In an open floor plan home, when inviting someone in the front door everything is open to them, no separation from public to private space,' says interior designer Pamela Nast. 'With a closed ...

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

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 ...

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 ...