Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some say the open-concept home can be overstimulating and take a toll on mental health. (Yahoo Illustration: Alex Cochran for ...

For decades, open concept floor plans have defined modern home living. By combining the kitchen, living area, and dining room into one continuous, sprawling expanse, designers could open up and ...

When common areas are connected, a living space becomes more conducive to congregating. "The benefit of open-plan living is that you design your living room, dining room, and kitchen to be your home’s ...

Pity the poor interior wall. For decades, home improvement gurus and do-it-yourselfers have been smashing it to smithereens. If you've turned on HGTV any time in the last decade, you've probably seen ...

Though some luxury buyers will always prefer a formal dining room or a classic six, loft-like open-floor plans have been trending for years, with kitchen and dining room walls being torn down in ...

Many homes today feature an open floor plan with the kitchen, casual dining area and living area in one big informal space. An open floor plan can be ideal for entertaining, as well as for keeping an ...

An architect at a desk full of materials and models draws a kitchen floor plan on paper. - Dacharlie/Getty Images Whether you're redesigning an existing kitchen or creating one from scratch for a new ...

Open-concept floor plans are becoming less popular. Interior designers say the style doesn't always allow homes to function well. The designers suggest using furniture and rugs to divide spaces if you ...

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Though some luxury buyers will always prefer a formal dining room or a classic six, loft-like open-floor plans have been trending for years, with kitchen and dining room walls being torn down in ...