Old Khrushchev-era and panel houses where he liveshalf of the population of Russia, do not have the best layout: small inconvenient kitchens, tiny hallways, small living rooms. Even three- and four-room apartments do not please with their layout. Small rooms, like cells, adjoin each other. Many apartment owners have already begun to increase the area in small apartments, combining the kitchen with the living room.
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 creates an original design. After redevelopment of the apartment, a large area is obtained. If we take into account new buildings that have a "studio" layout, it is easy to make a kitchen-living room there. An open space without partitions will allow you to fantasize and create your own interior design, as your heart desires. In the first case, in order to do the redevelopment, you will have to contact the official authorities for permission, otherwise you can damage the supporting structures of the building. Fashionable design increases the area, emphasizing the style and modernity of the apartment.
Minimalism as a style in the interior
Suitable for not too large spacesminimalist style, strict and restrained, containing a minimum of furniture and other interior elements. This style will fit well into the interior of a spacious kitchen-living room. The interior design does not imply anything superfluous, except for additions made of natural materials: brick, wood, glass or metal. A living room in a minimalist style is usually combined with a kitchen.
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. The interior design is characterized by light shades, the absence of pretentious intricacies and gaudiness in wallpaper patterns. Particular attention is paid to furniture made in a geometric style with right angles and hard, straight lines. Decor can be present, but in limited quantities. Minimalism does not go well with a bunch of souvenirs, vases and other room attributes. Interior design in this style should consist of built-in appliances and open space. The kitchen-living room should be kept in perfect order, pots, plates, sideboards with crystal or decorative ornaments are inappropriate here. This is what minimalism should be like. Everything is simple, cozy and tasteful. Return to contents</a>
Zoning as a delimitation of space
Perhaps the most important thing in design isZoning. That is, a specific solution for how the kitchen will be separated from the recreation area. If you think carefully, you can find a lot of ideas for delimiting the space. For example, highlight the cooking area with floor tiles, and the living room area with another material. This can be linoleum, laminate, parquet or other floor coverings. You can also create an interesting delimitation by playing with the height of the floor. In the kitchen, it can be made like a low podium. But here you should take into account the difference in height, which is not very convenient. Interior design with multi-level ceilings looks beautiful. The kitchen area can also be highlighted with spotlights, which will fit perfectly into the interior and be useful as additional lighting. Another interesting interior design for separating the kitchen area from the living room is a bar counter. It should be as light, practical and laconic as the rest of the home's decor in the minimalist style. A good way to delimit the area is with a bar counter and different types of flooring.
