It's tempting (and easy) to think of "micro-zoning" as something of a cheap trick — repackaging old home decorating and layout ideas under a new name to challenge the long-running reign of ...

It makes total sense.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some say the open-concept home can be overstimulating and take a toll on mental health. (Yahoo Illustration: Alex Cochran for ...

Open floor plans that make it easy to move through primary living and entertaining areas have been popular for decades. Open concept floor plans join the dining room, kitchen and living (great) room ...