Creating Open Space for Home Entertaining

Have you ever had a party and been annoyed by the fact that you are unable to talk to your guests as you prepare a meal in the kitchen? If you have a large family or like holding large gatherings of friends at your home an open floor plan can help all of your guests feel included and welcomed, while rooms that are separated can prevent everyone from participating in the all the fun, making some feel alienated. The most popular open floor plan usually includes access to the kitchen and the living area and even the dining room. Putting an open floor plan in an already existing home can be difficult but there can be some small changes that you can make to create the feeling of an open floor plan for entertaining. Continue reading →