Pocket doors are no longer confined to guest baths or secondary closets. In modern family homes, they are specified for kitchens, primary suites, playrooms, offices, and shared living areas where space efficiency and flexibility matter. As their role expands, expectations change. A pocket door in a family environment has to do more than disappe...

Open-concept layouts remain a defining feature of modern homes, especially those designed for entertaining. Holiday parties and gatherings are when the efficacy of those floor plans is really put to the test. As activity increases, open spaces take on multiple roles at the same time, reducing flexibility for privacy or quiet use. During gatherin...