Widening hallway

[James94]

Couple of pics to show my issue, I have a hallway that is going to be open each end ( no doors).

one end is narrower than the other and I don’t think it looks right. Do you think I’d have any issues if I prop up joists and add bigger lintel and cut blocks flush with other side?

Regards. James

[ProDave]

So you are not actually widening the "hallway" you just want to widen the door opening at the end, that is not going to have a door fitted, to be the same width as the rest of the hall?

[James94]

Yeah, sorry if I worded it incorrectly, like you say just the opening so it’s the same width, just think it will look better.

Regards. James

[saveasteading]

Check the building regs re stability of walls, as the returns may be stabilising the walls. If that seems ok then still check with your dedigner.

[James94]

Thanks, I’ll check and if there are any issues I’ll not bother. I never really thought about it until looking at-some low level lighting for the hallways and just thought it would look better. 
Regards. James