dilemma whether to remove door and wall to make open plan kitchen loun

2 years ago

Our lounge has open plan stairs running width ways and behind the stairs is a stud wall and door into kitchen.
Problem is lounge is dark so my idea is to part move wall and door into kitchen so it brings light through keeping same kitchen layout but new units/worktops/ sink/ oven so I can see into the rear and front garden from the lounge and cook/socialise more easily.
Main question is would this be allowed under building/ fire regs?
Alternative would be to knock wall down from kitchen into part integral garage but this would be far more costly and would lose garage/storage.
Not very good at sketching so have sent lounge pics you happy to answer questions.

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Sonia
2 years ago
We knocked down our kitchen wall into the dining area and it was a good decision as our kitchen was tiny. Yours looks a bit more complex so you need to check whether the wall is load bearing and also find out about the fire regs due to the staircase being above it.
Steph Pew
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2 years ago
Thanks Sonia I’ll see what other responses I get and then check building/ fire regs
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Richard L
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Option...

10 minute job to remove the door as a test, if you're handy with a screwdriver - and live with it like that for a while, see if you miss the door or wish the opening was wider?

(leave the middle screw in the top hinge until last so it only moves when you are ready)

It makes a difference actually removing the door vs. having it open.
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2 years ago
Could you post a floorplan please? I think converting the garage would give you more space, or you need to loose one of the sofas. As for building regs, you'll need to contact your local council.

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