Sacrifice Features to Grow Small Spaces?

Sometimes, in order to gain the space you desire in a remodel, you have to eliminate what could be considered a feature.  In this case it was a side door.  In weighing out the option to remove this door, the homeowners had to consider the costs versus the benefits- not only for their immediate use, but for the longer term value of the home.

In this case it made sense to remove the door because the side yard that it accessed was very small and wasn’t being used.  They already had access the back yard through the basement door and getting to the front yard was much easier thru the front door.  The benefit of removing this door far outweighed the sacrifice of direct access to the side yard.  It allowed us to double the storage space in this kitchen and create a spacious working environment with ample counter-space for an avid baker.  We think that you will agree, that removing the door was the right call on this one, check out these before and after shots.