Can we get a few dimensions? How high are the ceilings and maybe total square footage and any other pertinent measurements.
That rhino is great!
The room with the rugs is 15' X 15' and was a game/entertainment room. The opening off the hallway was original to the house.
The second room (Ferdinand's) is 15' X 20" and was originally a bedroom with entry at the end of the hall (Where the rhino skull sits). We eliminated the bathroom/closet gaining 5', walled in the door at the end of the hall, and opened the wall between the 2 rooms. I had planned a larger opening but gas, water, electrical, and AC lines limited us to 5'. It actually worked out OK because it provides more wall space for hanging.
The ceilings are all 9'.
We added the 12' X 20' balcony, and installed the double doors in place of existing windows.
All walls, including hallway, were taken down to studs, plumbing re-routed, and electrical outlets re-located to the baseboard rather than try to fit them into the panels.
Once the plywood was applied to all walls, we hung 1/4" sheetrock from 33" to the ceilings. The wainscot is a build up of 1/4" red oak ply, with 3/4" red oak for baseboards, rails, door jambs, and trim. The stain is walnut and the wall color is something we created. I think it worked.
We still need to lay the flooring in Ferd's room; we just got it yesterday, so it needs a few days to acclimate.
Right now I'm trying to get an idea of what else is coming and how to make it all fit.