08/14/2026
Everyone wants to knock everything down for one big open room.
Look at this kitchen: the archway into the dining room isn't a limitation, it's what gives each space its own identity. You get a defined kitchen, a defined dining room, and a sightline that still connects them, without the noise, the smells, and the mess of cooking spilling into every corner of your house.
Open concept works for some homes. It's not a rule. Sometimes a wall (or an archway) is the better design decision, not the compromise.
Team open concept, or team "keep the walls"?