Our life is very confidently entered such a layout in the apartment, as a kitchen, combined with the living room. If earlier such could not be found anywhere in our country, then in the last ten years this phenomenon has become simply massive. And it is not surprising, because with the help of this technique you can achieve a visual increase in space and make a small room and a room excellent. However, to effectively use the space you need to know how to properly zonirovat kitchen and living room.
Ideas for zoning kitchen and living room
There are a few of the most popular ways to differentiate between kitchen and room areas. The first of these is the installation of a bar counter, which is so fond of the inhabitants of our country. It will be the necessary separator. This element of the interior can be part of an old wall that has been demolished, or it can be installed separately. In addition, the bar counter is also good because it can be used for its intended purpose (to store glasses, drinks, other utensils and anything else), while saving a precious place in the kitchen. This separator can also become a highlight of the interior, if it is properly decorated.
The options for zoning the kitchen and the living room presuppose the use of a different-level sex. This method is relevant only in houses with high ceilings, where there will be no noticeable loss of several centimeters. For example, in the kitchen area, the floor can be raised by 10-15 cm, thus marking the beginning of the living room. If the ceilings are still not very high, it is better to divide the areas not using different heights, but using a heterogeneous floor covering. In the kitchen tile is more appropriate, whereas in the living room there is a laminate or parquet.
The next way is to install a large dining table at the border of the zones. With its help you can easily divide the space and denote where the kitchen is, and where the living room.
If we talk about the dismantling of the wall, which used to be a separator between the two premises, it can not be completely removed. It is advisable to leave part of it, having issued a wide opening, for example, in the form of an arch.
The zoning of the kitchen and the living room with a partition or several partitions is gaining popularity. They are made of light, translucent materials and can be stationary, enclosing only a part of the space, and can also be closed, periodically hiding the kitchen area. These interior elements are pushed or folded, depending on the design.
It is necessary to know that if the division of space into zones occurs in an already commissioned apartment, it is imperative that you obtain permission for this from the BTI. After all, this process is already a re-planning, in addition, the wall between the kitchen and the living room can be a carrier.
Advantages and disadvantages of the kitchen-living room
The advantages of the combined kitchen space and the living room area are many. First of all, this is a visual increase in space. In such a room you can put a full dining table that can not fit in a small kitchen. In addition, there is no need to buy a separate TV set in the kitchen, because it will be visible from the living room. The division of space into zones is ideal for any kind of party, because you can simultaneously receive guests, and monitor the cooking process.
There are also disadvantages of this design solution. So in the process of cooking, smells will always seep into the living room, so you need to take care of a good hood. And, of course, such a living room will be difficult to treat as a guest, as often happens in our small houses. It's not very nice to sleep in the kitchen.
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