Kitchen-living room with fireplace: interior design for an apartment and a country house

A kitchen-living room with a fireplace is the embodiment of comfort and well-being, good taste and a sense of style. Of course, a real fireplace is a preferable option, but there are decorative options that differ in a variety of designs. And if in a country house it is quite possible to provide for a fireplace and make a project focusing on it, then in the apartment you will have to think over the interior design, limiting yourself to a false fireplace.

A fireplace is not only a bright and stylish element of room design, but also a completely functional thing. The room with him looks completely different. It will look great in the interior of both the kitchen-dining room and the kitchen-living room. But the presence of such an attribute in the interior also implies the appropriate design of the entire room with a well-thought-out design so that the fireplace does not look like an alien object.

In a country house it can be initially provided by the project. It can be laid out separately against one of the walls or built into the wall. In any case, it requires the work of a master who will do everything as it should be, in compliance with safety measures. After all, the fireplace will be used for its intended purpose, it will be heated, which means that all the nuances must be taken into account. Sometimes the fireplace includes a stove. On top of it there is a surface on which you can cook food.

Depending on the model, it may also contain internal containers for frying and baking. Such fireplaces-stoves can be used in the kitchen of a country house or in the country.Especially all the charm of the presence of a fireplace in the room can be felt in winter, when it is frosty outside the window, and the fire crackles comfortably in the house and something delicious is being prepared, filling the space with aromas.

Unfortunately, all this will not be possible to feel in the apartment, since due to technical difficulties it is unlikely that it will be possible to install a fireplace in it. But when decorating stylish living rooms with original solutions, you can definitely not deny yourself. And here the electric fireplace comes to the rescue.

Of course, you won't have to heat it with wood or coal. But it can also serve as a heating device on cold winter evenings. And if there is no such need, then you can purchase a model that will be an excellent imitation of a fireplace. Even near artificial tongues of flame and reflections of fire, you can pleasantly spend a romantic evening or arrange a festive family dinner.

As a rule, in a country house, the kitchen is combined with the living room. Such a room has a significant space, which means that it allows you to place all pieces of furniture and decor. But it's worth considering so that there is no pile of unnecessary things. The hall combined with the kitchen makes it possible to equip a full-fledged set in the kitchen, in which all the necessary cabinets for storing dishes, food and other necessary things will be provided.

In some cases, the space is not delimited by anything, but the zoning effect is maintained through the use of different materials in the decoration of the room, lighting. In other options, the space can be delimited by an arch, bar counter, shelving. It all depends on the preferences of the owner.

But if the fireplace is also a stove and it is planned to periodically or constantly cook food on it, then it has a place in the kitchen. Indeed, it will be difficult to maintain perfect cleanliness in the hall during use, especially if there is light furniture and a fluffy carpet there.

The advantage and versatility of the fireplace is that it is difficult to find a style that the fireplace would not fit into, if desired. His presence can be played in almost any direction. It is worth considering the most popular and interesting options.

• High tech. Simplicity and functionality are the main features of this direction. The color scheme is not replete with variety, only restrained tones with acceptable accents in the interior are acceptable. Therefore, you can choose a fireplace that is laconic and austere, which will not stand out from the overall design concept. Just such an acquisition will become a very interesting accent in this style.

• Mediterranean. This style will look very good within the framework of a country house. Here you can apply the design in the form of beams on the ceiling with original lanterns, put tiles on the floor, and lay out the fireplace with stone. In addition, it is possible to place light curtains on the windows, add a couple of plants, wicker furniture.

• Chalet... Also a suitable style for a country house. For decoration, simple wooden furniture, the same floor, is suitable. For arranging a fireplace, a stone or brick will be relevant. But all this is good for the living area. In the place where food is prepared, you need to make sure that the furniture is treated with a special moisture-repellent compound so that the style created in the room will please for a long time.

• Rustic. In this style, you can just beat the creation of a fireplace-stove.Complement the interior with wooden benches, pottery, open shelves. Such a kitchen will create a unique cosiness. You can supplement it with a Russian samovar, embroidered napkins.

• Neoclassicism. This style is applicable both in the apartment and in the house. It is luxuriously stylish, but no frills. White glossy furniture will look great in the kitchen here. Gilding, massive chandeliers, expensive carpets, bright lighting, framed paintings are allowed in the decoration. As for the fireplace, it can be either real or electric. But at the same time, you will have to take very careful care of the apartment and maintain cleanliness so that expensive furniture does not acquire an unpresentable look after a while.

It is worth noting that if there is a great desire, the fireplace can be entered into any style, you just need to choose its appropriate frame or choose a ready-made version that will not contradict the general theme. For example, in japanese style among all its attributes, an electric fireplace of simple forms of black color will look organically. For nautical style would be a suitable option for a stone fireplace framed in blue and turquoise shades of curtains and furniture upholstery.

Even the oriental style can be supplemented with this decorative element, just decorate it using beautiful curly grates on the fireplace or by choosing the electric option, but with an abundance of additional details. African style among bamboo furniture and reed curtains or compositions, there is also a place for a small no-frills fireplace. Egyptian style will be complemented by a built-in fireplace in the wall, on which frescoes or decorative plaster will look harmonious.

Before you start decorating a kitchen-living room with a fireplace, it is important to take into account important nuances:

• before starting the arrangement, you need to clearly think over the design of the room and what style the general concept will obey;
• think over the functionality of the zones - what will be placed in the kitchen and what will be in the living room;
• decide on the choice of materials that will be used in the design of both zones;
• decide what decorative elements will decorate the room, carefully think over the lighting;
• based on all the nuances, decide on the model and design of the fireplace, which will most successfully fit into the situation and will perform the functions that are assigned to it.

Sometimes it can be difficult to imagine the whole picture, even if there is a strong desire to embody a particular style. Ready-made examples can help with this, from which you can build on by inventing something of your own.

• An interesting option when the dining room can be separated from the recreation area by a counter in which the fireplace will be installed. On one side there is a place for cooking and eating, on the other there is a cozy corner for relaxation.

• It is appropriate in a not very large room and such an option when the kitchen and living room are not delimited, but at the same time their boundaries are visually indicated. The whole room is successfully complemented by a fireplace.

• The design looks beautiful and stylish when the zones are delimited by an island. Here you can cook and communicate. Light furniture and transparent entrance doors make the room look spacious and light. The interior is complemented by a stone fireplace and dark floors.