Kitchen-studio in the house: layout and design features

Today, studio apartments are becoming more popular, especially when it comes to buying their own housing or repairing an apartment for rent. The common space is not divided by walls, which take up a lot of space and form additional unnecessary corners for anyone, but it turns out to be light and spacious, accommodating everything necessary for everyday life and rest. Free planning is possible not only in new buildings, but also in a private house or even old "Khrushchev" houses. In this article, we will consider the layout and design of the kitchen-studio in the house.

Advantages and disadvantages

The kitchen studio will be an excellent solution for small apartments,simultaneously "unloading" the situation and creating a modern and interesting design. But how functional and useful will this solution be? Judging by the tendencies of recent years, more and more people are choosing kitchen-studios, demolishing completely unnecessary walls or initially planning a free lay-out.

Similar apartment is a combined recreation area( living room) and kitchen. Functional zones can be separated in various ways, which will be discussed below. Before making a decision, you must carefully weigh all the pros and cons.

Advantages of the kitchen studio:

1. Visually expands the space by letting in more light, because the kitchen windows and the living room windows are not fenced off by a solid wall.
2. The lack of doors and massive walls, which functionally increases the area of ​​the room.
3. The kitchen-studio is an ideal place for parties and friendly meetings, especially if it is equipped with a bar counter.
4. There is no need to buy TV or audio equipment separately for the kitchen.
5. There is an opportunity to create an original stylish interior and embody the design fantasies.
6. Excellent option for a bachelor or a young family of two people.

As for the shortcomings, it is difficult to talk about them unambiguously, because for some, some of them will not matter:

1. The absence of a separate room in the apartment( if it's a one-room apartment).In this case, if you are the only tenant, then this moment is not uncomfortable. If you are two or more, then there can be certain difficulties, because any person needs their own privacy zone.
2. Smells from the kitchen will be carried throughout the apartment, so it's mandatory to take care of installing a good ventilation system. Otherwise, do not be surprised if your favorite silk dress or shirt is soaked with the aroma of the borscht cooked the day before.
3. The cost of implementing such projects is quite high, especially if it is a question of dismantling old walls and complete redevelopment of the apartment. The cost includes not only the work and costs for materials, but also the preparation of a package of work permits, which can sometimes be very difficult to approve. Call such repairs "economy-option" can not under any circumstances, even if you do everything yourself.

Helpful advice: dismantling of walls should be carried out only after obtaining the appropriate permits from architects. Otherwise, you not only risk damage to the overall construction of the house and put all the tenants in danger, but also get a huge fine.

Methods of zoning

There are many ways to zoning kitchen studio in the house, and this work can bring real pleasure, especially if you are a creative person and like to work with your own hands. Each of the ways has its own characteristics and is able to advantageously emphasize the advantages of the premises, hiding its shortcomings.

Of course, you can not even divide the premises, leaving everything as is - many are doing so for the sake of economy or for other reasons. But if the space is competently delineated, it is much more convenient to use it and, what's more, it's more pleasant. In particular, this applies to small objects up to 20 square meters.m.

There are two good reasons to zonate space:

1. Properly planned zoning allows you to turn on the light separately in different parts of the room. This is especially useful if several people live in an apartment.
2. If the area is about 18 squares, and 2 or more people live in the house, the visual separation will allow you to subconsciously adjust to rest, cooking, work or sleep. For example, if someone needs to work on a laptop in the evening, he can go to the kitchen table without disturbing the rest of the tenants to rest in the appropriate area.

Partitions, shelves, shelving

One of the most common ways of visual zoning space. Shelving and unusual type of shelves are especially effective for small apartments, because they are not only a partition, but also a receptacle for clothes, books and other things.

Partitions are best made of thin and natural materials, for example, wood or plasterboard. Their role is purely decorative, so you will not be able to hang a shelf or pots on it. Maximum can be pasted poster or darts.

You can also build parapets or low curbs, which are put on vases, flowers or stylish interior items.

