For years, open-concept living was the dream — wide, connected spaces where kitchens, dining rooms, and living areas flowed together. It felt modern and airy, like something straight out of a design ...

Looking back now, the most open floorplans might have worked best in magazines, and there's an alternative layout that's much more relaxing.

To take the temperature from the pros, we asked six designers to weigh in on the great floor-plan debate: do you prefer the open-concept or closed-concept home? We are in favor of closed-concept homes ...

It's no secret that open-concept homes are becoming less popular. There are many reasons people are closing up their open-concept spaces — one of the biggest being that people don't know how to make ...

Open floor plans that make it easy to move through primary living and entertaining areas have been popular for decades. Open concept floor plans join the dining room, kitchen and living (great) room ...

Open concept floor plans have been popular for a long time. Evolving out of the modernist architecture that took hold in the mid-20th century, open floor plans create integrated spaces that serve a ...

Open floor plans that make it easy to move through primary living and entertaining areas have been popular for decades. Open concept floor plans join the dining room, kitchen and living (great) room ...

When you picture peak American luxury, do you envision large, sprawling living spaces? For years the open-concept floor plan popularized by HGTV — which combines kitchen, dining and living spaces into ...

EUGENE, ORE. – The Sandberg house plan is a compact, efficient design that proves small homes can still live large. With just over 1,300 square feet, this no-frills layout is perfect for young ...

An open floor plan makes your space feel bigger while maximizing flow. If you have this plan, adding luxurious seating gives you a place to sit and engage in conversation. It also helps you define ...