If you know you want an open plan, it’s best to aim big and get the most bang for your demolition buck. If you’re into the game of taking out walls and engaging an engineer, taking out permits, drawing up a new kitchen plan, and generally wreaking havoc on your home, I say you might as well aim high and make a huge change to make it all worth while. The difference between a partial and full wall removal will prove to be negligible when you think about it in the overall context of the costs of your renovation.Stacey Brandford