Kitchen design is a vital component of a functionally superior home, especially for homeowners who love cooking. One design idea for the cooking and dining areas of your home is the open concept kitchen, which gained traction in the ’80s and ’90s and remains popular today. But what is an open kitchen, and why should you consider it for your home remodeling project? 

What Is an Open Concept Kitchen?

An open concept kitchen is a kitchen design that doesn’t have walls or barriers between the cooking zone and other parts of the house. The open concept results in a collective space known as a great room. Though open living spaces may not be for traditionalists, it’s a favorite style of homeowners who put a premium on form and function.

Why Should You Install an Open Concept Kitchen?

Here are a few of the reasons why homeowners opt for open concept kitchens.

More Space

Because there are no walls or partitioned rooms, open concept kitchen design offers more interior space for moving freely about. Having a great room also allows a homeowner flexibility in deciding where one functional area ends and another begins. Maybe your family prefers a larger living area or wants to squeeze in an extra table for homework and study. By rearranging furniture and furnishings, you could easily make a kitchen larger than a dining room if that is where family and friends tend to congregate.

Natural Light

Walls between rooms can limit natural light. Without barriers between the kitchen, dining room, and living room, homeowners enjoy a brighter interior and more natural light. The lack of walls also allows for increased air circulation around the home.  

Family Bonding

An open concept kitchen allows a family to interact even if they’re doing different things simultaneously. A parent washing dishes in the kitchen can easily keep an eye on children watching television or doing homework, allowing for more interaction and conversation.

Should you need kitchen remodeling services anywhere in the Greater Cincinnati area, Kessler Construction & Remodeling is a timely and  trusted contractor with the experience and skills to satisfy all your project requirements. With over 30 years of experience, this construction and remodeling team is well-versed in kitchen design, bathroom remodeling, commercial remodeling, and other related services. Get started on your home-improvement project by calling (513) 574-8812. To learn more about their custom remodels and designs, follow them on Facebook and visit them online.