When arranging a small apartment, the question of zoning the living room and bedroom arises. The specificity of the rooms is close - this is a place to rest, but you want to hide the bed from prying eyes, make it as closed and chamber as possible.
In this article, we will share the secrets of how to plan a multifunctional space, while maintaining comfort, coziness and at the same time avoiding room overload. We will offer practical and original ideas living room-bedroom zoning, we will show you how to allocate space for an office and a nursery.
Layout rules and zoning methods
A huge load falls on the rest space, it has to be combined with a nursery, an office, a workshop. When starting to arrange a room, you first need to make a drawing or a full-fledged project in which the layout of the bedroom, living room and other areas for a comfortable stay and full life will be thought out. A competent layout includes several rules, which are more of a recommendatory nature, since implementation in practice is not always possible.
An example of how to plan a space in a nursery, zoning a study-bedroom with a partition
Important: According to studies, people move from right to left, like leafing through a book, the initial glance - from the door to the upper left corner, is comparable to reading. These features should be taken into account when planning and zoning the living room-bedroom: it is better to place the TV and bookshelves to the right of the entrance, the sofa to the left, and the best place to plan the partition is in the far left corner.
Living room-bedroom zoning, the layout is made taking into account all the requirements of ergonomics
The zoning of the bedroom and office is based on the physiological characteristics of a person: from right hand there should be free space, the flow of light is optimal for the eyes - to the left, just above the head. Therefore, it is recommended to place the work surface in the part of the room farthest from the entrance, under the window or with the left end of the table towards the window. This location is also convenient for a number of other reasons:
- the computer is located on the left, the back of the monitor is hidden from the bedroom;
- all active movements are observed in the front part, near the door, relative calm is achieved in the office area.
Multifunctional room, layout without partitions, zoning plasterboard construction and accent trim
The zoning of the bedroom and the nursery is also based on the activity of movements, the adult bed should be hidden from view, it should be located in the back of the room, the corner for the child is closer to the entrance. For infants, according to Feng Shui, it is better to place a crib with the head to the east, which promotes health.
Layout and zoning of the bedroom and living room, in the photo is a Feng Shui advice, recommendations are not tied to the cardinal points, but based on the location front door
What size matters to planning
The layout of the bedroom depends significantly on the size of the room. According to the geomancer's ruler, the dimensions of the bed, favorable for rest, are 150 * 220 cm, 1900 * 220 cm, taking into account the frame, an ergonomic bed 160 * 220 cm.Let us consider several options for zoning the space.
A difficult case to plan and zone a small bedroom, 8-9 sq.m. The bed will take up most of the space. If the room is narrow, it is better to place the bed in the back of the bedroom, in the free space to the right or to the left of the door, allocate space for an office, install a built-in table with a smooth, curved table top. A shallow corner wall, inside which a bureau is provided, will help to make the most of the space, it is better if the cabinet near the door ends with rounded shelves.
Wall bed - a compact way to organize a bedroom area and plan a small room
The layout of a small bedroom-living room up to 10 sq.m, is complicated by the natural desire to hide the bed. Optimal solution - to make a podium and build a pull-out bedroom. Another layout option is to purchase a suite with a wardrobe bed.
The roll-out bed is invisible in the interior layout of a small room, decorative pillows turn it into a sofa, the podium will zone the room
Bedrooms 12, 14, 16 sq. m. it is permissible to zone with small partitions. In a room with one window, it is important to plan low racks, 900-1200 mm high, 1600-2500 mm long, these dimensions are fully enough to separate the sleeping area. They can serve as a place for books and little things; it is advisable to equip a bar counter or install an aquarium on top.
Good to know: Instead of a rack in a multifunctional bedroom, you can plan and install a folding screen with a height of 1200-1800 mm, it is optimal if, when unfolded, it blocks 2/3 of the width of the room.
Delicate zoning of the bedroom-study from the living room with a curly partition, the same color of textiles and patterns on the wall emphasizes the unity of the composition
Ergonomic bedroom layout 12 sq. m. quite allows narrow 400-800 mm, but high (floor / ceiling) partitions. From massive structures in zoning should be abandoned in favor of transparent and openwork structures: pipes / glass, forged shelves, laminated chipboard shelves, openwork, fine workmanship, wooden screens.
Idea: A narrow partition in the bedroom-living room can be located on one or both sides of the room, depending on the layout of the room and the location of the window. For a more intimate bedroom, a cornice is attached to the ceiling and beautiful curtains are arranged.
