1. Use Dividers
This 121-sqm flat uses a consistent colour and texture scheme throughout the living room, dining area and kitchen to create a warm, cosy and unified look. Mid-wall partitions help designate the different areas while preventing the home from looking too bare. They can also double up as storage space!
Design: The 80's Studio, Source: Qanvast
1. Use Dividers
Here’s how the living room looks from a different angle – notice how the home is also free of clutter! Here are some smart ways to maximise the “dead spaces” in your home.
Design: The 80's Studio, Source: Qanvast
1. Use Dividers
In this trendy open-concept kitchen, the lack of doors or walls help make this part of the home appear much bigger too. And instead of buying a separate dining table, why not extend the countertop to create a more harmonious look?
Design: The 80's Studio, Source: Qanvast
2. Low-Ceilinged Partitions
Instead of doing away with it completely, leave a bit of wall from the ceiling. This method helps section up spaces that are individually styled so you can keep each part of the home unique from each other, such as this home’s balcony and dining areas.
Design: Fifth Avenue Interior, Source: Qanvast
2. Low-Ceilinged Partitions
Completed with any eclectic keepsakes, antique pieces and potted plants you may have, you’ll end up with a stylish yet cosy home. Natural light also helps create a hospitable warmth.
Design: Fifth Avenue Interior, Source: Qanvast
2. Low-Ceilinged Partitions
This homeowner also used mid-wall partitions to create a cosy kitchen that breathes.
Design: Fifth Avenue Interior, Source: Qanvast
3. Brighten Up
If you like the feeling of living in a bright and wide open space like this apartment, take cue from the white and light wood colour palette, and the idea of dual-functional spaces.
Design: The Local INN.terior, Source: Qanvast
3. Brighten Up
The key is in making sure that your interior ideas flow into one another for a coherent feel. Seamless carpentry, such as built-in cabinets, is one way to do this.
Design: The Local INN.terior, Source: Qanvast
3. Brighten Up
A home that looks as airy as this is perfect for hosting parties and gatherings, because guests won’t feel segregated or too cramped, especially in smaller homes.
Design: The Local INN.terior, Source: Qanvast
3. Brighten Up
A simple, minimalistic black-framed shelf breaks the mould in a stylish way, and can act as a focal point. Perfect for displaying your favourite objects!
Design: The Local INN.terior, Source: Qanvast
4. Let Light Flow
The industrial-style decor gives this wall-less home a garage feel that is edgy and grunge-like. Its feature wall in the living room is given a cool textured finish, which adds to the whole look and feel. Plus warm lighting is used throughout, so that this home design “flows” from one room to another.
Design: Chapter One Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
4. Let Light Flow
Consider using track lighting and black connectors that “join” the rooms together, as well as exposed bulbs (but not all at once!) to complete the industrial look.
Design: Chapter One Interior Design, Source: Qanvast
5. Consider The Bedroom
A huge reason to knock down walls (in case you’re still not convinced), is that you can create your own walk-in wardrobe. In case you have an extra room attached to your master bedroom you won’t be needing anytime soon, knock down the separating wall and turn it into your very own dream dressing room.
Design: Urban Design House, Source: Qanvast
6. "Vertical" Flooring
Just as you would use vertical stripes to make a person look taller, the same notion applies to your floor as well. This homeowner went with the same wooden floor where the grains are laid out vertically to further “elongate” his home – it works and it’s stunning.
Design: Versaform, Source: Qanvast
6. "Vertical" Flooring
A similar idea can be seen in the dining table and bench, which helps unify the entire look. It also adds to the rustic country flair of this home, a theme which can also be seen in the panelled cupboard, half-painted wall (also a trick to make the home look bigger!) and huge sliding door with glass panels.
Design: Versaform, Source: Qanvast
6. "Vertical" Flooring
While the flooring is different for the kitchen, the two large folding doors with glass panels also help to visually enlarge the space by creating a larger walkway.
READ MORE: 12 Clever Ways To Save Space In A Tiny Kitchen
Design: Versaform, Source: Qanvast
7. White All Around
White seems to be the colour of choice in homes without walls. After all, it does add to the open space look and feel, making the home look even more spacious and welcoming. Finishing in most white and light colours extend this approach while glass doors let you create sections in areas for work and play.
Design: Free Space Intent, Source: Qanvast
7. White All Around
This home does away with traditional doors and walls to create a space that’s truly special yet functional. Pivoting panels are a fun and unique way to separate rooms, ensuring privacy when you need it and a more open, breezy space when you don’t.
Design: Free Space Intent, Source: Qanvast
7. White All Around
A doorless bathroom might seem like a nightmare to some, but clever positioning makes all the difference. Keep the entrance facing away from the main bedroom area, and now you no longer have to fumble your way into the bathroom on those tired mornings.
READ MORE: 5 Stylish Ways To Update Your Bathroom
Design: Free Space Intent, Source: Qanvast
7. White All Around
This homeowner chose to create a walk-in wardrobe right beside the open bathroom, so you can do all your dressing right as you exit your shower, all without opening any doors.
Design: Free Space Intent, Source: Qanvast
8. Cement It
If too many wood surfaces gives you a headache, consider using cement instead for that “rugged”, minimalist appeal. Contrast it with white walls and ceilings for a clean, stark look.
Design: BOX.ID Studio, Source: Qanvast
