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Old 10-07-2009, 07:44 AM   #1
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Default Living room/kitchen opening

I have a bar opening between my kitchen and living room that is 8 feet wide and 3 feet tall. The problem is that we've grown tired of that area being open all the time and would like some ideas about what kind door, or whatever, to put there. I know that the "open" feel is what everybody likes today, but there are times when we would like a separate kitchen and living room. I have asked people at Lowes, but they can't seem to help. I notice that on the tv show, "Reba," she has a pull-down door for her bar opening, but I assume that would have to be installed during construction. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Old 10-07-2009, 10:51 AM   #2
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Why not just drywall the opening shut? You'd have to add a few of short studs, but it would not be hard. And if someone wanted to open it back up later, it would not be hard to do that, either.
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Why not just drywall the opening shut? You'd have to add a few of short studs, but it would not be hard. And if someone wanted to open it back up later, it would not be hard to do that, either.
Thanks for the reply. That would work, but we like it open sometimes, just not all the time. We would like doors so we could pick and choose. I failed to mention that our kitchen sink faces the opening looking into the living room. If it were sealed, we would just be permanently staring at a solid wall when using the sink. Actually, we like it open most of the time. One of the times we don't like it open is at night. I'm sure everyone has different routines, but at night, we like to settle in to the living room, turn off all the lights, and watch some tv before bed. If someone else wants to do something in the kitchen, the light glares into the living room, which the others dislike. Sometimes when we have company, some people socialize in the kitchen while others might watch some tv in the living room. We would like some separation at that point; therefore, I wish I could find a door solution.
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Old 10-07-2009, 01:11 PM   #4
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Got it. I'd think the least expensive solution would be to buy a cellular shade.
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Old 03-11-2010, 11:22 AM   #5
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I would suggest that whatever you do with the area, it is reversible. I know you don't want the "open" feel, but when going to resell the house (if you are any time soon) that is always something people look for.
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Old 03-15-2010, 01:07 AM   #6
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How about a divider cabinet or a mini bar? It might look good on that...
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