Should you jump on the bandwagon of open floor plans or are traditional separations ideal for your family? To decide, you'll need to know the pros and cons. Jay Wilde In the quest for a more spacious ...

Open floor plans gained significant popularity in the past few decades, really taking hold in the 1990s and 2000s, thanks largely to home improvement reality shows and minimalist decor. Interior ...

Wondering if open layouts are still a thing? Same! There are so many age-old, controversial debates in the design world—like is painting over real wood furniture a sin? Or is hanging a TV over the ...

Experts explain what a broken floor plan is, how to achieve it, and its pros and cons.

Our house has more walls than new construction’s prevalent open-concept floor plans. I used to think that was a weakness, something I wanted to change. Having an early mobile baby has made me see the ...

While many have returned to the office, some companies have taken a hybrid work approach. If you haven’t established a home office or have no moving plans, you’ll have to make some changes. That means ...

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 ...

Though some luxury buyers will always prefer a formal dining room or a classic six, loft-like open-floor plans have been trending for years, with kitchen and dining room walls being torn down in ...