It’s a surprisingly controversial layout in the design community.
The setup allows you to combine cooking with dining and living spaces into one room, he says.
Additionally, your home may seem less cramped due to the lack of walls.
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With an open-concept kitchen, its easy to do so.
Containing scents can be an issue, too.
It’s nearly impossible toavoid cooking smellspermeating throughout the entire open space, Portnof says.
As such, if you entertain formally, an open kitchen may not be a wise choice.
