2 min read- In a recent Instagram Reel, Drew and Jonathan Scott recommend using a kitchen peninsula to create visual boundaries that define an open-concept space without adding walls.
- They also suggest installing pendant lights above the peninsula to reinforce separation while enhancing the room's design.
- For a simpler, budget-friendly update, area rugs can visually distinguish different zones and make an open floor plan feel more intentional.
The open-concept floor plan is one of the most divisive home layouts out there. While many praise it for its airy feel and emphasis on natural lighting, critics note that open-concept spaces lack distinction and a strong focal point.
Luckily, Drew and Jonathan Scott have solutions. To help fans get the most out of their open floor plans, the HGTV stars took to Instagram to share their best advice for creating an open yet defined space.
In their Instagram Reel, the twins honed in on kitchens in open-concept homes, acknowledging that it can be hard to give a room with this much functionality clear boundaries. They say the key to solving that problem is creating visual barriers where physical walls might’ve stood. To achieve this, they recommend building a peninsula into your design.
A popular alternative to the kitchen island, peninsulas are often smaller, sleeker, and more versatile—a huge plus in smaller spaces. They allow you to physically frame the kitchen and add additional seating space. If you find yourself still wanting an extra design boost, the brothers have used pendant lights to elevate their design and further add to that visual wall.
If you’re not ready to sign yourself up for an extensive remodel, Drew and Jonathan offer a lower-lift alternative. Using area rugs is also a great way to differentiate a space, offering a multitude of textures, fibers, palettes, and styles to suit any aesthetic while creating that same kind of visual barrier to help transition the space.