The layout of the bedroom-hall, zoning with a partition between the bed and the sofa is reinforced with bright wallpaper, a long shelf brings the interior into a single ensemble
More ample opportunities for planning and design appear if a large bedroom-living room. Zoning a room of 20 sq. m. involves the use of radical design methods: you can install a blind plasterboard partition or fence off part of the room with sliding systems. Such zoning of the bedroom should be planned taking into account the functionality and standard dimensions of the furniture.
Let's say we have a room size of 4 * 5 m for planning, so that the minimum set of furniture for the bedroom fits, you need to fence off at least 2 m, optimally 2.2 m, then bedside tables or tables will fit on the sides, near the wall. Opposite the foot will rise spacious wardrobe, you can also fence off the dressing room with a depth of 1-1.2 m, if the window allows. For the layout of the living room, an area of \u200b\u200b2.8-3 * 4 m remains, which is quite enough for arranging a sofa, a narrow wall or slide, etc., the necessary furniture.
Competently planned partition in the bedroom, photo zoning by sliding systems
How to divide the bedroom into zones - design tricks
Above, we discussed how to plan functionality in small rooms, now we will review the practical and aesthetic ways to divide rooms.
Partitions in the bedroom layout
It is more expedient to perform zoning of the bedroom-living room space with partitions, such a solution will maximally isolate the sleep zone. In the presence of tall structures, in the separated parts of the room, a different interior design is acceptable. For example, in the bedroom, minimalism, Provence, constructivism - this is optimal due to small space, in the art deco living room, classic directions, ethno-styles.
Layout and zoning of the interior of the bedroom in the modern style
The modern style can be called universal for planning and zoning space. It assumes smooth transitions, with the help of curvilinear structures, the boundaries are erased, but strict zoning remains.
Bedroom zoning with curtains with photo examples of furniture arrangement
Partitions can be conditionally divided into 2 types:
- not stationary - racks, curtains, screens, they can be easily moved to another place or replaced, if necessary, are acceptable for small and large bedrooms;
- stationary - included in the project when planning a bedroom, plasterboard structures, decorative screens: glass, plastic, wood, combined, sliding systems - they provide maximum intimacy in the bedroom, often decorate the interior.
Conveniently planned out, stylish interior, zoning of the living room and bedroom with a stationary partition
Furniture
Complex layouts are required to accommodate more than two zones. The studio-bedroom is the most interesting case in this regard. Here it is required to zone the space into a living room, bedroom, kitchen, study and, possibly, a nursery.
Studio layout: hall, bedroom, kitchen zoned with curtains and furniture
Partitions will overload the interior, so the best way out is to choose and plan the arrangement of furniture correctly. The bedroom area from the living room can be separated by a wardrobe or shelves.
Photo zoning of a bedroom in a studio apartment with a wardrobe, a sofa installed across to separate the kitchen
The layout of the kitchen depends on the location of the communications. If they are located near the front door, then the headset should start with a deep pencil case - it can be a built-in refrigerator or a tall cabinet with compartments for an oven, microwave, etc. household appliances... Further, a sufficient working surface of 2 m, including a sink of 600 mm and a hob (300-600 mm). In total, a length of ± 2.5 m is required, if necessary, you can plan a corner segment on an adjacent wall. In order to save space, it is advisable to install a round table, or a table with a built-in bar counter. A comfortable kitchen will take up a patch of area ± 5 sq. (2.5 * 2-2.5 m).
Studio layout, kitchen and bedroom space zoning with furniture
If communications are planned in the back of the room, then the kitchen area is separated by a high bar counter or beautiful display cabinets.
Planning and zoning of space using interior decoration
To enhance authenticity, zoning is often emphasized in trim elements. The most effective technique is an accent wall, it is decorated in the bedroom area or above the sofa. For a greater effect, a thin niche is made on the plasterboard wall and the composition is illuminated with spotlights and diodes, beautiful wallpaper with a pattern, photo print is pasted inside, and trimmed with modern panels.
Studio layout accent composition separates the kitchen and living room, ceiling construction enhances the zoning effect
Plasterboard structures on the ceiling, together with lighting and tensioning systems, are also an effective way to plan and zone the bedroom space. In the hall, nursery, office, good lighting should be provided: a chandelier and several additional lamps, in the bedroom you can limit yourself to lighting.
Free planning, zoning of a children's bedroom with a curly ceiling and furniture
Companion wallpaper is a delicate zoning solution multifunctional room, you can use the following techniques:
- a combination of monochrome canvases with striped or with a pattern - floral, monograms, geometric;
- a combination of contrasting wallpaper, but with the same pattern;
- using different textures - natural bamboo, straw, textile in tandem with paper and non-woven.
