[SMARTY]

I really dislike that whole ‘open space’ idea where the kitchen, dining ‘area’, living room all blur together.

It is really stupid, it’s like your sink is in the living room. Too dumb.

[KateUTWS]

Yes, if you cook cabbage in the kitchen, you smell cabbage in the whole house!

[freespirited]

I really dislike that whole ‘open space’ idea where the kitchen, dining ‘area’, living room all blur together.

I'm with you. Walls and doors were invented for a reason...that being to keep noise out so I can FReep.

[VegasCowboy]

I totally disagree. Both of my homes have had open floor plans, and I wouldn’t buy a house that didn’t have this feature. I can’t stand choppy little rooms (my perception), which invariably seems to lead to wasted space. Obviously there is a market for both types of floor plans, so not everyone sees it as I do.

[old and tired]

I really dislike that whole ‘open space’ idea where the kitchen, dining ‘area’, living room all blur together.

It's great for large family gatherings. I love this too.

To be quite honest, I've never understood this drive to be unique for indivuality's sake. Sometimes there's a good reason things like open space and granite are popular - they work with a lot of American lifestyles. If you don't like it, don't put it in your home. Who cares what the trend is.

[JenB]

I disagree. I like being able to converse with my husband who’s in the computer area while I’m in the kitchen, or let the baby sit in the living room while I pull in laundry from the washer. Open floor plans work great for a lot of people, especially young families.

[Sacajaweau]

It's called a log cabin.

I'd love a house with 12 little rooms...one which would be a library.