I want to get rid of that mudroom and create a bench with storage and coat rack on that wall in the corner. I really think this would open up my entryway more and make my living room look bigger in size.
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While it is impossible to tell from the pic provided, it would be a normal assumption that it is not load bearing.
Assuming that the door to the left of the closet is the front entry, that wall would most likely be load bearing. It would not make any sense for the walls around that closet to be load bearing. However, without seeing plans or examining the structure, it is something that anyone could not or should not say for certain.
If you do not have plans, the next step would be to remove the drywall and look at how the wall is built. That will give a good indication if it was meant as load bearing or partition.
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You can certainly get rid of the door. To evaluate the other wall would require a set of blueprints or access to the structure.
Phil Freedenberg
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Most likely it is not load bearing. However, the only way to make sure is
- Look at the original drawings
- Ask a builder to have a look
- Get above the room and see if there is anything transferring load to that wall.
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