OPEN CONCEPT
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Open concept is a popular style of home design, but is it right for every home? Here are a few things that we consider when evaluating whether to make a home more open:
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Lighting · Often opening up a floor plan can increase natural light making the home seem bright and airy. This can help with resale value in the future!
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Views · In properties like 6266 McGirr Rd, taking out a wall, or in this case, a fireplace can maximize a beautiful view! If a wall is blocking the views from your home, then it might be worth the investment to make the space more open. Maximizing a nice view could add value to your home when you’re ready to sell.
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Expenses · If you're hoping to remove a load-bearing wall to create an open-concept home, then be prepared for increased costs. This requires bringing in professionals to assess the situation and potentially add beams to redistribute the weight that the wall was holding.
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Noise levels · Sound travels further without walls between rooms. If the dishwasher is running during a Netflix marathon, this might be more of a nuisance in an open-concept home.
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Energy-efficiency · Heating and cooling costs can greatly increase in open-concept homes. It takes far more energy to control the temperature in a large space than it does in a few small spaces.
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