Design and zoning of the living room studio

The idea of ​​creating studio apartments first came to the mind of American architects. Rooms with a similar layout quickly became fashionable. The word "studio" came to us from the Italian language, where it meant a spacious workshop of artists or sculptors. These apartments are relatively low cost, which facilitates the purchase of housing for those who previously could only dream about it. For example, in the west, such options are classified as budgetary, which are in demand among young families. In the framework of two-and one-bedroom apartments, they also implement studio projects. They allow you to fit several rooms in the same room without compromising the visual perception of space. The design of the living room-studio has a number of nuances that will have to be considered when creating a project. Such premises can boast advantages, but not without drawbacks. Arrangement of a studio in a private house is more of a whim, while the design of the combined options in the Khrushchev - an urgent need.

Advantages and disadvantages

Studio living room belongs to the universal premises. The hall will tolerate any "neighborhood". It is combined with kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms, children's, workshops and offices. Any additional room with a number of design tricks can be organically fit into the framework of both spacious and cramped rooms. For owners of two-bedroom apartments, the task is simplified, since it is possible to organize a large-scale redevelopment and combine the two spaces into one. The studio lives by its own laws and does not allow chaos on its territory. This room is strictly divided into zones, the placement of which is guided by rational considerations. The combination has the following advantages:

  • Space saving. In some cases, this is even the only opportunity to equip an additional area. When redeveloping an apartment of two small rooms, you can make one, but spacious. For example, a small kitchen seemed so tiny that even looking at it was "cramped." Any tricks of the designers do not save the situation. Demolishing the wall and installing a decorative partition with niches or a bar will help to radically change the perception of this room. Now, subconsciously, it will be considered as a continuation of a spacious guest room.
  • Opportunity to original for owners of country farms and country houses. Thus, it can be shown that the word “mod” is not an empty sound for them.
  • Space for fantasy. Where each zone will be located and how many square meters the owners are ready to allocate for it, only they decide.
  • In the kitchens, living rooms do not have to go far for refreshments for guests who will be located in the hall. If the space is shared by the bar, then here you can serve cocktails and chat with friends, without interrupting the process of cooking culinary masterpieces.
  • In the kitchen-living rooms, which are also combined with dining rooms, the process of setting the table for a meal is simplified. You no longer have to go through a maze of walk-through rooms to get food plates to the dining area.
  • A wide range of transforming furniture will allow you to equip a room with taste without sacrificing functionality. The decor will be compact and neat, with no heaps that visually reduce space.

Among the shortcomings noted:

  • Lack of sound insulation. Unfortunately, mobile or static decorative partitions and conditional space dividers completely exclude the presence of any isolation of rooms except the visual one.
  • In variants of the kitchen-living room, frequent change of textiles is inevitable, which will soak up with the smells of the culinary half of the room.
  • Lack of natural lighting. If initially the room was one, and was not the result of redevelopment, then only the zone adjacent to the window will bathe in the rays of the sun. The partition will aggravate a situation. The far site, located closer to the door, will have to be illuminated artificially.

It is not recommended to combine rooms with contrasting functional purpose with the use of conditional borders. For example, a bedroom and a living room are opposite in atmosphere and purpose of use. In the first rest quietly, and in the second with noise. Accordingly, it is impossible to distinguish zones with light or a catwalk, since it will not be possible to fall asleep in the presence of a company of guests.

    

Kitchen-living room

The interior design of the kitchen-living room is associated with a number of nuances. To begin with, the aggressive microclimate of the culinary area should not be allowed to enter the recreation area. The exhaust and ventilation system must cope with the tasks, so that the living room does not suffer from constant temperature changes and high humidity. It is recommended, of course, to establish the actual separation of zones. It is a little bit, but it will protect the hall from the kitchen and cooking by-products (odor and grease). Also, professionals advise to use a minimum of textiles. In any case, it will have to be washed frequently. For upholstered furniture is better to provide special protective covers. You can not in the design to use synthetics, which will quickly become useless from frequent washings. It is necessary to unite spaces competently. The hall in this situation acts as a “lead” room. The kitchen often has a small corner. The option of separating two spaces with a bar counter or a table top with a stove is relevant. The last decision you could see in the culinary programs. In large rooms (at cottages or country houses), where there is space for "maneuvers", they organize an island type of placement of a kitchen set. This type of layout is considered stylish and fashionable.


