Almost everyone dreams of having one at their disposala spacious kitchen for cooking and a living room where the whole family can gather around a large table. But the usual layouts of apartments do not always allow this desire to be realized. In order to make it come true, some owners of small apartments decide to . This allows not only to expand the space of the room, but also to make the apartment more exclusive and functional. In addition, the design of the combined kitchen-living room looks very modern and fashionable.
For small apartments, combining the kitchen and living roomis an excellent option that allows not only to use the space more functionally and rationally, but also to create an original design for an unusual room. The main advantage of combining the kitchen and living room is that instead of two small rooms, we get a large spacious room, which is very convenient for receiving guests. The hostess does not need to go to the kitchen to prepare meals while everyone is chatting and having fun. It often happens that more people join in the preparation of meals. Another advantage is that there is no need to constantly go to the kitchen for dishes, because everything is at hand. When combining two rooms, there is no need to buy a second TV and it is easier to look after small children. If you decide to redevelop, then the first thing you need to do is get permission to demolish the wall and choose the most suitable design. The ways of decorating living rooms combined with a kitchen can be different.
Separation of zones in the design of the living room kitchen
For a harmonious and comfortable designIt is better to divide the combined kitchen-living room into specific zones: 1 - cooking zone; 2 - eating zone; 3 - recreation zone. The wall can be demolished completely, or only part of it. In the second option, the division of functional zones will be carried out by means of this wall. If the wall is removed completely, the space can be divided into several zones at your discretion. Depending on the lifestyle of the apartment owners, the following zones can be distinguished in the kitchen-living room:
To divide the territory into zones they usemany techniques: make a difference in floor level, install columns, partitions, arches, small screens, etc. Zoning can be done with the help of lighting, finishing materials, color, multi-level ceilings. The living room kitchen can be divided by a bar counter or flower pots placed in a row. Return to contents</a>
Disadvantages of kitchen design living room
Very often young couples do remodelingand combine two rooms to expand the space. But if there is no bedroom in the room, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to sleep next to the refrigerator and other household appliances, adapt to the lifestyle of the people living with you. This type of room design is more suitable for a bachelor apartment or for a room where everyone has their own separate room. Having decided to make such a redevelopment, you need to think in advance what you will do if children appear in the family. After all, cooking and meeting with friends will interfere with the baby's comfortable sleep. Return to contents</a>
Design of the living room kitchen in minimalism style
To separate zones in a combined kitchen-living roomIt is common to use different floor coverings, lighting, floor or ceiling levels, as well as partitions, screens or flower pots. Minimalism interior design is the best choice in this case. Firstly, it will visually expand the space even more and make the room brighter. Secondly, the minimalist style will create the most comfortable and convenient conditions. When using this design trend, the walls are usually painted or finished with textured plaster. The work wall is decorated with plain tiles. The ceiling is also made plain. Lighting is used to divide the zones. Multi-level structures are often installed for this. Ceramic tiles are chosen for the floor in the kitchen area. The floor in the living room area is covered with linoleum, wood or laminate. Carpeting will not be a very good option if you do not have a special washing vacuum cleaner to care for it.
</a>Zoning in the kitchen living room in styleMinimalism is achieved through lighting, for which various multi-level structures are often installed. Minimalism style furniture can be made of wood, have aluminum profiles, leather and chrome parts. The kitchen wall is located along the wall. There should be enough space next to it so that the hostess can move around comfortably while cooking. A powerful hood must be installed in a room of this type. Upholstery for upholstered furniture is also chosen in a single color, with bright contrasting details. All upholstered furniture should be practical in terms of cleaning. You should not buy, for example, a sofa from the upholstery of which it will be very difficult to remove a stain. The main principle of the minimalism style is the absence of everything unnecessary. When decorating the interior of kitchens and living rooms, only clear shapes should be used. The room should have a lot of light and the necessary minimum of furniture. Return to contents</a>
Design of the kitchen of the living room in oriental style
Design of a room in oriental style,always arouses increased interest and desire to unravel the secret of the charm of the East. Many, wishing to feel the atmosphere of Eastern culture as much as possible, not only make the interior in the Eastern style, but also cook Eastern dishes in national costumes. The design of the room in the Eastern style attracts with its fabulous sophistication, gives comfort and peace.
Having decided to make a kitchen-living room in an oriental style,Special attention should be paid to wooden furniture and oriental wall decor (for example, mosaics or cork panels). The oriental style implies smooth, rounded shapes, bright oriental accents, original exotic decor, an abundance of textiles and natural materials in the decoration. Very low furniture is usually chosen for meals. Sometimes meals are eaten right on the floor among bright colorful pillows with elegant patterns. The color scheme in a room decorated in oriental style is warm and deep. Cold and unnatural shades should not be present in such an interior. All brown and red tones, orange, yellow, crimson, golden beige and sand will work very well. A combination of white and black will look very impressive. All shades should be natural and harmoniously combined with each other. Furniture for the kitchen area should be made of wood (or imitate it). Wood is also used as a finishing material for walls and floors. Usually, shades of dark or mahogany are used. In addition to wooden panels, small mosaics, cork panels, fine-grained plaster, and silk wallpaper (plain or with oriental patterns) are used for wall decoration.
Thinking about the interior of a combined kitchen-living roomin oriental style, special attention should be paid to suitable details and accessories: dishes, aroma lamps, carpets, curtains, even plants. The ceiling can be complemented with arched structures and beautiful vaults and beams. In front of the windows, you can put sliding panels of frosted glass with oriental ornaments. If the Japanese interior style is chosen, bamboo blinds or curtains are hung on the windows. The following interior elements will be appropriate in the design of kitchens and living rooms in oriental style:
- elegant jugs and dishes in the oriental style;
- hookah;
- aromatic lamps and lamps in Arabic style;
- furniture made of wood, bamboo, stone and glass;
- bright pillows;
- mats;
- narrow shelves installed around the perimeter of the room;
- carpets with oriental patterns.
The dining table should be rectangular.Instead, you can install an elegant low table for eating. The kitchen set should not have excesses, its forms should be laconic. The furniture is decorated with oriental ornaments and patterns, reed or bamboo napkins are placed on the table.
