An open-floor plan or open-concept floor plan is one where two or more rooms separated by partition walls in traditional layouts are combined to form a larger space. In most open-floor plans, the kitchen, dining room, and living room form a ‘great room’ that allows family members to d...
foot. The open layout also allows natural light to shine deeper into the house. Many families prefer open-concept living because it allows them to keep a closer eye on the kids and is ideal for hosting, too. Finally, an open floor plan will always be in demand and will help with ...
Open floor plans are hard to hate. Since it arrived in New York in the 1990s, the open floor concept in home design has gathered much aplomb for being dynamic and liberating. Coveted by most home buyers, an open floor plan increases the curb appeal of any house. A designer’s dream, s...
You can achieve that open concept look without tearing down walls if you are clever enough with the way you place your furniture, what colors you use and what materials you select. Key Takeaways Achieving an open floor plan doesn't require tearing down walls. Strategic furniture...
What is an open concept floor plan? Open concept is an architectural and interior design term for a floor plan where walls and doors are eliminated between rooms. It can apply to a home, townhouse, condo or apartment. Typically 2 or more rooms in a home open onto one another in an open...
Open floor plan (kitchen, living room, dining room) This home design style that our in-house architect proposes makes good use of a smallish space. If you have a large open space, you could always add more built-in storage and seating — or a more elaborate great room/family room. And...
Frank Lloyd Wright first came up with the concept of the open-plan office in 1906, in theLarkin Buildingin Buffalo, New York, United States. The innovative nature of this approach, at the beginning of the 20th century, contrasted with the norm of closed offices and probably stunned those wh...
you recently fell in love with a new house or apartment because of the open floor plan, we get it. But once you get into that large open space, a few challenges start to present themselves — challenges that you didn’t imagine when you were imagining yourself in your open-concept home...
“This beautifully [3 BR/2 BA] renovated townhome, located in the heart of Dupont Circle just minutes from 14th Street, offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, classic elegance, and urban convenience. With three spacious bedrooms, an open-concept floor plan, hardwood floors, and a brand...
Open-loop vs. closed-loop Anytime you’re in the position of choosing a heating or cooling system, you have to make decisions. One that comes up with ground source heat pumps is deciding between the open-loop vs. closed-loop types for the outdoor heat source or sink. The diagram above...