Open floor plans enhancing space and light but can lack privacy and require more cleaning. Open layouts can boost home value by up to 7.4% annually.

When was the last time you entered a closed-concept home? For the past few decades (or more), open-plan layouts have dominated designs, offering free-flowing, cohesive spaces that feel laid-back ...

Open floor plans that make it easy to move through ... Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of having an open-concept home.

when multiple family members were working and doing schoolwork at home. In that environment, an open-concept layout didn't provide the privacy or distraction-free spaces residents may have needed.