It is perhaps no secret that the desire for open-plan living has influenced how we design our spaces in recent years – but Nicole Kidman has taken the trend one step further: to the bedroom. While thoughts of this layout often involve an and kitchen area, the actress has merged her sleep space with a living area – complete with a velvet brown sofa, a television, and a sleek fireplace (which doesn't happen to be lit in this shot). The living area flows directly to the bedroom, where we see a white bed with a view over a balcony.
While it is not conventional to see living and sleeping areas exist in such close proximity, the luxurious design quirk is growing in popularity, and Kidman is trailblazing the trend. 'Open-plan bedrooms are a noticeable trend for compelling reasons. Merging the private sanctuary of a bedroom with the communal vitality of a living space, this innovative layout redefines contemporary living,' comments designer .
'There are various benefits to open-plan that make them so appealing and help explain why more homeowners are opting for this fluid design.' First is its ability to maximize light. A photo posted by on Since Kidman's bedroom is surrounded by windows and, consequently, natural light, emphasizing this is not a problem.
However, in smaller bedrooms or those that are naturally darker, we can use this layout to enjoy an airier, lighter feel. 'One of the most significant advantages of an open-plan bedroom is the seamless flow of space and light. B.