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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Colleen O'Connora house with an unusual floor plan
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Many of the 22 floor plans at the Residences at Southlake have patios and terraces and extensive closet space.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
The customizable floor plan works well as a compact seasonal getaway or a year-round guest house in your backyard.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The condos will range from one- to five-bedroom layouts, while floor plans for the resort residences showcase one- to four-bedroom units.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
The designs can vary significantly depending on the building’s construction materials, floor plans, and the radio frequencies used by local fire departments.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
The customizable floor plan works well as a compact seasonal getaway or a year-round guest house in your backyard.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The condos will range from one- to five-bedroom layouts, while floor plans for the resort residences showcase one- to four-bedroom units.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
The designs can vary significantly depending on the building’s construction materials, floor plans, and the radio frequencies used by local fire departments.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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