Open-plan living isn't for everyone – here’s how much it costs to convert back to enclosed spaces

A large open plan kitchen living room spavce with grey cabinetsand built in, a white farmhouse sink, kitchen island, and black t-bar cabinet handles.

The decline in popularity of open-plan living spaces is nothing new. The once-trendy approach to making multipurpose living spaces has started to die down in favor of independent rooms that feel cozier and offer more privacy. 

While open-plan isn’t completely obsolete, according to real estate experts, there is reason to believe that an open-plan layout may devalue your home. Moreover, they can be tricky to keep clean and smelling fresh (especially if you have combined a kitchen and living room), expensive to keep warm, and offer very little privacy for homeowners.