Can a kitchen be designed around a flush or dropped beam?

Yes. Where the framing, loads, supports and services allow, a flush beam keeps the ceiling continuous between rooms. A dropped beam can instead be cased and trimmed as an intentional part of the design. Our licensed engineering partner determines the appropriate arrangement. NK’s structural planning figures start at $6,000 for LVL and $8,000 for steel, with the actual scope set out in your proposal.