Well... we've been meaning to knock out the archway for years, and it only required tools that we had at hand. I don't really have money, time, or spoons to redo or reorganize the kitchen at the moment. Probably not even any time soon. It still dramatically affects the flow of the space and makes it feel larger, and *also* it allows us to use all sides of the table (which we effectively couldn't before).

Trust me, I wish I had the resources to finish the job.