Key Takeaways Closed layouts are trending again for privacy and cozy vibes.They’re great for creating separate, purpose-driven spaces.Open plans still work when showcasing standout architecture.

Open floor plans have been around for more than 30 years, but they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The pros and cons of this design style merits consideration when renovating or shopping for a home.

Open floor plans have been the dominant trend in new construction since the 1990s, and they’ve been the goal of many remodeling projects in older homes as well. Turn on any home design ...

However, the open floor concept plan is still a predominant layout in most new homes. Our clients often report feeling "stuck" when it comes to decorating their large, open spaces.

Open-plan design is found in this $23.3 million five-bedroom listing in Manhattan, the apartment was featured on the most recent season of HBO’s ‘Succession’. Though some luxury buyers will ...

For the non-committal crowd—or just those homeowners who find merit in both open and closed floor plans—there’s a blueprint that’s gaining popularity because it marries the best of both worlds.

Overall, about 70% of U.S. offices have some type of open floor plan, according to the International Facility Management Association.

The open concept main floor plan is alive and well on HGTV. But there is a deeper reason to why every show on the network uses it.

Research shows that because noise pollution is so bad in open floor plans, it causes productivity to drop by 20 percent.

I'm trying to wire up my house with speakers but would like to hear some input on how to do it properly on the floor where it's mostly open space between entry hallway, kitchen, living room and ...

Goodbye to open office spaces? How experts are rethinking the workplace. The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating workers’ worries about returning to jobs in these often debated floor plans.

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 ...