Open floor plans were great for bringing people together ... Or, to design a small kitchen floor plan, an opening from kitchen to dining room that can be closed off with shutters when you ...

Open floor plans enhancing space and light but can lack privacy and require more cleaning. Open layouts can boost home value ...

it pulls in some concepts from traditional floor plans to make the space cozier and more functional with defined areas.

Open concept floor plans join the dining room, kitchen and living (great) room into a communal space where sight lines are maximized and walls are minimal. According to JJones Design Co., the ...