Open-plan kitchens · Wimborne, Dorset
Open-Plan Kitchen Designin Wimborne
Vision draft
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Based in Poole since 2017 · Covering Wimborne 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.
Share your space
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See the vision
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Open-Plan Kitchens in Wimborne: Opening Up Market Town Homes
Wimborne Minster's housing ranges from Georgian townhouses in the centre to 1970s family homes in Colehill and Corfe Mullen, and period cottages in surrounding villages. Open-plan kitchen-diners are one of the most popular renovations across all these property types — transforming dark, compartmentalised ground floors into bright, sociable living spaces. Our team designs open-plan layouts for Wimborne homes regularly, understanding the structural variations between Georgian solid-wall and modern timber-frame construction.
Georgian and Period Properties in Central Wimborne
The townhouses around Wimborne's Square, West Borough, and East Borough have thick stone or brick internal walls, many of which are load-bearing. Open-plan conversions in these properties require structural assessment, but the results are exceptional — high ceilings, exposed beams, and character features combine with modern open-plan living. Our vision drafts show which walls can be removed and how a steel beam would integrate with the period structure.
Family Homes in Colehill and Corfe Mullen
Colehill and Corfe Mullen's 1960s-1980s family homes have a standard layout: front living room, rear kitchen, and a wall between. Removing this wall is one of the simplest and most effective home improvements — creating a kitchen-diner that connects to the garden through patio or bi-fold doors. Many of these homes use lightweight block partitions that may not require structural steel. We assess wall construction in every vision draft.
Village Cottages Around Wimborne
The cottages in Pamphill, Shapwick, and Sturminster Marshall have thick rubble-stone or cob walls that present unique structural challenges. Not all internal walls can be safely removed, and those that can may require specialised structural solutions. Our vision drafts for cottage properties include an honest assessment of what is feasible, so you do not waste money on surveys for walls that cannot practically be removed.
Typical properties in Wimborne
East Borough, Wimborne Minster — period properties on the west side of this historic market town street
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Lady Wimborne cottages at Canford Magna — distinctive estate cottages near Wimborne
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Regulations for Open-Plan Kitchen Conversions in Wimborne
Internal wall removal in Wimborne homes does not usually require planning permission. Building Regulations approval is needed for load-bearing wall removal. Listed properties in central Wimborne require Listed Building Consent from Dorset Council for any internal alterations.
How does Dorset Council Building Control work for wall removal in Wimborne?
Dorset Council's Building Control team handles inspections for structural alterations in Wimborne. When a load-bearing wall is removed, you need structural engineer calculations, a Building Control application, and inspections at foundation, steel installation, and completion stages. We manage this process end-to-end, coordinating the engineer and liaising with Building Control on your behalf.
Do conservation area rules affect open-plan conversions in Wimborne?
While internal wall removal in a conservation area does not usually need planning permission (it is an internal alteration), listed buildings do require Listed Building Consent for any change — including internal wall removal. Several properties within the Wimborne conservation area are individually listed. We check your property's listing status before recommending a design approach.
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.
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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 Wimborne
Areas we cover
Open-plan kitchens across Dorset
Also serving nearby: Poole, Ferndown, Bournemouth
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