Convenient bedroom layout, photo of zoning with a partition in a compartment with a curly ceiling, an accent wall and companion wallpaper
Pay attention to the photo examples of the layout of combined bedrooms, living rooms, offices, in most cases, several design techniques are used for zoning at once, this approach helps to emphasize the individuality of the space, but at the same time the integrity of the interior is preserved.
Living space zoning is a very close and urgent problem for all small apartments. And this is not surprising, because in one small room you need to place several zones at once, without limiting the comfort of the owners. But there are often such full-size apartments where you just don't want to build walls. An example of this are lofts - ideally zoned "open-space", in which with the help of different techniques designers manage to achieve the integrity of the entire apartment simultaneously with privacy zones for all residents of the apartment. Armed with these ideas, we have prepared techniques for the competent zoning of living rooms.
Most popular living room zoning:
- Living room and bedroom - the bedroom will always be closer to the window, since by definition sleeping area should be away from the entrance.
- Living room and kitchen - placement of both zones is strictly according to your taste, although it is preferable to place the kitchen near the window so that the hostess is comfortable and light enough to cook food.
- The living room and dining room are two complete units that should have enough space and space in a single room.
- Living room and office - the office can occupy a very small corner, the main thing is to install an additional light source.
- The living room and the children's room are the most unconventional combination, since, as a rule, parents give up their room to the child, but this still happens. In this case, you need to think over everything well and it is better to separate the children's part with partitions so that the child has the opportunity to fully rest.
Living room zoning techniques
There are several of the most common living room zoning techniques, which we will discuss in detail below.
Furniture zoning
This is the simplest and affordable way combine the functions of several functional areas in the living room. A large and comfortable corner sofa will accommodate guests during the day, and in the evening it will become a cozy bedroom. For more intimacy, you can use screens or mobile partitions... This is especially convenient where, in addition to the sofa, there is also a seating area made of armchairs and a table, and when someone is tired and wants to sleep, he can safely go to rest while at the table you can continue to chat and sit down. Of course, we are not talking about soundproofing, so those who are awake will have to speak more quietly than usual.
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Zoning with partitions and mobile walls
These tricks are great for separating a small bedroom around the living room. You can order special mobile structures that will be folded and unfolded very easily, thereby “forming” walls at the right time. Of the materials for these purposes, glass, plexiglass and plastic are best suited. In order to hide the excess from prying eyes, you can hang light curtains on the partitions.
We also included another zoning technique in this category - the use of small island walls. Their length is usually 1.5-2.5 m. As a rule, a TV stand is placed on one side of such an island, or another wall structure - a wardrobe, a rack, shelves, pictures. With the help of such a small wall, there is a clear zoning of the room.
Openwork partitions
This group of construction is more decorative in nature, but nevertheless gives a clear sense of the boundaries of space. Such partitions can be made of wood, metal, plastic and any other materials, and are more like designer small architectural forms, but often openwork partitions form an ensemble beautiful shelves or whatnot.
Niches and wardrobes
These pieces of furniture help very well to zone the space. According to the principle - the higher the cabinet, the more obvious the separation. That is, if you decide to divide the zones using a small niche or a curbstone, put some long objects on it - vases with flowers, table lamps or statues. In a combination of a living room and a kitchen, the bar counter will be the best separator.
Podium
One of the most successful ways divide the space into zones. Of course, it is only suitable for rooms with high ceilings, but where it is, the boundaries of one and the other zone are immediately clear. If a bed is installed on the podium, pull-out storage boxes can be arranged inside the podium. bed linen and various seasonal things, ventilation and other communications can also be hidden on the podium. The catwalk idea works very well in large, spacious apartments, where the designer decided to create a single space.
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Various finishing materials
The use of different finishing materials gives a clear idea that we have two different zoness. That is why designers often use this technique for zoning, because here, according to the principle of stands in furniture store, two independent parts of one whole appear at once - the living room. There is another interesting technique - you can lay the same material in a different direction, but this only applies to tiles and floors made of small components. To further isolate one area from the other, place different types of rugs on the floor.
Light zoning
Light plays a key role in final finishing interior and that is why, the separation of light will immediately emphasize the border of the zones. For example, in the evening you are sitting at a table over which a large chandelier is burning, and at this time the bedroom area is not lit, which means you can relax there. And it is immediately clear that if only one light source is hung in the living room, it will not be enough for a room in which there are several zones, or in one part there will be not enough light, and in the other there will be an overabundance. Spotlights in the case of room zoning will be a good help to you. Hang a chandelier above the main area, and place a composition of spots in the additional area, or vice versa.
