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Explain the allure of "open concept"
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:17 pm
I've been watching a ton of reno shows during all this and I'm blown away by people's desire to tear down every fricking wall in their house. I've lived in a place that was open kitchen/living room and it drove me crazy anytime my wife washed dishes, poured cereal...fricking anything. GIVE ME WALLS... I want rooms with a purpose....not a living/dining/kitchen room.
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Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:18 pm to scott8811
Dining rooms have been wasted space for a long time. Its a lot easier to keep an eye on kids and be social while cooking.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:19 pm to scott8811
So the 2.5k square feet plebs can feel like they live in a bigger house
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:19 pm to scott8811
It's for entertaining, Scott.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:20 pm to scott8811
People spend most of their time inside (even in non-Corona world), but being inside actually sucks, so they want to make it feel like there's a ton of room in their house...almost like they're not actually inside. Makes being indoors less claustrophobic, does something good for the human psyche not to stare at the same 4 walls all day long.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:20 pm to scott8811
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:20 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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2.5k
1,800 - FIFY
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:20 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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So the 1.2k square feet plebs can feel like they live in a bigger house
Fixed for my living situation. We had to take out a wall to make the shoebox more livable.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:21 pm to Boring
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People spend most of their time inside (even in non-Corona world), but being inside actually sucks, so they want to make it feel like there's a ton of room in their house...almost like they're not actually inside. Makes being indoors less claustrophobic, does something good for the human psyche not to stare at the same 4 walls all day long.
I mean...your still staring at 4 walls...and as an added bonus hear everything everyone else is doing whether or not your involved
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:22 pm to scott8811
It's better for entertaining guests and staying connected with family. It also leads to less wasted square footage. It isn't required, so if you prefer isolation then you can find or build a house that is right for you.
Also, get a new dishwasher. Most now can hardly be heard standing right next to them.
Also, get a new dishwasher. Most now can hardly be heard standing right next to them.
This post was edited on 4/21/20 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:23 pm to scott8811
Open floor plans are vastly better for entertaining. Very few people actually entertain, but everyone believes that they will.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:24 pm to scott8811
Fewer walls to burn in a fire.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:24 pm to PearlJam
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Also, get a new dishwasher. Most now can hardly be heard standing right next to them.
We actually just did...but my wife is one who insists on scrubbing the crap out of everything before it goes in.... so it was a solid 15 minutes of rushing water every day.
A more open house than what I have now would be a slight advantage for entertaining, but that happens maybe once-twice a month. Not wanting to be disturbed while I'm watching TV by something going on in the kitchen is a daily occurrence.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:25 pm to scott8811
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washed dishes, poured cereal...fricking anything. GIVE ME WALLS.
Well said
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:26 pm to scott8811
If you have a big enough house separate rooms are preferred. Sub 2500 sqft open concept makes more sense. No one wants to entertain with people trying to cram into tiny galley kitchen or a living room that only seats 4-6 comfortably.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:27 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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So the 2.5k square feet plebs can feel like they live in a bigger house
2500 sq ft is a good sized house for an average sized family. That same family probably lived in a 1500 sq ft house 40 years ago.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:27 pm to scott8811
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A more open house than what I have now would be a slight advantage for entertaining, but that happens maybe once-twice a month. Not wanting to be disturbed while I'm watching TV by something going on in the kitchen is a daily occurrence.
Assuming your TV was made in the last half decade, just buy a decent pair of Bluetooth over ear headphones and call it a day.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:27 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
1,500sf 
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:28 pm to scott8811
We are doing it currently just because we are expecting our first child. Wife would go into the kitchen even less than she does now if she couldn't see the kid. I need sandwiches.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:28 pm to scott8811
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I've lived in a place that was open kitchen/living room and it drove me crazy anytime my wife washed dishes, poured cereal...fricking anything
I'm with you on this. I love cooking and find it relaxing. I don't want to hear my wife bitch about her day or hear baby shark for the 1,000th time while doing it.
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