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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a large house with formal DR and LR, library and closed kitchen.  The closed-door plan isolates the hostess during casual parties, [u]creates subgroups that don't mix and mingle and the kitchen is not near the patio or barbecue making for long treks back and forth[/u][i][b].  Outside of parties, DH cooks and I clean so one or the other of us is stuck in the kitchen alone or with one kid helping.

The closed floor plan is history.  I'm going to be re-doing our first floor layout for modern life.

From ePlans:
Open layouts are becoming more and more popular, making up the majority of today's bestselling plans. Homes with open floor plans combine the kitchen and adjacent living areas into a single, large gathering space where family members and guests can interact during the entire course of a visit, not just during the sit-down meal. The result is a home that encourages a more modern relationship between the kitchen, traditionally considered a working zone, and formal spaces such as the living room and dining room. In fact, open floor plans elevate the kitchen to the heart and functional center of the home, often featuring an island that provides extra counter space and a snack bar with casual seating. Vaulted or decorative ceilings add drama. An open layout is a great way to maximize space in a small plan.
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What I have underlined, bolded, and italicized sounds good to me.  I like little groups at parties.  I don't like big auditorium-style gathering where everyone's laughing uproariously at one single stupid joke one person said.  [b]Smaller groups allow for more nuance and more personalization[/b].  [/quote]

WTF?  Why are you throwing large parties then, if the uproarious laughter of people actually having fun makes you uncomfortable? 
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