Tips for the structural pillars
We are updating our ground floor (knocking through walls, changing the lay-out). I finally have a basic scheme with which I am happy (see picture). The only thing which is a bit awkward, are the two structural pillars in what will become the kitchen/dining room. I have circled them in red. Does anyone have a creative way of using or decorating these, maybe even incorporate them in the plan? The dotted squares are existing skylights.
I have drawn an L-shape kitchen, but it might become a long single-wall. Please critique the larger plan as well. I can use all the help I can get :-)
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Comments (7)What style of kitchen are you going for? I think the less obtrusive way is to plaster and paint to match the walls or cabinets. A dark colour may make it look smaller but would then stand out. Or you could make a feature of it by using the blackboard paint all over, which could be fun for the kids, or adding crown moulding or maybe turn it into a wine rack. I've never seen it but I wonder what it would look like covered in glass or maybe antique glass tiles?! 1m is quite large so personally I'd make a feature of it using brick slips but I'm sure ther are loads of ideas if you go this route...See MoreWinter Structure...... Make the most of Your Evergreens !
Comments (1)Some great tips here, thank you!...See MoreRenovating tips on a budget for this 1930's kitchen dining room?
Comments (3)You’re trying to fit quite a lot in to what looks like a relatively compact space.. Perhaps prioritise the kitchen/diner for this room - don’t forget there will still be a living room at the front of the house. I would suggest leaving the kitchen where it is (this will help with budget) but still take out the wall as you’d like. Maybe closing off the exit door from the kitchen so that you can run units the whole way down that sink wall and have the island where the cooker is shown at the moment. Perhaps install connecting doors between the front living room and the kitchen/diner so you get the flexibility of opening or closing that room as needs be....See MoreKitchen design options - awkward pillar placement
Comments (12)Not sure of your floor plan so a bit tricky but see below for an idea. (not to scale !!) If you are having new kitchen this is what I'd do...... Green - 2 new windows Orange - new stud wall Red - pillar Light beige is base kitchen units only. This will create a more open feel and let more light in from windows. If you don't need an eating area in the kitchen, you could create a small island/semi island instead of table....See More
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7 years agoDo you have your original plan before walls were knocked through?
There's is definitely things I would change and layouts that maybe a little better but it's hard to know what's best for you without knowing all of your requirements for the space. We would usually do an in depth questionnaire to get all these questions answered. When you say the kitchen maybe a long straight wall... is that into the (now marked) dining area? Do you want to be able to see the playroom from the kitchen?
How many people do you want to seat?
There's lots to consider. I have added a picture - the style is obviously unique so ignore that - but this is an example of a pillar in the dining seating.
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7 years agoThe demolition hasn't begun yet. This is the current situation. De dotted stripes are support beams, the dotted squares are skylights. There are no windows in the walls, which is one of the big issues we want to tackle (hence the window to the new terrace). The walls which I have erased on my plan are easy to knock down.
And to answer your questions:
- When you say the kitchen maybe a long straight wall... is that into the (now marked) dining area? I am thinking about it, yes. The kitchen would run along the wall to the right. Seems the plan which makes the most sense.
- Do you want to be able to see the playroom from the kitchen? If possible, yes. Though it's not a deal breaker :-)How many people do you want to seat? We're a family of four (two kids of 3 and 1 years old). But since we have the room for it I'm considering a bigger table which could seat 6. Love your idea of the booth! Pity that the pillars are close to a wall which we would like to keep free, as to not block the new window.
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