The technique of combining several rooms into a single space has not been new for a long time. They resort to it when the area of the rooms does not allow for the arrangement of a full-fledged and functional room.
The most popular option for combining spaces is the kitchen-living room. It combines a functional area for cooking, a cozy dining room, a place for receiving guests and for a pleasant evening with a cup of tea.
Creating a multifunctional room is not an easy task; it is worth considering many factors: think through the details in advance and decide what exactly you want to see in the end.
Furniture design, stylistic decisions and decorative elements are important to think through at the planning stage. Create design projects in a specialized studio or yourself in a free program. A large selection of interiors in the video will help you get inspired:
When combining several areas for different purposes, you need to remember that a single space must be preserved so that the same style is maintained throughout.
A kitchen-living room of 30 sq.m cannot do without proper zoning, because... The area is quite large, and in one room it is planned to combine several centers at once - kitchen, guest room, dining room.
Layout 30 sq m
In order to achieve a comfortable environment in the room, first of all it is necessary to think over a plan with the location of functional areas, the arrangement of furniture and kitchen accessories.
The diagram also indicates the size and shape of the room, the orientation of windows, the placement of doorways, the purpose of adjacent rooms, the level of lighting and the number of people living in the apartment. Proper planning of the interior of a kitchen-living room with an area of 30 square meters will affect further repairs and finishing work. Taking into account all the features of the layout, when combined, the kitchen and living room will not lose their original functions.
Rectangular kitchen-living room 30 square meters
In the elongated kitchen-living room, a working area for cooking is equipped near one end wall, and a place for relaxation near the other. A parallel type of layout, ideal for a rectangular room. Thanks to this arrangement, a sufficient amount of free space remains in the central part of the room, which is occupied by a dining table or island. The island module acts as a dividing element between two areas, which gives the interior coziness and functionality.
The photo shows the layout of a rectangular kitchen-living room of 30 sq. m.
Installing a corner kitchen unit will allow you to save even more square meters. The kitchen located in the corner also allows you to achieve an ideal working triangle and convenient placement of the stove, sink and refrigerator.
The photo shows a rectangular kitchen-living room of 30 m2 with a corner set.
Design of a square kitchen-living room on 30 squares
This square shape is the most successful for proportionally dividing the kitchen-living room into certain areas. A straight or corner kitchen set with an island will fit best into the interior. In the case of an island layout, the dimensions of the module should be taken into account; at least one meter should remain on all sides of the structure for free movement in space.
The photo shows the interior design of a square kitchen-studio in a living room of 30 square meters in a modern style.
In a square kitchen-living room of 30 sq. m, the cooking area is placed near one of the walls and separated by partitions or pieces of furniture in the form of a sofa installed in the center of the room.
The photo shows a square kitchen-living room, separated by a low partition.
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Zoning options
When zoning a kitchen-living room of 30 m2, the segments should not differ much from each other. An excellent design solution would be a podium, which will provide the opportunity to give the interior a stylish and modern look.
An equally popular technique is to install shelving. Such designs not only delimit space and elegantly decorate it, but also give it greater functionality.
An excellent zoning method is to highlight a separate zone with color or use different finishing materials. To divide the room, a certain area can be covered with wallpaper in contrasting shades. Dark plaster, ceramic tiles or other kitchen cladding will look unusual, smoothly flowing into the living room, decorated in pastel colors.
You can delimit the space of the kitchen-living room with curtains. This method is considered quite beautiful, but not practical.
If there is no partition in a modern design, a bar counter is perfect for zoning. It perfectly replaces the dining table and provides a full-fledged work surface.
The photo shows a plasterboard partition in the kitchen-living room zoning with an area of 30 square meters.
You can divide the kitchen-living room of 30 square meters using the ceiling. A suspended or tensioned system creates a distinct separation and transition, which can be straight, wavy or slightly curved.
Spotlights are built into the ceiling structure or equipped with fluorescent lamps and lighting. Thanks to this, it is possible to zone the room with light.
Furniture arrangement
Despite the fact that a room with an area of 30 square meters is spacious, you should not clutter it with a lot of furniture. It would be appropriate to furnish the living room area with a coffee table, chest of drawers, cabinet or TV wall. A rack, several hanging shelves, niches or stylish display cases are suitable as a storage system.
For the kitchen area, choose a convenient set with a sufficient number of cabinets and drawers. Generally, preference is given to models with closed facades. The working area for cooking is decorated with straight, U- or L-shaped structures. The kitchen set is complemented by a central island or dining group.
The photo shows an example of furniture arrangement in the interior of a kitchen-living room with a dining area.
In the interior of a kitchen-living room of 30 sq. m, most often a rectangular or round table with chairs is placed near the work area, a sofa is placed with its back to the kitchen area, and objects in the form of cabinets, chests of drawers and other things are placed near the free walls.
To save additional space, the TV device is mounted on the wall. The screen must be positioned so that the image can be viewed from all parts of the room.
