Open-plan interiors bring light and accessible space to projects across the design sector, improving communication and relationships in homes, collaboration and productivity in workplaces and creating a more relaxed atmosphere in hospitality environments. But there are drawbacks, too. From the uncertain categorisation of separate areas and the difficulty in heating them, to more functional disadvantages such as noise, lack of privacy, lack of storage and even the question of where to put plug points.
Open-plan interiors bring light and accessible space to projects across the design sector, improving communication and relationships in homes, collaboration and productivity in workplaces and creating a more relaxed atmosphere in hospitality environments. But there are drawbacks, too. From the uncertain categorisation of separate areas and the difficulty in heating them, to more functional disadvantages such as noise, lack of privacy, lack of storage and even the question of where to put plug points.