floor plan
noun
1
: a scale diagram of a room or suite of rooms viewed from above and used especially for planning effective use and arrangement of furnishings
looking at the builder's floor plan
2
: the layout of a room or a suite of rooms
On the ground floor, design architects removed some walls to create an open floor plan with lots of light …—
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This shade is ideal for open floor plans, hallways, and kitchens where a fresh, neutral backdrop is desired.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
The completely open floor plan is highly versatile and can work as a studio-style guest house, pool house, home office, or even a reading retreat.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
This single-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
The casual space and its furnishings are modern and understated, with a floor plan drenched in natural light thanks to windows on all sides.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
The completely open floor plan is highly versatile and can work as a studio-style guest house, pool house, home office, or even a reading retreat.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
This single-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
The casual space and its furnishings are modern and understated, with a floor plan drenched in natural light thanks to windows on all sides.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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