It is wonderful when in the apartment for every household there is a room and a common living room. Only now, in reality, often things are different; many live in families in small apartments. In this situation, you have to consider options for dividing a room into two zones, a living room and a bedroom. Let's take a closer look at this issue.
Features of the combined room
In one-room modern apartments there is enough space to divide the space into 2 zones, without resorting to all kinds of various tricks. In small living rooms, you can also find a way to combine them with the bedroom.
The benefits of combining:
- the ability to create a cozy corner fenced off from everyone with the help of dense curtains, screens;
- increase the functionality of space.
The main disadvantages of combining:
- it is difficult to provide normal soundproofing for the bedroom;
- the bedroom will not be a fully enclosed space.
Even with minuses, such a division of the living room is often a necessary measure for the lack of any other way out.
Layout
Often, a folding sofa is installed in the living room, as well as a place for a dressing room. The room in the daytime is an ordinary living room, at night it turns into a full bedroom. This option has a drawback - you have to constantly lay out the bed, then remove it. It takes time and energy, therefore, it is easier to make the zoning of the room into two parts.
It should be noted that the living room and bedroom should flow smoothly into each other and be made in matching colors. Different styles should not be applied when designing zones.
Rest zone
So, you are interested in the idea of dividing the room into two zones. It should be borne in mind that the berth should remain calm and secluded. Therefore, the bed does not need to be placed near the front door. It is advisable to place it in the far corner of the room.
It will be great if there is a lot of natural light in the sleeping area. Moreover, if the room has only one window, it is best to put the bed closer to it. Many people like to wake up and fall asleep at the window.
Guest area
The guest area requires a lot of space. In a small space you need to do with a small amount of furniture. Soft poufs or a sofa, a wall with a television shelf and a low table are quite enough. If the place allows, you can also issue a separate dining area.
The living room can be located near the entrance - this position is convenient for people who enter the room. If a room was divided into two zones by a partition and because of it there is not enough light in the room, it is worth installing additional lights and lamps.
Why are partitions necessary?
Now this method of delimiting space is very popular. Dividing a room into two zones with a partition is the most obvious and easy way to distinguish a living room and a bedroom in a room. In addition, it is also a decorative element that can diversify and decorate the interior.
All partitions are divided into:
- low, which block only part of the room;
- solid, to the ceiling from the floor.
The role of partitions is able to play:
- columns;
- arches;
- curly openings.
The material of the partitions can be any. It is possible to divide the room into two zones with drywall, wood, high-quality plastic, high-strength glass or fabric. Below we consider the most popular options.
Kinds
To divide the room into two zones, you can use a variety of types of partitions. Form and material depend on the needs of the owners of the apartment and the style of the interior. Let's dwell on them in more detail.
Frame construction
Zoning a room with such a partition is convenient if there is no need to combine the rooms. In general, this is a wall that separates one room into a bedroom and a living room. In a solid partition there are full doorways. If there is little space, then the swing door is replaced with a sliding door. The main advantage of this design is its excellent sound insulation, which is especially true for the bedroom.
Mobile partitions
If the bedroom is in the corner, you can use movable partitions to separate it from the living room, which can be removed if necessary. Such a division of a room into two zones can be carried out using modular screens and screens. Moving them, it is easy to change the proportions of the entire room.
Screens are especially convenient if the living room is small. This partition can turn out to be a separate decorative element, as well as an accent of the interior as a whole. Screens fit perfectly into the living room of a classic or Japanese style, depending on the design.
Coupe
The division of the room into two zones is possible with the help of such a partition, which always looks stylish and original. Sliding doors become the same as in a sliding wardrobe. At the same time, guide rails are mounted to the floor and ceiling, where the doors are already installed.
Different materials are used for installation of the structure: aluminum or wooden profiles, polyurethane foam and PVC for sound insulation. In case there is a choice between wood and metal, it is better to give preference to the second. Aluminum is more durable and corrosion resistant.
Curtains
Also, dividing a room into two curtain zones can be done using textiles. Simple curtains, which by design are not knocked out of the room’s interior, will diversify the interior well. And this is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to divide the space. Curtains do not take up much space and can be easily changed at will. This makes it possible to change the atmosphere with a minimum of effort. They can lift up, move apart, remain hanging.
