People who have a private house often invite guests. That is why the layout of the kitchen with the living room in a private house is very important point. Everything should be thought out to the smallest detail so that it is comfortable, beautiful and cozy in the space of this room. It is worth considering the following factors:
Using a podium to accommodate a combined kitchen and living room
Zoning of the room with installed spotlights
All these questions are very important for obtaining the desired result. Therefore, no matter how much the living room has 20 sq. m or 50, planning will help to achieve the dream of an ideal place for receiving guests and cooking.
Layout with dimensions and placement of furniture in the studio room
An interesting solution for decorating a room in the Baroque style
The layout of the living room combined with the kitchen according to the above style solutions provides for massive interior items. This type of repair transformation is also chosen due to the fact that notes of luxury are poured into such an interior. Even inexpensive repair materials will look advantageous on . 
Relying on the rococo style, property owners will present openwork compositions to the guest room and cooking area, which also look luxurious and rich.
Classic style
This design idea is the most popular and often found in combined living rooms with a kitchen.
The fireplace fits perfectly into the interior of the living room combined with the kitchen
And this is not surprising, because the living room and kitchen, thanks to this style of repair solution, will acquire both an elegant and austere look. Classic style suggests clear lines, discreet colors. Due to the fact that various geometric designs of drywall are used, wooden panels, you can advantageously divide the cooking area and the reception area.
This arrangement of the TV allows you to watch your favorite program without being distracted from cooking.
Chalet style
Finishing the design of the island kitchen in a chalet-style house
Beams are often painted in different colors in such a design solution for kitchens and living rooms. This allows you to create an airy, amazing atmosphere in the space.
Hi-tech style
This design option is suitable for those who prefer seasoned and strict solutions in the interior. Hi-tech means clear lines, cold colors. 
Lovers of restraint in the interior will appreciate this style in the room. Due to color solutions, it is possible to make the kitchen, dining room and living room visually separated from each other.
Japanese style
This solution will be ideal for those people who prefer minimalism in the interior. Kitchen and living room Japanese style will be very comfortable and harmonious.
Japanese style kitchen interior decoration
This design is built on clear lines, discreet interior. And also in the Japanese style, often on, on the basis of which a decision is made on how the furniture will be arranged in each of the areas of the living room and kitchen.
Country style
This idea will appeal to anyone who wants to see a combination of modesty and luxury, sophistication and simplicity in a multifunctional space. Country involves the placement of many interesting and cute accessories in the room. In this style, it can easily be divided using partitions or wooden beams in an interesting design and color scheme.
Zoning and color scheme country style living room and kitchen
Due to the fact that there are a lot of styles in which it is possible to carry out repairs in the living room combined with the kitchen, everyone can choose the perfect one for themselves. Before you settle on any of the options, you must:
- Consider color schemes for the space.
- Understand what interior items fit into the room as clearly as possible.
- Decide which decorative elements are ideal for realizing the idea of transforming the space of the living room and kitchen space in the required area.
The sofa separating the dining room from the rest of the space is made to match the color of the entire room
- It is also worth taking the time to ask questions like financial side repair. Once you figure out how much money you're willing to spend on equipment and makeovers in your living room and cooking room, it'll be a lot easier to decide which materials you'll be purchasing.
- You need to consider how long you need to complete repair work. This will help you understand whether it is possible to do what you have planned on your own, or whether it is better to hire a team of specialists who will quickly and efficiently carry out installation work.
All these moments are very important in the process of transforming a guest room combined with a kitchen.
The use of ottomans and sofas in the interior of the hall in country style
Space zoning
Based on how many meters in the space of the adjacent kitchen, as well as the living room, you can decide how best to divide it into. As a rule, when creating living rooms that are adjacent, they try:
Much depends on the shape of the room.
square room
Interior design of the dining room in street style
Thus, odors will spread less, and the view from the window during cooking will be pleasing to the eye. The dining table is best placed on the right side of the kitchen. And the living room, in which the family spends their free time, as well as where guests at home will be received, is best equipped in the left corner of the space.
