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 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 ...

Think back to a few years ago when tearing down walls was basically the holy grail of home renovations. Everyone wanted that big, breezy, Pinterest-perfect space where you could cook dinner while ...

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

Open floor plans are often touted as a highly sought-after design feature — but it appears that the love affair with them could be coming to an end, at least if one furious online debate is anything ...

I know we're not supposed to care, but don't we all kind of want to know what's going on in other people's houses? As least decorwise? Last week, the 2024 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study came out, and I ...

The layout of interior spaces has been in constant evolution since the very first residential project. For many years, functionality dictated how they're are organized, but soon after, cultural, ...

If you like an open floor plan, think about how to divide up the space. Here, designer Michelle Kopfer Roberts of Michelle’s Interiors used rugs, furniture and light fixtures to create zones. Regan ...

Wondering whether or not open floor plans are still in style? It turns out that Southern interior designers are divided in terms of how they feel about open floor plans—some greatly appreciate them, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My home has an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area all combined. This leads to guests meandering through the kitchen area while we’re preparing food. No ...

Planning a kitchen renovation? Interior designers reveal five outdated styles and trends homeowners should avoid in 2026.