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Open Plan Renovations Gold Coast - Open Plan Living Conversions

Converting closed floor plans into open-plan living on the Gold Coast - kitchen, dining and living combined into one space, with the structural, electrical, ceiling and finishing work handled as one package.

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Contemporary residential renovation with open living spaces

Quick answer

An open-plan conversion removes the internal walls between kitchen, dining and living so they function as one connected space. Where those walls are structural, an engineered beam replaces them. Orange Projects delivers open-plan renovations across the Gold Coast under QBCC Licence No. 15620733.

Typical conversion: $15,000 - $60,000+
Typical duration: 3 - 8 weeks
Includes: Structure, services, ceilings, finishes
Coverage: Gold Coast, Queensland

Overview

Homes built before the 2000s generally separate cooking, eating and living into three rooms. Opening them up is the change that makes the biggest difference to how a house feels day to day - more light through the centre, a usable connection to the outdoor area, and a kitchen that is part of the room rather than hidden behind a wall. Orange Projects treats an open-plan conversion as a design job as much as a build one. Removing the walls is straightforward compared with getting the finished space right: bench and island position, where the table goes, lighting layout, ventilation, ceiling treatment and how the space is defined without walls. Orange Projects is a QBCC-licensed business, Licence No. 15620733, and fully insured. In Queensland, internal structural alterations must be carried out by a licensed contractor.

What's included

Removing walls between kitchen, dining and living
Engineered beams where walls are structural
Kitchen layout reconfiguration and island planning
New lighting, power and switching layouts
Rangehood ventilation and ducting
Ceiling levelling, bulkheads and cornice
Flooring continuation across the combined space
Feature walls, joinery and media wall integration
Painting and full finishing

Planning the space before demolition

One large room needs a plan or it feels like a hall. We set out the zones first - where cooking happens, where the table sits, where the lounge faces, and how people move through without cutting across the kitchen. That layout determines which walls come out and how far, which sometimes means a partial wall or a wider opening rather than full removal.

Structure and beams

The wall between a kitchen and living room is frequently load-bearing. Where it is, an engineer designs a beam and supports, and we decide early whether it sits concealed in the ceiling or as an expressed bulkhead. That call affects cost, ceiling height and the look of the finished room.

Open-plan kitchen and dining area in a modern Australian home

Lighting, ventilation and services

A combined space needs a new lighting plan - task lighting over benches, ambient lighting for the living zone, and switching that makes sense from each entry point. Rangehood ventilation matters far more once the kitchen is open, and power outlets usually need relocating to suit the new furniture layout.

Defining zones without walls

Ceiling treatment, a bulkhead on the old wall line, a change in flooring, a joinery run, an island or a feature wall all separate function without closing the space back in. Getting this right is what makes an open-plan room feel designed rather than emptied out.

Open-plan living area opening onto an outdoor entertaining space

Why choose Orange Projects

QBCC-licensed & fully insured

Orange Projects is a QBCC-licensed business carrying full public liability and works insurance, so every Gold Coast project is delivered under a QBCC-licensed business, insured, protected contract.

Gold Coast renovation specialists

We have hands-on experience in the Gold Coast climate, coastal conditions and local council requirements from Coolangatta to Coomera.

Fixed-price quotes

You receive a detailed, itemised fixed-price quote after site inspection - no vague allowances, no mid-project surprises.

Premium workmanship

Our licensed carpenters and trade partners hold themselves to a high finishing standard and take pride in tidy sites and clean details.

End-to-end project management

one QBCC licensed team manages design coordination, trades, approvals and finishes so you have one point of contact from start to handover.

Clear communication

Regular progress updates, honest timelines and quick responses - you always know where your project is at.

Quality materials

We specify materials that suit the Queensland climate and stand up to salt air, humidity and UV - not just what's cheapest on the shelf.

Warranty-backed workmanship

All work is backed by QBCC statutory warranties and our own workmanship guarantee, so the finish lasts long after handover.

Our process

1
Site inspection
We look at the home, the plan as it stands, and the roof space or subfloor where access allows, so the advice you get is based on the building rather than a photo.
2
Options and scope
We set out what can change, what is structural, what each option involves and where approvals apply - before you commit to anything.
3
Fixed-price quote
An itemised written quote covering demolition, structural work, framing, services, linings and the finishing that follows.
4
Engineering and approvals
Where the work is structural, we arrange the engineering design and the documentation the job requires.
5
Build and make good
Propping, wall removal or new framing, beam installation, then ceilings, cornice, flooring, skirting and paint so the change reads as original.

Areas we service on the Gold Coast

Orange Projects is a Gold Coast-based builder delivering this service across every Gold Coast suburb, including:

We also service Brisbane and surrounding South East Queensland areas as a secondary catchment:

Open plan renovations by suburb

Local pages covering open-plan conversions, wall removal and floor plan changes across the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast suburbs

Frequently asked questions

Can my house be made open plan?

Most can, to some degree. The question is which walls come out, whether they are structural, and how the resulting space is laid out. We assess the whole living zone rather than a single wall.

How much does an open-plan renovation cost?

A single-wall conversion with make-good can start around $15,000. Where the wall is structural, ceilings need reworking, and kitchen or flooring changes are included, projects commonly run $30,000 to $60,000 or more.

Do I need to replace the kitchen as well?

Not necessarily, but opening a kitchen to living usually exposes a layout designed for a closed room. Many projects include at least a partial kitchen reconfiguration so the finished space works properly.

Will the flooring match across the new space?

Where existing flooring can be extended and matched, we do that. Where it cannot, replacing flooring across the combined space usually gives a better result than an obvious join.

How long does it take?

Three to eight weeks depending on structural work, kitchen involvement and flooring. Structural elements add engineering and approval time before work begins.

Is an open plan always better?

Not always. Noise carries, cooking smells travel and some households prefer a separate lounge or media room. We talk through what you lose as well as what you gain before committing to the scope.