Podium
This method of dividing a room into two zones is suitable for rooms with high ceilings. Thus, on the podium you can arrange a guest area or put a bed. The space under it is often used to store things. It will be interesting to look at the bed built into the podium, which needs to be put forward at night. This approach is suitable for a small room. On the construction there is an opportunity to equip any zone you want - a library, study, nursery, dining room.
High cupboard
In this case, the wardrobe is placed strictly between the bedroom and the living room. This is quite convenient, since from the bedroom there is the opportunity to arrange a wardrobe, while from the living room there are several open shelves needed for books or small things. In small rooms, this option will look bulky and take up a lot of space. A room with a cabinet can be divided only when there is enough space.
Glass partition
Translucent frosted glass in the form of a partition does not prevent the penetration of natural light, which is especially important when the bedroom is near the window. Glass used for partitions is durable and tempered. If it is accidentally broken, it will not crumble into fragments.
Partitions with stained-glass windows look beautiful in the interior. This decor is very beautiful in the living room bedroom in the Art Deco and Gothic. If it is completely transparent, you need to think in advance about the curtain, which can be used to close the bedroom if necessary.
Through rack
The rack, in contrast to the large cabinet, takes up less space and, thanks to the through shelves, allows more light into the room. This is a great way to separate the bedroom and living room in a small room. You can clean souvenirs, books, lamps, home plants, etc. on the shelves. This zoning option has a minus - the complete absence of sound and light insulation and a visible view.
Furniture transformer
You can also use furniture to divide the room into two zones. This method of zoning is relatively new and so far only gaining popularity. Transformer furniture consists of several blocks, which can be easily transferred to different places, change the number of parts.
It can combine several different objects at once. Changing the location of the modules, it is possible to get a cabinet, cabinet, table.
Small room
It is not always possible to turn around and arrange furniture freely. In small apartments, the rooms are very small, therefore, you should save space without causing damage to the functionality of the room. Here are some tips:
- if you decide to put a bed in the room, drawers can be placed under it;
- A bulky sofa can be replaced with a pair of armchairs, a low sofa or poufs, an angular sofa is also suitable;
- in order not to occupy the area with bedside tables, you can place shelves above the sofa, as well as above the bed;
- the space of the room should be functional;
- the TV on the wall will save space, the screen will be clearly visible from all areas.
In addition to the competent use of space, do not forget about the finish. Screaming and dark colors should be avoided in small rooms. The decoration of the ceiling, floor and walls should be very light, while the accessories can be of different colors. Good artificial lighting is required for a small room - the more light, the room seems more spacious.
Furnishings
When the hall and the bedroom are combined in one room, folding chairs and sofas are often used. This will significantly save space. You can calmly receive your guests during the day, while laying out a bed in the evening.
In addition to folding sofas, you can take transformer furniture or modular furniture. For example, a wardrobe bed. It must be borne in mind that this is a very bulky item, therefore, it is far from always possible to choose just such an option. It is much easier to place drawers for things under a simple bed.
For guests to visit in the small bedroom-living room there is the opportunity to put a coffee table and corner sofa. The sofa can be arranged bar, built-in shelves. Corner models of cabinets are very spacious, while in contrast to simple ones they take up less space.
Two girls room
Everyone sometimes wants privacy, even sisters. Especially if they have a completely different schedule of affairs and the rhythm of life. How to divide the room into two zones for girls? This can be done with:
- cabinets or racks;
- canopy;
- partition screens;
- a sliding door or curtain in the middle of the room;
- false walls.
Making out sleeping places, it is necessary to reflect individuality of each girl. To do this, you can, for example, hang photos of their owners over the beds, throw all kinds of pillows, put lamps, bedside tables or chests near the beds, decorate the wall with pompons or cliches, hang shelves, and furnish them with various things of girls.
If the study and sleeping places in the room can be separate, a play area should be made common. In this place, girls will be able to communicate normally, receive guests and play together. To create a place for games, put and place the carpet on the floor:
- bilateral easel;
- wigwam;
- toy kitchen;
- sports complex;
- ballerina's machine;
- a table for tea parties;
- house for games;
- mini library.
Summing up the article, it is worth saying that the living room and bedroom can be located in a common room. Combine them together or divide with partitions? This decision depends only on the area of the premises and the personal wishes of the household. The decor of the room should be comfortable in the first place.