Open-concept kitchens and living rooms may be trending now, but they’re not exactly new: the idea started to enter the scene all the way back in the 1970s. And while there’s a lot to love about open concept life—more gathering space for big families, a sizable cook space, plus being able to use the kitchen but still watch TV or engage in conversation, to start—some people might find that after a while they just… kind of hate it. Don’t worry!
