Kitchen design where the window is opposite the door
The location of the dining table opposite the window is very convenient, since there is no need to install additional lighting. A great way to add warmth and brightness to your kitchen is to install skylights. This will reduce the need for artificial lighting and is an effective way to add an interesting architectural element to your kitchen space.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows are a great solution for a dining room.
- The most popular kitchen window materials are aluminum, vinyl and wood.
Where to begin?
First of all, you need to decide how actively the kitchen will be used. The size of the kitchen unit and its equipment depend on this. Accordingly, he determines how much space will be left for the recreation area.
So what should you include in your food preparation area? Check the items that you consider necessary.
1.Plate:
- Domino.
- 3-burner.
- 4-burner.
- Cooking surface.
- Plate.
2.Sink:
- One bowl with wing.
- Two bowls without a wing.
- Corner.
- Round.
- Multifunctional with additional compartments for drying vegetables and dishes.
3.Refrigerator:
- Three-chamber.
- Two-chamber.
- Single chamber with a small freezer.
- Separate refrigerator and freezer for 2, 3, 4 drawers or chest.
4.Dishwasher:
- For 3 persons.
- For 4 persons.
- For 6 persons.
5.Washing machine:
- Vertical loading.
- Horizontal loading.
- At 3.5 kg.
- For 5-7 kg.
6.Cutting surface:
- 60 cm.
- 80 cm.
- 120 cm.
7.Drying:
- On the countertop.
- On the railing.
- In the top closet.
- In the bottom closet.
7.Geyser
8.Boiler:
- 30 l.
- 50 l.
- 100 l.
9.Volume of stored products in the cabinet:
- 10 l.
- 20 l.
- 50 l.
10.Toaster
11. Electric kettle
12.Microwave oven
13.Bread maker
14.Multi-cooker
All this requires space and compact packaging in a small kitchen space.
In addition, the living room should accommodate a sufficient number of seats to receive guests, preferably one bed, a coffee table, a TV, an audio system and a number of cabinets for all kinds of small items.
Zoning options
The most popular way to differentiate a small-sized kitchen-living room is to use different wall, ceiling or floor finishes. For visual zoning that does not clutter the room, contrasting facing materials are chosen. Basically, the living room area is highlighted with a bright color, and the kitchen area is decorated in accordance with the general tint background.
So, as in a kitchen-living room of 12 square meters, there should be good lighting; the room is zoned using ceiling lamps, chandeliers and other light sources. The work area is equipped with spotlights, and in the living room decorative lighting or wall sconces with a soft glow are installed, creating a cozy atmosphere.
The photo shows the design of the kitchen-living room of 12 squares with zoning as a bar counter.
A textile screen, a through shelving or a mobile glass, wooden and plasterboard partition will do a great job with zoning.
Rationally uses square meters and divides the kitchen-living room, island or bar counter located in the center of the room.
Good old classic
It never goes out of fashion, its basis is a solid solid set of wood with a natural finish or as close as possible to natural materials. To prevent cabinets from looking too heavy, you can use carved doors or entire fronts. Wallpaper should be chosen from textiles or with a thematic classic unobtrusive pattern.
Today's classics are no longer faded and faceless, consisting entirely of standard antiques, as in the old days. Today it has acquired modern shape. The interior can be additionally decorated with paintings, posters and organically integrate household appliances. Part of the living room should have a semicircular sofa with a curved back.
Beautiful classic in a light design
Lighting
Each of the two zones must be well lit. It is recommended to use not only large lamps, but also several small lamps. The working kitchen area must be well lit. Lamps can be installed on the walls or at the bottom of the hanging part of the set.
In the living area, it is best to install a floor lamp or hang a sconce. This way you can create a pleasant atmosphere of twilight in the evening.
Correct lighting
Where to put the sofa?
The main element in the guest area is the sofa. In accordance with the height of the upholstered furniture, a coffee table or dining group is selected.
In the interior of the kitchen-living room of 12 sq. m, you can install a folding model with an additional bed or place a compact corner sofa that preserves useful space. The location of the structure in the corner represents an optimal and convenient solution for a small room.
