According to JJones Design Co., the origins of open concept floor plans may be traced to the deaf community. An open layout allows for better visual communication and awareness of one’s surroundings, ...

But modern open-concept floor plans became less about modest means and more about showcasing space around the time that midcentury modern became a popular design choice.

Interior designers told Business Insider it's a mistake to think of your open-concept home as one room.

Open-concept floor plans are becoming less popular. Insider spoke to home-decor experts about how to break up open spaces. The interior designers suggest using furniture and rugs to divide spaces.

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.

To close off open spaces without compromising space, consider installing partial walls, glass partitions, or hanging dividers.

The open floor plan An open floor plan refers to two or more common rooms (kitchen, living room, and/or dining room) joined together to form a much larger space. Open concept floor plans are ...

2055 Walkers Line, Unit 240 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom stacked townhome that is part of the highly sought-after Millcroft community. The open-concept renovated residence is warm and inviting with a ...