Removing One Wall Joined the Kitchen and Living Room
Sandy R. hired Ultimate Renovations for a kitchen renovation in a Calgary home where the kitchen was closed off from the living room. The crew removed the wall between the two rooms, and a new floor plan joined the spaces. Sandy R. says the household loves the result and the new open space.
Sandy R.’s Testimonial About the Open-Concept Kitchen
We recently had our kitchen renovated by Ultimate Renovations, and we absolutely love the results! They knocked out a wall to open up our kitchen and living room, and the transformation is incredible. From the very beginning, the whole team was fantastic to work with—lots of great conversations, clear communication, and plenty of helpful meetings along the way.
Danny and Paul were professional, friendly, and made the process feel easy. Miriam, our interior decorator, offered amazing advice and really brought our vision to life. Jeff designed the kitchen and floor plan; he is very knowledgeable & has great ideas.
We couldn’t be happier with our renovation, and we would certainly recommend Ultimate Renovations to anyone looking for quality work and a wonderful experience. We truly love our new space!
Why a Wall Between Kitchen and Living Room Limits a Home
Many Calgary homes built before the 1990s separate the kitchen from the living room with a full wall. That wall typically blocks light, sightlines and conversation between the two rooms. Removing a wall is often the change that makes an older main floor feel current.
Structural Questions Behind Removing an Interior Wall
An interior wall can carry floor or roof loads, plumbing, ductwork or wiring. A design-build team checks those elements before the wall comes down, an early step in the design-build renovation process from start to finish. You should expect a beam, rerouted services or both when the wall turns out to be load-bearing.
Owners, Decorator and Kitchen Designer Behind the New Layout
Sandy R. names three people from the team. Danny and Paul kept the process “professional, friendly” and easy. Miriam, the interior decorator, “offered amazing advice,” and Jeff designed the kitchen and the floor plan with the in-house design and architecture team.
Meetings and Communication Through the Kitchen Project
Sandy R. describes “lots of great conversations, clear communication, and plenty of helpful meetings.” Those meetings gave the household a say in the layout before construction started. You get a better floor plan when the designer hears how your family actually uses the space.
Team Roles Behind the Open-Concept Kitchen
- Danny and Paul kept the process professional, friendly and easy.
- Miriam, the interior decorator, offered advice that shaped the vision.
- Jeff designed the kitchen and the new floor plan.
Open-Concept Kitchen Result After the Wall Came Out
Sandy R. calls the transformation “incredible” after the wall came out. The household now has one connected kitchen and living area instead of two closed rooms. Sandy R. says the family “couldn’t be happier” with the renovation.
Who an Open-Concept Kitchen Renovation Suits
An open-concept kitchen suits households that cook, host and spend evenings in the same area. Parents can watch children from the kitchen, and guests stay part of the conversation. The design also brings window light deeper into the main floor.
Trade-Offs of Removing the Kitchen Wall
An open plan carries cooking noise and smells into the living room. You also lose wall space for upper cabinets, art or a television. Some families prefer a partial opening or a wide doorway to keep a little separation. The guide on what to consider when remodelling a kitchen covers other layout trade-offs.
Start Planning an Open-Concept Kitchen in Calgary
To discuss your own wall and floor plan, request a kitchen renovation consultation. Ultimate Renovations can check whether your wall can come out and what the new layout could look like. In-house designers and trades handle both the layout and the construction, so one team owns the result.