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Nostalgia Meets Modern Living: The Return of Closed Floor Plans

Open concept is out and closed floor plans are in! With throwback trends like old money, quiet luxury, grandmillenial, and cottagecore making a resurgence in lifestyle and home design, homeowners are following suit and moving from a modern open concept to traditional closed floor plan models. Aligning with the practicality and function of the work-from-home model, a closed floor plan allows for the delineation between workspaces and living spaces.

Let's take a deeper look into the closed floor plans and explore why they might be the right blueprint for your home.

What is a Closed Floor Plan?

First and foremost, what exactly is a closed floor plan? Many are probably familiar with the modern open floor plan which encourages a residential design that eliminates most physical barriers and walls that separate different areas of the living space. Well, closed floor plans tend to take a more traditional approach. Traditional closed floor plans include a classic layout with distinct functionality and a walled separation of rooms. In a traditional house plan, different areas of the home, such as the kitchen, dining room, family room, and bedroom are enclosed by walls.

Architectural Styles of Closed Floor Plans

Closed floor plans are often associated with more traditional architectural styles, however, that doesn't mean that a closed floor plan can't be modern. While most homes built in the mid-20th century and earlier typically featured closed floor plans, new builds, and renovated homes are continuing to use this closed concept design.

Closed floor plans are conducive to mid-century modern, Tudor revival, craftsman, contemporary traditional, and Cape Cod styles.

Benefits of Closed Floor Plans

Each room in a closed floor plan is designed for a specific purpose. Closed floor plans offer a classic and formal design that can suit certain architectural styles and preferences, providing a sense of order and privacy within the home.

Encourages Work-Life Balance

In the era of work-from-home, a closed floor plan has its benefits, especially if you have kids and pets running around. Nothing's worse than having to deal with the kids making a mess in the kitchen while you're taking work calls from the dining room table. Delineating a closed-off office space can help productivity and peace of mind—plus you can shut the door to your work life at the end of the day!

Allows for More Privacy

The closed nature of the floor plan provides a higher level of privacy in individual rooms. This can be beneficial for bedrooms, bathrooms, and other private spaces.

Better Noise Control

The presence of walls helps contain noise within specific areas, contributing to a quieter environment in individual rooms. This can be advantageous for activities that require concentration or reduced disturbance.

How to Optimize Space with Closed Floor Plans

A common misconception about open-concept layouts is that they have more space. While open floor plans can create the perception of more space since there are no physical barriers like walls, the total square footage in the home is still the same as a closed floor plan. With that being said, how do you optimize space and create a sense of openness within a closed-concept layout? Use vertical space to your advantage with tall bookshelves and armoires that draw the eye upward. The strategic placement of mirrors and lighting can create the illusion of more space. Flexible furniture arrangements, like rollaway tables and chairs, can be easily moved to adapt to different needs.

Carefully consider the wall and floor colors in your room as these will influence natural light and oftentimes darker colors can make an already small room feel cramped. Use different colors or textures to delineate spaces. Area rugs, accent walls, or variations in flooring can visually separate one part of the room from another.

Here are a few storage solutions that work well for traditional house plans:

• multi-functional furniture
• built-in storage
• smart shelving
• room dividers
• open shelving in the kitchen
• foldable or stackable furniture
• concealed furniture
• custom-built storage

How have you adapted to the closed floor concept in your modern home design?

Best Carpet for Your Bedrooom

Step into a world of unparalleled comfort and luxury as we explore the realm of bedroom carpeting, where every step is a sensation and every morning becomes a moment of pure indulgence. Imagine waking up on a crisp winter morning, the chill in the air contrasting with the warmth awaiting your bare feet. For many people, their bedroom is their haven where they can escape, rest, and recharge. So, be sure you’re making this space as cozy as you can —and what better way to add comfort than with a plush, soft carpet?

Savanna Antelope in Brownstone by Karastan

Should you put carpet in a bedroom?

