Kitchen, Light Hardwood Floor, Range Hood, Porcelain Tile Backsplashe, Wall Oven, Quartzite Counter, Pendant Lighting, Wood Cabinet, Track Lighting, and Cooktops "If you like the look of higher ceilings, choose a home that already has your preferred ceiling height,” says Eskandari. “Raising the height of ceilings is possible, but extremely labor intensive and costly. Taking down walls to create an open concept space is one of the most common requests from homeowners. Make sure you know which walls are load-bearing, as those are a lot more expensive to take down.”  Photo 18 of 65 in Kitchens by Rebecca Smith from Before & After: Two Masterful Kitchen Renovations by Case Design

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"If you like the look of higher ceilings, choose a home that already has your preferred ceiling height,” says Eskandari. “Raising the height of ceilings is possible, but extremely labor intensive and costly. Taking down walls to create an open concept space is one of the most common requests from homeowners. Make sure you know which walls are load-bearing, as those are a lot more expensive to take down.”