[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-6-design-tips-for-an-open-floor-plan":3,"blog-related-6-design-tips-for-an-open-floor-plan":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":17,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},294,"6-design-tips-for-an-open-floor-plan","6 Design Tips for an Open Floor Plan Home Design",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The \"open floor plan\" has been a part of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior design\u003C/a> vernacular for quite some time now, and it has been named both an \"in\" and \"out\" trend as the years have gone by. Since then, the concept has evolved so that it's no longer \"trendy\" but rather a design decision that can always be made beautiful if done right and in the right space--in fact, it can lead to your dream home.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The perks of an open concept floor plan are simple: it enhances the feel of a space, helps social interaction, and improves the efficiency of usable living space (it also makes it easier to keep an eye out on little ones). Have you been craving to go open floor plan and revitalize your living areas with an open concept? Here are our design tips to create purpose and coherence—even when there are no walls!  \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"463387\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/37097-Jaipur-Living-Scandinavia-Dula-Modern-Ivory-Grey-Wool-Striped-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26893\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_36907.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/8761-Noir-Vert-Rustic-Lodge-Teak-Coffee-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18920 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Noir-Vert-Rustic-Lodge-Teak-Coffee-Table-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"rustic coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/43567-Shine-Modern-Grey-Striped-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Occasional-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18921 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Shine-Modern-Grey-Striped-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Occasional-Chair-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"living room chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong> Open Floor Plan Tip # 1. Define Your Space \u003Cem>(Rugs = Saving Grace) \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A great \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">area rug\u003C/a> is key to an open design floor plan living room. Honestly, they're the saving grace of the open floor plan. Scroll through the examples in this article, and imagine them without rugs. Suddenly you're looking at big, empty, cold spaces. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">So not only do rugs delineate your conversation spaces and guide foot traffic, but they make the large open space feel cozy and grounded. Even layer your rugs in more eclectic designs to signify a gathering area, dining room, living room, great room, or family room. Rugs work because they provide subtle boundaries without compromising the visual airspace.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Open Floor Plan Tip #2. Take Advantage of Symmetry \u003Cem>(Two Armchairs, Not One)\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">One easy strategy for designing an open floor plan is to create a balanced look with larger furniture pieces. Doubling up \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sofas-and-sectionals?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sofas\u003C/a> and complementing them with a large \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining table\u003C/a> and matching chairs will instantly play up a symmetrical look and bring together to your room. Maintaining a neutral palette and natural materials will also help keep a large room light and bright. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"463388\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/12632-Camila-Modern-Classic-White-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Arm-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18744 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Camila-Modern-Classic-White-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Arm-Chair-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/62512-Mia-French-Country-Brown-Reclaimed-Wood-Round-Side-End-Table-Small?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18750 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Mia-French-Country-Brown-Reclaimed-Wood-Round-Side-End-Table-kathy-kuoh-home.jpg\" alt=\"End table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/62513-Owen-Modern-Classic-White-Upholstered-Round-Arm-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18749 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Owen-Modern-Classic-White-Performance-Round-Arm-Chair-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"Arm chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Open Floor Plan Tip #3. Coordinate with Color \u003Cem>(And Don't Be Afraid to Go Bold)\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">In a large, open space, it's essential to pick colors in a more purposeful manner than you might for a closed room. Choose an overall color palette and incorporate it into each individual space. Then choose two or three accent colors, and add a touch of them to each individual area in the the form of fabrics, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rugs\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/decor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">accessories\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The accent colors will help divide the room, while the overall, more neutral palette will lend the open area a sense of cohesion. And don't be afraid to go bold! Large open spaces without enough color can read as bland or empty. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Open Floor Plan Tip #4. Light It Right \u003Cem>(We're Talking More Than Just Table Lamps)\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The right lighting goes a long way in dividing your open floor plans into workable areas. Over-counter \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/pendants-lanterns?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pendant lighting\u003C/a> is perfect in the \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+oQ9XHXZs_oo85dfkbgtexQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchen\u003C/a> area as out-of-the-way task lighting. A pendant or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/chandeliers?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chandelier\u003C/a> over the dining table also helps to define that space in a vertical sense. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sconces?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wall sconces\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/floor-lamps?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floor lamps\u003C/a> are necessary in the living room, and a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/table-lamps?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">table lamp\u003C/a> on side tables will illuminate those areas distinctly and cohesively. And perhaps most importantly, install recessed lighting both as an ambient source and to guide the flow of the room. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"463389\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/39084-Dennis-Mid-Century-Modern-Beige-Wood-Chair-Ottoman-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18925 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Dennis-Mid-Century-Modern-Beige-Wood-Chair-Ottoman-KATHY-KUO-HOME.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/43469-Lexington-Tatum-Modern-Classic-Grey-Elm-Wood-Cube-Square-Block-Coffee-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28085\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Lexington-Tatum-Modern-Classic-Grey-Elm-Wood-Cube-Square-Block-Coffee-Table.jpg\" alt=\"coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/92715-Jericho-Industrial-Loft-Grey-Stone-Top-Black-Frame-Console-Table-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22054\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_92715.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Open Floor Plan Tip #5. Consider The Foot Traffic \u003Cem>(Oh Hey, Feng Shui)\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Use your furniture to create specific stations within the larger spaces of your open floor plan to help the space feel navigable. While a huge single room can feel cavernous and directionless, a huge single room that has obvious places for conversation and comfort (sofa/living area), eating and working (table/dining area), and finding and \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+ySyBSDOpz62XRsyipPgaJA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">preparing food\u003C/a> (kitchen) is much more approachable and comfortable. And in between these stations, make sure that there is a clear path with enough room for people to pass by one another. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Open Floor Plan Tip #6. Add a Console or Shelves \u003Cem>(Divide Sans Walls) \u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If a complete open concept space feels too unkempt for you, you can create barriers without putting up walls by using furniture like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/bookcases-display-cases?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bookshelves\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/console-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=openfloorplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consoles\u003C/a>. Open shelving is great way to block out the clutter of one area, like the kitchen, while still allowing light and space to pass through. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A console behind the sofa is another great add-on to break up a living and dining space while being able to keep an eye on the kids playing in the next room and maximize all of your square footage. You'll find that even in a small home, open house plans can make the space feel large, especially when it comes to in-kitchen dining. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired? 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