Opened up a tight enclosed kitchen by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and installing a peninsula where the wall had previously been. Also cut a window with a ledge into the living room--really opening it up. The wall between the kitchen and living was bearing so it could not be removed completely. Removed soffits for full height cabinets and added some cool storage. This was a very awkward and small eat in kitchen, and now it's open and flows nicely, while still having a defined space. It fits the character of the home perfectly.