House Hunt: Open Houses This Weekend

FOR SALE: 16 Voyage Street, Marina del Rey CA 90292.   The real-estate agent says: This beautifully appointed townhome near the beach is one of the largest units on the peninsula! spacious layout, feng shui design deliberately created by architect.3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms w/ private garage and w/extensive closets throughout. 3 fireplaces- living room, den, and master suite. roofdeck and skylight. corner location with open floor plan, which is excellent for entertaining and capturing natural light. Asking $1,395,000.   www.trulia.com . Open house is Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

FOR SALE: 4607 Roma Court, Marina del Rey CA 90292.  The real-estate agent says: Wonderful contemporary on the Grand Canal. Bright living room with soaring ceilings and beautiful fireplace. Opens to large brick patio. Dining area, kitchen with granite countertops, center island and breakfast bar. Master bedroom with fireplace and built-in bookcases. Dramatic master bath with lots of closets, skylight, center island with drawer system, his/hers sinks. Loft with wet bar, opens to rooftop deck with spa hookups. 4bed, 3bath, 2928 sq ft.  Asking $1,650,000.   www.trulia.com .   Open house is Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

FOR SALE: 116 Ketch Mall, Marina del Rey CA 90292.   The real-estate agent says: Wonderful traditional home on the Silver Strand. Light and bright, with 2-story step down living room with parquet flooring and fireplace. Remodeled kitchen features granite counters, ample cabinets, Jenair range/oven, dishwasher and fridge and breakfast nook with french doors leading to side yard. Large dining area and powder room w/granite counters. 2nd level with 4 bedrooms, loft area and laundry room. Wow, what a master suite! Includes library, huge master with fireplace, lots of closets, his and hers baths plus large private deck. Outside shower, 3 car garage.  Asking $1,690,000. www.trulia.com .   Open house is Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

FOR SALE: 21 Quarterdeck Street #B, Marina del Rey CA 90292.   The real-estate agent says: Dramatic Architectural design by Miguel Flores located on the Marina Peninsula. This 3-story/3 bedroom/3.5 bath + loft home also has a private roof deck great for relaxing and enjoying the ocean view and beautiful sunsets. The open floor plan flooded with light includes high ceilings, skylights and floor to ceiling windows with an eye catching circular stairway. Large walls are perfect to showcase art. Beautiful finishes include light bamboo flooring, tile and a sleek gourmet kitchen. First floor includes bedroom/office, a direct entry garage with a dumb waiter up to other levels. Top floor has private master suite w/large bath, dual sinks,… spa tub and steam shower. There is also a second bedroom with a full bath on this level. This contemporary, clean lined condo is located in a 2 unit building on a quiet walk street. Enjoy the beach lifestyle living steps to the sand... walk to all area shops and restaurants.  Asking $1,795,000.   www.trulia.com .  Open house Sunday,  2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Contemporary Open Floor Plans When Building A Modern Home ...

When you are building a new home, you have many different options to choose from. Fortunately, there are plenty of different designs and styles out there to suit the needs of just about everyone. A contemporary open floor plan is one option that many people enjoy because it allows them to feel like they have more space even when the size of the home is smaller. There are many benefits to having an open floor plan, and when you want a stylish home that is bright and airy with a good flow, it might be the perfect way to go.

Modern home plans come in all shapes, sizes and styles. It will be up to you to find the one that best suits your needs. If that’s a contemporary plan that includes an open layout, you can find plenty of great plans available to choose from. Of course, you also have the option of creating your own home plans based on your requirements, be they extra bathrooms for the teens, home office or workout space. Perhaps you want an open kitchen and lounge area, but a private dining room. Maybe you prefer the entire lower level to be open but want the sleeping areas divided accordingly. It really doesn’t matter because you can get whatever you want.

An open floor plan leaves more room for light, a good flow of energy through the home, and easier access for many people. When researching modern home plans, a lot of people choose open floor plans in the contemporary style just for the sake of sheer convenience. When they have small children, it is easier to see across the home and make sure that their children are safe without having to constantly be in the same room. There are plenty of reasons for choosing a floor plan that is open, but this is actually a popular reason.

With a contemporary open floor plan, you can customise just about every detail of your home if you really desire to do so. Modern home plans are great because they allow you to get the home of your dreams, even if changes have to be made. There are plenty of different ways that you can go about figuring out exactly what your modern home will look like, but a little online research always helps. Explore contemporary styles of modern plans to find the perfect open, spacious home for your needs.

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