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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Decorated in neutral tones with yellow hues, the rooms are stylish, with clean lines, and large windows illuminating the space, accentuated by the bright open-plan bathrooms.
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Isabelle Kliger, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Now Jabra has developed a new class of enterprise headset that can counter these issues by providing the clearest audio quality possible with the ability to filter out the ambient noise of an open-plan office or a busy café.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The open-plan layout sees social spaces defined by shapes, rather than walled divides, creating a flow between the main salon, the starboard seating nook, and the formal dining area.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Ecoself Air Purifier, $60 with coupon Thanks to its large-room coverage, the air purifier works well in spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, or open-plan areas where air can start to feel stale.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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Isabelle Kliger, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Now Jabra has developed a new class of enterprise headset that can counter these issues by providing the clearest audio quality possible with the ability to filter out the ambient noise of an open-plan office or a busy café.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The open-plan layout sees social spaces defined by shapes, rather than walled divides, creating a flow between the main salon, the starboard seating nook, and the formal dining area.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Ecoself Air Purifier, $60 with coupon Thanks to its large-room coverage, the air purifier works well in spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, or open-plan areas where air can start to feel stale.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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