Should we remove half wall??
Sally Dean
10 years ago
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Can we remove spindles on the half wall?
Comments (6)If its not load bearing you would be able to remove all the spindles. Based on their size (fairly low strength), and the boxed beam above them, they are probably not load bearing, but this would require a look at the framing above and below. Even if its a load bearing design you should be able to replace the innermost spindle on each side (the ones closest to the opening) with a 4x4 post and leave the rest of the area open. Posts on each side will look less dated, although the posts will still be in the way visually. You can also dress them up by boxing them in and making them look more like substantial columns, if you like that look. Bruce...See MoreHalf Bath Addition - Should We Move Door?? Please Help!
Comments (8)Swing door is a good idea--I have both and the pocket doors only get closed when absolutely necessary. They just take more effort than a kid is willing to put out. You can throw a regular door shut as you run out. A powder room can be very tiny and still be just fine. If you go that route it looks like you might have space put a shallow cabinet or bookcase at the end of the mini hall. Maybe open shelving on top and closed TP storage on the bottom. Or a window to pair with the on in the bath? I'd rather have the smaller powder room and the little hall, but I don't know if the cost would be worth it....See MoreShould we paint the interior of the bookshelves silver half dollor not
Comments (7)I have the same color in my room. it pulls a lot of blue, doesn' it! I also paired Kendall Charcoal w/that color. I used it on an accent wall. I like the backs in that gray or do a darker color. either works fine. the shelves will be white, yes? and then you'll have your books or whatever on them, so you will only see a small portion of the back. I think any color you choose will be fine....See MoreShould we remove this built in?
Comments (17)I wouldnt jump the gun on this one. It has possibilities. I would think of what you might be able to do with it depending on your families needs. I would start floor planning what is going to go where and ask 1. How am I arranging my seating/furniture? 2. If. a TV is going into this space where is it going? 3. Do we entertain a lot and would this be a nice place to have an entertainment bar? 4. Kids? Would this be a good place to store, toys? games? 5. If this is in a designated alcove vs a straight wall (cant tell per photo) what will we do with that once the cabinet is out? Then think about this, 1. Would it be functional to take the top portion out only and keep the bottom cabinets? Replacing door style on them would be an easy fix and painting it. 2. Could the TV be on top of it if I did this ? 3. Could it just be cabinet storage for family games? Kids toys? 4. Could it be a serving bar? or are there shelves behind those doors that could be exposed by taking the doors off and doing something fun with baskets for kids toys etc? Personally the top portion makes it look top heavy so I would remove that at a minimum and think about the bottom. The doors need to go on it and either replace with a simpler style and paint it all or remove the doors completely and paint it....See Moregr8daygw
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