False columns
False columns are a convenient attribute of the zoning of any premises, but most of all they are suitable for the living room - all because of the somewhat solemn significance of this room. You can install copies of antique columns, after passing through which the second zone of the room will open to your attention. Or build a large column that will resemble something like a chimney pipe, or a small false wall. In any case, you can win some space, which will give you the opportunity to place another zone.
In the photo below, the column technique is successfully applied. It is neither large nor small, but just such a size that allows you to slightly hide the dining area.
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Arrangement of furniture
Place furniture from different areas with backs to each other. One of the most cost-effective, simple and quick ways to delimit the living room was and remains the arrangement of zonal furniture with backs to each other. Or in other words, so that people in different areas sit with their backs to each other. This technique is based on basic knowledge of psychology - "if I don't see, then I don't." That is, if you do not see people who are doing something nearby, you do not even notice them. In this way, you can place about three different zones in one room. Naturally, the distances must be respected, and there must be at least one meter boundaries between the zones. The back arrangement is also well suited for large open spaces in open space lofts and apartments.
Zoning gives you the option of a small one- or two-room apartment make a complete space for relaxation, receiving guests and even sleeping.
In a one-room apartment and a two-room apartment in which a large family lives, you usually have to combine the living room and bedroom. There are several ways to do this: using existing niches and organizing new ones; installation of partitions and racks replacing them; mounting sliding doors and Japanese curtains; zoning using interior design, relief, floor and ceiling.
In the article we will analyze all these options, touch on the choice and arrangement of furniture. We will also consider the zoning of rooms in relation to their area: 15-17 m 2 and 18-20 m 2.
Room zoning methods
Some of the described methods can be combined. For example - the installation of partitions and zoning using the design of the room decoration.
Niche use
Some Khrushchevs have small nichesas in the photo. This feature of the layout will serve for zoning the living room and bedroom: placing a 1.5 or 2 - sleeping bed. On the border between the niche and the rest of the room, you can add curtains, a high shelf, floor vase, floor lamp or other object that visually marks the border.
Living room combined with bedroom: photo of using a niche in the walls
According to the same principle, the space of the living room bedroom is organized in one room of the studio apartment, where only the bathroom is a separate room. At the same time, a larger space can be fenced off under the bedroom than in the photo above. By combining the premises, an apartment, even a small one, looks spacious: there will be enough space for the living room. A plasterboard wall or a wardrobe / linen can serve as a partition.
Note: niches with curtains - the best way for rectangular rooms with one window. A solid partition dividing the living room into the bedroom will deprive one of the areas of daylight, while the curtain is easy to slide to the side.
Studio apartment: photo of a bedroom combined with a living room
Partitions: decorative, shelving and sliding doors
If the bedroom-hall in one room has 2 windows, then it is better to place the bed under one of them. A niche is also organized here, but partitions are used to delimit the space. This can be a lattice decorative wall, a portable screen, japanese curtains etc. The width of the partition should be such that a passage of 80 - 90 cm remains, as for a standard doorway.
Combining the bedroom and living room: photo decorative wall made of wood
Glass sliding doors can be used as partitions. The leaf of the sash should be tinted or patterned. Doors are more convenient than other options, since it is possible to completely separate the combined bedroom and living room. If you choose double-glazed doors, closed doors provide sound insulation. This option is best used when it is possible to mount the door before the repair is completed: the guides are retracted into the floor and suspended ceiling.
Living room bedroom photo: using sliding doors for zoning
Design and finishing
Space zoning can also be organized through the design of the room. To separate the bedroom in a one-room apartment from the living room, you can use one or more design elements:
- Color of walls, textiles.
- Color, texture of the flooring.
- Decorative balusters continuing the baguette on the main wall.
- Height of the ceiling, floor.
- Changing the relief of walls using plasterboard structures.
A successful zoning option is shown in the photo below. It uses color, balusters, floor level. In the resulting under the bed with a podium, linen drawers are conveniently located.
Cozy bedroom living room. Photo zoning by design
Zoning with design elements will be a way out if the partitions for some reason cannot be installed. For example, when you want to install a bed without fail under a single window. You can see another photo example of the visual separation of the living room from the bedroom below. It is made due to the sharply contrasting wallpaper and the difference in the height of the ceiling.
