Open floor plans first became a thing in the 1950s and were considered a very modern design concept. They began gaining major traction in the 1990s and have become a given over the last two ...

Open Floor Plan vs. Broken Floor Plan vs. Closed Floor Plan. One way to distinguish these layouts is to see how the space is broken up, whether with architectural elements or temporary ones.

Ultimately, the open versus closed floor plan is a matter of personal preference—or, if you live in a rental, what your space allows. But for those with a choice, perhaps the answer lies ...

Why We Love A Closed Floor Plan “It’s not one big, open room,” explains architect Julie Kline Dixon of Charlottesville-based firm Rosney Co. Architects.

This is branded content. If you're in the market for a new home, you have two fundamental layout options: open floor plan and closed floor plan. The difference between the two is significant in ...