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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There’s another type of floor plan in between these two extremes.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Built in 1972, the house has an open floor plan and modern updates including a newer HVAC system.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Stuck in a long and narrow bedroom with a challenging floor plan, Tiffany was still determined to make the space feel like a reflection of her personality.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Conversely, those working in technology would look to add small breakout rooms because most tech offices have open floor plans.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Built in 1972, the house has an open floor plan and modern updates including a newer HVAC system.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Stuck in a long and narrow bedroom with a challenging floor plan, Tiffany was still determined to make the space feel like a reflection of her personality.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Conversely, those working in technology would look to add small breakout rooms because most tech offices have open floor plans.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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