Paradoxically, open plans joining the kitchen, dining room, and living room might be hurting quality family time rather than encouraging it. Meals, where the family, the couple, or the friend ...

With help from an IKEA kitchen planner, they mapped out the kitchen, and ordered budget-friendly cabinets. Because the space ...

But just as dining has moved into the kitchen space, living is quietly moving out. That’s the twist. While open-plan layouts dominated for years, we’re now seeing a shift.

With open-plan living, the kitchen can open up onto a garden or living room, optimising light, space and volume, while subtle demarcations can distinguish each zone. An island combined with ...