Blending two homes together is never an easy task. Once the proverbial honeymoon is over, reality settles in and you will be faced with a series of decisions. Will you remain steadfast in your choices? Or will you show some charming flexibility? Will you be classic or trendy? While trends in real estate and interior design tend to rush in and sometimes leave just as quickly, some are worth looking into.
For over a decade, you have probably heard the term “open concept’ over and over again. This style of living has been widely promoted and repeated on television design shows and by designers. Well, the truth is, it’s not for everyone and something I personally don’t recommend for newlyweds. Whether needed for working at home moments, or simply for privacy, walls and doors can be your very best friend!
For many years, everytime I showed a residence to newly coupled buyers, I should have had a sledge hammer in my bag, as they always wanted to immediately open the dining room to flow onto the living room, and while we were at it, just knock down the kitchen wall as well. Knock it down, knock it down, knock it down!
Flash forward to today…our lives have certainly changed. Many of my clients work from home at least part of the week, and with that brings a need for solitude and quiet. No need to hear background chatter or the radio while you are on an important zoom call. Beyond the work aspect, two people, no matter how much in love they may be, are coming together after typically living alone for a period of time. I don’t know about you, but I need my space! A more traditional layout of rooms, complete with solid walls and doors, ensures that everyone will have private time to themselves so they can then thoroughly enjoy each other when the time is right. A little absence does make the heart grow fonder.
