Open up the room without losing the plan
Make one useful room from two cramped ones
Removing or widening a wall can connect a kitchen and dining room, improve movement and create space for a larger cabinet run or island. We start by looking at the proposed layout and what the wall does within the building. Where support is required, an appropriate structural beam must form part of the alteration rather than being treated as an afterthought. We can supply and fit beams for suitable open-plan changes. The wider plan may also involve blocking an old doorway, rebuilding part of a wall, changing an opening or fitting steps where floor levels differ. Each choice needs to serve the finished kitchen, not merely create a bigger hole.
Structural work comes before the new finish
An open plan kitchen conversion begins with assessment and an agreed layout. We then arrange the structural work and remove or alter the relevant sections before making good the surrounding walls, ceiling and floor. Service positions may also need to move when the old wall disappears. Only after that preparation is complete should cabinetry, surfaces and finishes bring the two spaces together. Coordinating the building stage with the kitchen design helps avoid misplaced openings and awkward cabinet endings. Completed transformations can also show how beams, new sightlines and fitted storage work as one room.
Frequently asked questions
Can any kitchen wall be removed?
Not automatically. The wall's role, the building structure and the intended opening must be assessed first. Where support is required, an appropriate structural beam and related building work need to form part of the agreed alteration.
Can you supply and fit the structural beam?
Yes, structural beams can be supplied and fitted for suitable open-plan alterations. We first need to understand the proposed opening and support requirements, then include the relevant structural stage within the wider quotation.
What happens after the wall comes down?
We make good the affected walls, ceiling and floor as agreed, then prepare the room for services, finishes and kitchen fitting. Doorway changes or differing floor levels may also need attention before the new layout can be completed.