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Dividing the living room into zones is a very common technique that people resort to even unconsciously. For example, they separate a corner with a TV from the rest of the room by placing an armchair or a sofa in the form of a kind of barrier.

Zoning like large rooms, and small. In addition to the TV corner, you can separate the desktop, thereby turning part of the living room into an office. And you can make a bedroom in the living room. Installing a bed in it and separating it. Even under the children's rooms they manage to allocate part of the living room

In the above example with an armchair or sofa, the easiest way to zoning is described. But there are many more ways to make the living room more functional by highlighting 1-2 zones in it (doing more, not recommended). There are design solutions that are much more interesting than just fenced off with furniture.

As already mentioned, you can separate a certain area from the common space of the living room with the most different ways. Let's look at a few examples.

Combining the living room and kitchen

Studio apartments have become fashionable for a long time among young people who have not yet created a family or among young couples who do not yet have children. The studio has its advantages, especially if friends often come to visit. And the room becomes much more spacious.

Therefore, even if the apartment is ordinary, that is, the kitchen is located behind the wall, this wall is demolished to combine the two rooms.

Advice: The most common way to separate the kitchen from the living room is the bar counter. It separates the area and serves as additional cabinets, which is not out of place for both a small living room and a kitchen.

Alternatively, you can use different levels of floor and ceiling or their various colors. also do different lighting for kitchen and living room.

Combination of living room and bedroom

This method is resorted to when the apartment is two-room and there are children. Parents give them one room, and they themselves move into the living room.

In this case, there are certain rules:

the bed is set far from front door parts of the room, closer to the window;
it can be separated by ordinary curtains or screens ( a budget option) or partitions (more expensive).

In the event that a part of the room is allocated for the bedroom, then curtains, screens or partitions should not reach the ceiling so that it is not dark in the rest of the living room. It must be said that this is not the most the best option, so the bed is most often installed in the corner.

And they are already enclosing a corner, and not part of the room. Glass sliding partitions look great. Glass may be frosted. The option is good, but you have to spend money on the manufacture of such partitions.

Advice: Can be used for separation and shelving with shelves. They look great and let in light.

Another option is to ditch the big bed and use folding sofa. It all depends on good choice such a sofa. He must be good quality, because it will have to be laid out every day, and the mechanism must withstand the load.

Allocation of the working area

If there is a need for a study, but there is no separate room for this, then a table is installed in the living room and separated with a rack. Today, when most people work using a laptop, there is no need to have big table. For cabinet limited to purchase small table and a comfortable chair. Provide various racks for working papers and curbstones.

If you decide to make an office, then you must definitely provide for separate lighting. It is better if it is a good table lamp of sufficient brightness. You can work without disturbing the rest of the family.

Allocation of the dining area

It is very convenient to eat not in the kitchen, but in the living room. Yes, and it is convenient to receive guests. Perfect option- the combination of the living room and the loggia. They demolish the wall and arrange on the loggia dining area. This is very convenient, because the room is increasing in size.

If there is no loggia, then it all depends on the size of the living room. If it is small, then it would hardly be appropriate to install a large dinner table. It is better to use folding furniture, laying out the table when guests arrive.

You can separate such a zone with a rack with indoor plants. Good lighting should be provided. Depending on the chosen design style, these can be sconces, or swivel lamps mounted on the walls and aimed at the table.

Arrangement of a children's room

Perhaps the most difficult option. But if you decide to take part of the living room for a children's room, provide everything you need to make the kids feel comfortable. If there are two children, then it is established bunk bed. On the second tier, a fence is necessarily made so that the child does not fall during sleep. It is best to order such a product in a furniture workshop.

It is best to separate the nursery area with a rack on which children can store their toys. And be sure to provide separate light sources for this zone.

Zoning methods

The main zones are described, under which a part of the living room is allocated. To sum up, one can describe various options separation of the described zones. And you already choose exactly what is most suitable for your living room.

Options:

As you can see, there are plenty of options. It remains only to choose the one that you like best. But it is recommended to zone the living room, regardless of its size and how many rooms you have in your apartment. At least provide a seating area. Without this, the interior of the room loses.

1;For and against
2;Where to locate working area?
3;Space zoning
4;Furnishing
5;Lighting
6;Accessories

Not everyone has the opportunity to equip a full-fledged office, and therefore many have to limit themselves to a working area located in one of the rooms. If you decide to organize it in the living room, then think over the design in detail so as not to miss anything important.