Hall bedroom: a photo example of dividing rooms into zones using a color scheme
Note: the color that defines the bedroom area must be associated with the design of the living room. This is done using furniture or pieces of furniture and decor - armchairs, candlesticks and paintings.And another example of visual zoning of a room: here the bedroom space is separated by the relief of the walls and ceiling. The separation complements the difference in wall color.
Division of space in the living room bedroom
Using furniture for zoning
You can also use wardrobes and shelves to separate the living room bedroom with the bed. Their main advantages:
- Availability. Any model suitable in size is suitable for zoning.
- Mobility. A wardrobe or rack is easy to move, thereby changing the configuration of the room.
- Aesthetic qualities. This zoning looks original, filling the shelves can play a decorative role.
Rack for space delimitation
If you use a low pass-through rack, the bedroom can be placed in any part of the room, both at the entrance to it and under the window. The previous and next photos show two views of a room divided into a sleeping area and a living room.
Bedroom living room in a different perspective
You can combine zoning with furniture with curtains, as in the next photo. Translucent curtains create the effect of security from all sides, without shading the room. With a sufficient area of \u200b\u200bthe room on the territory of the "bedroom" it will be possible to place even a small dressing room, open or closed.
Furniture for zoning living room bedroom
Furniture for the living room-bedroom: selection and arrangement
The choice of upholstered and cabinet furniture for the living room area is based on the size and design of the room. This also applies to racks used as partitions. But there are restrictions on the bedroom:
- The bed can only have a small headboard, there should be no footboard.
- Bedside tables should be small.
- If this area is less than 5 m 2, then apart from the bed and bedside tables, nothing should be on the floor in it.
How to furnish a room in a single room
The standard layout of the living room bedroom is to organize two furniture islands: for sleeping and relaxing. Usually they try to spread them to different ends of the room. If it has a bay window, then the sleeping area is usually located there, and the living room in the rest of the space. On the contrary, this is rarely done, since in typical houses, bay windows rarely allow you to install something larger than a double bed in them.
Layout of the bedroom-hall: furniture arrangement
Ideas for zoning living room-bedrooms of different sizes
The above describes the main ways of zoning a room in which the bedroom and living room are located together. Below we will offer several more options suitable for rooms of different sizes.
Rooms 15 - 17 m 2
Today you can find apartments with an area of \u200b\u200b20 - 25 sq m, of which about 14 - 16 m 2 per living room. Zoning here is usually done through interior design, the installation of lattice partitions or through shelving. But this is more and more a designation of the boundaries in the room, and if one of the inhabitants of the apartment is an introvert, then the rest for him will not be truly comfortable. The solution may be to purchase a special module with solid walls that do not reach the ceiling. On the one hand, it will be possible to retire in the bedroom, on the other, the living room space will remain spacious.
Living room bedroom 16 sq m: bed with solid walls
In the living room bedroom of 17 sq m, organizing a separate corner for the bed can also be problematic. There is no room for a niche, and an opaque wall or curtain will make the room cramped, one of the zones will turn out to be dark. Displaying some objects that at least visually divide the space into two parts is also not an option, so we will only litter the room. The situation will be saved by a partition with embossed glass.
Glass partition in Khrushchev
Note: colorless embossed glass has almost the same light transmittance as ordinary glass. At the same time, everything behind it looks a little blurry. This is exactly what is needed for zoning a small room: there is a visual division of space, but the room does not seem cramped because of this.Room 18 - 20 meters
The more spacious the room, the more options for organizing space we have. For example, you can zone a room by raising the floor on the area allocated for the bedroom by 50 - 50 cm. The resulting podium is equipped drawers for storing various things. Instead of classic curtains, you can use roller curtains, as in the photo. If necessary, they rise completely to the ceiling.
Bedroom living room, 18 squares. Photo example of the podium device
A good option is to purchase a module consisting of a bed and a high solid partition. In this case, the living room is organized in the part of the room where interior door, the module is oriented with its "back" to it so that the bed is not visible. The described zoning method can be seen in the photo below.
Furnishings in the living room bedroom: modular furniture
You can also do something unusual. Usually they try to arrange a place to sleep in a corner, "not on the aisle." Here, the idea is that the bedroom becomes the center of the living room, its highlight. There is only one opaque partition - from the side of the kitchen, the rest - from colorless glass. There is no clear emphasis on the design of a particular zone.
Arrangement of a bedroom in the center of the room
Whatever premises are adjacent in the same room, they must be correctly and tastefully decorated. Zoning rooms is a sensitive issue that involves many nuances. How to properly zone the living room and what to look for in the first place - read on.
