Open floor plans have been the dominant architectural trend in new log and timber home construction since the early 1990s. The celebrated great room, dining and kitchen layout has a lot of benefits — it makes a home feel more spacious, it removes floor plan flow challenges and it allows families to stay connected while doing different activities.
But one of the changes brought by the ongoing pandemic is that not only are people rediscovering the joy of home cooked meals, they’re also making those mealtimes special.