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 ...

Open-concept homes have become increasingly popular in recent years. An open-concept home is one in which the rooms flow into one another with limited obstruction from walls or other barriers.

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 ...

Every year, House Beautiful selects a group of talented up-and-coming designers that we refer to as the Next Wave. In the process of getting to know some of our Next Wave folks, we asked them a few ...

After years of open floor plans, homeowners are reimagining room separation in a modern way. If your house is already closed-concept, or if you’re planning renovations for a wide-open layout, you may ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I think old houses, and the people who love them, are fascinating. For the past few decades, the sledgehammer has begun most ...

For years, open-concept living was the dream — wide, connected spaces where kitchens, dining rooms, and living areas flowed ...