Open concept kitchen dining living room small apartment design

small open plan kitchen living room with island

What if you have a small space and you still want to create an open floor plan there? Here are great tips and ideas to do that.

Scandinavian design is celebrated for its simplicity, functionality, and use of natural light. This style focuses on creating airy, uncluttered spaces with a calm, peaceful ambiance. White walls and light wood floors set the tone, while minimalistic furniture with clean lines enhances the sense of openness. Decorative elements are often kept to a minimum, but when used, they usually include natural materials like wool throws or ceramic vases. Plants are also an important part of this design…

Our senior home editor creates four living room layouts to test in her new open-plan NYC apartment. See how she arranged the furniture four different ways in a tricky space.

We partnered with Rachel Mansfield to create a shared living and dining space that's perfect for both entertaining and relaxing.