Open Design
Open and Flexible Floor Plans
Are you looking for an open floor plan that invites light, air, and style into your home? In addition to being beautiful, the open floor plan home is inherently customizable and flexible to your changing needs.
How It Is Done
Ever go into a basement and see steel I-beams, steel post in the way, and heating/cooling air ducts hanging down in the way? That’s because the builder is still building with 2x10 floor joists, which can not span very far without support.
Clear-Span and Wide-Open Spaces
Sun Homes, on the other hand, builds houses using Roof and Floor Trusses. This allows all the heating/cooling ducts to be put up in the floor, out of the way. And, trusses have a much longer span without requiring steel I-beam support. In cases where really long spans and steel I-beams are required, Sun Homes puts the steel I-beams up in the floor trusses, thus providing large wide-open spaces in your home.
Wide-Open on Main Floors
Due to the utilization of Roof Trusses, no internal support walls are required. In fact, there does not have to be any internal walls whatsoever, although a few are desirable such as around bathrooms and bedrooms.
Benefits from Open Spaces
Easier Traffic Flow
Open designs result in a series of multifunctional areas that create an uninterrupted flow. Rooms without walls are not common in traditional architecture, but what an impact they make. Fewer dividers allow easier traffic flow and more creativity with regard to furniture and art placement. The open plan offers so many options.
Natural Light
Abundant sunlight is perhaps the most valued commodity here. Present most of the day, it impacts almost every space in the home dramatically. Strategically placed picture windows work with floor-to-ceiling windows to diffuse and soften the effect of sunlight.
Grouping Furniture
Instead of focusing on formal or defined rooms, concentrate on creating natural places for rest and interaction. These gathering spaces quickly become focal points for furnishings. Oftentimes, the challenge with an open floor plan is how to divide the space into individual areas.
Courtyards and Verandas
Outdoor living space for entertaining and personal enjoyment, Sun Homes often builds “Courtyards” and “Verandas”. Courtyards are built with fountains, fire pits, stub for gas grills, and made of stamped concrete and versa lock walls. The fireplace on the courtyard also enhances the space’s entertaining atmosphere. A cheery flame seems to warm up any social gathering.
Homes Redesigned For The Physically Challenged
We understand how important it is to build a home that fits around your lifestyle.
At Sun Homes, we make every effort to provide a quality, functional home that will accommodate all your needs. With this in mind, a representative from Sun Homes will meet with you to discuss your requirements. We offer the following options:
- • Wheelchair accessible ramps at the front entry and garage entry
- • 36" door widths to and from all major areas
- • Bathrooms and kitchens designed for any type of disability
- • Electrical switches lowered and/or paddle switches installed
- • Stylish lever hardware installed throughout the home
Knowing that you are not only looking for a functional home, but also a well-designed home, we offer a variety of plans that feature lots of open space, split bedrooms, large closets and much more!
If you are looking for a maintenance-free or low maintenance community, Sun Homes offers several of these neighborhoods throughout Kansas City. So not only will we take care of the interior of your home, but also all of your exterior needs.
"A Better Way to Buy a Home" includes personalized customization for your needs, and much more!