The combination of the kitchen with the living room is one of thethe latest fashion trends in creating a modern design in the house. The main purpose of this redevelopment is the actual increase in free space by removing the walls between these rooms. At the same time, the kitchen, combined with the living room, allows you to place the dining room near the place of cooking, which adds extra convenience. The main function of combining kitchen and living room is a visual increase in free space by removing the walls between these rooms.
Feasibility of combining living room with kitchen
When considering the issue of combining these premisesfirst of all, you should focus on your comfort. It is unacceptable to create deliberate inconveniences for residents for the sake of interesting design solutions. Most urban high-rise buildings are equipped with a small kitchen (on average 6.5 m2), so even 3 people can hardly fit in such a room. Often there are problems with the arrangement of furniture and the refrigerator. In this case, it is most advisable to remove it, since a considerable amount of usable area will be immediately released. To divide the kitchen and living room, oftenin the middle put a sofa. At the same time in the living room you can allocate a little space for the dining room, if the kitchen for this was not enough space. This design is applicable not only to small kitchens. Most of the bulk apartments in the new buildings are initially created with the combination of these rooms. In addition, this layout is relevant for culinary studios, cottages and even restaurants. This is due to the attractiveness of the very idea of such an association. It is worth remembering that the alteration of the building may entail its destruction, since every object that can not be removed at its own discretion is taken into account when building a building. For this reason, it is necessary to discuss the selected design with the BTI and get the appropriate permission to demolish the wall. Not all objects serve as a support structure, so problems with resolution usually do not arise. When creating your own design, you must take into account that the kitchen is a wet area. Therefore, removing the partition, throwing the kitchen into the living room area is not recommended. The living quarters are not designed for this. Back to contents</a>
Advantages and disadvantages of combining kitchen with living room
Before considering design, you need to understand all the nuances of this layout, because it has its pros and cons. The main advantages are the following: For a harmonious and comfortable design, the combined kitchen living room is better divided into distinct zones: 1 - cooking area; 2 - zone of food intake; 3 - rest area.
- actual increase in the area of both premises;
- Increase of illumination at association, as window openings, through which light enters, becomes twice as much;
- the organization of events becomes much easier, since you will not have to be distracted from the conversation to follow the situation in the kitchen;
- there is no need to purchase additional household appliances in the kitchen (TV, audio system);
- meals are taken in a separate dining area, which was not previously located in a small kitchen;
- psychological unity with people in the living room.
When combining these premises, the hostess will beunity with the guests. However, this design has its drawbacks. First of all it concerns undesirable aromas. When the ventilation system is ineffective, smells are generated in the living room during cooking. The living room ceases to be a noise-proof place and sounds can be heard in it that are produced when the kitchen appliances (a mixer, a microwave oven, an oven, a dishwashing machine, a blender) are functioning. Picture 1. Zoning kitchen and living room can be made by finishing the floor with a different level of height. When combining these rooms you have to keep clean in the kitchen all the time. If the living room is constantly clean, in the kitchen it should be maintained equally. Unwashed dishes, crumpled napkins, an invalid towel or an untidy table greatly spoil the overall impression of the guests in the living room. This should be taken very seriously, because most of the responses from people who have combined the living room with the kitchen indicate that this aspect creates some discomfort. Back to contents</a>
Varieties of zoning in the design of a combined kitchen and living room
It should be borne in mind that with such a layoutit is proposed to add one of the rooms to another. Design should not be created on the basis of a complete fusion of the kitchen with the living room. Separation is present in any case, it is provided by illusory methods. The most popular of these is zoning by various methods. Back to contents</a> Separation of zones by means of light Figure 2. For the kitchen you can lay the floors of light shades, and the living room perfectly fit the tree. Lighting is one of the most popular methods in design for highlighting dining and kitchen areas. It should be borne in mind that the lamp should be placed only on the ceiling. However, they should not be too bright, lighting with the help of different colors is unacceptable. It is recommended to use colorless light bulbs, which are located along the perimeter of the ceiling, where there is a dining area. You can select the cooking zone by the same method, but this is not necessary. Just the zoning of the dining room with the help of light already separates other areas from the kitchen. The kitchen premise in modern design is famous for its interior with a bit of minimalism, so in the cooking area it is desirable to withstand this aspect and not overdo it. Back to contents</a> Bar counter as a partition BarnayaThe counter is considered a fairly common solution in houses where the living room and kitchen are separated due to the demolition of the wall. Many come to the decision to remove only the upper part, and the lower remains as a partition. In the future, the partition is finished with plastic, stone, wood or facing brick blocks, turning it into a bar counter. An interesting design with a bar counter can be reached in the finished room, where the living room and kitchen are combined. It is enough to build an appropriate partition and turn it into a bar counter. In this case, there is much more room for imagination, since you do not have to limit your decisions because of the wall separating the kitchen from the living room. Back to contents</a> Zoning based on floor solutions Figure 3. If there is a need to demolish the wall, you can create a wide opening between the two rooms, leaving parts of the wall only on the sides or cutting out a large arch. The next most popular method for selecting the required zones is the completion of the floor covering with a different height level (Fig. 1). At sufficiently high ceilings, the floor surface can be raised by 100-150 mm. In addition to the designation as a distinguishing object, high-level flooring can conceal water pipes and other elements that can not be dismantled. If the ceilings inside the apartment do not allow raising the floor level, zoning can be done by combining various floor building materials. For example, the cooking area can be covered with tiled blocks, and the dining area can be arranged by making a floor covering from a laminate or parquet. Thus, in one room, two zones of different purposes will be visually identified. For the kitchen, it is recommended to choose lighter shades, and the tree will fit in the living room (Fig. 2). Back to contents</a> Other zoning methods As a designelement, visually separating 2 rooms, it is advisable to use an extended dining table. Having resorted to this method of zoning, you will provide not only a clear separation, but also additional comfort for the residents of the house. Cover and remove from the table will be quite convenient, as it is near the kitchen area. At the same time, family members, without bothering, can take their seats at the table, coming from the side of the living room. Figure 4.A decorative partition can be used as a separator between the kitchen and living room. This dining table can be supplemented with several lamps located directly above the table. It is recommended to match the light orange colors of the bulbs so that the food served looks more appetizing. If you need to demolish a wall or partition, it makes sense to consider creating a wide opening between the two rooms. This can be achieved by leaving parts of the wall only at the sides, or by carving out a large arch. Thus, you can successfully combine the kitchen with the living room, while maintaining the element of dividing the premises (Fig. 3). Zoning can be achieved in simple ways that do not require a responsible approach, large costs and a lot of time. It is enough to purchase a rack or screen of a suitable size and translucent color. You can move such a partition at any time and change the design of the room at your personal discretion. It should be borne in mind that such a separation will not create the impression of being complete. Therefore, this option is more suitable for people who perceive these premises as a whole (Fig. 4). You can separate the living room from the kitchen using an elongated sofa, the back of which will be directed towards the kitchen. This method, like the previous one, is considered unobtrusive.
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