When you are renovating a house, removing an entire wall can seem daunting, but it’s often needed to open up a space. It usually includes adding beams, consulting with structural engineers and architects, and major demolition ( I mean major), but it can also provide big rewards in a house before and after!
In our recent renovation, the removal of a wall was completely worth it. This was a 1960’s house that had not been altered since the original build. The wall (pictured above) held laundry behind a closet, a fridge, pantry and built in desk. It divided the kitchen and the den, and had a tiny door opening between the two rooms.
First, we met with a designer to help envision the space, and we met with a structural engineer who gave us the dreaded news: we needed to add beams. Once we decided to commit to this renovation, we scheduled the demolition. And then the bad news: we needed to add concrete pillars for more support.
theCollarfind tip: Expect the unexpected and allow wiggle room for it in the budget.
We decided to place a large waterfall island where the wall once stood. The island is really the hub of our new kitchen housing a dishwasher, trash and recycle and the sink. We moved the refrigerator down to the last part of the existing wall closer to the mudroom/pantry.
So was it worth it? You bet! This marble waterfall island now stands where the wall was. The floor plan is open, much more conducive for our busy family and we love it! More house renovations here: https://thecollarfind.com/category/home/. More Collarfinds on insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecollarfind/
