I decided to open up the complete mainfloor and have the kitchen wrapped around the original brick chimney. The curved bulkheads and wall create a very organic flow through to the kitchen and into the back of the house where we gained an extra 3' in height by vaulting the ceiling. The custom built in fireplace/wall unit is lookin pretty wicked. I will post some progress pics soon.
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