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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Open concept floor plans, flex spaces, outdoor living areas and smart-home technology maximize comfort, function, and lifestyle.
—Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Classic California midcentury design fills up the open floor plan while a resort-worthy backyard shows off the city’s best angles.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Some of the six available floor plans also have access to a private backyard.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent trends in kitchen designs have focused on creating spaces that jive with open floor plans, which often requires reducing visual and physical clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Classic California midcentury design fills up the open floor plan while a resort-worthy backyard shows off the city’s best angles.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Some of the six available floor plans also have access to a private backyard.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent trends in kitchen designs have focused on creating spaces that jive with open floor plans, which often requires reducing visual and physical clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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