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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Inside, the floor plan is thoughtfully designed and refreshingly distinctive, with spaces that flow naturally while still feeling defined.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
An open floor plan is a great way to connect the kitchen with the rest of the living space, both practically and visually.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Then there’s this sprawling property in the suburban San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Encino, boasting Davidson’s signature indoor/outdoor floor plan.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
An open floor plan is a great way to connect the kitchen with the rest of the living space, both practically and visually.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Then there’s this sprawling property in the suburban San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Encino, boasting Davidson’s signature indoor/outdoor floor plan.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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