Guide · Living Through a Remodel
How to Open a Floor Plan Safely
Opening walls can transform a house, but it has to be done safely. Here is how it works.
Call us today615-431-3789Opening walls can transform a house, but it has to be done safely. Here is how it works.
Find out what the wall carries
A load-bearing wall holds up floors or roofs above. We investigate framing, joists and the attic or upper floor to understand the load.
Bring in an engineer
An engineer sizes a beam and posts and checks the foundation below. This keeps the opening safe and the floors above level.
Reroute what is inside the wall
Wires, pipes and ducts are rerouted properly. We plan this before demolition to avoid surprises.
Blend the finish
Flooring, ceilings and trim are matched so the new room looks like it was always one space.
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Growing FamiliesRooms for Gathering
Living and Great Rooms
Open, bright rooms with the storage, seating zones and fireplace wall your family has been wanting.
Cooks and HostsRooms for Gathering
Kitchens
The room your household uses the most, planned around how you really cook, clean and gather.
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One Room Remodels is a Nashville home remodeling company. We remodel kitchens, baths, basements and whole homes, build additions, decks and porches and handle the repairs and details in between, one room at a time.
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