This is a view from the kitchen into the dining area. There was a supporting wall in the kitchen, 24" wide, in front of the DW (lower left) We removed that wall and added a gluelam beam for support - the header painted blue is that new beam. It was important to remove that supporting wall so that as one enters our home, they have a clear shot into the kitchen to see our 68" wide pot rack displaying our copper pots we have collected during our 36 years of marriage.