Help me put my demo back together, please :)

10 years ago

We purchased a 1960's ranch and took out some of the interior walls to create an open floor plan. The dimensions are 32 x 32 with 8' ceilings there will be two pillars set 12' apart. The only wall left separates the kitchen from the dining room. We are planning to extend that wall a bit. We would like a large island in the kitchen, possibly with a bar. We are also considering adding a pantry. I really want to make the most of the space we have. I would the three rooms to feel like one but don't know how to accomplish this. I know I have a long list of wants. I am hoping when it's done I won't look back wishing We had done it different. BTW the penciled in items are not exact.
All advice and suggestions are welcome. Thank you so much for your time.

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PRO
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10 years ago
Are those removed walls loadbearing?
Liz
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10 years ago
Yes, we took out a load bearing wall. We had a structural engineer and an architect both advise us. A LVL was installed in the ceiling. That's why we have the pillars. They also added and reinforced the support piers underneath in the crawl space.
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Liz
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Does anyone have ideas about how to make the best kitchen layout from my open floor plan?
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Liz- we work with clients all over the country on plans and I'd be happy to work with you if you need a designer to help take your vision and needs to a functioning set of working drawings. My parents did the same thing you did with their rambler and we are in the process of remodeling their Kitchen as well. I imagine the final product will be quite stunning if done well- again, feel free to check out my page and contact me if you need professional design help. Best of luck!
jck910
10 years ago
I suggest you go to a couple of local kitchen designers for ideas. They are experts at what they do. (Not big box stores) I went to several before we came up with everything I wanted in the space

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