Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 16:38     Subject: Re:does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Open floor plans are IDEAL! for people who do not cook. Otherwise all that greasy
hot air travels everywhere. In the past it was happily contained in a kitchen, with the cabinets
mostly affected by the yucky thin film of oil that one had to periodically clean. Now it is less of
a problem, the hot oil mist is happily traveling all the way through the open areas making
everything equally yucky.

Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 16:22     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There is a happy medium of sort of open floor plan flow with sectioning off of rooms by partial openings/large archways, without completely sectioning off the kitchen down a hallway, through a small door.


I agree that this is better than the totally open floorpans which is basically just a giant room with some cabinets. I really hate those.


Agree those are terrible. It doesn't matter how powerful your hood is; the cooking smell will get everywhere. On top of that, the more powerful the range hood, the louder it probably is, which is not something you want to hear when you are trying to watch tv or have a conversation with someone.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 15:47     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Anonymous wrote:There is a happy medium of sort of open floor plan flow with sectioning off of rooms by partial openings/large archways, without completely sectioning off the kitchen down a hallway, through a small door.


I agree that this is better than the totally open floorpans which is basically just a giant room with some cabinets. I really hate those.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 15:46     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

There is a happy medium of sort of open floor plan flow with sectioning off of rooms by partial openings/large archways, without completely sectioning off the kitchen down a hallway, through a small door.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 14:46     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

The kitchen is a functional space with messy dishes, splatters, etc. It doesn't make for the best ambience for entertaining, IMO. I don't like that everyone can see how messy the kitchen is when I host Thanksgiving, or watch me struggle/smell that I've burned the gravy. I prefer large kitchens with walls.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 14:41     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

I would only want an open floor plan like is found in the new farmhouse/mcmansion/craftsman homes. Honestly, I love them.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 14:33     Subject: Re:does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Yes. Open floor plans are a trend like grey and words as artwork. Anything trendy is usually eventually adopted in extremes by the middle class. So instead of having one wall torn down, they get rid of ALL of them.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 14:29     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

I have an open floor plan on the main level only. My first time living in one. Overall, I like it a lot more than the older homes I’ve lived in when the houses have that “circular” shape where the dining room, living room, and kitchen sort of revolve around the central HVAC.

I think if my entire house was like that, I would be a happy camper. Sometimes it’s too much but if you have separate rooms, there’s nothing wrong with it at all.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 13:03     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Anonymous wrote:I despise open floor plans and couldn’t care less about tons of light. If I want bright light, I’ll go outside. I do not want to wear sunglasses in my house, nor do I want my $5,000+ sofa to smell like halibut or bacon without a separate kitchen area. And the previous comment about hearing and seeing everyone in the house is spot on. One’s home should be a sanctuary and privacy is part of that. Also, why do builders assume everyone is always entertaining dozens of people?! I don’t need a home that has space for 75 people... I don’t even KNOW 75 people I’d want to invite to my home anyway!!!


Get a proper hood and smell problem solved. If you want privacy, go to your bedroom or office or maybe the basement would suit you best, as you obviously hate light. Not sure why you need to be so angry anyway. I love open floor plans and don't care that you don't. Just get a house that does not have one.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 12:55     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No, open floorplans are already dated. In a few years they will scream "aughts"


Someone should tell The Property Brothers.


Property Brothers will catch up eventually. Give them time. Those things need a little time to catch up. It starts with few people working the courage to be honest and stop praising something they don't like.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 12:53     Subject: Re:does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Oldy but goody thread. Thank you for bringing it back.

Nothing new to report. Hated them open plans then, hate them now.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 12:18     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Holy Old Threat Batman!
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2019 12:17     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

I despise open floor plans and couldn’t care less about tons of light. If I want bright light, I’ll go outside. I do not want to wear sunglasses in my house, nor do I want my $5,000+ sofa to smell like halibut or bacon without a separate kitchen area. And the previous comment about hearing and seeing everyone in the house is spot on. One’s home should be a sanctuary and privacy is part of that. Also, why do builders assume everyone is always entertaining dozens of people?! I don’t need a home that has space for 75 people... I don’t even KNOW 75 people I’d want to invite to my home anyway!!!
Anonymous
Post 10/11/2016 16:36     Subject: does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Anonymous wrote:No, open floorplans are already dated. In a few years they will scream "aughts"


Someone should tell The Property Brothers.
Anonymous
Post 10/08/2016 13:29     Subject: Re:does anyone else hate open floorplans?

Stop being lazy and clean your dirty kitchen.

We have an open floor plan. My house is a new build too so go on and hate all you want.