The Appeal of Open Floor Plans Open floor plans became the gold standard in American home design for good reason. By removing walls between the kitchen, dining area, and living room, these layouts create a sense of spaciousness that makes even moderately sized homes feel grand. For lakefront properties along Coeur d'Alene, an open great room means uninterrupted sightlines from the kitchen island all the way to the water. Natural light floods the space, and the connection betw