Have you actually had this checked out to make sure they did not remove a loadbearing wall? As for the rest you can put a wall where ever you want but IMO the more open the space the larger it appears .

I like the original wall too. Who wants a kitchen in their entry? It's still bright and airy with that...I don't know what it's called either.

It shouldn't be too expensive to replicate although there may be some challenges integrating it into the sink peninsula. ("Too expensive" is all a matter of perspective of course.)

(And as Patricia says, do follow up and be sure that the removal was done properly. You might be able to pull up old permits or something.)

Ohhhhhhhhh no any structure please! Keep it open.

I like the pony walls, but not the beams going to the ceiling that form the windows. I would at least consider placing a wall between the dining area and the front door. If it went to the ceiling, you possibly could add a coat closet there.

@graywings123 That is the term I was looking for, pony wall! Thank you for your feedback :)

I like the wall, it adds some interesting detail.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting I'll have to look into that. The thought had crossed my mind too when I discovered that this structure was removed. You can see it obviously where they patched the ceiling to cover it up if you look close.

I kinda like the beams, although this would be an opportunity to put your own spin on it.

I like it better with the structure. It adds some interest to what feels like open concept.

Open concept and symmetry are overrated.