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Every home naturally develops a flow based on the paths

the homeowners typically take to reach other rooms. But

not every home’s floor plan is ideal, and many hindrances

that plague a poorly designed space may have been avoided

if they had been addressed during the design process. Three

of the area’s top designers share some recent projects and

explain the decisions made to tailor spaces to best fit their

clients’ lifestyles and improve the flow of their homes.

– Craig Argenti

“While in the planning stages of this new construction home, I worked through

the details with the clients to integrate the kitchen and family room rather than

having these rooms separated. The clients have an active family, so they wanted

a comfortable living space but did not want to compromise style. Proportion is

everything, as it gives a home its rhythm. Every element in a room relates to the

next. We started this main level with the design of the kitchen where industrial

meets contemporary. When the elements are mixed effectively, the mix looks

effortless. A tight seating arrangement is always nice to add to the comfort and

flow of the room. We used a soft neutral color palette, which mixed perfectly

with the kitchen materials. The coffered ceiling was the finishing detail, and

pulled the space together. The finished design of this home is inviting, filled

with personality without being overdone.”

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The initial floor plan called for the kitchen to be separate from the family room, but once

the space was opened up the clients no longer felt they were forcing something that

didn’t feel right.

Drapery:

Kitchen stools:

Photos by John Carlson

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Flow