At TurnKey Renovators, we turn dark, closed-off living rooms into bright gathering spaces, from opening walls to new floors, built-ins and lighting. Get your free estimate and we will look at the walls with you.
Living room projects range from new finishes to a new floor plan. Choose an area to see what changes.
Where it is feasible, we take out walls to open the living room to the kitchen or dining room, and we frame the new opening properly.
Plan My Living RoomThe living room takes more foot traffic than most rooms, so the floor choice matters. Trim and transitions finish the job.
Plan My Living RoomBuilt-in shelving and a planned media wall give the TV, speakers and storage a permanent place in the room.
Plan My Living RoomNew lighting and an accent wall change how the room feels at night and how the color reads during the day.
Plan My Living RoomA living room works hard. These are the material choices we walk through with you.
Hardwood suits living rooms, and harder species like oak and hickory hold up better to traffic. For vinyl plank, a thicker wear layer lasts longer.
Standard half-inch drywall is the usual living room wall. Test paint swatches at different times of day, because natural light changes how color reads.
Fixtures, outlets and wiring for a media wall all count as electrical work, which needs its own permit in New Orleans.
Opening a living room starts with one question: does the wall carry the house? The answer changes the permits, the plans and the cost.
| Step | Load-bearing wall | Non-structural partition |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Carries weight from the floor or roof above | Divides space without carrying the structure |
| Plans | Structural renovations need stamped plans from an architect or civil engineer | Usually no engineered plans |
| Permit review | The building permit is issued only after plan review | Falls under the city's non-structural renovation permit |
| The opening | A beam carries the load across the new opening | The wall is framed out and patched |
| Cost | Adds complexity and cost to the project | Simpler and faster to remove |
The same five steps guide every residential interior project we take on.
We walk the room, check which walls can move and sketch a plan around how your family gathers, relaxes and entertains.
We source the materials and run the work, from any structural change through flooring, built-ins and paint.
You get updates at each stage, especially when a wall is open and decisions come up.
Trim joints, transitions and paint lines get the attention to detail that shows in a room people see every day.
We finish with a walkthrough and do not close out until you are satisfied with the room.
From Bywater shotguns to family homes in Metairie and Kenner, we renovate living rooms across Greater New Orleans and the Northshore.
Walls, floors and timing, grouped by topic.
Often, yes. We first find out whether the wall is load-bearing. Non-structural walls come out simply. Load-bearing walls need engineered plans, plan review and a beam to carry the load, which adds cost and time.
Structural changes need a building permit, and the city issues it only after plan review with stamped plans. Electrical changes need a separate electrical permit. We handle the permits as part of the project.
Hardwood, tile and luxury vinyl plank all work. Harder woods like oak and hickory resist wear better, and vinyl plank with a thicker wear layer lasts longer in high-traffic rooms. On a slab, engineered hardwood is the more stable wood option.
A single room usually takes one to two days once materials are delivered and acclimated. Hardwood needs its acclimation period before installation.
Yes. Built-ins and media wall updates are part of our living room scope, planned with the lighting and wiring so cords and equipment have a place.
Tell us about the project and we will come out, measure and hand you a clear written estimate with no hidden fees.
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