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

Examples of open-plan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Inside, the home has an open-plan layout with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024 Especially standing out is an open-plan great room holding a living room and dining area with sliding glass doors spilling out to a wraparound terrace, plus a gourmet kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island, and top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 The breezy open-plan layouts feature a lovely kitchen with an eat-in island, a formal dining area, and a large living room. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024 The home’s entryway is 19 feet tall and allows for plenty of natural sunlight to spill into the open-plan first floor, the listing says. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 Elsewhere, the stately abode is complete with an open-plan living room that has a stone-front fireplace, a sleek dining area, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with granite counters and top-of-the-line appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 Each will have open-plan layouts with seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity, dual primary suites, and breathtaking canyon views. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Spanning 1,300 square feet, the open-plan main deck gives seafarers uninterrupted views from the dining area to the salon. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 Accessed by private elevator, the single-level residence takes in panoramic views of Beaver Creek from the open-plan main living spaces, where a corner fireplace and wood floors add a hygge vibe. Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024

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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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