Open space: 5 ways to demarcate different areas–without walls

Hey there, fellow design enthusiasts!

Daniela Uslan here, excited to share my latest article with you: “Open Space: 5 Ways to Demarcate Different Areas–Without Walls.” As our living spaces evolve, so do our needs for flexible, multi-functional areas. This piece explores innovative solutions to create distinct zones in open-plan layouts without sacrificing that airy feel we all love.

Some quick facts:
• Open-plan layouts have increased in popularity by 54% since 2015
• 78% of homeowners prefer a sense of separation in shared spaces
• Properly zoned spaces can increase property value by up to 7%

In this article, you’ll discover:
1. Creative uses of area rugs
2. Strategic furniture placement
3. Lighting as a space definer
4. Room dividers and screens
5. Color zoning techniques

Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or designer, these tips will help you maximize your space while maintaining a cohesive look. Check out the full article here: Open Space: 5 Ways to Demarcate Different Areas

Happy designing!.

Open space? Yes, but with style: furnish e enhancing the areas of the house is entirely possible with clever tricks. The goal is to delimit rooms without suffocating them, thus avoiding focusing on too many objects. This is the new living room, which fully reflects the modern concept of living. Large, spacious, brightly lit. But what are the solutions for dividing the open space? It is not a laborious undertaking and, net of always being able to ask an interior designer for support, there are some entirely sustainable options for providing more privacy in each area of the house.

Bookcase, the functional designer partition

We must divide the kitchen area from the living room area? These are two important rooms in the home, the ones we use most: the goal is to make it convivial, cozy and intimate. And it is possible with a freestanding, or freestanding bookcase, a piece of furniture that allows you not only to subdivide, but to add more design and functionality to your home. After all, the freestanding bookcase was born precisely for the purpose of offering us a concrete alternative for dividing spaces, initially in offices and then in our homes.

Practical, beautiful and functional, they are often a must in modern homes, but not only. The great advantage is that, between “full and empty,” we can choose us how to beautify the bookcase. The fact that it is adaptable is an advantage not to be underestimated. It exposes, but at the same time, it contains. In addition to books, we can enrich it with memories that are dear to us, personal effects, design objects. Or, again, a green touch that never hurts: There are many plants that require little light and are good for the environment.

Kitchen with an island, the American dream

The bookcase is an effective solution for dividing the open space, but so is the kitchen with island, especially when the space is large and allows for it. The subdivision creates an optical effect that evokes cleanliness, but also warmth and visual continuity: it does not disturb or exceed. On the contrary, compared to the bookcase, this option gives more breathing space to the room, resulting neat and tidy. The only “cons” is that, precisely, it cannot be replicated in every home, as it depends strictly on the space available.

The advantages of this choice are many: functionality and aesthetics first place. Designed with the goal of providing a separate space for preparing meals, the environment ultimately results convivial and open. And it is highly customizable based on one’s needs: we can consider adding additional practical elements to create the kitchen of our dreams. The design is often modern, but there is no shortage of proposals on the market for all tastes and styles.

Flooring, the idea for small open spaces

Dividing rooms with flooring? Yes, it is possible. In fact, it is advisable. We saw earlier that it is possible to use the kitchen with an island to separate the kitchen from the living room, but it is only possible in a house with generous space. And if there is no possibility to do so? One turns to flooring, which in this case is not simply related to aesthetics, but to need and functionality. Choosing flooring, we know, is not easy, because there are so many aspects and criteria to consider.

Delimiting two rooms by means of flooring means making a division, but without walls and without physical barriers. The result we get is impactful, in every aspect, especially when we opt for materials e different colors. In the living area, we can go for wood parquet flooring, a great classic that conveys warmth and, if well designed, fits a multitude of styles, including shabby chic and modern. And for the kitchen? In that case, it is best to go for a decorative ceramics, or for a ton sur ton floor. The color difference, however, is essential to create the desired optical effect. It works perfectly in modestly sized rooms, but, if particularly loved, this trick will also fit in more spacious homes.

Color, a game of contrasts

The design of an open space requires a sustained commitment to achieve a visibly appealing result. We start with a small open space: The solution, in this case, is to lean toward light shades, so as to reflect more light and create an optical effect that points to the space. This does not mean that we should prefer only total white, because you run the risk of depersonalizing the environment too much. The clever trick is to choose a different color as the protagonist for each area. Then, play on the same color through hues and shades.

Creating contrast is a great way to provide visual continuity while at the same time evoking a sharp division of space. Just as with the floor, this is a solution that nothing adds and nothing detracts. How to achieve the right proportion? With touches of color, to liven up and create dynamism, but Without lapsing into excess. When it comes to decorating, error is always just around the corner-that’s why we suggest hearing the advice of an expert to Choose the right colors to divide the areas of the open space.

Plants, the green touch

Dividing the dining area, kitchen and living room is not difficult, but it strictly depends not only on the space available, but also on tastes. And those who love the plants and that green touch indispensable, then can only evaluate a green solution. How to do it? Simple, just focus on a room divider, such as a hanging bookcase, to enrich the area with pots and indoor plants. The idea is wonderful, not least because it allows you to create a garden in the comfort of your own home.

When to lean toward this solution? At the time when you are grown up gardening fans, or more generally you have the famous green thumb. Of course, it is true that many indoor plants require little light and little care. But you still have to devote little attention to keep the area lush and beautiful. These are our five tips for demarcating open space areas without walls in the house: there are so many options available, and each one meets everyone’s needs. The advice we give is to always evaluate the space before revolutionizing rooms-the best way to make sure the result is perfect and in line with trends.