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These clever decor hacks make the most of your open floor plan, according to an interior designer

Here’s how to define separate spaces but tie them together, all with affordable finds that start at just $14.

We Asked Designers If Broken Floor Plans Are Really the New Open Floor Plans—What They Said

Learn what a broken floor plan is and how it compares to open and closed floor plans. Get tips on styling a broken floor plan in your home.