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?

If you watch home-improvement shows or follow home-decor topics on social media, you're likely familiar with open-concept floor plans. They've been a go-to in American home design in recent years ...

It was like I was an afterthought. I've spent 10 years in financial services, where I worked in everything from high-walled cubicles to open office floor plans to eventually having my very own office.

Open floor plans are a popular choice for modern homes, offering a sense of spaciousness and fluidity. They eliminate barriers between rooms, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

For years the open-concept floor plan popularized by HGTV — which combines kitchen, dining and living spaces into one gigantic room — was considered the height of home decor fashion.

Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go? Good news. There’s another type of floor plan in between these two extremes. Enter ...