Many interior designers agree that carpet in the bedroom is an excellent way to infuse a little rest and relaxation into your sleep space. A great way to ensure you are getting the best sleep possible, carpet flooring provides comfort and warmth, while also dampening sound. Installing carpets or using area rugs in your bedroom flooring also adds an element of safety by reducing slip and fall risks for kids and the elderly alike, especially when compared to hardwood flooring. The benefits of bedroom carpets are endless, making them a great choice for those looking to infuse a cozy ambiance into their rooms through comfort and healthy living, as carpets can be good for allergen control.

Global Collection by Hunter Douglas

What type of carpet is best for bedrooms?

The best carpet for bedrooms will vary depending on your performance needs and personal preference. These elements will influence decisions from pile height to material to carpet color and more. When it comes to selecting the ideal bedroom carpet options, plush and luxurious textures take center stage. Opt for soft and inviting materials that will not only provide a sumptuous feel underfoot but also add a touch of opulence to your personal sanctuary. These carpet varieties offer a perfect balance of comfort and style, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall ambiance of your bedroom. Explore a palette of neutral tones or soothing patterns to effortlessly complement your bedroom decor. Whether you are on the hunt for a lush Saxony pile carpet that has long, loose fibers or a unique Berber carpet that is cushiony underfoot, all of our IDG showrooms have the ideal product unique to you.

Bedroom Carpet Factors to Consider

There are a few important factors to consider before deciding on a carpet for your bedroom. Take into consideration style, pile height, color, and pattern, as well as what kind of fiber or material the carpet is made from. From luxurious shags that pamper your senses to sophisticated patterns that elevate your bedroom's aesthetic, our guide to the best carpet for your bedroom is curated to cater to your unique taste and preferences.

Consider Carpet Pile Height

Aura in Cloud by Stanton Carpet

The first step to finding the ideal bedroom carpeting is considering the carpet fiber and pile height necessary for your lifestyle. Oftentimes, when we're thinking of which carpet type may be best for our bedroom, our minds automatically drift to the softest, plushest flooring materials. While this type of carpet can be great, it is not always ideal for every home. For example, if you're designing a kid's bedroom or have furry friends who often sleep with you, you'll want to invest in a more durable carpet option, as soft, high-pile carpets can wear faster. Low-pile carpets are made from short, dense fibers that offer a flat look that gives a neutral foundation. This makes them the ideal carpet choice for households with pets or children. High-pile carpets tend to give a more luxurious look and are less likely to flatten over time. They add a chic and high-end flair to any room.

Consider luxe carpet fibers such as nylon, polyester, or triexta which offer the best of both worlds in terms of comfort and durability. If you're set on an all-natural, stylish look in the bedroom, opt for wool carpeting, as its natural insulating properties, resistance to dirt, and water resistance keep you cool and comfortable all year round.

Bring Out Colors and Patterns

Collins in Timeless by Karastan

Once you've decided on the material and pile height of your bedroom carpet, it's time to decide on color and patterning. Choosing your carpet’s color and pattern is often the most difficult part of selecting the perfect bedroom carpet flooring. When considering what color carpet to purchase or whether to opt for a patterned carpet, first consider your design goals and style. Ask yourself questions like: Does this carpet match my current furniture? Do I want a bold and dramatic style with colors and patterning or should I go for a casual look with a neutral carpet color? Will it clash with my wall colors? Before deciding on a color or pattern, order some samples and test them out in your bedroom. Colored and patterned carpets bring bright and bold textures alive in your room and can make your design pop. Plus, they're a great choice for kids bedrooms since they can easily hide dirt and traffic marks.

Layer with Area Rugs

Do you have hard surface flooring such as hardwood or luxury vinyl in your bedroom but still desire the effects that carpets offer? Not a problem! Area rugs are a wonderful solution to add style and coziness. Layering area rugs over carpets are also considered en vogue, mixing and matching various textures, colors, and patterns. Like their carpet counterparts, area rugs excel at insulating a space from any unwanted noise.

The most common way to incorporate an area rug into a bedroom is by placing it under the foot of a bed, leaving lots of the area rug’s space open in front of the bed. However, another great way to utilize an area rug in a bedroom is by layering it under the bed. By choosing to layer your area rug with another, you can spice things up with several rug styles to mix and match shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Blending styles is a fun way to show off bold patterns while ensuring that everything still complements each other.

