Flow and Functionality

“Open concept” was a foreign concept 35 years ago. Homes were built with lots of rooms. Every space was separate unto itself. The notion that rooms shouldn’t be literally walled off hadn’t taken hold.

This Brookfield ranch exemplified the era. As you can see in the “Before” photo, the kitchen was completely walled in. Single interior and exterior doors were the only access points.

The homeowner had ideas for improvement. Chief among them was making the room less isolated, and more open to the rest of the house. The stage was set for significant, structure-altering changes.

The Cabinet Maker and team partners Story Hill Renovations gutted the kitchen, right down to the studs. As rebuilding began, we opened a wall to create a new access to the living space behind. A second interior doorway emerged.

The new doorway completely changed the room’s flow. Family and friends suddenly had more options to come and go. The space felt less closed off and segregated.

There were other changes too, of course. But walls are often considered immovable objects. The homeowner’s goal of a more open, fluid kitchen couldn’t be realized without addressing this “immovable” fact. The homeowner is glad we did so. We are, too.

Do rooms in your home feel hemmed in? You might have more options than you think. It’s your space – make the most of it. Contact us today to discuss how we can open up your home.