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 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 ...

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 ...

Overall, about 70% of U.S. offices have some type of open floor plan, according to the International Facility Management Association.

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 ...