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High partitions are effective space dividers, but they block out a lot of natural light and also defeat the purpose of the open floor layout. So, though you have a partition in place, you’ll also have dark, aesthetically depressing areas.  The way out?

Here are some other subtle ways of breaking up the space visually. 

1. Use rugs- A rug holds a space together. It keeps all the furniture grounded as a unit, and keeps them from feeling like free-floating single pieces. So, a rug in the living room defines the space, while one in the dining area defines that space. However, we’d recommend having one rug in either space and not a rug in each. Two rugs could get overwhelming and a rug in the dining room has its own cleaning struggles. A rug in the living room is enough to visually mark it as a unit that is separate from the dining.
2. Different ceiling heights- If you had to create a partition with different flooring for the living and dining area, it would be a design disaster. If you use different

To begin with, the open floor layout gives you a huge space to decorate. That's cool and yet it can be extremely challenging to deal with. 

 Here's what we recommend you do to make the task easier:

1. Identify the functions of the space- If you are dealing with a large open space, you will need to break it up into parts according to what it is going to be used for. Usually, such spaces are divided into the living room and the dining areas. Obviously, the dining area will be closer to the kitchen. However, when it comes to the living room,  you will need to figure out if you want a TV in there or prefer to have it in the bedroom. However you plan things, try not to overstuff your space. There needs to be enough room for pathways, meaning people should be able to walk around the room comfortably, without banging into things.
2. Align the furniture according to the functionality of the space- Next, if the living room is going to be your main TV watching area, you will need to identify the spot