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.

Open floor plans that make it easy to move through primary living and entertaining areas have been popular for decades. Open concept floor plans join the dining room, kitchen and living (great ...

Read more: Features That Could Wreck Your Home's Value Broken floor plans start as an open concept home, but they incorporate separation through the use of physical dividers, textiles, and design ...