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 television show ...

Every year, House Beautiful selects a group of talented up-and-coming designers that we refer to as the Next Wave. In the process of getting to know some of our Next Wave folks, we asked them a few ...

Open floor plans that make it easy to move through primary living and entertaining areas have been popular for decades. Open concept floor plans join the dining room, kitchen and living (great) room ...

Many people admire the allure of open-concept layouts, often considered a hallmark of a modern interior. But, as a home editor, I'm noticing more designers lean into closed-concept floor plans — a ...

These space-shaping tips—from partition walls to room-dividing furniture—will make your open-concept space more functional (and more peaceful). By adding distinct divisions to a room, a fragmented ...

Open-concept homes have become a popular option for homeowners who want a modern home design. But the closed-concept layout's return is one that interior designers are all too happy to see. Much like ...

"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 ...

Open-concept homes have become increasingly popular in recent years. An open-concept home is one in which the rooms flow into one another with limited obstruction from walls or other barriers.

Depending on your lifestyle preferences and cooking habits, open-concept kitchens can be the perfect solution to “enlarging” a small home. HDB apartments, especially new BTO flats, may seem ...

A closed-concept design can feel choppy and isolating. To appeal to more potential buyers, restyle furniture, decor, and ...

I asked interior designers for the kitchen layout trends we should all be considering in 2026. These are the configurations ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I think old houses, and the people who love them, are fascinating. For the past few decades, the sledgehammer has begun most ...