Color solution
Gray, beige, brown and blue shades with black and white accents will be popular. The light range is suitable for basic styles such as Scandinavian, classical and neoclassical, while the dark range is suitable for art deco, loft and minimalism. It is necessary to remember that light walls will visually expand the area, while dark ones, on the contrary, will narrow it. Pure white for a kitchen would be an extremely impractical choice. It will quickly lose its freshness and require constant wet care. Therefore, it is better to choose light color tones.
Of course, it is necessary to dilute calm colors with bright accents. You can add color to one wall or place light vases, appliances, decorative pillows and kitchen textiles in the room.
It is believed that color harmony is a well-chosen 3 colors in the interior. 60% of the color should be walls and upholstered furniture. 30% is given to additional color - these are the facades of the kitchen unit and the frame parts of the furniture. 10% should be bright accents. But in recent years there has been a trend to break the rules. Therefore, three-color kitchen sets are becoming popular.
How to arrange a kitchen-living room?
When arranging, special attention is paid to the kitchen area. The working segment should have storage systems for all necessary items and kitchen utensils. It is necessary to consider the placement of the sink in such a way that water drops do not fall on the stove, furniture and decor. The same applies to the hob, which during cooking is a source of high temperature and involves the presence of greasy splashes and strong odors. That is why it is necessary to install a high-quality hood and finish the kitchen apron with reliable and easy-to-clean materials.
The photo shows the organization of lighting in the design of a living room combined with a kitchen.
The kitchen area should be equipped with good lighting. It is recommended to place built-in spotlights, light bulbs or LED strip above the work surface.
Instead of a dining table, a soft corner is placed on the border between zones for a comfortable location for all family members. In a spacious room, the dining area can be combined with a sofa with the back facing the kitchen.
Kitchen-living room interior in various styles
The design of the kitchen-living room of 30 square meters in the loft style has a distinctive appearance. This interior involves artificial and natural finishing, furniture and decor, which is associated with an industrial or attic space. Raw decorative plaster or brickwork looks harmonious on the walls; the room contains rough pieces of furniture combined with stylish modern appliances.
The classic direction has particular luxury and an abundance of gilded elements. The kitchen-living room is decorated in pastel shades. Plaster or expensive wallpaper with discreet patterns are used for the walls, the ceiling is decorated with stucco and complemented with a chic chandelier. It is appropriate to use columns or openwork arches as zoning elements. Classic is characterized by expensive furniture designs made of wood and natural upholstery in combination with rich design of window openings.
The photo shows the interior of a kitchen-living room of 30 square meters, made in a classic style.
To create the most spacious environment in the kitchen-living room, choose a simple and at the same time complex style, minimalism or hi-tech. This design does not overload the space and maintains its functionality. The room is made in neutral colors and is equipped with transformable furniture and hidden elements.
Scandinavian design, which welcomes light colors, natural materials and bright accents, is unusually cozy, light and laconic. The kitchen can be complemented with a set with a glossy or matte facade and a wooden countertop; the floor can be laid with gray porcelain stoneware, the color harmonizing with the household appliances. White furniture pieces will fit perfectly into the guest area; it is appropriate to decorate the walls with small paintings, photographs and open shelves.
The photo shows the design of a kitchen-living room of 30 m2 in a modern high-tech style.
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Comments (2)
- Liliana Sep 11, 2022 at 4:41 am
We got a 30 square meter kitchen when we connected it with a large room that served as a hall. This made it more modern and comfortable. The only thing is that I didn’t want mismatched furniture, and my husband supported me, and we ordered a Katrin kitchen from the Bobr factory - this is a model of a joint kitchen-living room. It turned out great, in my opinion.
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- Valentina December 13, 2022 at 01:42 pm
Liliana, I almost agree, but I’ll make some adjustments, my original studio was 30 square meters - a good size. I feel comfortable and beautiful in it. Moreover, Bobr ordered furniture in the same style from your factory, only from me Athena - it turned out to be such an almost royal apartment =)
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Modern Design Ideas
The most noticeable elements in the interior of a kitchen-living room of 30 square meters are considered to be accessories in the form of curtains, bedspreads and sofa cushions. Textiles can be made in one color or have a contrasting design. This decor is also selected for wall decoration, furniture upholstery, floor carpeting, etc. One of the interesting design options would be a coffee table or sofa cushions in the living room, combined with a set in the kitchen area.
The photo shows the design of a kitchen-living room of 30 sq m in the interior of a wooden house.
In a log private house or in a country house, it is appropriate to leave unfinished walls with a natural texture, which will harmoniously combine with aged accessories and give the environment incredible naturalness and beauty. However, such an interior requires the highest quality lighting to make the kitchen-living room look even more comfortable.
Resting-place
If the number of squares allows you to install upholstered furniture, then the sofa will serve as an additional sleeping place created for overnight guests. When creating the interior of a kitchen, especially a relaxation area, owners can use corner sofas.
Relaxation area in the kitchen-living room
Designers recommend decorating the sitting area in the kitchen with a specific color scheme, for example, contrasting wallpaper.