A great room concept was born of the open floor plan, combining living and family room functions. Placing the TV, if there is one, is a good starting point for a furniture layout.

There are plenty of benefits to be had if you swap separate rooms for more casual living arrangements. But make these open ...

Q: The living space in our new condo is one long, continuous room that includes living, dining, family room and kitchen. We would like to take advantage of the views. Can you offer suggestions for ...

Open-concept areas are often praised for their airiness, but they can sometimes feel a bit too expensive if not approached ...

The last 70 years of open concept construction and remodeling has left us with dysfunctional houses, ... and your minimal furniture typically had no fixed arrangement, ...