Remove wall between Kitchen and Dining
Sasi Nemani
2 years ago
Want to open up the wall between kitchen and dining. Not sure if its a load bearing wall. Project is in Reading. Need some names / firms to undertake the work.
I'd anyway get a new kitchen installed, flooring done, so not an issue with making good.
Also any other thoughts to improve the downstairs welcome. Ideally want an utility and a full shower room but cant think of an easy cost effective way to incorporate them without extending.
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Comments (2)As above, often underfloor heating is great for taking the edge off but would need to be backed up by radiators especially if your ceiling is more than 2.4m and you are using the room as a dining room. If it were just a kitchen with a low ceiling it might be ok, but being sat, static, in a dining room means more heat is required. For example, my mum has electric underfloor heating in her kitchen/diner with a contemporary style towel radiator at the kitchen end to dry tea towels (another plus point) and a Classic steel column radiator at the dining end. The underfloor takes a few hours to warm up as it is under tiles so she likes the radiators for the quicker response times and as it is a Victorian house with 2.7m high ceilings, the underfloor wouldn't be enough heat on its own. The key point here is your heat output requirements. You need to make sure that, whatever options you would prefer, the total heat output will be enough to heat the room and that also you don't over do it and spend more money than you need to. The heat output is calculated by measuring the height, width and length of the room then following a formula as per our link below. This same rule applies for underfloor or radiators or both. http://www.featureradiators.co.uk/FAQ.htm#How do I calculate what heat output I need from my radiator(s) to heat my room? It might be worth giving us a call on 01274 567789 so we can help you work it out....See Morethis is the new kitchen plan
Comments (4)Hi Gize, I guess if it was space for a couple of stools to sit, it's surprising how that can be strategically placed, the other thing would be to consider is the other wish list of appliances etc that you would like to accommodate into the space. I'm guessing that is a window on the top wall and a doorway through to the dining room? I'm trying to find a design and visual I did a while ago with this sort of thing in a small room.......will show it if I come across it. :) If you wanted help in this and to visualise it, please do drop me a message. Many thanks, Chris...See MoreWorth Knocking Through Kitchen to Dining Room?
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Comments (6)I am thinking that with the load bearing wall removed between the kitchen and the "bedroom" on the plan you now have 2 doors very close to each other on the right of your main entrance. I would lose the one from the hallway as you can access the kitchen through the lounge now. You could consider a new door in a better access position maybe closer to the front door. There's more walking around involved but not a huge amount. If the kitchen door was removed you could have a table or a banquette opposite the working space....See More
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