to create a seamless flow from one space to another.
View the slideshow above for 4 more tips that will make sure your choice in decor complements each other and doesn’t clash!
Thinking of changing things up a bit in terms of your home decor? check out Quick Kitchen Makeovers, and The Fresh Face of Faux-Finishes for some inspiration.
Read more from Better Decorating Bible here.
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Furniture – If you have a country-style oak dining table try to choose the same style furniture in your living room. Avoid anything that is super opposite like ultra-modern minimalism in the living room and a country theme in the kitchen. Try choosing the same wood, material, and style for each section of your open concept room.
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Window treatments – make sure you use the same theme throughout and all of your windows look identical. Different shades, blinds, and curtains can create a big, big decorating mess.
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Accessorize – Tie in the accessories from your kitchen to your living room. If you have brown hued granite counter tops, pop a fuzzy throw in the same color family onto your couch. If you have a set of red hot kitchen aid appliances on your counters, use the same red pillows on your couches.
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Lighting – The correct lighting can define each space of your open concept layout and help visually separate them. Floor lamps in the living room work well while a pendant lamp in the kitchen blends in effortlessly.
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