One of the most interesting, but at the same time - the most expensive solutions is a glass wall-partition. She copes well with the zoning, but at the same time does not violate the "airiness" of space. As an option, you can make a barrier of colored glass or stained glass. To block the access of light from one zone to another, it makes sense to install blinds or Roman curtains on such a partition.

Zoning using the bar

This variant of the zoning of the studio kitchen in the house( photo) will appeal to young people who like to arrange friendly meetings and noisy parties. Also, the solution is suitable for small apartments where a bar counter can be used at the same time as a dining and working table( if you work at home).

Bar counter not only visually divides the space, but also allows you to use every centimeter of it with maximum benefit. For example, from the kitchen side, under the bar rack, you can install drawers for dishes and cutlery, and on the residential side this will not be noticeable, and the space will maintain its lightness.

Zoning with lighting

Another popular zoning option that is used not only in cases with small kitchen studios, but also in most modern repair work and redevelopment. The main thing in this business is to observe the sense of proportion. Even if you do not have the slightest idea how to arrange lighting elements, you will be helped by designer photos and magazines. For a small apartment there are enough light points at different levels, and choose the appearance of the fixtures, taking into account the interior of the kitchen-studio.

Proper lighting can do real miracles. So, thin LED lighting on the border of the kitchen and the room, can clearly and clearly demarcate the space. Consider not only the need for light, but also the overall "nature" of your apartment. What mood would you like to emphasize - romance or tranquility, fun or naturalness.

You should also take into account the visual features of interior items. So, if the apartment has many reflective elements, smooth glossy upholstery of furniture, lacquered cabinets, too bright lighting will turn all this into a shimmering tasteless something.

In the kitchen, it's best to put "cold" spotlights, because this light is ideal for work and does not bother the eyes. Over the dining area, you can hang a height-adjustable chandelier. In the recreation area, it is preferable to limit floor lamps, sconces or floor lamps with warm light or two kinds of lamps: cold light for reading or needlework, warm for rest.

Zoning with various finishing materials

Kitchen studio in a private house can be zoned and with the help of various finishing materials, when each zone differs in color, used textures and other small things. For example, the use of various wallpapers, plaster, paint for walls. In the kitchen on the floor can be laid tiles, and in the recreation area - cork floor or parquet.

Also an excellent solution will be the organization of rooms at different levels, for example, the kitchen is slightly higher than the living room, and it is led to several levels.

Rational use of space

As each corner of a small kitchen studio is perfectly visible from any point, it is necessary to make so that the contemplation is only a pleasure. In the sink should not be seen dirty dishes, and in the recreation area - scattered underwear or crumpled bed. You can do this in two ways - either keep the apartment in the strictest purity, or learn to rationally use the space. Agree that the second sounds much more pleasant, so we will consider this case.

Help to keep a small and quite specific room in order will help ergonomic furniture and modern technology. In order not to injure the delicate psyche of a suddenly raging mother-in-law or other guests, dirty dishes can be put into the dishwasher. It will not be superfluous to organize an abundance of lockers and shelves, but be careful here - you always have to wipe the dust off the shelves, and keep the order in the cupboards.

Furniture with built-in shelves and cabinets over the past few years has conquered the world market. In the stores you can find not only comfortable orthopedic folding sofas with built-in compartments for laundry, but also a variety of furniture-trasformer variants, for example a table that folds into a picture, etc. Saving space and maximum functionality - these are the main rules of life in a small apartment!

All surfaces on which anything stands should not be afraid of moisture. It is advisable that they are fully adapted to a fast handler, and you had 5-10 minutes to bring your home into a "divine appearance".

In addition, such a kitchen for the studio should be made with surfaces that are easy to care for and that are not afraid of moisture. That is, simply, everything should be maximally adapted for quick and easy cleaning. From all of the above, a simple conclusion follows - it is very important to be able to choose the right kitchen set for the studio!

So, we examined how you can effectively organize space and choose the best options for a kitchen studio with partitions, shelves and functional furniture. In conclusion, I would like to acquaint you with the video material, which shows in detail how to make the most light and "airy" studio apartment for two people: