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Originally Posted by Randall55
Retired contractor here. The older homes do not have open kitchens. To open the kitchen in the newer models a wall was removed. Standard construction practice. Open floor plans have no dividing walls. No dividing wall less cabinets as another poster stated. And yes, it is still the same floor plan.
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I have an older designer home, built in 2007, and my kitchen is completely open to the living and dining rooms. The home was built this way. This is one reason I much prefer the bi-level counter on the island as it hides the kitchen "mess" from the other rooms it over looks. I also like the outlets handy for small appliances which have very short cords for safety. Those are just two reasons I like the bi-level counters. There are plenty more but I won't go into that.