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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok let's play, i can see the dirty dishes or the other nay sayers of an open floor plan

Take the plan below.

When you walk in to the house you are in the foyer and walk into the family room. You won't see the sink full of dishes either way because of the distance from the foyer and family room.

If you want a private diner you can use the dining room.

To informally entertain you can use the breakfast room and kitchen.

If you really want an additional space you can use the library as a living room but more than likely all the kids stuff will be in the finished basement

[img]http://sekashomes.com/pages/homes/cheshire/newcheshireversion2floorplan1_new.jpg[/img][/quote]

I think this general concept is great (could quibble with how far from the kitchen the dining room is, but still) ... but this is a huge footprint with which to work.  I don't think many people would argue with a large kitchen opening into a breakfast/casual eating area, which then flows into the living/family room.

I think the problem is those houses where you walk in and feel like you're in a roller rink ... i.e., from the front door you can see every inch of the main floor area but that which is obscured by stairs.  These houses I despise and could never inhabit.  This is particularly a problem in row houses where the width of the home is limited to start, so you see straight through to the back with no sense of separation, exposition, or privacy.  Just my two cents ... I think open concept and totally open are a little different, but can make a big difference in the vibe/feeling of a home.[/quote]

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