Looking at doing a big kitchen remodel that involved removing walls, potentially steel or laminated beams and design help.

Any recommendations out there?

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Posted by weurf3

nola

Member since Jun 2004

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Posted on 10/14/25 at 1:28 pm to kanibal

Where?

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Posted by PaBon

UPT 17th W/D

Member since Sep 2014

2226 posts

Posted on 10/14/25 at 8:13 pm to kanibal

If you know what you want, just get a draftsman, otherwise spend the extra for an architect. Need to know want state and town you’re in for recs.

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Posted by BayouBengalRubicon

Baton Rouge

Member since Dec 2019

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Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:31 pm to kanibal

I went through this recently, and after spending 6 months trying to design it myself , I went to a professional. Mike Kabel was recommened to me from my contractor & he was excellent to work with.

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Posted by kanibal

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 10/15/25 at 12:07 am to weurf3

Baton Rouge area

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Posted by dlambe5

Prairieville

Member since Jul 2009

692 posts

Posted on 10/15/25 at 8:45 am to kanibal

Onsite Design

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Posted by bamaswallows

Baton Rouge

Member since Dec 2007

1203 posts

Posted on 10/15/25 at 11:07 am to kanibal

Mark Matthews is great - does fantastic work

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Posted by jfw3535

South of Bunkie

Member since Mar 2008

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Posted on 10/15/25 at 1:03 pm to kanibal

Not sure what your budget is, but Lionel Bailey does excellent work.

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Posted by KajunLass

Member since Apr 2022

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Posted on 10/15/25 at 6:34 pm to jfw3535

I agree. Lionel Bailey is the BEST. He listens, takes a lot of notes, unassuming personality, very talented. We are very happy with the work he did for us. His website has pics of his work.

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Posted by achenator

Member since Oct 2014

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Posted on 10/15/25 at 9:19 pm to dlambe5