The kitchen-living room is no longer a fashion trend, but a fairly common phenomenon in modern housing stock. Many developers offer ready-made solutions where there is no need to combine anything - open-plan apartments and studios. We’ll tell you about the latest kitchen-living room design ideas, and a large selection of photos of real interiors will help you find your ideal option.
American style
It is suitable only for large rooms, but the interior of a kitchen of 30 sq. m., completely allows you to follow all the canons of this style. In most cases, the kitchen with this layout is combined with the living room. Also, a kitchen island is usually allocated.
The room should be dominated by natural, eye-catching colors. The furniture is distinguished by its simplicity of decoration and form, the main emphasis is on its functionality.
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- Liliana Sep 11, 2022 at 4:41 am
We got a 30 square meter kitchen when we connected it with a large room that served as a hall. This made it more modern and comfortable. The only thing is that I didn’t want mismatched furniture, and my husband supported me, and we ordered a Katrin kitchen from the Bobr factory - this is a model of a joint kitchen-living room. It turned out great, in my opinion.
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- Valentina December 13, 2022 at 01:42 pm
Liliana, I almost agree, but I’ll make some adjustments, my original studio was 30 square meters - a good size. I feel comfortable and beautiful in it. Moreover, Bobr ordered furniture in the same style from your factory, only from me Athena - it turned out to be such an almost royal apartment =)
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Art Nouveau style
One of its characteristic features is a craving for space and plenty of air. There are no definite boundaries in the choice of material used in the interior; the use of wood, plastic, metal, etc. is allowed.
It is worth noting the abundance of glossy and glass surfaces. A rather unusual feature of Art Nouveau is that dishes and various utensils are used as a kind of decoration and most of them are in plain sight. Bright and contrasting colors can easily take root in a room.
Color solution
The color combination of the kitchen-living room should be in harmony with the overall style and decoration of the apartment. The palette of shades can be very different. Non-standard solutions, contrasting combinations, and the use of the same color in the space of the room are welcomed.
An excellent option for interior design would be a combination of light shades of beige and peach, soft green, yellow and pistachio, milky. Such colors do not eat up space and look harmonious in both dark and well-lit rooms.
It is recommended to decorate walls, ceilings, curtains, bedspreads, tablecloths in light pastel colors. On such surfaces, bright, rich accessories will look original, and the overall design of the room will become more interesting and thoughtful.
It is not recommended to use dark colors - black or brown, deep blue or orange. This range visually makes the room smaller.
A good solution would be to use contrasting shades of color. For example, the kitchen area is decorated in light colors, and the living room in dark colors. You can also choose furniture based on the principle of contrast: a more muted shade in the cooking area, and a rich color in the relaxation space.
Loft
Premises in this style are somewhat reminiscent of factory floors. The loft is distinguished by the rough decoration of the room at first glance: textured walls (brickwork, cobblestone), uncovered and exposed pipes, open shelves.
Wooden furniture predominates, but the interior also contains glass and metal. A loft-style room should resemble a factory or plant of the 19th century, which gives it a special charm.
But this is only a small part of the existing styles; it all depends on your tastes and preferences. You just need to pay attention to the “appropriateness” of the kitchen design. For example, so that it matches the decor of other rooms and looks natural.
It is not recommended to choose southern styles that require a large amount of natural light in a room where there is clearly a lack of it.
Design project of a kitchen-living room: pros and cons of a combined interior
Is it always advisable to combine the kitchen and living room spaces? Each case may have its own subtleties, advantages and disadvantages.
Combining the kitchen and living room is a good idea
, If:
- the kitchen is very small, there is not enough space for cooking, storage and free movement;
- I want to get together with the whole family: while one cooks, the rest communicate;
- you need to do household chores and keep an eye on your small child at the same time: in an open space he is always in sight;
- need to save money on TV. It can be installed in such a way that it is visible from all sides.
