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

We have already told you before that creating an open space in which the living room and kitchen are united is not impossible ...

Image caption, The Peacock Room, James McNeill ... core containing the bathroom, kitchen and fireplace takes up positive space. The living area is completely open negative space.

Embracing the comfort, Corley went all-in with her favorite hue, "covering everything in one color actually keeps a small ...

The open design leads directly into the living/dining room. Even if there's a sense ... role in moulding the personality of a space. Open kitchen will feel more cohesive and flattering when ...

They've been a go-to in American home design in recent years, offering a kitchen ... open room were suddenly not conducive to living," Stults added. "It created a desire to have a defined space ...