The design of a kitchen-living room in the style of modern classics (or Contemporary) allows you to find a compromise between elegance and simplicity.
The “golden mean” for lovers of luxury interiors is achieved through a combination of symmetry, severity of form, elegance and practicality.
Classic style: main features
A kitchen-living room in a classic style has a pleasant feeling of space and freedom - there should be a lot of space here. To create the right atmosphere, you should consider the main features of this style:
- harmony - there is a center of symmetry around which the design is built, all proportions are consistent;
- orderliness: clear visual division of zones of a single composition, correct contours of furniture;
- columns highlighting free space;
- aristocracy - the room partly resembles a secular salon or a hall in a palace;
- balanced color scheme without bright, flashy shades;
- use of natural materials (furniture made of high-quality wood, forged metal elements, curtains made of natural fabric, etc.);
- originality of decorative elements: emphasized individual character.
We bring to your attention interesting design options in the classic style of the kitchen and separate living room:
- Bright kitchen in a classic style: ideas and recommendations for interior design
- Living room design in a classic style: 45 photo examples
What colors to choose for a living room with classic furniture?
If you have a small room intended as a living room, you should not use dark colors in it, one color accent on a simple light background is enough. Thanks to the bright colors of the walls and furniture, the living room will seem optically larger than it actually is. Those who have large, spacious living rooms can choose darker colors. Strong, saturated wall colors, incl. purple or burgundy color will create an atmosphere of nobility.
Moderation is important in the interior and it is better not to use too many colors. It's best to choose a similar range of colors, such as beige and white, with one distinctive accent - red, purple or navy blue. Contrast can be achieved not only by choosing dark furniture for the living room and light walls. A similar effect can be achieved by using darker textiles - curtains, pillows, covers for upholstered furniture or a colored carpet against a background of light walls and furniture.
Contrast is created not only by a combination of different colors, but also textures - for example, a panel floor in combination with a wall covered with sandstone stone will also give interesting furnishing effects.
How to organize space: step-by-step instructions
A kitchen-living room in a modern classic style should look harmonious. To do this, you must follow the rules of symmetry and geometric proportions. Despite the fact that hundreds of variants of different projects have been developed, they contain common ideas that can be formulated in the form of the following instructions:
- An axis is outlined - a center of symmetry around which the furniture will be located. It must be placed at the same distance so that the central part is easily identified visually. At the same time, the furniture should have clear, geometric contours.
- Also symmetrically to the center, lamps and other interior elements are placed - sconces, a table with chairs in the dining area and a set in the kitchen.
- Designate the zones in order: kitchen, dining room and living room. They are clearly separated by arches, different floor and ceiling levels, as well as partitions and screens. Finishing materials are also used for this.
- Columns are built (if this corresponds to the project) - they can be used both as supports and as a decorative imitation. The columns fit well into the design of the living room kitchen in a classic style, as shown in the photo.
Fashionable design solutions for furnishing the kitchen and living room
Further in the article we will look at various techniques for furnishing a kitchen combined with a living and dining room. We have good examples with islands, buffet modules, built-in units, and bar counters. There are good options with wood, parquet, marble, onyx and other stone finishes.
Design project for a kitchen in neoclassical style with an island and a buffet module
A wonderful example of a kitchen-living room with an island in the center of the culinary area.
Design project for a kitchen with a built-in ceiling unit and marble finish
A wonderful example of an open plan kitchen/living room with the dining area in the center (between the two areas) and contrasting floor finishes.
Dark chocolate kitchen with art deco dining area and onyx flooring
The renovation of this unique Art Deco kitchen looks extremely sophisticated and elegant.
Modern interior of a two-tone kitchen with a black marble island
The dark kitchen design project in the visualization above boasts chic built-in columns - modules with built-in appliances on the left side and a black marble island.
Beige and white kitchen with built-in lighting and a marble bar counter
The last example of furniture is a beige and white kitchen with a marble breakfast bar and stylish built-in lighting.