Exit to the balcony harmoniously fit into a small living room
Ideally, if each zone has its own independent lighting. This will help, firstly, to save on electricity, and secondly, it is beneficial to emphasize different zones premises.
Rectangular room
If the living room, combined with the kitchen, is rectangular, then the issue of space zoning is facilitated.
Layout with dimensions and a schematic arrangement of furniture on the floor plan
After all, in such a room you can put partitions, fences, which will divide a large space into several functional zones.
Most often, the kitchen is equipped in the first row, then comes the dining room, and after the dining room, the living room. In addition to partitions, lighting devices will help divide the space into zones.
Different types of lamps help to zone the room
For example, each zone can be equipped with spotlights in addition to the main light source. This will help to emphasize advantageously every piece of the room.
In order to visually separate the kitchen from the living and dining space, the following ideas are often used:
- Steps. Having equipped several steps or even one, in front of the entrance to the kitchen area, you can advantageously separate this piece of space from the rest.
- . You can significantly change the visual perception of the room by simply changing the ceiling level in the kitchen area.
- Also, in private houses with adjacent kitchens and living rooms, it often happens that the cooking area is separated by racks, which, if necessary, can also be used as a table.
In any case, it is unambiguous that the zones should be as follows:
- kitchen;
- dining room;
- living room.
With such a solution, the space will look full.
The kitchen, combined with the hall, is an advantageous solution for small apartments, especially the old, Soviet building. In the new spacious room, several functional centers can be made at once - a cooking area, a living room and a dining room.
It is easiest to implement the idea of \u200b\u200bcombining the kitchen and living room in your home.
Residents of apartments will have to first obtain a redevelopment permit (), because. there are many technical issues related to security. For example, it is impossible to completely combine the living room and the gasified kitchen. But you can make a translucent or glass partition.
Often such projects are found in apartment buildings a typical building of the last century - Khrushchev, which is characterized by very small kitchens. The wall separating the living room is not a load-bearing one, so it is possible to repair the combined premises in accordance with all the rules.
Redevelopment in Khrushchev What else you need to consider when combining, see the video:
Merging pros and cons
For those who are not afraid of the hassle of the financial time involved in obtaining a permit, you should also be prepared for some cons this layout:
- smells of food, which over time will saturate textiles (sofa upholstery, pillows, curtains, etc.). In this case, a powerful hood will help, which needs to be cleaned more often than usual;
- noise from technology. For guests or household members who want to relax in the living room during the day, this can be uncomfortable. The problem with noisy equipment can be solved by purchasing more expensive options;
- mess. If you were preparing to receive guests, cooked, set the table in the living room, then there is nothing wrong with not having time, for example, to tidy up the work area. In a combined room, cleaning cannot be allowed to be postponed, because. even a slight mess is always in sight. In order to cover the area with dirty dishes, you can install a decorative partition, as in the photo below.
Objectively assessing the cons, we can say that it makes sense to start redevelopment work if:
- kitchen up to 8 sq.m., and the family is large and it is impossible for all family members to fit here;
- for storing utensils and other kitchen utensils you need more space, you need a large headset. In this case, as a rule, there is not enough square meters under comfortable dining area;
- you often receive guests. You can quickly set the table, because the dining room is nearby, and after a meal you can have a good time in the stylishly decorated living room.
In the combined kitchen-living room it is easy to implement almost any design. The main thing is stylistic unity.
Scandinavian style 
Bar style kitchen. It is separated from the living room by a narrow partition that covers the dining area. How to properly zone?
Zoning is necessary to highlight each functional center, thereby giving the entire room an orderly, harmonious look. There are different ways to do this:
- partition. Can not only hide the mess in the working area, but also serve as decorative element;
Loft style interior 
In a private house - island, dining table and bar counter.
The island can also serve as a dining area, a bar counter. Behind it you can arrange a dining room or a sofa.
