One Solution for Open Plan Kitchens | Inspired by Reddit’s Unpopular Interior Design Opinions

Open plan living is often treated as the gold standard of modern design, yet a recent conversation on Reddit around “unpopular interior design and decor opinions” revealed something refreshingly honest. Many people don’t enjoy open plan kitchens. They want doors that close. They want cooking smells to stay where they belong. They want rooms that feel purposeful, used, and comfortable rather than permanently on display. In this video, I explore a kitchen solution inspired by those conversations. One designed for people who don’t love open plan living, but still value light, openness, and a calm visual flow throughout the home. This is about designing interiors that respond to real life. Spaces that support how you cook, live, and gather, while remaining bright, inviting, and thoughtfully connected. A more personalised approach that honours daily comfort and delivers a true return on interiors over time. If this conversation felt validating, I’d love you to stay connected. Subscribe for more design insights and inspiration. If you’re learning to design with more intention, the Empowered to Design course is linked below. It’s created to help you think beyond trends and design spaces that feel remarkable to live with. Video Mentioned - How to Create A Focal Wall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0-RATiApl8 ❤️ Stay connected with me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes creativity: @tiyakerenstudio 🎓 Join us in Empowered To Design - Online Interior Design Course Created For Beginners. https://tiyakereninteriors.co.uk/pages/empowered-to-design-online-course 🏡 Explore Interior Design services to create a space that feels like home: https://tiyakereninteriors.co.uk