"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." He wasn't the only up-and-comer ready to close the book on open concept. "I miss closed-concept living. I ...

When you picture peak American luxury, do you envision large, sprawling living spaces? For years the open-concept floor plan popularized by HGTV — which combines kitchen, dining and living spaces into ...

If you’ve noticed fewer formal dining rooms in homes lately, you’re not imagining it. For years, open-concept layouts blurred ...

Try a broken-plan layout to create zones in an open-concept space while maintaining an airy feel. Create an invisible kitchen with concealed cabinetry for major appliances and fixtures that disappears ...

Interior designer Robin Cole helped homeowner Kelly Sisler transform a dated Middletown ranch into an open-concept four-bedroom, three-bath home. The redesign included a combined living, dining, and ...

When working in compact spaces, design choices that create an open, airy feel are key. This luxurious L-shaped kitchen, ...

The great room returns in 2025, blending open-concept luxury with warmth, functionality, and modern tech, redefining how ...

Although kitchens with glass dividers or semi-open layouts are steadily gaining ground in the interior design world, the open-plan concept remains a major trend and a firm favourite for many. Creating ...

While kitchens are a hot spot to gather during parties today, most pre-1940s homeowners would have shuddered at welcoming guests into the cooking area. Kitchens were relegated to the back of the house ...

"One way we break up open spaces for a variety of functions is to use architectural elements, such as a double-sided fireplace, to delineate the two spaces," shares designer Kara Gordon. "In this ...