Increasingly popular in modern homesuses a special type of interior, in which two rooms with completely different functionality are combined. For example, when the partition between the kitchen and the living room is dismantled, a living room combined with a kitchen block is obtained. It is precisely this 13 sq m living room that will be discussed below.
You can separate the kitchen from the living room using a bar counter or a partial wall.
The subtleties of the design of the living room combined with the kitchen
Let's assume that a kitchen-living room of 13 m² already exists.And at this stage, it is necessary to select a suitable design for it. Using zoning laws, it is possible to create a combined design of the living room, but in different parts it will reflect its own characteristics. The dimensions of the apartment are of great importance. A kitchen-living room of 13 m², which has no demarcations by visual methods, will look simply like a spacious dining room, even if furnished with modern furniture. It is important to determine for yourself that the kitchen is always a work area, and the living room is a place exclusively for rest and events. And this should be voiced in the design, otherwise exactly what was mentioned above will happen. The presence of clear guidelines for the design of combined spaces has not been developed and does not exist. Therefore, you should simply know some principles for creating such premises and their main purpose.
You can zone the kitchen-living room usingwith the help of different floor coverings. The advantage that can be achieved: in the immediate vicinity of the comfortable recreation area there is a work corner, in which there is a much-needed stove and cutting surface. Of course, visually the priority is given to the recreation area, and the work area remains in the shadows. And such a kitchen-living room can be decorated in any modern style. How can this be achieved?
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Choosing the right furniture
You can separate the living room from the kitchen with the help ofa sofa or other furniture. The right choice of furniture will affect the overall attractiveness of the interior. And if for the recreation area the choice of furniture elements is more or less clear (a set of upholstered furniture, a coffee table, armchairs, etc.), then for the kitchen area you should find the best option, clearly defining the set. To free up maximum space, sets should be purchased with high wall cabinets that will accommodate kitchen utensils. In accordance with the layout of the area, furniture can be placed in two main ways: in one row and in an L-shape. Option No. 2 is more versatile, since it can fit equally well into both a square and an elongated plan. For an elongated room, it is better to choose a rectangular dining table, which is usually installed along one of the elongated walls. For an L-shaped layout or in a shape close to a square, a round or square table will be appropriate in the design of a 13 sq.m. kitchen living room. The dining area with a table can also be placed in the center of the room. A bar counter can be used as an alternative to a table. But this option is only suitable for families that do not yet have children. Return to contents</a>
Choice of colors for the kitchen-living room
Another significant factor for the creationThe design of a combined space is the choice of an appropriate color scheme. The most successful solutions are usually considered to be those that use close color shades located next to each other in the color palette. White will be appropriate for any color combinations, it does not rob other shades, and sometimes ennobles them. Due to whiteness, it is possible to achieve the effect of expanding the space, because white visually distances objects. Gray and black are also neutral in relation to other colors, but they visually reduce the room, and with a large accumulation can have a depressing effect on the psyche. Consider these color nuances when choosing a range of shades for a combined design. Taking into account the proposed advice, develop an individual design of the kitchen-living room, focusing on your own preferences and capabilities. Because it is impossible to implement all the variety of design ideas for one living room design.