    

Kitchen-living-dining room

Three zones in one bottle - a risky option. The dining room is usually regarded as a supplement to either the kitchen or the living room. It is not classified as a “leader” of the troika, so the place for eating is minimal. It can be a “buffer”, a transitional zone between the kitchen and the living room, or it can be nestled in a corner where it will not interfere. The first option is preferable, since in this case the intermediate zone will protect the living room from the kitchen microclimate. If the room has a bay window, then the dining room is organized by the window. At dinner, households can enjoy beautiful views and swim in the sun. Also keep in mind that when the color separation zones, a platform for meals is made in warm colors. They have a beneficial effect on appetite and create a comfortable atmosphere.

    

Stylistic directions

Stylistic options in the design weight. For the design of the living room, the studio recommends sticking to one or several adjacent frames. A strong stylistic contrast can “hurt” to hit the perception of the room. Instead of one studio, you will see several zones creating a chaotic jumble. Consider some of the areas sought after by designers and studio owners.

Classic, despite the fact that it belongs to the old styles, remains relevant to this day. The direction has slightly changed, it has become more elegant, let modern household appliances into the interiors, without which it can not be done, but it remains true to itself and its rules. In the classical style for the separation of zones using decorative columns. They organically blend into the atmosphere and harmonize with the stucco on the ceiling. The walls are plastered or covered with wallpaper with floral patterns. The floor is trimmed with parquet board or laminate. Upholstery of upholstered furniture is replete with small floral pattern. The windows are curtained with heavy curtains made of natural fabric, which are tied up in the afternoon with neat cords with tassels at the ends. In the living room area set decorative fireplace, decorated with artificial stone or stucco. Padded stools, coffee tables, dressers and cabinets stand on elegant, twisted legs. The walls are decorated with reproductions of paintings by famous artists in frame frames with gilding. A heavy crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. In colors prevail shades of brown: gold, sand, beige, cream. For contrast, add a pair of blue, terracotta, wine "spots".

    

Loft is considered a product of urbanization. It combines details, the combination of which was impossible to imagine before. The walls of rough bricks alternate with smooth, snow-white plaster. The ceiling is decorated with wooden beams. There are no curtains on the windows at all, they are replaced by practical blinds. Studio living room literally bathed in artificial light, which is organized on three levels. Modern appliances and furniture organically merge into the composition. Communications put on public display. They become a decorative element. Loft belongs to the group of elite styles that are suitable for decoration of country mansions.

    

Provence style living room has a special atmosphere of a cozy, romantic antiquity. White, beige, pink and blue prevail in the color range. Soft and calm shades enliven due to the abundance of floral patterns on the wallpaper and in textiles. The floor is trimmed with parquet board, which is additionally painted in white. Only one layer is applied so that coarse strokes are visible on the surface. The furniture used antique or exclusive parts, aged artificially. Particular attention is paid to the decor: small cushions, bedspreads, statues, vases of flowers and pots with live plants. On the ceiling they hang a heavy chandelier with lamps imitating candles. It is additionally decorated with artificial pearls. The floor is covered with a soft carpet with a classic geometric pattern. The walls are decorated with picturesque paintings in round frames.

    

American Art Deco is like a potpourri of classic and modern styles. Wood and plastic are used in the finishing materials. Upholstery of sofas and chairs is made of genuine leather of monochromatic colors. In shades prevail olive, beige, gray, white. Accents are performed in blue, green, purple and blue tones. The floor is covered with laminate. Stretch ceiling with a glossy surface of a light shade, will stretch the room in height. Against the background of plain walls, the accent zone with floral ornament will look stylish and organic.

    

You can combine minimalism and high-tech, Provence and romantic style, classic and modern, fusion and eclecticism, futurism and postpunk, constructivism and cubism.

Zoning methods

Studio zoning options are not conditional and actual. The first ones allow you to visually separate one site from another, while the second ones do not hint, but speak directly about it. Zoning can be done using the following techniques:

  • Furnished. The variant refers to the actual, since a material object is placed on the border, which is an obstacle.
  • Color composition or with the help of combined finishing materials. This method is considered conditional.
  • Different levels on the ceiling or podium on the floor.
  • With the help of lighting.
  • Arches or decorative walls.
  • Sliding or mobile partitions.

The methods can be combined with each other, if the interior composition allows it.

