open-plan
adjective
chiefly British
: having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
an open-plan office
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The space is a combination of minimalism and industrial design with generous natural light and an open-plan layout, which creates a sense of calm and spaciousness, while allowing the collections to take center stage.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Each one showcases open-plan living quarters with a kitchen, dining space, entertainment areas, and two to four bedrooms, plus a private terrace.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
In Japan and South Korea, open-plan living is the most important.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
The original 1900 barn has been expanded into a five-bedroom, open-plan home with decks extending from both levels and a 25-foot-tall great room topped by a loft with wood railings.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Each one showcases open-plan living quarters with a kitchen, dining space, entertainment areas, and two to four bedrooms, plus a private terrace.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
In Japan and South Korea, open-plan living is the most important.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
The original 1900 barn has been expanded into a five-bedroom, open-plan home with decks extending from both levels and a 25-foot-tall great room topped by a loft with wood railings.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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