Experts explain what a broken floor plan is, how to achieve it, and its pros and cons. Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go?

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 shifted toward a more informal approach to living. Open floor plans ...

The home at demonstrates how a modern open floor plan is entirely compatible with striking colonial architecture. Located at the end of a lightly traveled cul-de-sac, this home at 10 Saunders Hill ...