Three Decorating Tips for an Open Floor Plan

Open floor plans are perfect for entertaining and spending time with your family, which is why they’re so popular; however, they can be a real challenge to decorate. Get three tips for creating a space that’s both coordinataed and comfortable in this Better Homes and Gardens video:

1. Arrange furniture to create walkways between spaces. This helps lead and direct traffic flow. In this featured room, the sofa is used as a wall to separate the living area from the eating area. Also, the end of the sofa aligns with the breakfast nook table, creating easy access to the kitchen. Keep in mind that not every seat needs to face the TV in an open floor plan. This accent chair faces the majority of the room, making it an ideal spot to sit.

2. Create a sense of unity throughout the space with a coordinated color scheme. Gray walls unify all of the areas, while pops of blue, green and yellow are seen in different fabrics and accessories in this featured room. One of the easiest way to define a room is to use a rug. This one helps outline the living room and pulls the furniture together so that it doesn’t appear to float in a large room.

3. Keep a clear line of sight between spaces. By placing the sink in the kitchen island, the cook can see what’s happening on in the living room. Backless stools give island sitters the option to face either room easily.

Decorating an open floor plan takes time. If you work in stages, you’ll end up with a final result that is both functional and fitting.