11. Go Open Plan
11. Go Open Plan (Image 11 of 11)
George says: 'Take down and reposition walls. Doing so will make spaces feel as big and as light as they can possibly be. Be aware of the pitfalls of open-plan living - such as noise and lack of privacy - and also be aware of the way you live and the zones you need. What I mean is - zone your rooms so that each area is designated a purpose. For example, a big long living room, I treat as two zones. One end is tv area, the other is a reading area. I've seen thousands of homes where they've knocked out walls but not thought about how to furnish or use the new rooms properly. That's just a waste of space.'
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