Comments on: Knocking Out A Wall To Make A Large Cased Opening

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:08:41 +0000

In reply to daniella.

Here’s a post with more info on that for ya: https://www.younghouselove.com/2011/11/opening-soon/

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By: daniella

daniella — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:59:54 +0000

Hi there
We are thinking of doing something similar in our new house-can you tell me what the cost was to knock down the wall and install the header?
Thanks

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 22:53:12 +0000

In reply to Deborah.

So sorry Deb, he no longer does residential work (just commercial) so I’m afraid he’s off the market for family owned homes.

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By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:15:44 +0000

Sherry,

I know this is from your last home, but would you be willing to share your wall removal contractor’s name (to my email address). I live in Richmond and really really want to remove a load bearing wall when we remodel our kitchen. I have spoken to several contractors and they keep trying to tell me to leave it. We have lived in the house forever and in my minds eye it is not there. The kitchen is next to a three story sunroom and taking down the wall would bring in so much light and really open the space up… Many thanks

Deb

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:03:21 +0000

In reply to Liz.

Aw thanks Liz, good luck with everything!

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By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:50:15 +0000

I think you’re right. The paneling needs to go. Maybe we can make it work with just taking down the paneling on that one wall… we shall see.

It is amazing and so sweet that you answer everyone’s questions. And so promptly too. I really appreciate the advice.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:14:01 +0000

In reply to Liz.

Hmm, if you don’t want to take down the paneling you can try to use some sort of trim there to define the stopping point of the paneling. If you really want a super seamless look you might want to go ahead and remove the paneling though- but painting everything the same color can help it blend even if you leave it up.

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By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:59:58 +0000

So, I am really wanting to take down a wall between my kitchen and living room. The problem… the living room is covered in wood paneling, the kitchen is not. With no wall between, there will be an abrupt transition between paneling and not. Without taking down the paneling what can we do? Will it look totally wonky having a wall that is half paneled?