I’ll be honest—I despise the open floor concept. For too long, we’ve been sold the idea that tearing down walls creates a better home, but the reality is often expensive, noisy, and architecturally bland. In this article, I break down why the open concept trend is killing the character of our homes, the hidden costs of removing walls, and why a return to defined rooms—and the 'broken plan' philosophy—is the key to warmth, style, and true individuality in design.