
Before
The large outdated wood burning fireplace with a large hearth took up a lot of floor space and didn’t allow for good seating or window treatments. The need to seat at least 10 comfortably and to allow for a sofa to lie on to watch TV was requested. Also, the proximity to the TV had to also allow for watching from the kitchen as well. The wall dividing the kitchen eating area from the living area needed to be removed to provide for greater space for an island.