An etiquette expert shares his top tips for hosting an event in an open-plan kitchen where your guests can see everything you ...

Try a broken-plan layout to create zones in an open-concept space while maintaining an airy feel. Create an invisible kitchen with concealed cabinetry for major appliances and fixtures that disappears ...

Open-plan kitchens have always struck me as impractical. It can be difficult to create a cozy, warm atmosphere in a cavernous space. I’ve long preferred the idea of a kitchen tucked away from the ...

A kitchen layout that really works is harder to come by than you think. Even if you think you've considered every aspect of your redesign, we can almost guarantee a small snag or inconvenience will ...

When guests come round, my island is a teetering nightmare of dirty roasting pans and half drunk drinks, and I wish I had an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the new year begins, you may be thinking about refreshing your ...

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 ...

An open-plan layout—also known as open concept—is a design term used in residential and commercial architecture that refers to large, open spaces without enclosed rooms or walls (in office spaces, it ...