Many people admire the allure of open-concept layouts, often considered a hallmark of a modern interior. But, as a home editor, I'm noticing more designers lean into closed-concept floor plans — a ...

Every year, House Beautiful selects a group of talented up-and-coming designers that we refer to as the Next Wave. In the process of getting to know some of our Next Wave folks, we asked them a few ...

Many people admire the allure of open-concept layouts, often considered a hallmark of a modern interior. But, as a home editor, I'm noticing more designers lean into closed-concept floor plans — a ...

For years, open-concept layouts ruled home design. Walls disappeared, spaces blended, and “more room” meant fewer limits. But as daily life changed (thanks to remote work, tighter budgets, and ...

For years, an open-concept floor plan was the layout everyone wanted. Homeowners gravitated toward bright and airy areas to gather, with minimal walls. But as the pandemic pushed people inside—and ...

Determining the size and layout of an electric room is often the first step in planning a new electrical project. Knowing where to start when the details of the electrical system are still unknown can ...