- color and finish.
With the use of different finishing materials Newbies need to be careful. Brickwork or its imitation is not appropriate in all styles, and such a finish does not go well with wallpaper. There are many such rules, and it is difficult to consider them all.
Brickwork on one of the walls can zone the living room 
In the interior, get along well together natural materials- wood, stone, metal. The same nuances apply to color combinations. In the interior it is permissible to use no more three different colors complemented by their shades. It is also necessary to know successful combinations, for example, gray with yellow, orange or red; white with purple, etc.
As a basis, it is always better to take basic colors that go well with many others - white, black, gray.
Whatever method of zoning is chosen, the kitchen and the hall should be decorated in the same style.
- In Khrushchev.
- Small kitchen-living room 18 sq.m.
At small area the focus should be on functionality. Furniture and appliances should be at a minimum, but these items should take on several tasks at once.
Built-in appliances do not violate the unity of style, do not spoil general form - Spacious kitchen combined with the hall
Design in a private house Advice! After redevelopment, a new spacious room needs sufficient lighting. It is necessary to install luminaires in at least three places - above dining table, in the guest room, in the working area.
Textile design depends not only on the area, but also on the style. Thick floor-to-ceiling curtains look beautiful, but given the specifics of the room - its rapid contamination, textiles (including pillowcases, covers on chairs and sofas) need to be washed more often than usual. So get quality options that will keep their attractive appearance longer.
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Modern methods of interior design, first of all, involve the use of ergonomic and functional design. You can create a comfortable space even in small apartments. An excellent solution is the living room, combined with the original options will allow you to choose the right design.
Smart use of diversity color palette and design techniques will allow you to create a stylish design from combined rooms, even in a small apartment
Connecting the living room with the kitchen is designed to increase the usable area. This is a great way for small apartments to create one more spacious and functional from several miniature rooms.Zoning matters when creating a kitchen design combined with a living room. The photo shows popular solutions for the competent separation of space. There is a separate working and dining area.
Joint spaces look great in open-plan apartments. A similar option can be used in a private house. At the same time, it is important not to expand the area, but to bring comfort and coziness to common room. Redevelopment will allow you to correctly organize the space in too large rooms. For example, from great hall part of the area is taken to create a kitchen area or office.
Helpful information! The option of combined rooms is suitable for long and narrow rooms. The space is then divided into functional areas.
Combined space zoning options
An interesting design technique is the division of space into separate zones. The separation method depends on the dimensions of the apartment, budget and planned goals.
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Features of zoning with color
Zoning with a color palette is suitable for a small living room combined with a kitchen. Photos show original variants design. Accents can be distributed using saturated shades. When applying, the following rules should be observed:
- catchy colors can emphasize small-sized objects in the interior. For large details, neutral tones are selected;
- it is necessary to take into account the nuances of lighting.
Helpful information! Warm colors have a positive effect on the appearance of appetite and have a stimulating effect on nervous system. Cool colors are soothing.
The use of finishing materials
When choosing finishing materials, it should be borne in mind that moisture-resistant options with resistance to aggressive environments are suitable for the kitchen area. For flooring, you can choose tiles, stone or porcelain tiles.
The floor in the living room can be finished with linoleum, parquet or laminate. Used for walls different variants, wallpaper or even paint. Such accents will help visually divide a large room into functional areas.
The nuances of zoning furniture
With help, you can share the living room, combined with the kitchen in Khrushchev. Photo options surprises with its originality. You can separate two rooms using the following items:
- the kitchen island is used in spacious rooms;
- shelves, racks and bookcases allow not only to divide the space, but also serve as an excellent storage system.
Helpful advice! As a bar counter, as an option, you can use a part of the remote wall on which the countertop is installed.
Separation with an arch or partition
Part of the removed wall can also be used as a space divider. To do this, it is enough to leave a small piece of the wall on which you can install a TV, as well as any household equipment or a sink.
In place of the demolished structure, an arched element can be installed. In this case, it is worth considering the general idea of \u200b\u200bdesign.