Materials
You should not save too much on materials. They must be natural to emphasize the atmosphere of harmony and luxury. For decoration and decoration use:
- stones;
- wood;
- hardware;
- ceramics.
The flooring is made of stone or ceramics, the countertop is made of wood. For an apron in the kitchen, tiles, glass mosaics or skins are used. In the dining room and living room, wallpaper with characteristic coatings is glued:
- large pattern (plants);
- ornate ornament;
- openwork motifs;
- stripe – thin or with a wide edge.
What attributes a modern kitchen must have?
Basic interior styles move from one season to another, changing slightly over time. But every year brings with it new fashion trends regarding kitchen design.
Chrome elements. This refers not only to communications, but also to decorative items. Modern style favors countertops, stands for indoor plants, shelves and elegant tables with chrome legs.
Bar counter. In addition to the classic task, it can replace a dining table or be used as an additional work surface. This attribute is also used to divide space into functional zones, as well as to store kitchen utensils.
Custom countertops. Glossy quartz, massive granite, elegant glass - all these variations are now equally popular. Tabletops of original geometry with a smooth fantasy contour are also in fashion.
Lighting. Now the trend is black lamps, low bronze lamps, wire and openwork lampshades. LED lighting in a metal or plastic profile looks stylish - the color scheme is chosen based on the overall design of the room.
Minimalistic hood. This must-have kitchen gadget promises to completely displace bulky designs from the market in the coming years, and its lightweight, sophisticated design will look good in a taciturn, stylish environment.
It is quite possible to come up with and implement a beautiful design for a small kitchen yourself. Therefore, there is no need to be discouraged if the room for receiving and preparing food in your apartment cannot please you with its dimensions. The main thing when decorating a modest kitchen is to follow the recommendations of experienced decorators.
Furniture, textiles and appliances
Furniture should also be of good quality and high quality, made from natural, durable materials. The legs and armrests are forged metal products in the author's style. The set is made of natural wood. As a last resort, you can use an expensive imitation that will look as natural as possible.
Truly luxurious fabrics are used for curtains, pillows and other textiles:
- atlas;
- velvet;
- velours;
- brocade.
Household appliances should be given special attention. Since it usually does not fit into the classics, it is recommended to simply integrate it into the set, choosing the appropriate color scheme. Another option is to buy a refrigerator and oven, stylized as old things. In this case, the hob should approximately match the tone of the countertop - for example, beige or pure white.
Interior color scheme
The color scheme of a classic interior is determined by several basic rules:
- The main color is white and all its shades.
- Pastel colors of all colors are used.
- Classic beige.
- Universal gray color of all shades.
- Dense colors that are considered noble at the same time: burgundy, brown, salmon, olive.
It is best to use light colors when decorating surfaces, but dark, deep colors and shades are suitable for highlighting details.
Example of color scheme
To sum it up: the benefits of the classic style
The classic style of the living room kitchen has a number of tangible advantages. This is one of the best ways to organize space and create the illusion of freedom, high ceilings through symmetry, light colors, columns and other design tools.
Despite the fact that classics are not cheap, this is exactly the case when repairs are made “for centuries.” If the work is done conscientiously and tastefully, nothing will have to be changed, and even after a few years the kitchen will look like new.
Of course, for this you need to think through literally every detail, since there are no trifles in this style. In order not to carry out risky experiments, it is better to trust specialists who can develop a design project exactly according to your wishes.
Communication with wildlife
We simply cannot ignore this trend. Expensive, labor-intensive, requires constant care... But how beautiful!
Still don't know what we're talking about? About the kitchen, where a huge aquarium made of impact-resistant glass is used as a kitchen island.
Let’s not hide: the implementation of such a design project will require enormous costs in all areas. But your kitchen will definitely surprise everyone, so if you have the opportunity, we advise you to try it.
Let's summarize. 2022 is characterized by an abundance of various design trends: from the usual classic ones to the completely unexpected. This means that everyone will find a suitable option. The main rule: don’t be afraid to experiment, then everything will work out!
By the way, you can see even more ideas in our new (and largest) selection of kitchen design photos. There are more than 200 of them!
