Benefit: Open floor plans allow more space to spread out when entertaining. One of the biggest plusses of open floor plans is ...

By comparison, an open-concept floor plan often features a great room that includes a living area that opens up to a kitchen or dining area. There are fewer walls and a sight line through the main ...

"Even the formal dining room had been on its way out, and I think it's making a comeback now because people just really want to separate the spaces." Open floor plans are constantly featured on ...