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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That means the house leans into Wright’s concept of organic architecture, focusing on open floor plans, clean lines, and the use of natural materials.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
The three-bedroom, two-bath house had 1,560 square feet and was in good condition, with an open floor plan, a big kitchen with an island, glass doors framing woodland views, and a nice primary bedroom suite.
—Michele Lerner, New York Times, 10 July 2025
High ceilings, an airy open floor plan, and an elegant marble kitchen island set the tone for a stylish getaway.
—Molly Peck, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Developers picked a few cookie-cutter floor plans that turned ground-floor units into single-story apartments or office space.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 June 2025
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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
The three-bedroom, two-bath house had 1,560 square feet and was in good condition, with an open floor plan, a big kitchen with an island, glass doors framing woodland views, and a nice primary bedroom suite.
—Michele Lerner, New York Times, 10 July 2025
High ceilings, an airy open floor plan, and an elegant marble kitchen island set the tone for a stylish getaway.
—Molly Peck, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Developers picked a few cookie-cutter floor plans that turned ground-floor units into single-story apartments or office space.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 June 2025
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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