It might surprise you to know open floor plans didn’t just appear in the past 20 years – they are, in fact, a by-product of mid 20th century living.

According to a survey by KB Home, 83% of Americans would not be willing to sacrifice a modern floor plan when purchasing a home. Despite the popularity of open-concept layouts in the past, homeowners ...

Area production homebuilders have begun to develop luxury neighborhoods with a noticeable nod toward popular modern design. “We’re moving away from rounded turrets and stacks of stone,” said Pardee ...