Open concept floor plans join the dining room, kitchen and living (great) room into a communal space where sight lines are maximized and walls are minimal. According to JJones Design Co., the origins ...

"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 ...

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 ...

For years the open-concept floor plan popularized by HGTV — which combines kitchen, dining and living spaces into one gigantic room — was considered the height of home decor fashion.