The use of multi-level ceilings and floors
Living room combined with kitchen (photo in in large numbers presented on the Internet), perfectly zoned using multi-level surfaces. Pipes, wires and other communications can be masked under a multi-level floor and ceiling. The use of glossy materials for ceiling coverings allows you to visually raise the ceilings and expand the space
Zoning with lighting
To divide the space, you can use a variety of types of lamps and spot lighting options. The contrast of light sources allows you to divide the room into functional areas. Using directional light, you can focus on individual elements. For example, a dining area, a bar counter or a sofa. Similar way will separate the living room from the kitchen area.
Helpful information! With the help of light, you can highlight the work area or place of rest.
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A country house is being built with the hope of breaking out of the cramped quarters, so the owners try to plan the rooms as spacious as possible, without unnecessary partitions. Combination of two functional areas - perfect solution this task, especially in the case of the kitchen and living room - their combination is very convenient for a large family and receiving guests. There are many ways to beautifully and comfortably think over and design the design of the kitchen-dining-living room in a private house, combining separate rooms into one spacious and cozy room in a cottage - it remains only to choose and implement a suitable idea from those shown in the article.
Kitchen-living room in a private house - comfortable and beautiful Source motusvita.ru
Features of the layout of the room
The possibility of combining the kitchen and the hall in ideal discussed before the start of construction - during the design of the whole house. It is better to do this because the project must include the load on the walls, additional supports for the ceiling, the location of windows and ventilation systems.
The design of the combined room is peculiar - the design of the kitchen area is different from the living room, but at the same time they are designed in the same style.
Popular types of layouts for combining the kitchen and living room are as follows:
A set along one wall, and opposite - a sofa and a table;
Bar counter that divides the room into two parts;
Table, cabinets with sink and household appliances in the middle of the room (islands);
Set in the center, table and sofa at the edges.
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The choice depends on the size of the room and its shape. Traditionally, furniture is attached to the walls so that the middle of the room is free. It looks good in a small area of 15-20 m², and a modern central arrangement is chosen for a spacious room. The bar counter performs several tasks: zoning, a place for cooking, a dining table. With it, the kitchen looks stylish and noble. The latest layout option is a compromise between classic and modern. Suitable for a large room.
The kitchen island is used as a bar counter Source houzz.in
When planning furniture, it is important to know that optimal size the working area of the kitchen is only 5-7 m. Then it will be convenient to move between the refrigerator, stove and cutting table.
The island type of arrangement needs accurate calculations. Electrical wiring with sockets, plumbing and sewer pipes you will have to bring to the center of the kitchen. It is easier to do this at the stage of building a house.
Pros and cons of the kitchen-living room
There are always positive and negative points in combining two rooms. What good does the layout of the kitchen-living room of the cottage give:
- Spacious room;
- Many layout options;
- Comfortable spot for feasts;
- The hostess is always close to guests and family;
- It is easy to apply unusual design techniques.
Undesirable sides of the combined kitchen:
Odors are absorbed into textiles upholstered furniture, curtains and carpets;
High humidity damages all surfaces;
The noise disturbs the rest of the family.
In general, all these issues are being resolved. A powerful hood, which is always available in an ordinary kitchen, will eliminate pungent odors, plastic and glass furniture will not deteriorate. And in the early morning, you can try not to strum pans.
Powerful hood in the kitchen-living room will get rid of odors Source pt.decorexpro.com
How to organize space in the country kitchen-living room
In the country, too, the living room is often combined with the kitchen. The interior here is decorated more modestly and simply than in a country cottage, and the sizes of the rooms are smaller, but it is realistic to fit two functional zones on 10 squares.
If the first floor is large, then the living room will be spacious (30-35 m²). Designers in this case are advised to arrange furniture with islands. Decor and decoration in uniform style, but the kitchen area differs from the hall due to a different texture, lighting, or podium. A huge room will become cozier thanks to curtains, an arch or columns.
