Need help with layout change please for more open feel!
pinkcat1771
8 years ago
Hi, we are looking at buying a house but need to change the ground floor layout so it has a more open plan feel and better flow of space. We would like to open up the sitting room, dining room and tiny kitchen but there are two large chimneys right in the middle as you will see from the plan that don't line up. How would you do it? Thanks.
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ianthy
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8 years agoI just found this pic on here, what do u think? We could just take out the existing kitchen walls and do this. Thanks for all your ideas, they are really helpful.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHello pinkcat1771,
Yes a central fireplace with an open plan is a fantastic arrangement. What you could do is potentially open internal walls and have the entire space as open plan bar the loo! Of course yes, structural elements will apply and RSJ's or other steel support beams.. Cost etc but here's a few images for inspiration...Also you'd need planning and structural engineer, architect.. for a job like this..
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