Modern design is distinguished by bold solutions,This is especially true for small city apartments. Various methods help to expand the usable space, among which redevelopment takes first place. One of the popular options is when the kitchen, living room and dining room are combined into a single space. A completely separate area is allocated for the dining room, which often acts as an element of unification. can be varied, but there are certain rules that must be followed.
Combining the living room, dining room and kitchen is a matter ofquite complicated, since it is necessary to prevent smells, smoke and dirt from the kitchen from getting into other areas. One of the striking examples of modern space planning can be called studio apartments. There is no need to carry out redevelopment, since they themselves represent a single large space connecting separate functional areas. If such work is planned in a standard apartment, then it may be necessary to demolish the walls, and this already requires obtaining permission from the relevant authorities. Permission from neighbors is also required, and it is not always possible to obtain them. It is easier to partially dismantle the walls, i.e. to build openings, but only if the walls are not capital.
The kitchen area can be highlighted with flooring,for example, tiles, it gets dirty less and is easier to clean. When planning the design of a kitchen, living room and dining room in a single space, it is necessary to take into account that all these zones will have their own purpose. Food is prepared in the kitchen, the whole family gathers in the dining room for lunches and dinners, and the living room is usually where people relax and spend a lot of time. When creating the interior, it is necessary to take into account that the environment will be complex. It will be necessary to install kitchen appliances according to all standards and protect the rest of the room from dirt, not always pleasant odors, smoke that arise during cooking. It is necessary to visually delimit the room so that it is comfortable and attractive.
The principles of combining space
The living room combined with the dining room and kitchen, as in Fig. 1, has a number of features. During the design, it will be necessary to follow a number of principles:
Figure 1. The design of a living room combined with a kitchen should be bright and harmonious, all zones should be in the same style.
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Podiums and bar counters
A good option for dividing zones -erection of a bar counter between the kitchen and the living room. It is best to select materials and coatings of the same type, but different in texture. This allows you to highlight individual areas and maintain harmony. For example, the kitchen is best decorated using smooth materials that are easier to clean. Smooth surfaces in this room look much better and correspond to the purpose of the space. For the living room and dining room, you can take textured materials that have a completely different appearance. Ceilings in the kitchen can be with a layer of plaster or paint. The living room is usually decorated differently. You can use a smooth base, but decorate it with tiles, elements of a different coating, modern cornice lighting. For the dining room, you can use a different design, it will look especially good if the area is separated by an arch. It will create a single whole with the ceiling finish. Suspended plasterboard ceilings are usually used. They can be multi-level, smoothly transitioning into the design of partitions. To separate the dining room and kitchen, you can use a bar counter.
Good zonal reception - constructionpodium in the kitchen area. It can be made in any style, it will act as a dining table, above it you can place hanging open shelves. A podium is suitable for highlighting the space of the kitchen-living room. It consists in the fact that the floor level of a certain part of the room is raised. The step can be illuminated, for this purpose LED strips are used. If the finishing style is more classic, then the floor in the living room can be made of wood, and in the kitchen - tiled. A step between 2 levels will perfectly allow you to combine 2 finishing materials. Return to contents</a>
False walls in decor
False walls are quite original anda convenient method of zoning the space. The design of the kitchen and living room can also include partitions. These are thin walls that are often made in the form of decorative gratings. They can be used to install flower pots, for shelves for souvenirs or beautiful plates. Furniture for the kitchen and living room is chosen carefully. It is necessary to adhere to one style solution, but the items themselves can differ significantly, since they have different purposes. For the dining room and living room, you can use chairs with soft upholstery, but for the kitchen this is not the best option. Cupboards for dishes and cabinets in the living room for books can have different shapes, but their style and color scheme should be the same. Choosing a design for a combined space is not so easy. If you take everything into account, you can get an interesting and functional interior.