Racks and columns are conditionally separated big room Source houzz.se
For a combined kitchen with an area of 20-25 m², there are few ways to arrange it. Headset and household appliances it is better to install along the wall. It is good to provide a niche to increase free space. A table or sofa will look great in the middle of the room. You need to choose one thing for centering.
A single chandelier above the seating area is enough. Spotlights are convenient for the hostess in the kitchen.
In a medium-sized room, one object is placed in the center - a sofa or a table. Source et.aviarydecor.com
Living room kitchen interior country house a small area involves a minimum of furniture. It is better to refuse high and hanging cabinets. The bar counter and the transforming table will help out. A set and a sofa are placed along the walls. The distance between them should be more than 1 m. So, the room will seem freer. Mirrors and light colors will help visually expand the space.
A small kitchen-living room in the country involves a minimum of furniture Source kitchenguide.su
Style and color of the kitchen-living room
For a joint kitchen and living room, designers suggest using one of these styles:
Classic
The design of the kitchen-dining-living room in a classic style implies freedom of space. Be sure to have a large dining table, elegant armchairs and sofas with pillows, colorful carpets. There should be a lot of stucco in the room, both in the living room and in the kitchen area. The classic style is suitable for families who follow the traditions of their ancestors and often get together.
The color scheme is pastel. Predominant colors: gold, beige, white. Floor covering for the hall - laminate, marble, parquet. In the kitchen, you can mount light tiles or stone.
Large sofa and table - the main objects in the classic kitchen-living room Source ar.decorexpro.com
Modern
Design of the kitchen-living room in the house contemporary modern provides simple shapes, a minimum of decorative elements. Furniture is angular or rounded. Chairs, armchairs and sofas without armrests. There are many small lamps on the ceiling.
The main materials are natural - wood, metal. Furniture decoration is usually plain. If an ornament is used, then it is a strip or a cage. Main colors: white, black, brown. Any bright accent is required.
Calm, laconic modern in the kitchen-living room Source alb-group.ru
High tech
It is considered a masculine style because it uses the latest technology and does not welcome excess decor. Furniture should be modular, without open shelves. Often, instead of handles, a hidden lock system is built in.
Special attention is paid to lighting. In the kitchen-living room, each zone needs its own lamps. Designers like to lay LED strips around the perimeter of the ceiling, floor or cabinet furniture. The preferred materials are metal, glass, plastic and leather. In the shared kitchen country house- This perfect solution finishes.
High-tech style is characterized by contrasting colors. Most often they combine black with white or red.
Separate illumination of each zone in the high-tech style kitchen-living room Source yandex.ru
art deco
This style combines the aristocracy of classics and high-tech manufacturability. In the design of the kitchen-living room there will be smooth lines, contrasting colors, floral patterns on expensive textiles. Art Deco loves functional furniture. For example, a sliding sofa or table.
Multi-level lighting consists of one large chandelier, led strip and lamps. Glass doors in the headset can be decorated with stained-glass windows. The floor is parquet or stone. certain colors No. It is recommended to follow the rule - two close tones and one contrast. It can be black, beige and purple.
Pretentiousness and manufacturability of Art Deco in one kitchen-living room Source strojbum.ru
Eco style
Great for designing a kitchen combined with a living room in a private house or cottage. The kitchen in an eco-style house loves natural materials - wood, metal, glass. The forms are simple, like modern. Many living plants in pots and in the form of panels. Natural lines are repeated by furniture and decor items. On wide windows - Roman blinds made of bamboo or light curtains. Definitely a lot of light.
Of the colors, preference is given to white, brown and green.
Eco-style in the kitchen-living room brings you closer to nature Source evadesignhome.ru
On our site you can find the most popular and interesting house projects from construction companies represented at the exhibition of houses Low-Rise Country.
How to zone a combined room
The main task when planning a kitchen-living room is to correctly divide it into zones. Regardless of the size of the room, there should be three of them:
Kitchen;
Dining room;
Guestbook.
