It helps divide your space without completely closing it off to other areas.
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What Is a Broken Floor Plan?
With thistype of layoutcomes a set of different perks, as well as a few design challenges.
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But knowing how to work with what you have is the most important thing.
There are also elements that make these layouts trickier to design.
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“Strategic furniture placement also plays a big role.”
This is often the case when you’re working with a bedroom and another room.
“The goal is to balance being connected but staying intentional.”
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There are many good examples in this space.
Sight lines remain clear, and there are consistent colors between both areas.
Living Room and Kitchen Broken Floor Plan
Sometimes a broken floor plan will involve different levels.
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However, there are no doors or full walls that close these areas off from one another entirely.
“Also by layering lighting in the areas creating nice ambiance and functionality.
Lastly, have a cohesive color palette and introduce different textures and tones within that palette.”
