Among its many virtues, the open floor plan instantly makes a home feel bright, airy, and large. While we still love a traditional closed-plan design with designated spaces—an open plan minimizes ...

When we see the quaint cross-gables, steeply pitched roofs, smooth arched doorways, or storybook touches of a cottage, we can't help but let out a wistful sigh. These smaller homes with just a handful ...

Tour a home built in the '90s and you're bound to see an open floor plan. The layout started trending in the 1950s when families shifted toward a more informal approach to living. Open floor plans are ...

For decades, open concept floor plans have defined modern home living. By combining the kitchen, living area, and dining room into one continuous, sprawling expanse, designers could open up and ...