On the second level, part of a structural wall was removed and replaced with built-in plywood shelves to create a permeable partition that encourages visual connectivity between the dining area and the stairs.  Photo 2 of 4 in Favorites by Heidi McCloskey from Budget Breakdown: A Tired ’80s Home in Japan Gets a Bright Remodel For $164K

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On the second level, part of a structural wall was removed and replaced with built-in plywood shelves to create a permeable partition that encourages visual connectivity between the dining area and the stairs.