The photo shows the location of a small sofa in the interior of a kitchen-living room with an area of 12 square meters.
An ordinary straight sofa will perfectly take a place next to a window or on the border between two functional areas.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room with a white sofa installed on the border between the two zones.
Choosing a style for decorating a kitchen-living room of 12 square meters
The following styles and trends will be popular in 2022:
- High tech.
- Classic.
- Minimalism.
- Art Deco.
- Country.
High tech
The high-tech style appeared at the end of the 20th century and means “high technology”.
When choosing high-tech, you decide to equip your kitchen with the latest technology
Main characteristics:
- Minimalism, ergonomics, the latest building materials and technologies.
- Lots of space and light.
- Functionality comes first.
- The main materials are glass, plastic, metal.
- A distinctive feature will also be the absence of textiles on the windows, this is due to the canon of style - maximum natural lighting.
In the high-tech style, white color on a gray or black background will prevail. Cream, golden, beige and nude shades will be used to complement the look. The direction does not accept any decorations on the walls in the form of paintings or photographs.
The interior of the high-tech kitchen-living room is based on neutral cool shades
Any contrasting colors can be used as accents, but in limited quantities.
Ceilings in this style should be several levels and have a strict geometric shape. It is also advisable to use a large number of mirrors. Also, the key elements of high-tech style will be the presence of straight lines and simple shapes.
Classic
Classic style is popular in all years and all centuries. It is chosen by people who have an established outlook on life and a good financial situation. Such repairs require large financial impacts.
Respectable classic furnishings are not very practical for daily culinary creativity
The main features of the classic style will be:
- conciseness of furnishings;
- natural materials;
- strict geometry in the arrangement of objects;
- there should be maximum use of geometric shapes, straight and rounded corners, curved smooth lines;
- monumental forms in furniture;
- copious amounts of draperies and textiles;
- the main emphasis in the design will be on the windows, it should be as elaborate as possible;
- it is necessary to select the center of the composition with symmetry around the main axis;
- colors - wood, cream, amber, coffee, beige tones.
For a classic kitchen, select furniture with facades made of wood or its high-quality imitation
For a classic style, all surfaces should be as smooth and polished as possible. For the floor, it is better to use parquet or laminate in light wood shades. The entire setting should resemble a palace room as much as possible.
Kitchens in the neoclassical style, which is essentially the same classic, but in a new way, look more modern.
Art Deco
Art Deco style is one of the subtypes of retro style of the 30-40s of the twentieth century. In those days, the interior was distinguished by special sophistication and charm. The most striking nuances of such rooms are large massive lamps, unusual sculptures, expensive furniture and many decorative elements.
Brightness and expressiveness are the main features of an art deco interior
Reflective surfaces are welcome everywhere - on the facades of the furniture, on the ceiling and even on the wall in the form of a mirror
It is distinguished by strict geometry of shapes and symmetry in the interior. Also an important distinguishing feature will be the imitation of natural lighting using artificial sources. Surfaces should be shiny and polished. In the interior it is necessary to use the maximum number of universal reflective surfaces.
The color palette in the art deco style breathes luxury; it would be appropriate to use colors and shades such as emerald, gold, ruby sapphire.
Another important detail will be the presence of fringe as a decorative element. It can be anywhere on a lambrequin, lampshade or sofa, the main thing is that it is there.
For interior decoration, it is appropriate to use genuine leather, valuable wood, products made of non-ferrous metals
Fans of art deco are not poor people who have excellent artistic taste
It is better to make lighting multi-level with different brightness and color of lamps. This will add the necessary mystery to the interior style.
Common Mistakes
There are various mistakes that people make when arranging a kitchen connected to the living room. Here are a few of them:
- You should not use textiles or curtains for zoning. Ultimately, the housewife will be faced with the fact that she will need to regularly wash and iron a large amount of fabric.
- The lighting should be sufficient for comfortable work in the kitchen. But it’s better to avoid built-in lights. As practice shows, there is not very much light from them.
