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.

This open-plan Parisian apartment designed by Archipelles shows us why the window is such a prominent factor to consider when thinking about your living room layout.

For years the open-concept floor plan popularized by HGTV — which combines kitchen, dining and living spaces into one gigantic room — was considered the height of home decor fashion.

This renovated ranch in Middletown features an open concept, custom-built banquette that serves as table and island, open ...

I think open-office plans are the clear winner, as they allow for different types of work After I left my previous company in December 2023, I decided to focus full-time on my own consulting business.