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Most people with a knowlege of constuction will be able to remove a load bearing wall without a problem. Just make sure the builder has permits and gives you proof of current insurance before work starts. As far as layout goes start at home depot or lowes and get them to draw your new kitchen. Most shops will design your space for free. You will find that the layout will be about the same but there will be some small things that one designer will do that you will like better.
Adios, yes I'm still here. It came out fantastic. We are very happy with it.
Here are pics taken right after it was all done.
Since it was done we also added a new deck off the sliders. Still waiting on my new furniture to come and then need to buy two orientals - one for the fam room and one for the dining room. Also still need to have window treatment and both room need to be painted. They've been primed but I can't decide on a color for the walls.
As for advice. Don't skimp. It's a big hassle to do a remod and you should make it what you want it to be. I think if you are spending a lot of money but don't really get what you want why bother. Spend a little more and get what you want. It likely will be the only time you completely remod your kitchen. At least it was for me. A friend did hers and went all out but then put in a cheap faucet because an $800 one was out of her budget. In a $65K remod I don't think spending $600 more should be a deal breaker.
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Kitchen Remodel...Where to start?
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To end up with the kitchen we want we will have to take out a wall which at one time was part of the exterior of the house and totally redesign the layout.
In this case should we hire an architect or a designer? With the designer we do not want the whole package where they pick out cabinets/colors/etc...we just need someone to give us 2-3 options of how we could layout the kitchen to best use the space and to take into account the structural issues with opening up a 15 foot wall.
Also, if anyone can recommend someone in the Seattle/Kirkland area that would be great.
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