The question of how to combine the living room and bedroom,in most cases, it is of interest to owners of small apartments, where compactness while maintaining comfort is at the forefront of the layout choice. Owners of one-room apartments often prefer a living room combined with a bedroom.
The living room should not only correspond to itsfunctional purpose, but also to be cozy and comfortable for all family members. To maintain the comfort of such a room with a noticeable space deficit, it is necessary to carefully consider the possible placement of furniture, decide on zoning and color scheme. So, what methods and solutions are available if you decide
Basic principles of drawing up a living room
Transformer furniture will help you save space andwill maintain a balance between the beauty and comfort of the room. The most optimal solution for decorating a bedroom and living room will be to use transformable furniture. Today, furniture companies have added some very interesting options to their catalogs: an armchair that turns into a single bed in one movement, or a table that hides spacious drawers for things. Various partitions deserve special attention, which not only zone the space, but also serve as shelves for little things that are pleasant to the heart. In most cases, plasterboard is used for their construction, which allows you to build the most unusual shapes and lines, less often they use brick. Return to contents</a>
Methods of zoning and space division
The classic solution is to buildfull walls made of brick, foam concrete, plasterboard, gypsum fiber and gas silicate blocks. This option for combining a bedroom should be chosen by those whose room has a fairly large area and two windows.
You can use it as a partitionglass, thick fabric or plastic. Various partitions have received great popularity among the people. They can be solid or incomplete, glass, thick fabric and plastic are used as materials. In shape, they can resemble an accordion or a diverter panel, which is usually seen in sliding wardrobes. If you do not want to weigh down your interior with frame structures, opt for curtains that will divide the space with a light veil. Lighting and color also apply to the methods of dividing a combined room. For wall decoration, use wallpaper or plaster that will differ in color or texture. Proper lighting is also important, for the guest area, choose bright lamps, for the recreation area, give preference to subdued, diffused light. Trying out different options for visual separation, remember that, despite the zoning, the room remains a single whole and requires unity of style and harmonious color combinations. Return to contents</a>
Choosing furniture for the living room bedroom
Wall-mounted shelves are great for storing thingswill save space. Furniture can not only perform its main function, but also harmoniously divide the area of the room. Of course, not every sofa or wardrobe can do such an additional function. Pay attention to sliding wardrobes, racks with shelves and pull-out sofas. When choosing the latter, the issue of organizing a separate sleeping place can be considered exhausted. Designers and consumers highly appreciated furniture that moves on rails or rollers. This approach to furnishing will allow you to change the interior of the room in a few movements. A good zoning effect is created by shelves and racks installed at the head of the bed. The know-how of recent years has become beds with a lifting mechanism, which can turn into a closet, of course, only visually. The method of arranging a podium can be considered by owners of a living room with a high ceiling. It can slightly raise the floor level and become a place for storing things. If the height of the ceilings allows, the podium can be made in the form of a hollow structure that will hide the pull-out sleeping place. Return to the table of contents</a>
Combined room: designer tips
The bed should be placed near the window forsufficient ventilation of the area. When deciding how to combine the living room and bedroom, pay special attention to the choice of location for the bed. Try to locate the sleeping area as far as possible from the entrance and prying eyes. If the layout allows, place the bed near the window for sufficient ventilation of the area. If the living room involves the presence of a TV, choose a place for it as far away as possible from the bed or a transformable sofa. For small rooms of a narrow, elongated shape, use the reflection technique; to do this, simply hang a mirror on one of the walls. Natural motifs used in wall decoration can also visually increase the area. To add depth, use an arched window in the room. For those who prefer a more intimate setting in the sleeping area, designers recommend choosing an opaque partition, otherwise there is a high probability that you will feel like you are in an aquarium. A stained glass partition will add uniqueness, which can create a play of light thanks to multi-colored segments. It is a mistake to think that such decorative elements will be appropriate only in a classic interior. With the right choice of shapes and colors, it will become the highlight of a room made in the high-tech style. Return to contents</a>
Small area is not a sentence
Often, owners of small apartments lamenton the impossibility of combining a living room and a bedroom. But as you know, nothing is impossible. You can achieve a decent, comfortable and functional arrangement with the proper use of not only the width and length of the room, but also its height. Since combining a bedroom and a living room is akin to the ability to construct from small Lego elements, you will need to pre-calculate the size of all furniture elements and a clear understanding of the functional load. In the combination of a living room and a bedroom, take the space above the sofa or a compact couch for closed shelves, which will become a reliable "shelter" for things. When choosing a TV, give preference to a flat model with a bracket mount. This solution will allow you to comfortably enjoy your favorite program from both the living room and the bedroom. Another requirement that must be met is the choice of a bed, the design of which involves spacious shelves. Refuse bedside tables, replacing them with shelves above the bed or a niche with shelves.
