An interior designer has shared his thoughts on a "hated" home trend that he said is "officially" on the way out.
Jordan Samson shares interior design tips and tricks on his TikTok page @jordansamsondesign, which has 69,500 followers.
In one video, he explained how the pandemic could make an impact on home design moving forwards.
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Jordan said: "Open concept is officially closed...well, sort of. We are seeing a shift towards a hybrid of a semi-closed-off floor plan and I think this is a direct result of the pandemic and people wanting more privacy.
"Maybe you want to work at the dining table and not have to listen to the horrible TV show that your partner is watching."
Open plan living has grown in popularity in recent years, creating large, airy spaces where people can relax, cook and eat.
Open concept homes also tend to be lighter and brighter. However, as more people work from home due to the pandemic, more people are using their living space for differing purposes.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the proportion of people hybrid working rose from 13% in February 2022 to 24% in May 2022.
Jordan's predictions have been well-received by many of his followers, with some commenters celebrating the end of open plan layouts.
One said "good riddance" to open plan while another added: "Here for the hybrid floor plans. Love my privacy and I get my own office in my house instead of one giant room on the first floor."
Jordan said: "My introvert self can't handle the 'great room' concept."
He also predicted that statement stone will be on the rise, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. This bold feature is a great way to add character to a room and may even brighten up a closed off space.
He added: "Usually [it will be] marble with heavy veining but I think we're going to see a tonne of this in 2023.
"This is just a natural response to the simple white quartz we have been seeing for a really long time. Be warned, this is a statement and it's not going to work in every style home so make sure you absolutely love it before investing."
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