In a small country house, it will not be possible to create clear boundaries between them. The dining table can be attached to the sofa and next to install a TV. Or the bar counter will replace the dining area.
Small kitchen-living room in the country with combined areas Source dekormyhome.ru
However, making the kitchen, table and sofa stand out is easy with color. Designers use several techniques:
One main color of the walls and floor in the room, and for zones different shades in decor;
Contrasting tones for each area of the room;
Swap backgrounds and accents.
Materials and textures also visually separate the room. The stone floor will look good in the kitchen and tiled walls, and in the guest room - laminate and decorative plaster or wallpaper. If the house is wooden and decorated in country style, then to create borders choose different breeds wood, playing with shades.
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The bar counter easily separates the kitchen from the living room. At the same time it looks modern, it is used as a shelf, coffee or dining table.
Multi-level structures also zone the space. The set can be installed on the podium, and a ceiling of several layers can be mounted above the sofa.
The interior of the kitchen-living room in a private house, if the footage of the room allows, can be supplemented with arches and columns. They will additionally support the ceiling, add comfort and highlight the main areas. Curtains, screens are actively used for this purpose, glass partitions. With them, the design of the kitchen of a country house will acquire individuality and mystery.
Zoning of the kitchen-living room with a multi-level ceiling and a podium Source tr.decoratex.biz
Original solutions in the kitchen-living room
In a country house, the owners love to be creative. This can be done with an unusual design.
Place under the stairs two-storey cottage good to use for kitchen area. The set will successfully fit into a niche, and a semicircular bar counter will not interfere with the passage.
A niche under the stairs is suitable for the kitchen area Source dizainkuhnibest.ru
Another unusual solution design of the kitchen-living room in a private house - leave part of the roof without overlap. The rafters are sheathed with clapboard or other facing material. It seems that the room is in the attic. The windows on the slopes provide additional lighting. The kitchen area differs from the common one by the presence of a ceiling. With such a layout, even a small room will benefit.
Roof without overlap increases the space in the kitchen-living room Source friedentx.com
IN wooden house in the kitchen-living room and asks for a stove. It performs several functions at the same time:
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Place for evening gatherings;
Decor element;
Cooktop.
The stove will become the centerpiece of the entire room. The rest of the furniture is already organized around it. This good decision for the design of the living-dining room in the country. In the house for permanent residence it is better to install a fireplace, and cook on a conventional electric stove.
The stove-fireplace will become the accent of the kitchen-living room in a wooden house Source topdom.ru
The combined kitchen and living room allows you to show your imagination in planning and design, taking into account the interests of the whole family. If you are not afraid to experiment, the result will exceed all expectations.
Conciseness, functionality, simplicity and comfort inherent in modern styles allow you to create housing for relaxation and life. Scandinavian experts even have a term to define an interior that satisfies all human needs - hygge. Everything here is designed to make the family feel comfortable, free and happy.
One of the mandatory parameters of such premises is the maximum space, which is often achieved by combining rooms, especially in small apartments. Therefore, the living room with kitchen in modern style– an exclusive solution for freedom and comfort.
Advantages
The advantages of such a solution are obvious.
Combining rooms implements the following functions:
- Provides more free space, which is especially important for small apartments and impeccable comfort.
- Provides better natural light.
- Provides the opportunity to develop the most ergonomic and comfortable layout.
- Expands design possibilities even for the most modest apartments.
- Increases the practicality of rooms at the most simple solutions.
- Provides high functionality of the environment, allowing the owners to realize their creative potential.
The modern kitchen-living room is a project for free living and comfortable rest, because in any actual design, human needs come first.
Features of the kitchen-living room in a modern style
The interior of a kitchen combined with a living room cannot be identical to the design of a regular work area.
