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Converting your home to an open floor plan isn’t as easy as picking up building materials from a local store and knocking out a few walls. To protect the structure of your house and to produce the most attractive results, you’ll need planning and professional assistance. Stayton Builders Mart in Stayton, OR, recommends hiring a home improvement contractor to help you through the following five steps.

How to Create an Open Concept Home

1. Evaluate Your Needs

The open floor plan is popular because it fits the casual culture of many modern families. But if you enjoy formal hosting, you may want to keep your separate kitchen or dining room. You should also consider whether the rooms you’re planning to join will coordinate well, or whether they’ll need redecorating.

2. Examine the Structure

The number one obstacle to an open concept living space is a load-bearing wall. Before you remove any part of your structure, you need to determine if it’s holding up your roof and how to reinforce the building if so.

building materials3. Remove Walls

Once you’ve mapped out which walls will be removed, it’s time to knock them down. Make sure to wear appropriate safety equipment, including dust masks, to protect from debris.

4. Reroute Plumbing, HVAC, & Electrical

Any vents, ducts, wiring, or pipes which ran through the wall or walls you removed will need to be sealed or rerouted, depending on the needs of your home. For safety and efficiency, this is a job you should leave to a professional contractor. You can find the necessary building materials at Stayton Builders Mart.

5. Finish the Area

Finally, you can finish any unfinished walls and floors exposed by the renovations. Once that’s done, add whatever new décor your home needs to make the open floor plan flow.

Throughout the renovation process, Stayton Builders Mart will help you find the building materials and contractors you need to refresh your home. For questions, contact them today at (503) 769-7118 or online.

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