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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Millie Hurst

Are closed layouts back on trend? Designers weigh in on why we are over open plan

Three images of living spaces and kitchens.

All interior design trends swing on a pendulum. For a long time, open-concept layouts have been viewed as the most desirable and practical for modern-day living. 

In these spaces, the kitchen, dining room, and living room blend seamlessly into one, creating a sociable, light-filled area. More recently, however, we have noticed a gradual shift away from open-plan, with an increasing number of homeowners adding in walls rather than knocking them down, converting open-plan to closed-concept spaces.

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