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 ...

To take the temperature from the pros, we asked six designers to weigh in on the great floor-plan debate: do you prefer the open-concept or closed-concept home? We are in favor of closed-concept homes ...

There is an increasing demand for closed-concept homes for privacy and defined spaces. Open-concept floor plans remain popular for those who appreciate airy, connected spaces. Floor plan preferences ...

Open-concept homes are one of the leading construction styles in newer builds and remodels, offering single-space living that combines what used to be separate living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens ...

Open-concept houses have been a homeowner's dream for many decades, getting introduced in the 1950s and becoming the norm for most newly built houses by the 1990s. They became highly sought after due ...

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 ...