Open-plan kitchens · Christchurch, Dorset
Open-Plan Kitchen Designin Christchurch
Vision draft
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Based in Poole since 2017 · Covering Christchurch and the wider Dorset area
What we design
Open up your home, your way.
Wall removal
Open the kitchen into the living room or dining room. See where walls can go and how the space flows.
Kitchen island layout
Reposition the kitchen with a central island. Perfect for socialising while cooking.
Internal reconfiguration
Move walls, widen doorways, and redesign your ground floor without extending the footprint.
How it works
Three steps to your open-plan kitchen.
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Open-Plan Kitchens in Christchurch: Coastal Homes, Modern Living
Christchurch offers a mix of period properties near the Priory and harbour, 1930s bungalows in Highcliffe and Mudeford, and post-war family homes in Somerford and Burton. Open-plan kitchen-diners are hugely popular across all property types here — especially in bungalows where removing a single wall can double the usable living area. Our team designs open-plan layouts for Christchurch properties regularly, understanding the structural differences between each era of building.
Bungalows in Highcliffe and Mudeford
Christchurch has a high concentration of 1930s-1960s bungalows, particularly along Highcliffe and into Mudeford. These single-storey properties benefit enormously from open-plan conversions — removing the wall between the kitchen and living room creates a bright, airy space that feels twice the size. Many bungalow partition walls are lightweight block or stud, meaning structural steel is often not required. Our vision drafts show the transformation clearly in a before-and-after floor plan.
Period Properties Near the Priory and Harbour
Older homes around Christchurch Priory, the Quay, and the historic town centre have solid-wall construction with thick internal walls that may be load-bearing. Open-plan conversions here need careful structural assessment, but the results can be spectacular — revealing ceiling beams, opening up views of the harbour, and creating characterful kitchen-diners that blend old and new. Our designs respect the period fabric while modernising the ground-floor layout.
Family Homes in Somerford and Burton
The residential estates of Somerford, Purewell, and Burton contain post-war three-bedroom homes with the classic separate kitchen and living room layout. Removing the dividing wall is one of the most cost-effective home improvements you can make — adding perceived value far beyond the build cost. We design layouts that make the most of the combined space, including kitchen island positioning and natural light flow.
Typical properties in Christchurch
Houses in Church Street, Christchurch — residential properties near the historic Priory
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Detached post-war house with garage and garden, typical of Christchurch's Somerford and Mudeford estates
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Regulations for Open-Plan Kitchen Conversions in Christchurch
Internal wall removal in Christchurch generally does not require planning permission. Building Regulations apply when load-bearing walls are removed. Listed properties near the Priory and harbour require Listed Building Consent from BCP Council for any internal alterations.
What Building Regulations apply for wall removal in Christchurch?
When a load-bearing wall is removed in a Christchurch property, Building Regulations require structural engineer calculations, a Building Control application, and inspections at key stages. BCP Council's Building Control team oversees the process. Our service coordinates the structural engineer, prepares the application, and manages the inspections — giving you a single point of contact for the entire process.
Do I need Listed Building Consent for wall removal in central Christchurch?
Several properties around the Priory, High Street, and harbour are listed buildings. Internal alterations to listed buildings — including wall removal — require Listed Building Consent from BCP Council regardless of whether the wall is structural. Our vision drafts for listed properties include heritage notes and recommended approaches that demonstrate respect for the building's historic significance.
See the walls come down.
Your vision draft shows exactly which walls move, where the kitchen flows into the living space, and how the new layout works day-to-day. Professional 2D plans drawn by qualified drafters.
- Before and after floor plan
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Your journey
Start small. Scale when ready.
Vision Draft
See your open-plan layout before you commit
3D Laser Scan
Millimetre-accurate measured survey
Structural Calcs
Engineer-certified steel beam sizing
Full Build
Vetted builders with trade pricing
Common questions
Open-plan kitchens in Christchurch
Areas we cover
Open-plan kitchens across Dorset
Also serving nearby: Bournemouth, New Forest, Wimborne
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