Open floor plans have become the norm in newer homes, and while there is a lot to love about this layout, there are times when having a bit more seclusion is welcome. See whether any of these dilemmas ...

Creating an accurate plan of a room is vital before undertaking a redesign project to get a clear idea of the space you're working with. Estate agents would estimate that 90 per cent of homeowners don ...

In this open-plan living space, the back of the couch was key to creating a cozy dining space that feels zoned without being ...

Interior design apps can help you visualize your space and settle on a plan. This room rendering was created using Spoak.(Courtesy Spoak) Two of the best parts of decorating your own home are the ...

Floor plans are useful for visualizing spaces, planning routes, and communicating architectural designs. A robot entering a new building, for instance, can use a floor plan to quickly sense the ...

Open layouts "can be overwhelming with their multipurpose natures,” the designer says. The goal in this Winchester home was to find simple ways to define them. Marta and Scott Dragos built their ...

Traditional style halls have varying combinations of double, triple, quadruple, or lofted triple rooms. They have common bathrooms on each floor. Residents in these halls must enroll in the full ...

Open-concept floor plans were all the rage in home design for a while, becoming a staple on home-improvement shows and on ...

The open house plan has redefined the way we approach modern residential design, replacing traditional segmented layouts with seamless, integrated spaces that encourage daily interaction and ...

If your open floor plan is a little too open, or if you want to carve out some defined space for focused use, room dividers can come in handy. Since most types of room dividers are much simpler and ...