    

Furniture placement

Furniture zoning is usually done with the help of sofas, pedestals or open shelving. A long, narrow table can also act as a separator. When arranging furniture, it should be borne in mind that you unknowingly create "routes" for moving around the room. They should be comfortable with a minimum of obstacles. Otherwise, the movement will be associated with unnecessary gestures and internal discomfort. The sofa across the living room causes mixed impressions. Some people may feel discomfort without having a closed “rear”. The rack is still considered the best option. He at the same time decorates the living room, and creates an actual border, which is subconsciously easily perceived.

Wall color and finishing materials

Contrast based zoning plays on people's psychology. Color perception automatically immediately separates one zone from another. Enhance the effect of a combined finish. The combination of different textures will even make the zones more “independent”. For example, a combination of embossed plaster with plain and smooth looks organic. It also looks good light paint with delicate wallpaper. The loft combines brick or masonry with plaster. Color contrasts can be bright, which is permissible only in spacious rooms, or smooth, with a soft transition.

Pros and cons of the podium

In the living room kitchens, it is recommended to set up an area for cooking on an elevation. It is not as spacious as a hall, and a similar reception will slightly highlight and lift it in the eyes of the household. If they combine the living room with the bedroom, then a bed is put on the podium. The step causes rejection in many people, because at first they are constantly stumbling about not using it. However, if the podium has a complex structure, it can be used as additional storage space. In it embed drawers that properly mask. The catwalk is referred to as modern design solutions. It will look more organic with a decorative "step" on a ceiling of similar shape.

Bar counter or island

The bar counter is considered a versatile option that will add to the working area in the kitchen and actually divide the space. In addition, this furniture is relevant for those owners who like to collect in a noisy company. No one will give up a pair of invigorating cocktails. On the side of the living room, the rack is complemented with high chairs, in the best traditions of cereal establishments. From above establish a special shelf with holders for bottles and glasses. "Island" - the type of location of the kitchen. It is a separate tabletop, most often with a plate, so as not to go beyond the working "triangle". Island layout is used only in large rooms. A small piece of "land" detached from the mainland will serve as the actual border at the junction of the two zones and will allow you to decorate the interior in an original way.

Sliding construction

Sliding designs are presented by screens, doors and partitions-accordions. Sometimes they are also called “wandering” or “drifting” walls. Screens belong to the mobile partitions. At any time they can be removed from the room at all. Sliding doors and accordion partitions “disperse” to the side. They can be made of various materials: drywall, MDF, plastic, glass, fabric in metal frames. An interesting option - rotating partitions. Of course, they will have to arrange space for a “maneuver”, therefore interior objects are allowed only in spacious rooms. The original versions are decorated with live plants, which also can be periodically moved from the shade under the sun's rays. Regulation of the light level will allow you to control the growth of domestic flora.

Split ceiling and lighting

Different levels of the ceiling are traditionally emphasized lighting devices. Spotlights not only add decorative, diffused light in the room, but also emphasize the surface relief. Additionally, light bulbs are installed around the perimeter of the room and in the area of ​​the accent zones. This solution looks stylish and elegant. Multi-level ceilings with additional lighting organically merge into the loft, high-tech and minimalism. If the room is small, then it is visually enlarged due to the reflective surfaces that play in the cold decorative light.

Decorative touches combined room

The decor of the combined space plays an important role in the separation of zones. Using decorations of different styles, it is possible to further delimit the space. In the living room they use a lot of textiles: curtains, upholstery, rugs, pads, carpets. In the kitchen, the use of cloth is recommended to avoid at all. Decorating is reduced to adding a couple of culinary details: jars for spices, glass compositions, artificial twists in vinegar, croup amulets, painted cutting boards, choppers with carved handles, embroidered napkins. The walls of the kitchen are usually decorated with themed photo wallpapers or collages with still lifes. In the living room they use compositions from photographs, lamps (table, floor, sconces), figurines (important for classics), vases, bowls, plates on special stands. A bright spot in the interior picture will stand out living indoor plants.

Conclusion

In country houses, the combination is usually specified before construction. Accordingly, the association is easier, because all the nuances are calculated in advance. In apartments, this process is going on “with difficulty”, as it is accompanied by a number of problems that need to be resolved in advance. In order not to correct already done and spend new forces on re-repair or decoration, it is better to turn to a professional for advice. Another option is to create a draft project that will allow you to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the design.

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