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, ...

Open floor plans have been around for more than 30 years, but they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The pros and cons of this design style merits consideration when renovating or shopping for a home.

Open floor plans are a trend that may or may not be right for your business. Members of Forbes Coaches Council talk about things to consider before making significant changes to your business' layout.

Open floor plans are popular in many homes today due to their open and airy look. When you take down walls or barriers to join two or more spaces, it helps your home feel lighter, brighter, and even ...

Open floor plans have been the dominant trend in new construction since the 1990s, and they’ve been the goal of many remodeling projects in older homes as well. Turn on any home design ...

A completely open floor plan is not the only way to achieve a clear line of sight — and in an older home with lots of small rooms, it may not be practical to completely transform the layout.

While they may seem like a new trend, open floor plans are anything but. Early American homes featured open, often one- or two-room units built around the central kitchen/hearth.

When it comes to home design’s two most popular floor plans (open and closed), you’ll generally find that each has its ...

It has become a very popular trend in new home construction but fire experts say open floor plans can lead to explosive fire growth, leaving people with little time to escape.

Research shows that because noise pollution is so bad in open floor plans, it causes productivity to drop by 20 percent.

I'm trying to wire up my house with speakers but would like to hear some input on how to do it properly on the floor where it's mostly open space between entry hallway, kitchen, living room and ...