floor plan
noun
1
: a scale diagram of a room or suite of rooms viewed from above and used especially for planning effective use and arrangement of furnishings
looking at the builder's floor plan
2
: the layout of a room or a suite of rooms
On the ground floor, design architects removed some walls to create an open floor plan with lots of light …—
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Brand-new construction homes range from $200,000 to $800,000 and are thoughtfully designed with open-concept floor plans, flex spaces, outdoor living areas, and smart-home technologies.
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Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
In the original script, the house was an open floor plan.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
That’s a theme that carries throughout the sleek home’s 4,400-square-foot floor plan.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The open floor plan of the 4,000-square-foot condo required some clever problem-solving to create spaces for the clients, who are in their 60s, and their grown family to dine, play, and relax together.
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Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
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Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
In the original script, the house was an open floor plan.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
That’s a theme that carries throughout the sleek home’s 4,400-square-foot floor plan.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The open floor plan of the 4,000-square-foot condo required some clever problem-solving to create spaces for the clients, who are in their 60s, and their grown family to dine, play, and relax together.
—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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