The great room returns in 2025, blending open-concept luxury with warmth, functionality, and modern tech, redefining how ...

It's no secret that open-concept homes are becoming less popular. There are many reasons people are closing up their open-concept spaces — one of the biggest being that people don't know how to make ...

Homeowners are rethinking how kitchens should function, and a surprising shift in layout trends is reshaping what modern ...

Home with open-concept living room and kitchen - Sl-f/Getty Images Tour a home built in the '90s and you're bound to see an open floor plan. The layout started trending in the 1950s when families ...

At some point, the previous owners of my house decided to take down the wall separating the living room from the dining room, creating an open space that, in theory, was a good idea. But in reality, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." He wasn't the only up-and-comer ready to close the book on open concept. "I miss closed-concept living. I ...

Growing up in houses built long before World War II, I've become quite used to the idea of rooms with a specific purpose. That's why when my husband and I were buying our first home, we had a strict ...

Pity the poor interior wall. For decades, home improvement gurus and do-it-yourselfers have been smashing it to smithereens. If you've turned on HGTV any time in the last decade, you've probably seen ...

Morgridge Hall, the new cutting-edge academic building on campus is impossible to miss. With 343,000 square feet and seven stories tall, Morgridge Hall makes a bold architectural statement, showcasing ...

Photo Credit: Open-concept and glassed-in bathrooms may look nice on paper, but guests aren't always thrilled by them. Owners say there's a method behind the design tactic and are providing fixes like ...

Design shows are all about tearing down walls and opening up spaces, but what’s wrong with a little more privacy and a little less togetherness? By Ronda Kaysen At some point, the previous owners of ...