Here it is important to take into account a lot of nuances, and the reason is not only in the features of modern design - when combining rooms, you should be prepared for the fact that you will have to solve a lot of non-standard issues:
- Zoning is an important component of the composition with several visual and functional centers. Depending on the area and the features of the stylistic decision, specific techniques and tools are chosen - whether the space is divided by partitions, arches, a sofa, or only visually with materials.
- The modern design of the kitchen-living room requires competent planning, especially when combining rooms in a small apartment.
- Selection of a single concept for decor, furniture, decoration.
- Despite the unity of solutions - design, color palette, you need to find various options decoration or decoration, and these are not only zoning tools.
- In a modern style, you should pay attention to practical, wear-resistant materials that are superior to natural coatings in many ways.
The design of the living room-kitchen in the house in this case simplifies the task a little: although the degree of complexity depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe cottage, construction is often initially planned with the combination of these rooms. And this allows you to think through all the nuances in advance, to choose the most organic and comfortable techniques.
Zoning: we divide correctly
The kitchen, together with the living room in a modern style, requires competent planning and a clear division of zones in order to ensure comfort and harmony.
If you equip space in a cottage, zoning tools can be constructive:
- Arched openings partially serve as partitions, while remaining free for movement. The design of these can be different - traditional, with a wide interior space where shelves and cabinets can be equipped, with storage or privacy.
- catwalks and multilevel ceiling in the kitchen allow you to select a separate area - work, dining, living room. Of course, this technique is used only with a sufficient height of the rooms. It is interesting that the podium is usually present in the room alone, but there can be several different levels above the centers of each part of the combined space. By the way, recesses in such structures visually increase the height or apartment, for which the designers especially fell in love with this technique.
- island set and/or. Instead of the latter, if there is sufficient space, there may be full-fledged dining groups for the kitchen - in a modern style, they can also be of any shape and configuration. The use of a headset with an island is also possible in an apartment, if part of it serves as a bar counter.
- , open shelves, built-in wardrobes and storage space for utensils can surround the opening between the work and guest areas. Such designs can be open, then the space will be visible from two sides, or closed - from both the kitchen and the living room. Depending on the location, they are covered with facades that are organic with respect to the decoration of the room.
Traditionally, light partitions and visual techniques work effectively here:
- Sliding instead of walls between rooms- one of the simplest solutions if you need to maintain a clear division, but provide the opportunity to transform the room. Door leafs can occupy an enlarged opening, an arch, or indeed the entire gap between the living room and the kitchen.
- Different finishes allow you to visually distinguish between functional areas. They use tiles and wood, different shades of the same type of coating, contrasting solutions. In a modern style, other kitchen and dining room design ideas are also appropriate - the trend of the current year is surface finishing with one material, while traditional solutions are chosen for the living room. Among the current trends are porcelain stoneware, textured concrete, glossy ceramic tile in parquet format. These materials are produced in ultra-thin formats, which allows them to be laid not only on the floor, but also on the walls.
- Instead, you can use a stretch fabric with a 3D pattern, which mimics structures and creates a visual illusion.
A stylish option for modern zoning is the monophonic design of the working area in neutral colors, when one color is chosen for decoration and furniture ( flooring, ceiling, kitchen set and the kitchen as a whole are visually unified and inconspicuous), and the living room at this time is made out in any other palette.
Most topical solution you can call the design in light colors. This range makes the space more free, illuminated, positive. Light shades are easy to combine with natural wood and natural minerals, with any bright accents and custom finishes. The priority, of course, is white - a pure, sparkling color. But many prefer softer, more refined and noble palettes - sand, beige, cream, ivory.
Interior design of the kitchen with the living room in modern design can be both monochrome and diverse.
Current trends include:
- White combined with gray and/or black, as well as natural wood. This is what contemporary looks like. There are usually few bright saturated accents here, so the room looks stylish and restrained.
Scandinavian style in the interior of the living room 
Contemporary - Powdery, coral, pink, lilac palettes, as if bleached - diluted, muted colors, which are widely used in modern style not only in wall decoration, but also in floors - in the form of drawings on water with paints that do not mix.
