open-concept

British

adjective

Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): open-plan. (in a house or office) having few or no internal walls or partitions

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The Japanese-inspired restaurant offers an extensive sushi menu and much more, all set inside a striking space with ample seating, a green-tiled bar, layered textures, an open-concept kitchen, and plenty of greenery and warm wood.

From Salon

Cracker Barrel’s redesign, first announced on Instagram last August, envisioned a more open-concept restaurant with comfortable seating, brighter lights and bookcases while still keeping some of its most signature decor, like the stone fireplaces.

From Salon

She’s just moved into an open-concept loft with violins mounted on the main wall like tribal masks.

From Los Angeles Times

Some would call it unsalvageable; listing agent Kevin Wheeler quipped that it’s an “open-concept floor plan.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Delany Room, an open-concept meeting room added to the library in the 1970s, is one of Dayton’s most treasured free resources.

From Seattle Times

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