There’s much to love about relaxed open-living layouts. But they can be tricky to decorate Whether you’re building, remodeling, downsizing or daydreaming, chances are an open-plan lay out is high on your wish list. And it’s easy to see the appeal. Open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas feel relaxed and contemporary, and they make smart use of space and light. But with no defined borders and an unobstructed view through the space, open-plan rooms can be surprisingly tricky