- Another one is in vogue design solution– deeper turquoise, blue, blue, green shades both in the interior of the kitchen and living room. Previously, these were matte surfaces, but today glossy coatings are increasingly used - tiles, imitation of natural stone.
- Gray color - in the matte texture of textiles, concrete, paper wallpaper or in glossy chrome piping and plumbing. Combining modern interiors kitchen, dining room and living room, you should be prepared for the fact that there will be a lot of metal and glass. work area the use of pipes and equipment is inherent, so all shades of the gray palette will “suit” this room.
- Textured concrete is becoming increasingly popular in warm colors of sand color.. Among the current coatings are tiles that imitate concrete decor walls for styles such as loft, industrialism, constructivism.
Coatings with optical illusions as patterns are becoming more and more popular. They are used for accent walls, but are often made in basic shades - white, gray, beige.
The choice of the palette depends on a number of parameters, among which are the area of the rooms, the location of the windows, and the features of the layout. Of course, there is always a place for bright details, but their number and volume also depend on the specified nuances.
Modern styles for the kitchen-living room
Modern styles, especially in the implementation of the kitchen and living room, have long been eclectic and ambiguous. Many designers prefer to call their work "fusion" - a mixture of diverse details, which sometimes even seem incongruous.
But still, the basis is traditional compositions that give a general idea of the nature of the design:
- Interior design is one of the most popular design options for a harsh climate zone.. A bright room with a white base initially allows for maximum light. A positive mood and climate are created by natural wood products and details that a person surrounds himself with.
- The combination will be characteristic, techno,. These are three technologically relevant trends, although the “attic” design can still be vintage, despite the presence of open engineering elements of the environment, the use of advanced technologies and materials. Hi-tech is distinguished by the predominance of metal and glass, the absence of fittings on furniture and built-in technological solutions. Techno will surprise with non-standard interior items that resemble equipment, not furniture.
Loft. 
High tech. - - another direction that is relevant for an active person. In this style, you can easily combine the living room with the kitchen in a small apartment, making them spacious, free and comfortable. There will be no unnecessary details, distracting decor, useless items.
- Living rooms and kitchens in contemporary style look not only beautiful, but also elegant. Furnishings for comfort and quality of life are based on natural, simple solutions. Of course, this does not exclude the use of laminate instead of parquet or boards, but it also does not allow you to surround yourself with an abundance of cheap plastic, synthetics and tasteless flashy decor.
You can choose other projects - kitsch, pop art, spaceship. But the designers themselves do not consider them comfortable - these are demonstrative styles that are more acceptable for commercial interiors, and not for decorating a house or apartment of a single family.
Lighting
Lighting in the kitchen and living room in actual styles most often consists of modern ceiling spotlights. The central chandelier, which may be more than one, often acts as a decorative element, since in fact only it opens up to the eyes, and not the backlight, a series of spotlights or a kitchen lighting system.
Central lighting fixture located above the living room and above the dining group. Above the dining table, several lamps are most often used - the same or different. different models may be identical in shape, color, size. Any parameter will still be the same. For example, a set of lamps of the same shape looks organic, but different sizes, or the same color, but completely different shape. Lamps of different geometry look interesting, but from one non-standard material - for example, concrete, a combination of wood and glass, concrete and silicone.
Above the guest area, a single lamp is considered more appropriate, but it may not be. Functional solution there will be a sufficient number of spotlights that complement floor lamps, sconces, and table decorative items.
Photo selection of interiors of the kitchen-living room in a modern style
Modern interior designs have long lost their uniqueness, so you can see eclectic, unexpected details in environments that are characteristic at first glance. Our video selection of photos of kitchen-living room interiors in a modern style will help you find harmonious combinations or, conversely, original combinations.
Whether you want to change the existing interior or are just planning to finish new apartments, it is important to choose an individual solution that is cozy and functional for you and your family. You can adapt ready-made, or you can come up with own project, a number of ideas will prompt pictures of finished designs.