Many designers inspire their clients to change the interior. After all, there is such a huge number of ideas for dividing rooms that you cannot count all of them. Modern restaurants are an excellent example of room zoning, where the border between the lounge area and the dance area is very clearly drawn. Moreover, these zones do not conflict with each other in terms of style. In most cases, they are made in the same style and have some element of space separation. It can be a step, a decorative curtain, a fence made of fresh flowers. Of course the living room in private apartment - this is not a restaurant, but it is quite possible to adopt some ideas from restaurant designers.
When it comes to the design of a zoned living room, it is important to pay attention to the belonging of the other half of the room. Is it a living room, study or kitchen? Depending on the chosen room, you can provide one or another solution to the problem. The most convenient option combining rooms is a living room plus a kitchen. When receiving guests, you do not need to go far for refreshments, and in which case you can freely go to rest in another room.
The main advantages of the living room-kitchen are as follows:
- The illusion of a large space;
- The functionality of each square meter;
- More time for communication with the hostess.
Cons are also present:
- the smell of food will be present in the living room;
- cleaning the kitchen happens more often than cleaning the living room; in the case of combining rooms, you will have to clean all the space.
If the decision to combine the kitchen with the living room is made, you should pay attention to the following design tips... Using a lot of red and orange shades for the living room kitchen will provoke an increase in appetite. In order not to provoke the hostess to consume extra calories, it is best to decorate the living room-kitchen in beige, light yellow, brown or white colors.
Opposite you can put a cabinet with shelves and a place for a TV. Everything should be in harmony with the color of the walls. Shades may differ by half a tone. In addition, the zoning of the living room-kitchen can be done using the bar counter. It is perfect for separating the living room and kitchen and will not distract guests from the conversation. The bar counter is ideal for storing dishes and can save space on nightstands and shelves. The color of the counter should match the color of the walls in the kitchen and the shade of the tiles on the floor.
Relaxation area in the living room: how to arrange
As a rule, the sitting area in the living room-kitchen is the place where people watch TV on soft sofa, play with children, watch family albums, etc. Therefore, it should be somewhat different from the design of the second half of the room - the kitchen. One of the interior options for the living room-kitchen is a white and beige version. Where white is the color of the kitchen and beige is the color of the living room. The warm color of the furniture in the seating area promotes relaxation and communication.
If there is a window on the territory of this zone, it is worth picking up light beige, milky or coffee-and-milk-colored curtains made of loose, but not transparent fabric for it.
Let them flow and add airiness to your split living room design. If the size of the room allows, you can install a set of furniture: a large sofa for guests and a wardrobe with a wall with space for plasma. This will give some comfort to the room. A spacious room allows you to pay attention to accessories. In the recreation area, a fluffy carpet of white or milky shade, a lamp with original design and a coffee table. This style of design will suit lovers of classics in design.
If the windows in the room are located so that only one part of the room is illuminated, you should try to divide the room so that each part of it is illuminated equally. To increase the light in front of the window, you can put a full-length mirror or glass cabinet... In a narrow room that does not allow placing a large amount of furniture, the boundaries of the kitchen and the hall should be marked with the help of kitchen cabinets, flooring or a bamboo curtain.
Living room zoning options: interior and basic nuances
The division of the living room is increasingly carried out using sliding walls. This division system is quite simple and economical. Most suitable materials for this - glass and plastic. If you are creating a partition between the living room and the bedroom, the glass should be frosted, opaque. For a small room, an openwork partition is suitable. It is made to order from any material and is perfect for dividing the living room and kitchen.
Division of the room is possible with upholstered furniture. Most often, a large sofa acts as a partition, which is placed next to the light or with its back to it. The shared room opens up some possibilities for experimenting with color combinations.
For a large room, a combination of bright colors such as yellow and blue, red and white, orange and brown is acceptable.
With the help of bright shades, you can select a particular section of a room or wall. In a one-room apartment, zoning can be carried out using curtains, curtains or partitions. It is best to choose light natural fabricsthat will carefully hide your personal space from prying eyes.
Zoning: walk-through living room and its functions
Most often, the living room in small apartments is a walk-through room. Few people will make a walk-through bedroom or study. A walk-through, soft living room can hold guests in itself, prevent unwanted persons from reaching the bedroom or office.
The walk-through living room is decorated in the same way as the living room-kitchen. It should be cozy and stylish.
The functional space of the walk-through living room depends on the footage of the entire room. If there is not enough space, then only the most necessary pieces of furniture should be placed in the living room, and it is desirable that they be transformable. What worries about space can be if the sofa can turn into a bed for guests or an unnecessary bedside table can be hidden in an armchair at the push of a button.
