It’s not for everyone.\u00c2\u00a0 Why Do We Like Open Design?<\/strong><\/p>\n Before we talk about who it’s right for, let’s talk about what it is we like. From my personal experience and talking to people, here’s what I see as the big points:<\/strong><\/p>\n Basically, the people who like the concept are people who like these points.<\/strong><\/p>\n As I said, it’s not for everyone.\u00c2\u00a0 Open-concept is ideal for Mexico because of the nice weather (opening windows, enjoying the sunshine, etc.) But so are several other designs. \u00c2\u00a0Different people enjoy different lifestyles<\/a>. Those who opt out of open concept may do so for:<\/strong><\/p>\n Some Closed-Room Design Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n First, here are some nice designs to be found in Mexico that are not<\/em> open concept:\u00c2\u00a0 Traditional\/Colonial \u00e2\u20ac\u201c<\/strong> Like in the U.S., the traditional Mexican home is closed-room.\u00c2\u00a0 The Mexican take on this can be elegant and appealing to people, with archway doors, windows between rooms with talavera tiles on the ledges, and more corners and walls to put beautiful Mexican artwork that reflects the richness of the culture.\u00c2\u00a0(See a nice example here<\/a>.)<\/strong><\/p>\n Mayan<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c A Mayan-style home, with a thatched roof, plain walls and large wooden lintels, could go either way, but open-concept is most certainly a modern\/northern influence on the original Mayan style.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hacienda \u00e2\u20ac\u201c<\/strong> The traditional hacienda has closed rooms around an outside courtyard.\u00c2\u00a0 So, in a way it is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153open-concept\u00e2\u20ac\u009d since the courtyard is open, but the livingroom, dining room, kitchen, etc. follow the closed-room concept.\u00c2\u00a0 This design is actually a nice starting point for a combination.<\/strong><\/p>\n Modern Closed-Room<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c There are nice, modern homes and condos that are closed-room or only partially open-concept, very much like many standard homes in the U.S. For some people, enjoying life in Mexico is easiest when they can \u00e2\u20ac\u0153come home\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to a house that feels like what they’re used to!<\/p>\n Regardless of which you prefer \u00e2\u20ac\u201c open concept or closed room \u00e2\u20ac\u201c you will find an excellent selection of nice designs in Playa del Carmen and other parts of Mexico!<\/p>\n —![\"\"](\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/mexico%20homes\/Anopen-concepthomeinMexico_zpse9f41391.jpg\" "\\"An")
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\u00c2\u00a0Maybe Open-Concept Is Not For You!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nDoug Morgan<\/strong> was born in Dayton, Ohio and went to college at Buckeye State. \u00c2\u00a0Moving to Louisiana after college, he became President of his New York Stock Exchange company at the age of 28. \u00c2\u00a0 His later career shifted to Florida and the investment business, where he was a financial advisor and branch manager for over 30 years. \u00c2\u00a0He bought his first condominium in Mexico in 2008 (from Top Mexico Real Estate), initially as a vacation home, but a year later he retired and moved full time to Playa del Carmen. Contact Doug at (512) 879-6546<\/span><\/strong>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n
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