if you want it opened up, open it completely. a pony wall is still a barrier.

Do you have a plan for the floor if you take it out entirely?

Eventually we will be getting new floors. I do have some extra flooring of what is currently

Definitely do a floor plan before you do anything to the wall. I am a fan of open floor plans, but with your fireplace, patio doors and another door breaking up the three walls that will remain, be sure you know that you can live without that wall.

Remove.

Personally. I like it open completely.

If you had to have something. I’d do a cased opening before I did a pony wall.

I don't understand the purpose of a pony wall. Just go for it and open up the entire thing. Think of your island as a pony wall if you wish!

I prefer a pony wall (not as much as a solid wall of course) because you can anchor furniture on it. If you don't have a need for the types of furniture that need to be smushed against a wall, then open it entirely.

Do be careful that you don't need beams and posts and things that make it look like you took out a wall. That isn't a good look.

Thank you everyone! This is all very helpful. Seems that many are in agreement with removing the wall completely.

My consideration for the Pony wall was exactly what JLouise mentioned, the three other walls in that room have either a door or the fireplace so I'm unsure where I would put a couch. If I open the wall, can I put a couch in the space? Ideas? Thanks again!!

the pictures portrait the idea of adding a bar into an open space. we are voting into NOT adding the wall. Otherwise repost with picutres that allow us to envision what is the wall being removed.

I think that the picture where the bar is is the same room where the TV is, and you are asking whether or not add the bar/pony wall or not in front of the tv to split the living room into 2

I see I have been unclear! I will post better photos. Thanks again

If you haven’t already, you may want to find out if it’s a load bearing wall. If it is, the cost of adding a structural beam in ceiling may help with your decision. Using a pony wall with support will be less costly and you will have less flooring to repair. Also suggest making it decorative and practical and decide on size/location. TV could be added.

Leaving open, furniture placement is easily overcome. Float couch or sectional in front of sliding doors and add tv opposite within a decent sized configuration to fill/ground wall. You can go on line and prepare a floor plan and test options with the type of seating you have.

Second thoughts on Maureen's pony walls. Those are great! And functional. Forget what I said.

Is the wall load bearing that is the beginning of this idea. I need to see your kitchen but from what I see the island needs to go for sure . As for the rest a to scale floor plan or at least pics of the kitchen would be good. Pony walls IMO are not ideal and I would never add one . But the load bearing issue needs to be addressed for sure

It is not a load bearing wallwall. Agreed abkht the island, we thought it was moveable when we bought the house and found out it is not. Would the island make more sense after taking the wall out behind it?

Thank you all for the suggestions, I've never seen pony walls like the ones you posted. Very