Exotic Livable Retreat After years of apartment living, Mark was finally ready to enter the world of homeowners. Right after he purchased his new house, he decided to knock down the walls connecting his dining room, kitchen and living room. That left him with an open floor plan, rooms with bare bones and no clue how to proceed. He needed a professional design concept that would not only fill this open space but also unify the rooms to create a great modern design with exotic touches reminiscent of his travels.