A small studio apartment features a tiny kitchen countertop with a painted blackboard backsplash - Mixetto/Getty Images Although there's something to be said for sprawling countertops and too many ...

Living room and kitchen in new luxury home with open concept design - BM_27/Shutterstock Open floor plans offer as many possibilities as they do limitations. With no physical boundaries in place, you ...

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 ...

It's no secret that open-concept homes are becoming less popular. There are many reasons people are closing up their open-concept spaces — one of the biggest being that people don't know how to make ...

EUGENE, ORE. – The Sandberg house plan is a compact, efficient design that proves small homes can still live large. With just over 1,300 square feet, this no-frills layout is perfect for young ...

EUGENE, ORE. – With its eye-catching window treatments, cultured river rock wainscoting, and decorative gable-end corbels, the Dalneigh offers timeless curb appeal that reflects the best of ...

At some point, the previous owners of my house decided to take down the wall separating the living room from the dining room, creating an open space that, in theory, was a good idea. But in reality, ...