For decades, open-plan living has dominated domestic layouts, being the aspiration for many. Up until the mid 20th century, separate living rooms were the norm, yet over the years, our desire for flowing, multifunctional spaces which promoted togetherness and family time, meant walls were removed, and rooms that once served dedicated functions merged into one.
Today, in an age of multi-generational living and escalating technology, and as design trends shift from minimalist to character-driven, are we craving those quiet spaces and pockets of privacy of yesteryear? Fueled by a desire for slow living, it seems designers are now reverting back to this format, creating tech-free ‘useless’ spaces for clients tailored to specific functions and analog experiences.
