floor plan
noun
1
: a scale diagram of a room or suite of rooms viewed from above and used especially for planning effective use and arrangement of furnishings
looking at the builder's floor plan
2
: the layout of a room or a suite of rooms
On the ground floor, design architects removed some walls to create an open floor plan with lots of light …—
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The residences at Tributary are sophisticated homes that incorporate a Western sensibility and a design that invites the outdoors in, with open floor plans, use of local materials, and meticulous craftsmanship.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The 36-acre community has a total of 146 lots that can accommodate floor plans with three, four and five bedrooms ranging from 1,407 to 2,531 square feet of living area.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
The floor plan of the home is compact, and instead of expanding outwards, the design pulls inward and up.
—New Atlas, 31 May 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The 36-acre community has a total of 146 lots that can accommodate floor plans with three, four and five bedrooms ranging from 1,407 to 2,531 square feet of living area.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
The floor plan of the home is compact, and instead of expanding outwards, the design pulls inward and up.
—New Atlas, 31 May 2025
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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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