Renovation, extensions and architecture
Open-Plan Space Conversion in Lagos, Nigeria
Our Open-Plan Space Conversion in Lagos joins closed kitchens, dining rooms and lounges into bright connected areas, handling wall removal, new beams, continuous flooring, lighting and finishing in one project.
Open-Plan Space Conversion by My Space Design
Many Lagos homes were built as a row of small closed rooms, with a dark kitchen at the back cut off from the family. Our Open-Plan Space Conversion in Lagos removes the walls that divide these rooms and creates one connected area for cooking, eating and relaxing. Daylight from windows on several sides reaches deeper into the house, air moves more freely and parents can watch children while they cook.
An open plan conversion involves structure, services and design working together. We plan wall removals with Structural Alteration Planning, reroute cables, switches and pipework hidden in old walls, and lay one continuous floor so the new space reads as a single room. Zoning then comes from furniture, rugs, a kitchen island or breakfast bar and layered lighting that marks out cooking, dining and lounge areas clearly.
From Ipaja we carry out open plan conversions in flats, bungalows and duplexes across Alimosho and the wider Lagos area. Offices use the same approach to create collaborative work floors, and restaurants open up dining rooms for better table layouts. Every conversion is designed around your vision and budget and built with durable materials, skilled artisans and close supervision on site.
Scope of work
What an open plan conversion includes
Wall removal and support
We remove partition and load bearing walls in a planned order, install beams, lintels and columns where the structure needs them, and make good the ceilings, floors and walls around each opening.
Open plan kitchens
The kitchen becomes part of the living area, with an island or peninsula, tall storage units, a quiet extractor hood and worktops that double as a serving and gathering point for guests.
Continuous flooring
We level old floor screeds where rooms met at different heights, then lay large format porcelain tiles, vinyl planks or polished screed across the full space with neat thresholds and skirting.
Zoned lighting
Pendant lights over the dining table, downlights above worktops, cove lighting in the ceiling and separate switching for each zone let you change the mood of the open plan space.
Ceiling redesign
Removing walls often leaves uneven ceiling lines. We install a new POP or gypsum ceiling that hides beams, conceals cables and defines areas with recesses, bulkheads and changes in level.
Ventilation and services
We reposition air conditioning units, add extractor fans and relocate sockets, switches, gas lines and plumbing points so cooking smells clear quickly and every service suits the new open layout.
Our process
How an open plan conversion is planned and built
- Step 1
Layout study
We measure the existing rooms, study daylight and circulation and sketch open plan options that show how the kitchen, dining and living areas will relate.
- Step 2
Structure and design
Structural checks confirm which walls can go and what supports they need. We then finalise finishes, lighting and joinery and prepare a cost estimate for your approval.
- Step 3
Demolition and build
Our team props the structure, removes walls, installs beams and reroutes cables and pipes before screeding, ceiling work and kitchen installation begin under daily site supervision.
- Step 4
Finishing and styling
We lay flooring, paint, fit lighting and complete joinery, then help place sofas, dining sets and rugs so each zone of the open plan space works as intended.
Materials and components
Open plan materials and finishes
An open plan space shows every material at once, so finishes need to work together from one end of the room to the other. We specify continuous flooring, consistent wall colours and coordinated joinery, then add robust kitchen surfaces and well positioned lighting that suit both busy family days and evening entertaining.
- Large format porcelain tiles
- Polished cement screed
- Steel beams
- Gypsum ceiling boards
- Quartz kitchen island
- Pendant lights
- LED cove strips
- Glass sliding partitions
- Matt emulsion paint
Where it fits
Open plan spaces we create across Lagos
Kitchen and living areas
We combine closed kitchens with family lounges, adding islands and breakfast bars that turn cooking into part of everyday home life.
Duplex ground floors
Duplex owners in Lagos open up ground floor reception, dining and kitchen rooms to create large spaces for hosting family events.
Apartments and flats
In compact flats across Ipaja and Alimosho, open plan layouts make small rooms feel larger and let daylight reach the whole apartment.
Offices and studios
Businesses convert cellular offices into open work floors with meeting pods and breakout areas that support teamwork and easier supervision.
Where to book
Book open-plan space conversion in Lagos
Call, message or visit the My Space Design office to discuss your project. The interior construction contractor in Lagos page has our full details and the services page lists everything we do.
My Space Design office
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Block 318 Flat 2 Abesan housing estate, Ipaja Lagos Alimosho, Lagos, Lagos, 100275
Areas served: Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos Mainland, Nigeria, Lagos Island, Nigeria
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Questions
Open-Plan Space Conversion FAQs
What does Open-Plan Space Conversion in Lagos cost?
The cost depends on scope, size and finishes. Removing a light partition is a quick task, and replacing a load bearing wall with a steel beam and fitting a new kitchen is a bigger project. My Space Design surveys the rooms and prepares a cost estimate before work starts.
Can any wall be removed for an open plan layout?
Most walls can be removed or opened up with the right support. Load bearing walls need beams, columns and temporary props, which we plan through Structural Alteration Planning with input from a structural engineer before demolition starts.
How do you control cooking smells in an open kitchen?
We fit a ducted extractor hood sized for the hob, add window or wall extractor fans and position air conditioning to move air away from the living area. A good ventilation plan keeps the open plan space fresh.
Do you also handle the kitchen and furniture?
Yes. Our Open-Plan Space Conversion in Lagos covers the structure, kitchen cabinets, flooring, ceilings and lighting, and our Furniture Selection and Layout Planning service helps arrange seating, dining and media zones in the finished space.
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Talk to us about open-plan space conversion
Call or message My Space Design to discuss your space, your vision and your budget. We design it, build it and hand it over finished.
Block 318 Flat 2 Abesan housing estate, Ipaja Lagos Alimosho, Lagos, Lagos, 100275