Ready to bring on the natural light? You bet! Ever since first touring my new home before buying, I knew I wanted to create more flow and light. That leads me to the next step in my family room remodel by creating an open staircase DIY style.
What you see below is the “before” of the wall in my family room that has the staircase behind it.
While I’m eager to just dive right in, I’ve actually been researching different ideas to tackle this.
One way I could do it is to completely demo the wall and add a header and railing.
However, I really don’t want to go that route since I want to keep it simple. That means I get to pull out my tools and cut into the wall without affecting the loadbearing status.
I do live in a two-story home with a slab foundation which also comes into play when considering a project like this.
Without any further waffling, let’s head over to my new site to see what I’m up to… literally. Plus, I have a sweet update to my garage build – eep! Tap/click the text or image below.
HEAD HERE TO SEE MY OPEN STAIRCASE DIY REMODEL
Also, I’m looking for feedback on my new brand transition. I’m still trying to please the Google gods so that my near-14-year stent continues on only with a new name – Livin’ Real with Larissa. That’s it. Nothing else is changing, but so much work to prove I’m worthy. sigh.
Either way, I’m glad to be making these much-needed change for many reasons. I hope to continue to inspire!
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You are amazing, to be working so hard when you don’t feel well. Opening up the staircase is genius and I can’t wait to see the final result. Hope you feel better soon!
Thank you, Mary, though maybe crazy is more like it. 😉 However, like many, I have to work to eat, so onward I go. I did have to take three full days of rest just to get my mojo back. I finished making cuts on the other wall yesterday, but that, too, was full of unexpected events. oy!
Hey Larrisa, don’t ever, ever doubt that you are worthy. You are amazing making another lovely home for your family and sharing it all with us, your readers. Sending love from across the pond, Sherin xx
You’re a sweetheart, Sherin. Yes, never doubt my worth, but those that don’t see it. Hugs back at ya!