why don't you check around and see if there is a designer who could come up with some ideas -- folding screen, pull down screen to block off the counter A partial free standing wall -- I have an open layout in the winter place but really love my separate kitchen in the summer. It has openings in the walls so I can still keep in contact but no messy counters in view. I also have my french tinware molds on it. -- Mim
my kitchen open wall
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