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My take is the opposite. It’s a nightmare of noise, where everyone is forced to be louder than everyone else. Anyone trying to read or do homework is forced to
by lc9er 3y ago
My take is the opposite. It’s a nightmare of noise, where everyone is forced to be louder than everyone else. Anyone trying to read or do homework is forced to flee to the edges of the house to find an escape.
- prawn 3y agoDon't people wanting to read in peace just do it in their room? There are social activities in the open plan area (cooking together, painting, crafting, etc) and then anyone working or reading is often doing it in their room or the home office.
- m463 3y agoI agree. I just think the kitchen can be a social focus with the open plan. This is not intended to be like open plan office seating, where nobody can escape. This should be combined with appropriate quiet places too.
- pseudalopex 3y agoMany people enjoy quiet activities together. Or work better when another works near.
- prawn 3y agoIf the majority wanted quiet, couldn't they easily push the person wanting to listen to music or watch TV into their room? We have five people in our house; if someone wants to watch something solo, they're usually watching it on an iPad in their room or at the other end of the house. Open plan living plus individual bedrooms and things like den/study/second lounge, etc gives flexibility.
- pseudalopex 3y agoDid you forget the discussion was about kitchens? And many people's homes do not have all individual bedrooms and things like den/study/second lounge. The advantages and disadvantages of open plan suit your preferences. Your preferences are not universal.
- prawn 3y agoOf course not. What about an open plan (usually kitchen, dining and living combined) or closed plan small house prevents likeminded individuals from working or relaxing quietly? Can you give the specific example you have in mind?