How to fix your open floor plan if it isn't practical for your life, according to interior designers

Open-concept floor plans were all the rage in home design for a while, becoming a staple on home-improvement shows and on ...
Hosted on MSN

Here's Why Your Open Plan Layout Isn't Actually Working — 5 Mistakes You're Probably Making and How to Fix Them

Love them or hate them, open plan layouts are now the default choice. Knocking down internal walls to make way for more light, more space, and a better flow is almost always a good idea. Once confined ...
Boston Herald

The pros and cons of 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 ...
Yahoo

Can the open-concept floor plan impact mental health? Why the home trend popularized by HGTV may be on the way out.

When you picture peak American luxury, do you envision large, sprawling living spaces? For years the open-concept floor plan popularized by HGTV — which combines kitchen, dining and living spaces into ...
Greenwich Time

When buying or decorating a home, consider color and floor plan

As a real estate agent, understanding the psychological impact of home design elements, such as colors and layouts, can be a powerful tool to help clients make decisions on their purchase. These ...