Flaws
This solution also has:
- the need to coordinate any redevelopment and make changes to the technical passport (moving a doorway or expanding it, erecting new partitions, moving communications, etc.), which entails a loss of time, money, and often nerves;
- loss of an additional isolated room (in the case of combining the kitchen and living room in a one-room apartment). A person needs personal space and the opportunity to be alone;
- the noise and smells of the kitchen will become part of the living room. Loud refrigerator; the smell of fish that has permeated the upholstery of the sofa and curtains, or household members who wake up before you and turn on a noisy kettle at 7:00 - all this can be annoying.
The listed pros and cons are very subjective. Therefore, if such a solution will bring more benefits to you, then, of course, combine them. But remember the important nuances when redevelopment should never be done.
IT IS FORBIDDEN!
- Breaking load-bearing walls and structures.
- Combine a gasified kitchen with a living room. In this case, the problem can be solved by abandoning gas equipment and switching to an electric stove. Residents have this opportunity, but they must first apply for permission from the management company and coordinate actions with the gas service. You may be refused for completely objective and compelling reasons - unsuitable load on the electrical network.
- Independently install and change gas equipment.
- Non-residential areas cannot be located above residential areas. The kitchen is a non-residential space, and if you go to move it into the living room, then your neighbors below, having learned about it, are unlikely to be happy, since this violates sanitary standards and rules;
In this regard, residents of the first and second floors are lucky if the first floor is used for commercial purposes: the redevelopment project can be approved for them.
See also a separate selection of examples of decorating a small kitchen-living room - go to.
U-shaped
This method is not suitable for small kitchens, while in larger ones it leaves a lot of free space in the center.
Features of the studio apartment
The demand for studio apartments appeared under the influence of Western trends. Cultural values set the modern rhythm of life, in which work and independence are central. Therefore, an apartment of 28 sq. m will be an excellent option for one, maximum two residents, for example, a couple in love, mother and daughter, elderly people or a single person. If this is a family with one or several children, then the studio will not be the most suitable solution.
The main difference between a studio and a regular apartment is that in the first case there are no partitions in the form of walls. The kitchen, living room and bedroom are located in one common area. This layout is not suitable for those who are accustomed to cluttering space with unnecessary things, since the design of a 28 sq. m studio involves the use of only the most necessary things that are often used in everyday life. It must meet the following characteristics: conciseness, functionality, minimalism.
With an island
Here the furniture is lined up along the walls, and the role of an “island” is a massive dining table, a sink with a countertop, or floor shelves with a countertop.
Availability of a kitchen area of 30 sq. m. allows you to choose any of the listed methods of arranging furniture.
Dinner Zone
In the kitchen you can install a dining table, around which there will be chairs for all family members. Also, the owners of the premises can place a kitchen corner, which can be used for storing kitchen appliances and dishes.
Often in spacious kitchens the dining area is combined with upholstered furniture. For example, a sofa can be placed so that its front part is in the living room. This will create an island that will divide the room into separate spaces.
Nuances of furniture arrangement
Regardless of which version of the kitchen layout is 30 sq. m. you choose, you should consider that:
- It is better to arrange the stove, refrigerator and sink by following the rule of the triangle: the sink should be its central vertex, and the stove and refrigerator should be at the sides. The distance between the peaks should not exceed 1.5 meters. This arrangement will make the cooking process much easier for you.
- It is better not to place the sink close to the wall, especially to the corner. Dirt and grease flying onto the wall will accumulate in the joints and will be difficult to clean.
- The “working triangle” should be well lit; spotlights can help with this.
- To avoid regular jogging, it is better to place cabinets with dishes, spices, etc. closer to the “work triangle.”
Subtleties of redevelopment
If you are lucky and the wall intended for demolition turns out to be non-load-bearing, you can calculate how much area will be freed up after demolition. Let the width of the structure be 10 cm and the length 3 m. The area occupied by the wall is obtained by multiplying these numbers: 3x0.1 = 0.3 m2. It doesn’t seem like much, but it’s enough for a medium-sized gas or electric stove, for example, 50x60 or 60x60 cm.
