Creating zoned spaces in a modern open plan? This Texas home turns it into a fine art
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- 02 Mar 2023
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Open plan living is great in theory. You get a sense of space that's not possible with a series of distinct, smaller rooms, and there's that sociable element to an open plan home, too. The whole family spending quality time together in one great big open space. Always. No escape. No quiet time.
But that needn't be the case. This home, in Williamson County, Texas, created a new 2020 vision for open-plan living. There are all the advantages of open-plan living – sociable cooking and entertaining, great spacious and airy through-views to the other rooms – but, thanks to some beautifully executed zoning, this home has none of the disadvantages.
The homeowners worked closely with their architects to plan the space and layout for their new build home, and interior designer Killy Scheer of Scheer & Co(opens in new tab) arrived on the scene fairly early on in the build. 'We were tasked with reviewing the architectural finish selections that were still in process, pivoting and reconsidering, where needed, and finalizing all selections before moving onto furnishings,' Killy explains.
Stylistically, the house is a contemporary take on a country house. There's a strong indoor-outdoor connection and there's a clear separation between public and private spaces, achieved with a smart floor plan that allows for separation and togetherness, depending on what’s desired. Take the tour to discover the new art of open-plan living
(Image credit: Julie Soefer)
The house is a study in contrasts: dark and light, traditional and contemporary. Black steel tension rods define airy, vaulted ceilings, dark windows, doors and floors pop against crisp white walls and cream-colored stone.
Always a consideration in this home, scale and proportion became even more crucial in the kitchen with the soaring high vaulted ceilings. Designer Killy's kitchen ideas included a giant kitchen pendant chandelier from Roll & Hill, which she says 'simultaneously fills the vaulted ceiling space but maintains a lightness'. It's positioning was crucial too. 'It had to be positioned just right to light that space but also be functional for working. It also had to be big enough to work within the cavernous space but not so big that it stole the show,' she adds.
(Image credit: Julie Soefer)
Against the backdrop of black, white and cream contrasts, a warmer element is introduced in the kitchen with leather counter stools, vintage rugs, and soft boucle fabrics, all of which are adjacent to the kitchen in the informal living room.
This relaxed living room is a casual hang out spot. 'We wanted the furnishings to feel comfortable and accessible without compromising clean lines,' explains Killy Scheer. 'It’s also part of the bar area, so is a great place for guests to gather; it keeps them near the kitchen but not in it, which is ideal for entertaining.' Read More…
