Suggestions for open plan layout
Savilovie
5 months ago
Hi guys, trying to so a small reno to make our house more open plan by knocking down the wall with the red arrow pointing to it (have to check its not load-bearing)
What lay out would you suggest? I'm thinking Dining in front of Kitchen, but I'm not sure what to do with the rest of the space.
Also would you leave the wall in front of the entry as is to give some privacy?
Thanks!!!
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Savilovie
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dreamer
5 months agodreamer
5 months agoI would say the plans are original. You can see there are two channel beams. As circled. Therefore the dining wall is a load bearing wall. A structural engineer should be contracted to confirm.
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