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How to Design an Open Plan Home: Week One<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
An Open Plan Summer:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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I\u2019ve decided to roll up my sleeves and dive into something that excites me even more than the smell of sunscreen \u2014 a deep dive into the art of designing an open plan<\/em>. Over the next nine weeks, I\u2019ll be sharing step by step, from A to Z, how to craft that beloved layout where the kitchen, dining, and living areas merge into one cohesive heart of the home. And this week, we begin with where it all<\/em> begins: the story, the purpose, and the plan.<\/h5>\n
Because let\u2019s face it \u2014 designing an open plan isn’t just about knocking down walls and placing a sofa. It\u2019s a bit like tailoring a suit: it should fit you perfectly, not your neighbour, and certainly not a Pinterest trend board.<\/h5>\n
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Where It All Began<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Before we start sketching or moodboarding, let\u2019s honour the roots of the open plan<\/em>. You might think it\u2019s a modern-day trend fuelled by Instagram-worthy homes, but it actually stretches back over a century.<\/h5>\n
In the 1920s, Frank Lloyd Wright was already dreaming of spaces that flowed freely. He placed the dining area and living room beside the hearth \u2014 a revolutionary idea at the time. Fast forward to post-war America, and the “Great Room” emerged, where the television became a central feature, drawing families into shared space.<\/h5>\n
But it wasn\u2019t until the 1970s that kitchens truly entered the mix. In many ways, it was a feminist shift \u2014 no longer hidden or isolated, the kitchen became part of the main living area. Walls came down, both literally and metaphorically, bringing everyone \u2014 especially women \u2014 into the conversation of daily life.<\/h5>\n
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Why We Still Love It Today<\/strong><\/h5>\n
There\u2019s a reason open plans have stuck around. Several, in fact:<\/h5>\n