- A large number of wall cabinets is not very necessary. Very often, all kitchen utensils can be easily placed in the lower drawers, thereby avoiding unnecessary clutter in the kitchen.
- You can use a half-stand as a dining place only in a small family for 1-2 people. In other cases, it will be inconvenient and useless.
- Don't go overboard with small decorative elements. Everything should be in moderation. Otherwise, your eyes will get tired quickly.
As you can understand, decorating a small kitchen combined with a living room is not so difficult. When arranging 12 square meters, the main thing is not to forget that every thing should be functional and useful. You can choose the style at your own discretion. However, it should be remembered that some are a little better suited for small spaces (minimalism, hi-tech) than others.
Is it possible to visually increase the space
Although a 12 sq. m kitchen is a fairly spacious room, in some cases it is necessary to visually expand the space. This can be done in several ways:
- if the room is narrow and long, as if compressed at the edges, you can visually expand it with the help of a diagonal floor covering;
- the room facing the shadow side will be “lightened” and visually enlarged by “sunny” but soft tones of the walls and ceiling: pale yellow, apricot, soft pink, and also white;
- for decoration it is worth using furniture in light colors, made of light materials;
- It is better to refuse thick dark curtains;
- It is not recommended to clutter the window sills and the space near them with pots of flowers;
- the use of glass, mirror surfaces, open cabinets where light dishes are displayed add lightness and spaciousness.
Style design features
A small kitchen-living room of 12 square meters can be decorated in a classic style. In this case, a symmetrical set of solid wood in light colors is installed in the room. The design is complemented with glass or mirror cabinets and decorated with gilded elements and fittings in moderation. The kitchen has a dining table on curved legs, and the reception area is furnished with a small leather sofa with rounded armrests. An almost obligatory attribute of the classics is a crystal chandelier, which is located on the ceiling, decorated with elegant stucco.
The urban loft style will fit perfectly into a modern kitchen area and is suitable for creating a stylish place to relax. The industrial direction is characterized by an interior stylized as an industrial abandoned room or attic. In the design of the kitchen-living room, it is appropriate to have metal pipes, open ventilation systems, brickwork on the walls, wire lamps and original factory decor, emphasizing the special taste of the apartment owner.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room of 12 sq m, made in an industrial loft style.
For the design of a small-sized kitchen-living room, modern styles are chosen, such as high-tech hi-tech or laconic minimalism. This interior is distinguished by an abundance of glass, metal and plastic combined with simple geometric shapes. Reflective glossy surfaces help give the room visual spaciousness.
The photo shows the Provence style in the design of the kitchen-living room in the country.
Design ideas
It is advisable to keep a small space in a light and pastel color palette. The color of the wall covering is especially important. Surfaces are decorated in white, milky, cream colors or other pleasant and fresh colors that fill the kitchen-living room with air and coziness.
To visually increase the area, the room is equipped with mirrors, the walls are decorated with photo wallpapers with perspective drawings, or wall paintings are used.
Interesting and non-standard decor will help to divert attention from the dimensions of the room and add individuality to the atmosphere. Several neat paintings, beautiful photographs or posters will make the interior of a small kitchen-living room bright and memorable.
Studio
12-meter kitchens are often located in one-room apartments, and in such cases it is possible to simulate a single unusual interior. To do this, you need to use proper division into sectors. In order not to overload the space, zoning is carried out using furniture, counters, glass/carved air partitions, shelving, or highlighting the colors/texture of building materials.
We separate part of the total footage and allocate it for a minimum amount of furniture and large appliances (stove, refrigerator), then we divide the footage with furniture, observing a single color scheme in each planned area, or decorate it with partitions.
One of the most popular and convenient options for decorating small apartments
Minimalism
This is the simplest interior option, which at the same time is distinguished by sophistication in skillful hands. Such a kitchen should be decorated with strict, almost office items, the most compact household appliances and plain materials. The game of contrasts looks unusual - white and black, brown and beige.
Advice! If you want to add a little coziness to the citadel of austerity minimalism, without disturbing the unified style, this can be done with the help of fabric blinds, linen curtains and tablecloths.
Original design project in minimalist style
