Kitchen-living room design 21-22 sq. m

Kitchen-living rooms over 20 sq. m. are ideal for the flight of the designer's imagination, because they can accommodate everything you need: a cooking and rest area, as well as a small workspace. Such a combined room can become a real paradise not only for young couples, but also for whole families, especially if it is properly equipped. In this article, we will take a closer look at the designs of kitchens with an area of ​​21-22 sq. m., we will learn the nuances of the zoning of such premises, as well as get acquainted with the advice of specialists.

In order to efficiently and ergonomically design a large kitchen-living room of more than 20 sq. m., it is necessary to take into account all the features to obtain the most comfortable room, in which it will be pleasant for all household members.

• It is very important to correctly select the working area in the room where food preparation will take place. This should be done at the planning stage. Since the room is large, a variety of zoning methods can be used. It can be decorative partitions (made of plastic or glass), and screens, and even solid plasterboard structures with additional niches.
• It is possible to zoning several functional areas using a variety of colors and textures of floor and wall coverings. Also, combinations are not excluded, that is, you can separate the cooking area from the dining area using different floor coverings and screens at the same time.
• For zoning, you can use various bookshelves, decorative fireplaces, carpets and even a sofa. Such options are especially relevant in recent years for modern studios.

When arranging and planning a kitchen-living room, it is very important to observe the rule of the working triangle, which assumes the correct arrangement of furniture in the room and its high-quality arrangement. The tops of the so-called triangle are a sink, a refrigerator and a stove (gas, induction or electric). So, it is very important to arrange them correctly. The distance from the sink to the stove should vary from sixty to 180 centimeters, and directly from the sink to the refrigerator - from 40 cm to 2 meters.

For a kitchen-living room with an area of ​​21-22 sq. m. it is highly undesirable to choose straight and linear kitchens. It is best to give preference to corner options. And if there is a desire to purchase a direct set, then it is best if it is combined, for example, with radius facades and a semicircular bar counter, which can also replace a full-fledged dining table.

If you want to save a ton of space, then we recommend choosing a kitchen set with cupboards under the ceiling. Such furniture options are more expensive, but in the future they really justify their cost.

In the design of the combined kitchen and living room, it is recommended to pay special attention to lighting, with the help of which you can not only zone functional zones, but also make the room more comfortable at different times of the day. We recommend that you pay attention to the standard scheme that is used in the design of rooms of 21-22 sq. m. Spotlights are usually installed in the center around the perimeter of the room, and modular lights are located directly in the work area. The installation of the chandelier in the style of the interior of the room is not excluded.

Today there are six standard types of kitchen layouts. As noted earlier, a linear kitchen is not the best choice for a large kitchen. But the most successful for such premises are:

• U-shaped kitchen;
• L-shaped;
• peninsular or with an island.

In terms of cleaning and cooking, U-shaped kitchens are considered the most comfortable, because on them everything is within a few steps, especially if all the equipment is built-in. L-shaped kitchens are less convenient for rooms combined with a living room, however, and they are in no less demand. These kitchens look very compact, yet they are versatile and can contain everything you need.

Peninsular kitchens are considered one of the most original, after all, they imply a separate cooking area - in this case, the peninsula. The peninsula is usually connected to a kitchen set, resulting in an original and one-piece structure that can easily complement a kitchen-living room of more than 20 sq. m.

The peninsula can be both a working and a dining area, depending on the idea and project. Often the peninsula is used as a bar counter. But the bar counter is not always relevant if the family has small children. In this case, it is best to set up a full-fledged table.

Today, the design of a large kitchen combined with a living room can be:

• classic;

• modern (hi-tech or minimalism);

• provence or country;

• Scandinavian;

• modern;

• Art Deco;

• ethnics, eco-style and some others

When talking about the design of a modern living room kitchen, for example, in high-tech style, it is best to give preference to glossy surfaces in neutral colors.It is best to choose a built-in technique; metallized and glass surfaces look good in such interiors. You can make the main accents on the textiles in the living room, as well as by choosing a beautiful chandelier and other lighting sources. Stretch ceilings with interior lighting look good in a modern style. Zoning can be done with a decorative glass partition or furniture.

The classic style of a large kitchen-living room of 21-22 square meters usually assumes the presence of a kitchen set made of natural wood, for example, oak. To add a touch of luxury, antique vases and other accessories, including original paintings, are often placed in such rooms. Zoning in classic living room kitchens is usually done with screens.

Before you start planning the design of the kitchen-living room, we recommend to heed the advice of experts.

• If there is no desire to zone the room with decorative panels and the like, it is very important to install a high-quality hood over the stove, you should not save on it - otherwise all third-party odors from cooking will spread throughout the room.
• It is best to give preference to quiet appliances, including a washing machine and dishwasher, especially if zoning in a large room is conditional. Third-party sounds can disturb all the peace of the household during rest.
• To create a modern and comfortable interior, preference should be given to high-quality and practical attributes. For example, an integrated sink made of artificial stone can look advantageous in both modern and classic interiors. Large refrigerators are also relevant for placement in large kitchens-living rooms.

For information on how to properly arrange a kitchen-living room of 21-22 sq.m, see the next video.