The dining-living room is that cozy place in the house where, after a hard working day, all family members gather at the same table. Here they share their impressions, discuss the latest news, plan something. Therefore, the design of the living-dining room should be well thought out and properly designed. Here are some tips to help you visibly transform your interior.
Dining room-living room. Design. Photo
Useful Tips
When planning the design of the living room, consider the optimal size of the kitchen area. It does not have to be very big. It is important when planning the workspace to observe the rule of the triangle: stove - refrigerator - sink. Functional areas should be combined with each other in style and at the same time differ from each other in different design or partitions. Next, we will talk about how this can be achieved.
Separation of zones
The design of the living-dining room should be made in different, but close to each other color shades. In general, all materials, decor items, textures and paints should clearly separate these two zones. In the kitchen for flooring it is best to use linoleum, tiles, and in the living room - laminate or parquet. The borders of space can also be indicated using a ceiling of different heights with built-in lighting. For these purposes, a bar counter, a high back of a sofa or a mobile partition are also perfect . As for the walls, for the kitchen area it is most appropriate to use washable wallpaper, and in the living room - for painting.
The mini-dining room can be distinguished by the decoration of the wall along which it is located. At the same time, it is recommended to use the principle of contrast, making the zone in a very bright color or using spectacular materials. This can be an original tile, decorative brick or stone, accent wallpaper, mosaic, cork coating, and even a drawing of gastronomic themes. But in the living area, these materials will be inappropriate. This wallpaper is ideal for floral design, wood
panels, decorative plaster.
Lighting
The design of the living-dining room should be thought out in such a way that there is room for a group of lamps above the dining table. A small lampshade or “arched” floor lamp is also suitable for this. If the table in the common room conditionally separates the kitchen and the living room, then above it should be placed a group of lamps, creating the so-called "light curtain", delimiting the areas.
Ceiling
For decoration, it is recommended to use drywall, foam boards or washable wallpaper. Stretch ceilings, which are quite easy to clean, are very popular now.
Decor
The interior design of the living-dining room will be successfully decorated with still lifes depicting vegetables, cakes, coffee cups, fruits, etc. This will perfectly fit a picture that recreates the atmosphere of an outdoor cafe, or any abstraction. The design of the living-dining room is successfully complemented by vintage wall clocks, decorative plates, small wall shelves. Built-in buffets and shelving in the dining area can be decorated with original sets, souvenirs, dishes. Table and chairs can also be highlighted using vibrant colors.