If a floor plan's myriad lines and arcs have you seeing spots, this easy-to-understand guide is right up your alley

Floor plans are invaluable in designing a home, but they can leave regular homeowners flummoxed. Here's help

Make small changes or go for a total redo to make your colonial work better for the way you live

A pro offers advice for designing a space that will be comfortable and functional

Rooms within a room, partial walls, fabric dividers and open shelves create privacy and intimacy while keeping the connection

A couple of Minnesota homes highlight the benefits of reverse floor plans

Look to groupings, color, angles and more to keep your open plan from feeling unstructured

When the noise level rises, these architectural details and design tricks will help soften the racket

This modern spin on open-plan living offers greater privacy while retaining a sense of flow

Sometimes an open floor plan is just a little too open. Here’s how to soften it with built-ins, inventive screens and decor