More space, lack of rich decor, simplicity of forms - modern design trends in the design of various interiors dictate such rules. The connected premises, studio apartments have gained immense popularity. Combining the kitchen with the living room is not easy enough. This implies partial dismantling or demolition of walls. Therefore, deciding to combine the kitchen with the living room, you must consider all the nuances.
Consider the design features of such a room. This option is successful if intensive operation of the kitchen is not planned, since even the most powerful range hood will not be able to fully prevent the formation of odors and fumes, fat settling during cooking.
The living room is considered a traditional place of relaxation, as well as the reception of guests. Therefore, the above factors can interfere with comfort, in addition, over time, they will begin to contribute to the pollution of furniture surfaces and coatings. Therefore, it is necessary to effectively zonate the space, choose the appropriate household appliances and furniture, if the layout of the kitchen combined with the living room is required .
When choosing a color scheme, you must take into account the purpose of the premises, the amount of natural light, furniture that you plan to purchase. Deciding to combine the kitchen with the living room, you need to consider that their colors should be harmoniously combined, in other words, the presence of sharp contrasts in shades, in their saturation and brightness is unacceptable.
Lighting plays an important role in the interior. With it, the space visually changes, thus zoning is carried out. The cosiness and comfort of the room depend on its organization, especially if we talk about small-sized kitchens combined with a living room. So, the difference between brightness and light intensity is considered a design feature of such a space . Here, in this way, zoned each of the functional zones is actively used, among which there are sinks, stoves, a kitchen table, and countertops. In the kitchen, lighting features are primarily determined by its dimensions. With the help of light, the room can be expanded if it is plentiful and bright.
Deciding to combine the kitchen with the living room, you must take into account the different requirements that are put forward for furniture. It should be in harmony among themselves in color and style. When choosing it, you need to pay close attention to the level of protection against moisture and fat, as well as the environmental friendliness of materials. In addition, such furniture should be quite functional. In the kitchen with it is mounted and various household appliances, such as a refrigerator, stove, range hood.
But for the living room you need to choose comfortable upholstered and cabinet furniture. It should be placed at such a distance that there is room for cleaning and passage.
The design of such a room is widespread and popular today. It has both advantages and disadvantages. With the active use of the kitchen, it is still advisable to abandon the combination: smells, noise and other inconveniences when cooking do not very well affect the rest in the living room. With the help of modern technology, the effect of these factors can be reduced, but they still cannot be completely eliminated.