Open Concept Wall Removal

Purpose & footprint

• An open-concept living and kitchen space where a load-bearing wall has been removed: a matte black expressed steel beam spanning the new opening with two slim black posts framing the transition, continuous wide-plank white oak flooring flowing uninterrupted from the living zone into the kitchen, warm white walls and ceiling, the kitchen beyond with quiet greige flat-panel cabinetry and a honed white quartz island, the living side furnished with a low linen sofa, a walnut coffee table, and a large neutral rug, tall black steel-framed windows at the rear wall pulling daylight through the entire depth of the house, sightlines completely open from front to back.
• Concept dimensions only; exact room dimensions and clearances are not yet measured.

Scope & quantities

• Home area in scope: 400 sq ft — Reconfigure

Materials & finishes

• matte black expressed steel beam
• continuous white oak flooring
• warm white walls
• pair of matte black linear pendants over the kitchen island
• black steel-framed rear window wall
• flush trimless LED downlights along the beam line

Concept palette; specific products, availability and substitutions require confirmation.

Design details

• Load-bearing wall removal — open living-to-kitchen
• An open-concept conversion where a load-bearing wall gives way to a matte black expressed steel beam with two slim black posts framing the new opening. Continuous wide-plank white oak flows uninterrupted from the living zone into a quiet greige kitchen with a honed white quartz island, with no transition strip at the former wall line. Warm white walls, trimless LED downlights tracing the beam, matte black linear pendants, and a black steel-framed rear window wall pull daylight through the whole depth of the house. The intent is structural honesty — the beam celebrated, not hidden — and sightlines front to back.
• Matte black expressed steel beam across the opening
• Two slim black posts framing the transition
• Continuous white oak with no transition strip
• Quiet greige flat-panel kitchen beyond
• Honed white quartz island
• Matte black linear pendants
• Trimless LED downlights along the beam line
• Black steel-framed rear window wall

Illustrative trade allowances

• Structural engineering: $1,246–$2,311 — Beam sizing, load path, and stamped plans
• Shoring & demolition: $1,938–$3,466 — Temporary supports and load-bearing wall removal
• Steel beam & posts: $4,015–$7,077 — Beam set, slim posts, and expressed black finish
• Drywall & ceiling: $1,523–$2,744 — Returns at the beam and ceiling repair
• Floor weave-in: $2,631–$4,910 — Continuous oak lacing through the old wall line
• Electrical relocation: $1,662–$3,033 — Circuits out of the wall, trimless downlights
• Plumbing reroutes: $1,246–$2,455 — Plumbing runs displaced by the removal
• Paint: $1,108–$2,094 — Warm white walls and ceiling across the open zone
• Finish carpentry: $831–$1,589 — Casings and base through the new opening
• Project management: $1,177–$2,094 — Scheduling, supervision, and inspections
• Permits & inspections: $623–$1,227 — Structural, electrical, and mechanical scope

Illustrative allocation of the overall planning allowance across trades; these are not independently verified trade quotes. Site-specific costs may exceed these allowances.

Project assumptions

• Single-story load path; two-story spans priced higher
• Kitchen and window wall shown are existing or separate scope
• Matching oak available to weave the floor invisibly
• What is inside the wall is confirmed by exploratory opening

Options

• Keep sound existing components where compatible.
• Compare stock, semi-custom and custom selections before ordering.
• Confirm samples in the room’s natural light.

Trades & site requirements

• Carpentry and finish installation; confirm any specialist trade needs on site.
• Check access, working clearances, occupied-home protection, waste removal and delivery space.
• Check substrate condition, moisture and concealed services before installation.

Permits & engineering

• Structural capacity, setbacks, drainage, utility capacity and any required engineering remain unverified. Do not treat the concept as a construction drawing.
• Confirm anchoring, concealed wiring and applicable fire-clearance requirements.

Sequence & duration

• Measure and inspect → confirm scope and selections → check approvals → order materials → protect the site → install → inspect and finish.
• 4–9 months
• Installation window excludes design, approvals, fabrication lead times and unforeseen repairs.

Estimate basis & inclusions

• $18,000–$33,000
• Adjusted sample planning allowance. Feasibility at this budget has not been verified against current supplier and trade quotes.
• Covers only the stated quantities and installation scope; decorative objects and adjacent rooms are not included.
• Site condition, access, material choice, waste, permit requirements and concealed damage can change the written quote.

Exclusions & unknowns

• Exact product selection and current availability are unknown.
• Concealed damage, structural repair and utility relocation are excluded unless explicitly scoped.
• Permit and engineering fees, taxes and contingency require confirmation; they are not guaranteed included.
• Furniture, styling and loose appliances are excluded unless explicitly listed.

Care & maintenance

• Clean with manufacturer-approved products; protect finishes from standing water, heat and abrasion.
• Final maintenance instructions depend on the products selected.

Next steps

• Save the concept and note what you want to keep or change.
• Bring room dimensions and existing-condition photos to a walkthrough.
• Confirm a written scope, selections, permit needs and site-specific quote before work.

About this concept

• AI-generated design concept; not a photograph of a completed True Form job.
• Images illustrate a design direction; dimensions, code compliance and buildability require site verification.