Television makeovers have spent years teaching you that knocking down walls is the fastest route to a stylish, modern home. Yet once the dust settles, that same “open concept” move often leaves you ...

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 ...

Rather than creating two separate rooms, Alexa Occhipinti divided her open-concept living and dining area with a pony wall.

For years, an open-concept floor plan was the layout everyone wanted. Homeowners gravitated toward bright and airy areas to gather, with minimal walls. But as the pandemic pushed people inside—and ...

Create inviting conversation areas by pairing each sofa or chair with a nearby table. Also, use an area rug to define individual zones. In open spaces, freestanding storage is key. Consoles with doors ...

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 ...