Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some say the open-concept home can be overstimulating and take a toll on mental health. (Yahoo Illustration: Alex Cochran for ...

It might surprise you to know open floor plans didn’t just appear in the past 20 years – they are, in fact, a by-product of mid 20th century living.

While they come with pros and cons, the desire for open concepts can't be denied. Homes with an open floor plan have long been touted as the modern home design. And for good reason: They allow for ...

Open floor plans, majorly in style at the beginning of the 21st century, have started to fall out of favor in more recent years. "While open floor plans are popular in a lot of new homes with their ...

Open floor plans once promised effortless flow, but daily life has exposed their limits: noise, clutter, and a lack of ...

Open plans are great — until they're too loud or messy. Enter the trending alternative that brings back calm, privacy, and ...

It has become a very popular trend in new home construction but fire experts say open floor plans can lead to explosive fire growth, leaving people with little time to escape. The open floor plan is ...

Step inside this mid-century modern home in North Dallas and you’ll find natural light, floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, and an open floor plan. The 3,631-square-foot home has four bedrooms ...

Pity the poor interior wall. For decades, home improvement gurus and do-it-yourselfers have been smashing it to smithereens. If you've turned on HGTV any time in the last decade, you've probably seen ...

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 ...