Spacious room: zoning a large living room
A large living room combined with a kitchen can be zoned using a podium. The ideas of dividing space by raising one zone are quite new, they have been used recently. If there is a living room on a dais, a sofa with built-in storage boxes can be placed there. This will save space on the shelf for CDs and books.
The podium division of the room cannot have any drawbacks within the framework of a spacious apartment.
The location of the high zone is such that guests will not be disturbed by the fuss in the kitchen, playing pets, etc. Tall flowers in pots, decorative tall lamps, decorative coffee tables, and any bright accessories will look good in the large space of the zoned living room.
Zoning a narrow living room: narrow does not mean cramped
The easiest way to accomplish the zonal division of a narrow living room using different finishes walls and floors. Most designers offer the option of decorating the hotel area with bright saturated colors, and the kitchen area with calm cold shades. Floor on kitchen area can be tiles to match the walls, and the hotel area can be covered with a carpet that matches the color of the furniture and walls. Interior decoration options may vary.
How to make the living room zoning correctly (video)
As you can see, there are a lot of ideas for the interior. By choosing suitable design, you should pay attention to the size of the room and to your budget. After all, the repair cannot be completed, it can only be stopped.
Living room zoning options (photo)
Living room and bedroom located in one room will solve the problem of lack of living space in small apartments... Thanks to successful zoning, in a single room there will be cozy area recreation, which can be hidden during the daytime, and a comfortable area for receiving guests. This design technique is also used in the arrangement of modern studio apartments.
Living room and bedroom perform functions that contradict each other. One of them is intended for gatherings with friends, spending free time during the day and evening, watching movies, reading and relaxing. Another area is used exclusively for sleeping, mainly at night. Therefore, it is important to make the zoning of the bedroom and living room so that the zones look harmonious.
The choice of the most suitable zoning method depends more on the shape and size of the room. In large rooms, the space can be divided using partitions made of different materials and having different designs.
For small rooms, the construction of bulky stationary structures is completely unacceptable. You can separate the living area from the bedroom in a one-room apartment with furniture, curtains or light sliding partitions.
Where to begin
When zoning a room, it is necessary to take into account the subtleties and features of the interior design of both zones. Following the recommendations of the designers, the living room with the bedroom will be truly comfortable and cozy.
The main nuances of the room layout:
- First, you should decide on the size and location of each zone, taking into account the shape and area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
- The zones should be decorated in the same style. The use of finishes that match in color and texture, furniture of the same design, similar textiles and decor, will combine both zones.
- The sleeping area should not be a walk-through, it should be located away from the entrance to the room.
- The living room should be well lit, therefore it is recommended to install several light sources in different parts of it.
- Do not clutter up the space large quantity furniture.
Layout of a bedroom in a studio apartment
For planning the living room and bedroom in a one-room apartment, you can choose one of the most popular methods.
The first option is to place the sleeping area near the window. It is great for narrow rooms, as well as for owners who prefer to fall asleep and wake up by the window.
The second way is to arrange a sleeping area in a remote, secluded part of the room. This will create an intimate atmosphere in the bedroom that is conducive to restful and healthy sleep.
Rest zone
Successful zoning of a bedroom depends not only on its placement in the room, but also on filling it with the necessary pieces of furniture.
To arrange a recreation area, you will need a minimum amount of furniture. Its main subject, of course, is the bed. It is advisable to put bedside tables near the bed, which will serve as storage various little things, placement table lamps and other decor items.
Guest Zone
The guest area should be comfortable, cozy and adapted for daytime relaxation of the whole family. Regardless of the chosen style and design of the room, it must be filled with everything you need. Comfortable sofas, armchairs, coffee table, TV, shelving, various modular storage systems - this is the usual filling of the living area. Of course, do not forget about beautiful decor this part of the room.
Common ways of zoning a bedroom-living room
Designers use various methods of zoning a room into a bedroom and a living room, which allow not only to divide, but also to visually expand its space.
The most popular methods are:
- construction of capital or plasterboard partitions different heights, widths and shapes;
- joining the loggia room, in which the sleeping area is usually equipped;
- installation of sliding partitions;
- zoning with furniture;
- separation by curtains, screens and blinds;
- visual zoning of the bedroom using finishes different types, textures and colors;
- installation of transforming beds, which are hidden in a closet or podium during the day.
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The choice of this or that method depends on the shape and size of the room, financial capabilities and taste preferences of its owners. Let's consider these options in more detail.
