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What should we do with a wall between kitchen and livingroom?
We have a wall between our kitchen and livingroom (with a door on the side of course. We are considering cutting a large space out of it and fitting it with a bar to have a breakfast bar situation, plus it will be nice to be able to see into either room from the other. But I was standing looking and wondering if we should just go all the way and knock out the whole wall, which would make for one big kitchen/living area. Our two rooms are neither one very large. Can anyone speak from experience on doing such a change? I fear too if we do the breakfast bar thing we'll be limiting our wall space as far places to put furniture...of course if there is no wall there, then we're really messing ourselves up.
Public Comments
- I have done this before in my house so you are in luck! What you should do is made a breakfast bar area in between the rooms by cutting a large hole in the wall put a counter in so there is a table and then add decor. One the empty space left of the wall you didn't cut hang shelves make some small and others larger and place wine glasses and cook books [etc.] on the side that is in the kitchen. On the side that is the living area space add shelves but on this side put small plants, books, candles, and other items that will fit with the decor of your home. I really hope this helps and i am glad to help will anything that has to do will home design. Enjoy your new breakfast bar!!
- how about taking out the entire wall and putting in a kitchen island with seating?
- I can speak from experience, this was already done when we bought the house and I can tell you that I don't like it ! I would rather have a large French door instead of the opening. Reason been that every time that you are cooking or having supper if someone comes to the door ,all they see is clutter of pots and pans dishes either cleaned or yet to be washed . If you are a person that seldom use the kitchen then it is fine ,but for someone who cooks everyday ,I wouldn't recommended. In fact I am looking forward to a door that would separate the two rooms. The other minus is that there will be a shortage of space .