How have you incorporated carpet into your bedroom flooring?

Updating Your Fabrics for the Winter Season

It’s approaching that time of year again when bundling up inside under a big blanket with a nice cup of hot chocolate is much more appealing than venturing out into the chilly winds. But what makes a night in even more luxurious? The answer is simple: Updating soft fabrics in your home to reflect the casual, cozy interiors and the elegant plush décor that you’re looking to achieve!

This can be as simple as switching out the throw pillows in your living room for cheery seasonal prints, or as complex as taking this chance to indulge in a total makeover by upholstering your furniture in rich jewel-toned velvet. Whatever your interior design taste, consider these five different types of fabric to elevate your home design this holiday season.

Casual Cotton

Composite Shutters by Graber

Cotton is one of the softest fabrics out there, and it never goes out of style because of its breathable fabric and incredible versatility that easily blends with other textiles and finishes. Thanks to advancements in its spinning technology, cotton fabrics are even more sophisticated with high-quality, long-staple yarns. This makes cotton the ideal durable fabric to achieve a natural sparkle and a silky-smooth texture while also keeping you warm in colder temperatures when cold weather begins with its soft material.

With a heavy focus on the return to organics this season, the natural fibers of cotton provide a comfortable feel in your space with blankets, pillows, art canvases, and decorative towels that mix well with items made from natural materials and finishes such as woven wicker chairs, wool fabric carpets, and clay pottery.

Soft Velvet Velour

Graber Drapery

Try your hand at high quality soft velvet fabric this season if you’re looking to create a luxurious ambiance with depth and drama. As one of the softest fabrics on the market, this type of fabric showcases a stunning array of jewel tones, from jade greens to deep blush reds.

This material was originally made from the soft material of pure silk fabric, but nowadays, you can find velvet made from synthetic fabric like silky nylons, polyesters, and rayon mixes. Plus, velvet fabric is naturally moisture-wicking and water-resistant, making it great for bustling households.

Use velvet as a decorative interior design fabric throughout your furniture with upholstery in couches, armchairs, and ottomans. You can even add some elevated synthetic fabrics through heavy velvet curtains to your living room to keep the warmth in during the colder months to help retain heat.

Upscale Big Plaids

Couristan Downtown Setting Broadloom

Large-scale plaids are dominating the fashion industry with bold designs and unique colorways. Aside from dragging out that old plaid jacket you have hanging in your closet, try updating your blankets, pillows, artwork, and flooring with hints of upscale plaid.

One way to do this is through a plaid patterned carpet or area rug made from soft wool fibers that can be artfully layered in the living room or bedroom for additional warmth underfoot. Another way to subtly incorporate this trend into your household is by swapping out your light summer linens for thick flannel bedding with a patterned or plain weave pattern.

Heirloom Flower Prints

Aldora Royal by Nourison

Reminiscent of the cottagecore and farmcore styles that have become familiar throughout lifestyle spreads and interiors, heirloom flower prints are beautifully whimsical with a faint touch of tradition. You can find these delicate patterns in area rugs, curtains, blankets, and couch cushions in various colorways, from pale pastels to rich hues. Lighter-colored florals are subtler, while bold blues and reds will draw eyes to your flower patterns. Feel free to mix and match your florals to complement your existing décor.  

Contemporary Cow Print

Cow print is the new leopard print when it comes to interior design. This rustic mountain-chic take on animal print delivers the same punch of pattern but blends better with your sophisticated neutral color palettes. You can find cow-print in cow-hide rugs, vintage light-hide pillows, cow-print canvases, and furniture.

From a knit fabric throw on your living room couch to the soft surface cashmere fibers of your bedroom pillows and other soft fabric materials, updating the many different types of fabric around your home makes for the perfect way to keep warm and cozy this season. We're curious to know how you've incorporated soft fabrics into your home to reflect trends from the runway or inspired interior design styles!