The layout of a home can have a significant impact on how the design takes shape. The different nooks and crannies that are created by a layout determine where best to put the sofa, how to arrange a dining room and even what colors will look best. The two homes featured here both have the […]

The layout of a home can have a significant impact on how the design takes shape. The different nooks and crannies that are created by a layout determine where best to put the sofa, how to arrange a dining room and even what colors will look best. The two homes featured here both have the distinction of being L-shaped. The two-bedroom homes utilize this somewhat unique layout well, making sure that light penetrates different portions of the home, that there are not too many dark colors that could serve to shrink the space, and that the flow of foot traffic makes sense. Take a look at these two homes and see how they use this layout similarly — and what’s different.
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Immediately we can see how the first home uses its main living area as a simple, open gather spot. The living room features a unique mustard-colored sofa as well as a selection from the many unique floor lamps that are available.

While there is not a tremendous amount of natural light coming in, by using plenty of white near the windows, that light is able to reflect into the rest of the living area.

An open floor plan works best when there is still separation,...