Although we tend to think of open floor plans as a modern creation, the truth is that the earliest american homes were the epitome of the open floorplan style. Of course, back then most homes only had one or two rooms. For centuries that style was abandoned, but now 84% of newer homes are built with an open floor plan concept. If you’ve been living in a house with more division, it may be hard to imagine the benefits of living with wide open spaces but consider these benefits you may not have thought of before.