Doorway opening size
#1
03-17-17, 01:53 PM
Doorway opening size
Hello, I am opening up the doorway in the photos below. Original door way was 30", I would like to open up to 48" to matchup the left side with the walk through in the foreground. What are people's thoughts on a 48" opening? Too big?
https://goo.gl/photos/hA1AoYQMFZYVbdtT6
https://goo.gl/photos/nKrRJttgo9UmQeCeA
Heres a before of the whole space:
https://goo.gl/photos/TNmntrnPqDgdC5zF8
and some during photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/pKvsuG2sAntNERxU6
https://goo.gl/photos/roSZhRNEUtcXUPDM7
as it sits now:
https://goo.gl/photos/roSZhRNEUtcXUPDM7
https://goo.gl/photos/hA1AoYQMFZYVbdtT6
https://goo.gl/photos/nKrRJttgo9UmQeCeA
Heres a before of the whole space:
https://goo.gl/photos/TNmntrnPqDgdC5zF8
and some during photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/pKvsuG2sAntNERxU6
https://goo.gl/photos/roSZhRNEUtcXUPDM7
as it sits now:
https://goo.gl/photos/roSZhRNEUtcXUPDM7
#2
03-17-17, 02:24 PM
Member
I think that makes sense. Having to jog around that little wall would be annoying. I assuming this is just an opening and there won't be a door (well, doors)....
But it looks like that header over the doorway might be a beam; it's way bigger than would be needed for a typical header. Is it carrying the load of a wall on the level above, or ceiling joists? If so it will be a bigger job as you can't just extend a beam.
But it looks like that header over the doorway might be a beam; it's way bigger than would be needed for a typical header. Is it carrying the load of a wall on the level above, or ceiling joists? If so it will be a bigger job as you can't just extend a beam.
#5
03-18-17, 08:56 AM
Correct, just an opening with no door. The header over the door way is not a beam, and Ive check end its not carrying the load of the wall above.
I am not sure as to why they used such a header in that opening.
I am not sure as to why they used such a header in that opening.
#8
03-20-17, 07:24 AM
Member
I think it would look fine either way. I like opening up kitchens as much as possible.
Is the ceiling finish (texture) the same on both sides? If not, and you don't plan to redo, then having a transition would look better. But it wouldn't have to be as big as it is now; even a few inch bump would provide visual separation and might make for less ceiling repair.
Will the flooring be the same in the kitchen and hallway? If so I would definitely open it up. If there will be different flooring you could still go either way.
Is the ceiling finish (texture) the same on both sides? If not, and you don't plan to redo, then having a transition would look better. But it wouldn't have to be as big as it is now; even a few inch bump would provide visual separation and might make for less ceiling repair.
Will the flooring be the same in the kitchen and hallway? If so I would definitely open it up. If there will be different flooring you could still go either way.
