Need advice for opening between kitchen and living room
danielharkin
6 years ago
We have recently bought a flat and are changing around the layout, I have attached the before and after floor plans.
We are have taken a wall out and are having an opening between the kitchen and living room.
I’m not too sure how to finish the opening, whether to have it completely straight, curved etc.
Attached a couple of photos of it at this stage, any suggestions would be appreciated.
We are have taken a wall out and are having an opening between the kitchen and living room.
I’m not too sure how to finish the opening, whether to have it completely straight, curved etc.
Attached a couple of photos of it at this stage, any suggestions would be appreciated.
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