Open floor plans bring more space into the interiorair, make it possible to increase free space. The layout of the kitchen, combined with the living room, is a very practical and popular solution. Moreover, it can be implemented both in spacious houses and cottages, and in small average apartments. Of course, as in any other, this solution can have its advantages and disadvantages.
Combining the living room and kitchen will allow you to expanddining area, which is especially important for a large family. However, it will allow you to create a universal room that will combine rooms with different functionality. That is, a kitchen where food is prepared and consumed, and a living room - a place where you can receive guests, relax and have fun.
Pros and cons of the kitchen, combined with the living room
For zoning, you can use a low plasterboard partition. Both the good and bad sides that this kitchen design combines are obvious. The advantages include:
Visually separating the kitchen from the living room can be done with a floor of different texture and color. But there are also some disadvantages to such a kitchen interior:
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Combined interior design: where to start and what to consider?
First of all, to plan the designkitchen, you will need a plan or a drawing. You can contact specialists, or you can carefully approach this issue and do everything yourself. It is also better to draw up an estimate in advance to see what needs to be bought, what to prepare and how much money will be needed for this.
Sliding wall panels will help solvethe problem of kitchen smells and noise. Be sure to resolve the issue of redevelopment with the BTI authorities. According to building codes and regulations, if your apartment is in a multi-story building and you have a gas stove, you will not be able to get official permission to change the design of the kitchen in this way. You may be allowed to combine the kitchen with the living room only if your stove is electric. In no case can the load-bearing wall that separates the living room and kitchen be demolished. The only thing that can be achieved is to order a project and get permission to make an opening in it. Keep in mind that the kitchen is a wet area. Therefore, it cannot be moved to the living area. This means that the kitchen area cannot be located where the living room was. Return to contents</a>
Kitchen design (how to make zoning)
When combining two workspaces, you don’t need todissolve them in each other, and complement each one as much as possible at the expense of the other. Therefore, when planning the space, consider the presence of three main zones. The first will contain the kitchen itself with all the household appliances, kitchen furniture, sink and other attributes. The second will become a recreation area, where a table with a TV, a sofa or soft chairs should fit. And the third zone will be the dining area. There should be at least a table with chairs. The most common interior design separating the kitchen from the living room is the use of a bar counter.
An option for arranging furniture in the living room,combined with the kitchen. It can be made stationary, as part of the wall that divided these two rooms, or a new false wall. The counter is usually finished with facing stone or wood panels. If your ceiling is high enough, you can make a multi-level floor. To do this, raise it by 10 or 15 cm. The podium can also hide some communications or pipes underneath. And if elderly people or small children live in the house, then it is better to design the ceiling instead of the floor. The ceiling is made two-level, and for contrast, different flooring is taken for the kitchen and living room. There are many visual effects of separation: the use of arches, columns, light partitions and translucent screens. They can be folded or moved apart, placed only when necessary. Lighting will also be an important element here. In the kitchen it can be bright, and in the living room - more cozy and subdued. In case of complete demolition of the wall, racks and through shelves are installed. They can be used for anything. A beautiful dining table and a comfortable sofa will divide the space in an original way. The main thing is that the latter should have a high back, which is better to drape beautifully. A multifunctional kitchen island can also divide the border. After all, it is used on both sides. Different colors in the ceiling and wall decoration, plus the texture and materials that are taken for this, are also a good way of zoning. The design of the kitchen and living room has many interesting variations, so everyone can find a solution to their liking.