Before starting renovation work, at the planning stage, the following issues need to be addressed:
- Agree on the rework in advance. Before drawing up a design project, you must obtain permission to demolish the wall and move pipes (if required).
- At the planning stage, locations for electrical outlets are selected and the location of lighting fixtures is thought through. Separate lighting will be needed for each functional area.
- Choose a design style and color palette. An interior in light and pastel colors is preferable, as a light ceiling appears higher and the studio itself visually looks more spacious. On the other hand, the living room and kitchen area are 25 square meters. m is enough to decorate it using dark and rich colors.
- Finishing materials are chosen based on the style.
- Determine what furniture will be needed and how to arrange it.
Zoning
Kitchen projects of 30 sq. m. usually include dividing the room into several zones. Usually distinguished:
- Food preparation area.
- Lunch.
- Tea area/relaxation area.
The simplest way is to visually divide the room using:
- Differences in color and texture of the walls.
- Different floor coverings.
- Different lighting.
- Arranging furniture into groups.
More complex methods include:
- Selection of zones using multi-level ceilings and floors.
- Using arched structures and wall projections.
- Using screens, partitions, thread curtains.
In addition to the above, a bar counter, the back of a sofa, or any other large piece of furniture can be used as a separator.
Design tips
Modern trends involve the use of different styles when decorating premises. There are also no restrictions for the kitchen. Classics, minimalism, English and Scandinavian styles, ethnic and country, modern, modern eclecticism and fusion, as well as a combination of different fashion trends are still popular.
Designers advise decorating the living room based on your preferences, taking into account that it should be in harmony with the rest of the rooms. If the entire apartment is designed in a classic direction, then the kitchen can be decorated in the same way or use the English style. But there are no strict rules.
Photo of a kitchen 30 sq. m.
Category: Kitchen
Color
The main color in the interior of a small studio apartment is calm gray. Yellow has been added to it as an accent color. The play of light from unusually shaped wall lamps creates a solemn atmosphere, and spotlights made it possible to do without a chandelier.
Decoration Materials
The kitchen combined with the living room is designed in accordance with the style that will be used. The choice of finishing materials must be taken seriously. They must be resistant to moisture and elevated temperatures.
The most common materials are:
- porcelain stoneware;
- facing tiles;
- tempered glass;
- decorative rock;
- moisture-resistant wallpaper.
Ceilings are usually made of tension materials or PVC panels. The floors are covered with laminate, wood, ceramic tiles, and carpet.
Most often, the floor can act as a division of zones. The kitchen area is covered with tiles, and when moving to the dining area, the covering changes to laminate or carpet.
To keep cleaning a large kitchen simple, avoid surfaces that are impractical.
Caring for a large kitchen is much more difficult than a standard one, especially if we are talking about a combined kitchen with a living room or a kitchen with a large dining room, because clutter in the work area spoils the overall appearance of the room.
Here are some helpful tips to help you create a kitchen that is easy to clean and difficult to smudge.
- Avoid using facades, countertops, splashbacks and floors in dark colors (black, graphite, dark brown, dark green and dark blue). On dark surfaces (especially glossy ones), dust, crumbs and stains are very noticeable.
- For cladding countertops and backsplashes, give preference to artificial rather than natural stone. Other suitable options are tile and wood (for countertops).
- The most practical material for finishing the floor is tiles or porcelain stoneware. Using these materials in the kitchen-living room, you can decorate only the work area, and the rest of the room can be finished with any other material. Different floor finishes not only make cleaning easier, but also zone the space.
Lighting and decor
If a person creates a modern design, the living (central) area should be well lit. Other areas can be decorated with diffused lighting. It is not recommended to use massive and voluminous chandeliers in small apartments. Instead, small and flat lamps are used to make the room more spacious.
Each zone must be illuminated with separate light sources. The work area can be decorated with a table lamp or wall lamp; in the bedroom, bedside lamps or sconces are most often used.
Multi-level lighting is an ideal option for studio apartments of 28 square meters. m.
Toilet
The powder room uses the same basic gray tone as the living space, with yellow towels and shelves in the same color as pops of color.
