Looking back now, the most open floorplans might have worked best in magazines, and there's an alternative layout that's much more relaxing.

Rather than creating two separate rooms, Alexa Occhipinti divided her open-concept living and dining area with a pony wall.

Many people admire the allure of open-concept layouts, often considered a hallmark of a modern interior. But, as a home editor, I'm noticing more designers lean into closed-concept floor plans — a ...

Anyone who's watched even one episode of HGTV's "House Hunters" understands just how desirable an open concept home once was. While the occasional home buyer detailed their wish for cozily defined ...

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 ...

Television makeovers have spent years teaching you that knocking down walls is the fastest route to a stylish, modern home. Yet once the dust settles, that same “open concept” move often leaves you ...

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 ...