Chic vs. Geek: Open Concept Homes

Chic (Pearl)

Open concepts create spaces that are great for entertaining or just hanging out with the family. By choosing a plan that combines spaces for cooking, living, and dining, an open concept can help a family feel together even though each person may be spread out doing their own thing. Here are some interior decoration ideas for open concept homes.

Geek (Kevin)

This trend is absolutely not for everyone. You have to ask yourself: 1. Are you the clean and tidy type with nothing to hide from visitors? 2. Are you a private person who needs quiet spaces to think and work? 3. Are you big on entertaining and need a lot of open space? 4. Are you energy-conscious and environmentally friendly?

Chic vs. Geek: Why is the floor plan so important?

Chic (Pearl)

For sellers, floor plans play an increasingly large role in the process. It helps the buyer put a sense of size to what they see in the photos, especially when it comes to the context of the home in the overall layout of the property. You can use a floor plan to tell the story of your property before the open house.

Geek (Kevin)

As Pearl noted, a good floor plan can help buyers understand the layout and flow of the house at a single glance. When you’re looking at the floor plan of a home you’re considering, here are some things to keep in mind: How many windows are there? Which way do the doors swing? Does the floor plan include dimensions?