This was just a way for home builders to save money by building fewer walls.
They convinced homebuyers and influencers that is trendy, that living in a house that feels like a Walmart supercenter was the thing to do.
I really don’t think many homebuyers asked for a toilet next to their living room.
There are pros and cons to them. I’ve lived in both. I want my kitchen to have better access to a main space because so much of living (both daily life and parties) is in the kitchen. However I also want separate rooms, my kid’s violin practice shouldn’t bother the other kids piano; different party activities should be in different rooms. If you can afford to have both that is ideal, but can you afford that large of a house or do you have to choose a compromise?