{"id":59209,"date":"2023-11-21T12:21:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T18:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/?p=59209"},"modified":"2025-01-14T12:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T18:16:45","slug":"take-down-a-wall-for-an-open-floorplan-in-your-kitchen-remodel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/blog\/take-down-a-wall-for-an-open-floorplan-in-your-kitchen-remodel","title":{"rendered":"Take Down that Wall: An Open Floorplan for your Kitchen Remodel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When designing a new kitchen, you may think outside the proverbial box and imagine what might be possible\u2026 if only that pesky wall wasn\u2019t in the way. This then begs the question, \u201cIs it possible to move a load-bearing wall?\u201d Most times, the desired floorplan can be achieved if the wall comes down, even if it\u2019s a load-bearing wall. Removing an interior wall is more involved than a basic <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/case_study\/river-forest-forever-home-open-kitchen-floorplan\">kitchen remodel<\/a>, but not as extreme as adding an addition to the home. \u201cSometimes the only way to make a design concept come to fruition is by removing a kitchen wall and then adding in supplemental supports where needed,\u201d\u00a0says <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/team\/becca-ruggiero\">Normandy Designer Becca Ruggiero<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56374\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/William04-lo-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"gray painted kitchen with dark stained buffet\" width=\"629\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/William04-lo-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/William04-lo-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/William04-lo-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/William04-lo-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/William04-lo-2048x1302.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/> \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59286\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BB3EACF9-8EDA-4852-A95F-18CA38E77990_CC-1-1024x1008.jpg\" alt=\"before kitchen with wall separating kitchen and dining room with purple accent wall\" width=\"406\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BB3EACF9-8EDA-4852-A95F-18CA38E77990_CC-1-1024x1008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BB3EACF9-8EDA-4852-A95F-18CA38E77990_CC-1-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BB3EACF9-8EDA-4852-A95F-18CA38E77990_CC-1-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BB3EACF9-8EDA-4852-A95F-18CA38E77990_CC-1-1536x1512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BB3EACF9-8EDA-4852-A95F-18CA38E77990_CC-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Benefits of removing a wall<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cA common reason for removing a wall is to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/case_study\/breaking-down-walls-and-borrowing-space-creates-bright-open-evanston-kitchen-design\">create be<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/case_study\/breaking-down-walls-and-borrowing-space-creates-bright-open-evanston-kitchen-design\">tter sightlines<\/a> from the kitchen to an adjacent family or dining room,\u201d Becca says. \u201cThis way parents can keep an eye on younger children while preparing meals.\u201d Another reason for removing a wall is to accommodate space for a larger island and allow proper traffic flow throughout the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53170\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Odell08-lo-1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Odell08-lo-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Odell08-lo-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Odell08-lo-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Odell08-lo-1-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Odell08-lo-1-2048x1361.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>&#8220;Open concept is still a popular design request and although the square footage isn\u2019t changed by removing a wall, it does create a more spacious feel and better connectivity to adjacent rooms,\u201d says Becca.<\/p>\n<h4>Identifying load bearing walls<\/h4>\n<p>One of the ways we determine if a wall is load bearing is by heading down to the basement. \u201cBy evaluating support beam locations, we can get a good sense of how easy or difficult it will be to remove a wall,\u201d says Becca.\u00a0\u201cSimilarly, if the basement ceiling is open to the floor joists above, it\u2019s a good first step to find out how the heating runs, what plumbing may be in the wall, and other issues that could make removing a wall more costly.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Maintaining structural support<\/h4>\n<p>Removing a load-bearing wall will require you to provide additional support, often in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/blog\/beams-posts-and-headers-in-your-kitchen-design\">beams or posts<\/a> to maintain the structural integrity of the roof or second story. \u201cSometimes these can be <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/blog\/keeping-the-kitchen-soffit\">concealed within the ceiling<\/a>, other times it may be necessary to incorporate them into the design of the kitchen because they cannot be hidden,\u201d says Becca.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-55842\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chi-Av-07-lo-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"Eat in kitchen with island and wood hood\" width=\"450\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chi-Av-07-lo-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chi-Av-07-lo-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chi-Av-07-lo-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chi-Av-07-lo-1536x1004.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let these parameters dissuade your decision, though. When working with <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/blog\/how-to-interview-a-design-build-remodeling-company\">reputable architects<\/a>, contractors, and designers, the proper protocol and adjustments will be thought\u00a0through and the necessary permits will be secured\u00a0before construction begins.<\/p>\n<p>If it turns out removing a wall will create a domino effect of other issues or cost more than what you budgeted, you can rest easy. A gorgeous kitchen design is still within reach using the original footprint of your space.<\/p>\n<p>By removing a wall, you can create a whole new look for your main floor or kitchen and design a space with better flow that will fit your family\u2019s lifestyle. <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/contact-us\">Give Becca a call<\/a> to discuss your hopes and plans for a more open layout in your home. In the meantime, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/newsletter-form\">sign up for our newsletter<\/a>. We share customer stories of fabulous before and after projects (some of which had their walls removed, too) as well as floorplans that had the entire layout flipped or shifted. You won\u2019t believe the difference a remodel can make in your home. To see our most recent projects, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/normandyremodeling\/\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/normandyremodel\/\">Pinterest<\/a>. Start scrolling and saving your favorite inspirations for an upcoming project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56926\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Balmoral08-lo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Modern black and white kitchen\" width=\"611\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Balmoral08-lo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Balmoral08-lo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Balmoral08-lo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Balmoral08-lo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Balmoral08-lo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/> \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59231\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20210128_110153-copy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Before kitchen u-shaped before walls came down\" width=\"543\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20210128_110153-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20210128_110153-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20210128_110153-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20210128_110153-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20210128_110153-copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47829\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Washington_08-lo-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"Blue and white kitchen with stained Alder island\" width=\"558\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Washington_08-lo-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Washington_08-lo-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Washington_08-lo-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Washington_08-lo-1536x1033.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Washington_08-lo-2048x1377.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/> \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28584\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edgewood02-lo-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Center Island\" width=\"596\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edgewood02-lo-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edgewood02-lo-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edgewood02-lo-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edgewood02-lo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When designing a new kitchen, you may think outside the proverbial box and imagine what might be possible\u2026 if only that pesky wall wasn\u2019t in the way. 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