House Beautiful on MSN: Designers say "broken floor plans" are replacing open concept in 2026—here's why
Home design in 2026 is shifting from fully open floor plans to 'broken-concept' layouts that combine openness with defined zones. Using partial walls, archways, and strategic furniture, designers ...
AOL: Why Designers Are Giving Up Open Concept Floor Plans - And What's Next
An open floor plan in a home with the kitchen and living room visible together - Sheilasay/Getty Images For decades, open concept floor plans have defined modern home living. By combining the kitchen, ...
Why Designers Are Giving Up Open Concept Floor Plans - And What's Next
AOL: Open Floor Plans Can Feel Overwhelming — This Alternative Layout Feels More Peaceful
Open Floor Plans Can Feel Overwhelming — This Alternative Layout Feels More Peaceful
Interior designers report a growing shift from fully open or closed floor plans toward 'broken' or hybrid layouts that blend openness with defined spaces. This approach uses features like partial ...
Yahoo: Forget Open Concepts: ‘Broken’ Floor Plans Are Layouts Buyers Will Be Looking for in 2026
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For years, homeowners were all about tearing down walls to create an open floor plan. Well, times have changed and many are ...
Forget Open Concepts: ‘Broken’ Floor Plans Are Layouts Buyers Will Be Looking for in 2026
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) room ...