How to make open-plan living work for you

Create an open-plan area for family life that's functional and good-looking

Create an open-plan dining zone

An open-plan dining space needs to have room for day-to-day family activities as well as entertaining. Here are our top tips for creating a successful open-plan dining layout:


  • Position a low shelf to create the division between the living and dining areas- it will also create handy storage.


  • Choose a big table that can be used for play and homework as well as dining.


  • Hang lighting low over the table to help define the area. Fix it with a dimmer switch so that you can change the mood for homework or dining.


  • Swap chairs for benches as they can neatly tuck away under the table.

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