Real estate and home renovation TV shows have pushed the benefits of the open plan home for years. They are big and airy and make the whole family seem like they're together even when everyone is doing their own thing. Some people thrive in a "great room" that includes living room, dining room, and kitchen all-in-one, while others grow to hate it. But you've bought the house. What can you do about it? You could put the walls back in, but if that's beyond your budget, Lifehacker has a few ideas you can try to reduce the noise and the exposure.
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I do! My dining room is open to the living room, but the kitchen can be closed off, as well as most of the other rooms.
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You prefer a lot of enclosed rooms?
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not a fan
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