So how different is a broken floor plan from other layouts ... “If a standard-sized open living space is broken into living, dining, and home office areas with dividing accents between ...

While the open-office layouts favored by Silicon Valley in the ... binders and filing cabinets full of documents, which freed up space for furniture that reflected companies' newfound emphasis ...

Here's what they recommend. "Creating a living room layout that remains open and flexible allows the space to adapt to various needs over time," says Berenice Curt, founder of Berenice Curt ...