"When people talk about open-concept homes, they rave about how easy they make entertaining or how lovely it is to be able to see their entire living area as they prepare dinner. They don't mention the fact that all of your dirty dishes are visible when you're hosting a party, that they can make it impossible to read in your dining area when someone else is watching TV on the couch,"
"Open-concept floor plans were all the rage in home design for a while, becoming a staple on home-improvement shows and on aesthetically pleasing Instagram feeds. However, the style has become less popular in recent years as people instead gravitate toward more distinct spaces that better serve their day-to-day needs. Business Insider spoke to interior-design experts about why the change is happening and how people can create more distinction in their open spaces."
Open-concept floor plans became popular for facilitating entertaining and allowing visual continuity between cooking and living areas. The layout reveals clutter, makes activities like reading or working difficult when others use shared spaces, and reduces privacy. Remote work and prolonged home occupancy highlighted these functional shortcomings, prompting a shift toward distinct rooms that better serve daily needs. Interior designers recommend creating separation within open plans by using furniture groupings, area rugs, and other visual dividers to define zones. Many homeowners now prefer clearly defined spaces that balance openness with practical privacy and functionality.
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