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Why Choose Open Concept Kitchen and Living Areas
July 29, 2021
All of our floor plans have a few key pieces in common that we've found most home buyers of today are looking for. Open concept kitchen and living spaces are a key one of these standard options we now offer in every one of our house blue prints. Some may ask why this design is so popular. Here's what we've learned from the homebuyers we've worked with over the years on why they LOVE open concept kitchen and living spaces:
1. Awareness. Gone are the days when meals were prepared out-of-sight. Today's parent/chefs want to keep an eye on what's going on in their home around them while preparing their next meal. Whether it's conversations being had, movies being watched, or kids up to shenanigans, many parents don't want to skip a beat while they are multi-tasking on dinner preparations!
2. Inclusivity. We work hard to provide comforts such as home-cooked meals for our families! Why be banished to a closed-off kitchen while everyone else is having fun and interacting with one another? An open kitchen allows for a cook to still be included in all the conversations and excitement happening in the living area.
3. Entertainment. Hosting and serving guests is easier and more comfortable when everyone can gather around a large kitchen island and living space. Food, drinks and serving plates are easy to access when they are placed on a buffet open to the living area! This also makes clean-up much quicker, as everything stays close to the sink and dishwasher!
4. Visual Appeal. When you have a beautiful kitchen, you want to show it off! Our kitchens come standard with granite countertops, stylish backsplash, new Whirlpool appliances, and beautifully finished cabinetry. Let your kitchen be not only functional, but a beautiful focal point in your home.
Why do you love open concepts? Let us know!
Open concept not your style? Wish more kitchens had some other element? We would love to hear about it. We are always working on new floor plans to deliver homes that people love!
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