Using partitions
Partitions dividing the room into zones can be solid, plasterboard or glass.
The construction of a capital partition is a rather time-consuming process that requires prior approval from the licensing authorities. Therefore, it is better to give preference to drywall constructions. They can be high, low different shapes, with niches or through "windows" in which decorative vases, figurines, photographs and flowers in beautiful pots will look great. In addition, the arrangement of niches will improve the lighting of the room.
Translucent partitions made of impact-resistant glass or plastic will perfectly fit into the interior of the bedroom-living room. On their surface, you can apply stained glass painting, various images and ornaments. Such a partition will clearly delineate the zones and will look very light and attractive.
Zoning with sliding doors
Sliding partitions and doors will perfectly fit into the design of the living room with the bedroom. These lightweight structures can consist of several panels made of different materials: wood, bamboo, plastic, glass in a metal frame. With sliding doors, you can completely separate the zones from each other. When the panels are pulled apart, the room will become a single space.
Furniture zoning
Dividing a room into zones using furniture is the easiest and most affordable way. As a partition, you can use high shelves, wardrobes and even corner sofas with high backs.
Wide shelving unit without back wall will not only separate the living room from the bedroom in a one-room apartment, but also become convenient system storage. You can use two narrow racks by placing them at opposite walls... The advantage of such zoning is that the furniture does not restrict the penetration of daylight into the back of the room.
Instead of shelving, you can use cabinets with swing doors or wardrobes. In narrow and long rooms, it is best to place a pair of cabinets opposite each other to ensure good lighting... For rooms of a different shape, one wide wardrobe is perfect.
You can divide the room corner sofa, the side back of which will become a kind of partition. It is better to hang blinds, curtains made of fabric, threads or decorative beads over it.
Curtains and screen
Another easy way to zon a room is to use curtains and a screen. Curtains should be in harmony with the rest of the textiles in the interior. You can hang curtains made of various fabrics, beads, bugles or bamboo, with beautiful draperies, fringes and tassels. For maximum privacy, it is best to use thick, heavy fabrics. Light, airy materials will visually define the bedroom area in the hall, while maintaining the unity of the space.
Jalousie
In the bedroom combined with the living room, you can use vertical blinds to separate zones. This is a fairly simple and cheap way of zoning a room.
The sliding blinds provide privacy in the sleeping area. At any time they can be moved apart and the space will become one again. Modern technologies allow you to apply any images, ornaments and drawings to the canvases, which allows you to successfully fit the blinds into the interior.
Zoning by decoration (ceiling, walls, floors)
One of the options for dividing a room is visual zoning. Its essence lies in the use of different materials, textures and shades in decoration, construction ceiling structures and floor podiums of various shapes. Such design techniques are suitable for combining a living room and bedroom in small rooms and in large studio apartments.
You can arrange the floor different materials, for example, choose a soft carpet for the bedroom, and lay parquet, laminate or linoleum in the living room.
How to choose furniture for a bedroom combined with a living room
The stylish and sophisticated design of the living room, combined with the bedroom, implies the presence of furniture for various purposes.
There must be a sleeping place in the recreation area. It could be folding sofa or a bed. You can install a stationary model of the required size, or give preference to a transforming bed. Vertical structures are usually hidden in a niche or in the shape of a cabinet. The horizontal beds are sliding into the podiums.
Of course, you can't do without bedside tables or hinged shelves located at the head of the bed. If there is free space, you can add a couple of chairs or a rocking chair, a small table, a console with a mirror.
For the living area, you should choose a comfortable large sofa and armchairs. If desired, you can install a tall wardrobe for storing things. If the installation of cabinets is not planned, it is worth installing various modular systems, racks, cabinets for equipment, hanging shelves.
Lighting nuances
Light zoning of the bedroom and living room is used in combination with any other way of dividing the space.
In the sleeping area, it is better to use spot ceiling lighting. As an addition, you can install bedside lamps or place a sconce on the wall at the head of the bed.
A beautiful ceiling chandelier is perfect for lighting the living room, in combination with spotlights or lED backlight ceiling. You can also place decorative floor lamps, floor lamps, table lamps in different parts of the zone.
As you can see, arranging the living room and bedroom in a single space is not so difficult. The main thing to remember is that the decoration, textiles and furniture of the guest and sleeping area should be combined in style and color. In a harmonious and cozy space, it will be pleasant and comfortable to relax, spend time with your family and receive guests.
We hope this article will help you arrange your living room and bedroom in a single space. If you have any questions - ask them in the comments below. Our experts will definitely answer them.