Opening Up a Wall Opens Possibilities in Kitchen Remodel

Project by Surdus Remodeling • Alexandria, Virginia

Sometimes the layout of a kitchen when you buy a home is not ideal for your needs. That was the case with a Surdus Remodeling client in Alexandria, Virginia.

Feeling Closed In

The original kitchen had a parallel layout with the stove and cabinets on the exterior side and the sink and additional cabinets on the opposite wall, which also included a built-in closet. The kitchen was slightly open to the living room, but the client felt the wall with the sink blocked the view and wanted a more open connection between the two spaces.

We removed that wall and installed a supporting beam to create a more open, flowing area. We also relocated the built-in closet to another exterior wall, creating additional open space. The kitchen cabinets were replaced and a new partial wall was built above the base-cabinet height.

We replaced the floor covering with travertine tile, updated electrical circuits with LED recessed lighting, replaced the old appliances with a new stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposer, and gave the kitchen a fresh coat of paint.

The result was a kitchen and living room that flowed together and made the home feel larger.

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Surdus Remodeling • Remodeling homes since 2008.