Pros and cons

Is it worth placing a cabinet in the living room? In most cases, it is this room that is better suited for arranging the working area. Firstly, there is probably enough light here, and this is important for comfortable work. Secondly, the room does not belong to anyone, that is, you can use the office for personal purposes without distracting the rest of the tenants of the apartment or; at home; and without disturbing them. Thirdly, room design will not suffer in the least and will probably acquire interesting features and become more original.

But there are also some pitfalls. So, if there are often guests in the house, then the owner of the working area will not be able to feel comfortable and use it at any time. In addition, even if he abstracts from extraneous sounds, such a neighborhood can confuse guests, because they will be forced to respect the owner of the house and try not to disturb him.

Where is the work area located?

Thinking through; the interior design of the living room; with the working area, you need, first of all, to decide on its location. It is advisable to remove it as far as possible from the central part of the room, so that the owner of the mini-office under no circumstances interferes with the rest of the residents and feels comfortable. So, you can place it in one of the corners. If the area allows, then you can occupy the entire wall. And it’s great if there is a window in the area allocated for the office, it will provide natural light and comfort while working in daytime days.

If the living room has a balcony or a loggia, then it is this space that can be turned into a mini-study, such a solution will make the site fully isolated and at the same time practically not use the main area. But if the balcony is small, then it is advisable to dismantle the partition (if possible), otherwise workplace it just won't fit here. But spacious loggia leave isolated. One way or another, take care of the insulation, and not only outer wall, but also; the ceiling; and the floor, as the cold penetrates through all surfaces.

Tip: the office area should be located so that the worker has his back to the main space, that is, to the area reserved for receiving guests. In this case, if he has to perform some tasks during some kind of home celebration or event, then he will be able to concentrate and will not be distracted by at least visual interference.

Space zoning

Zoning should provide not only a conditional division of space, but also ensure comfort for all residents: as the owner working area and the rest of the people in the living room. You can use the following tricks:

Capital barriers. Such a technique will allow you to organize an almost complete and maximally isolated office, and this is convenient for everyone.
Light barriers. Their functions can be performed by various screens, screens or even curtains. Such accessories will allow you to separate the working area, but if desired, the partition can be removed at any time, and then the space will again become one.
Furniture can also be used to delimit space. For example, you can separate a mini-study using a wall related to the living area, a shelving unit or other similar item. And it is desirable to place it so that it almost completely hides the table and chair along with the person sitting on it.
You can place the workplace in a niche in the wall, it is very convenient. Firstly, the zone will not stand out in the living room, and secondly, the worker will be able to feel comfortable. Thirdly, if you use additional zoning techniques, you can organize an almost complete isolated office.
If you want to make a design living room original and turn the work area into a kind of highlight of the room, then highlight it in space by placing it on a raised imitated pedestal. But this option may not be entirely comfortable for the owner of the workplace due to the lack of even minimal insulation.
Use for zoning different colors. So, if the living room can be decorated in rich, bright or deep colors, then the work area should be more restrained and calm, such an environment will help you concentrate and not be distracted, plunging into important things.
Finishing. If you use different Decoration Materials , then you can designate one of the zones, and it is desirable to highlight the living room, because it is the main one. The work area should be made more restrained. Try to use combined wallpaper: glue the living room with decorated ones, and decorate the mini-study with the help of background ones, then you will achieve conditional zoning and at the same time maintain the unity of the space without spoiling or overloading its design.
Lighting. If you use local light sources in a special way, you can not only ensure the comfort of all residents, but also achieve a delimitation of zones and even create interesting visual effects. More on this will be written below.

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Furnishings

Interior design; a living room with a working area is, first of all, the furnishing of the room. With the space intended for receiving guests, everything is more or less clear. Here it is worth putting a spacious sofa and a table: an ordinary or more compact transformer that turns from a small coffee table into a comfortable dining room. If desired, you can place a TV or home theater here. It is better to store accessories, books and other items in a wall with several compartments, or on a rack.

Now it's time to deal with the work area. It should contain everything that may be required during operation. First, it is a desktop and an armchair. The table should be comfortable, roomy, but not too bulky. It can have not only drawers, but also shelves, as well as compartments for office equipment. If the area of \u200b\u200bthe living room is small, then you can create work surface using; window sill. Enlarge it with drywall construction. The chair should be as comfortable as possible, so it is best to choose modern model on wheels for mobility, with a high, secure backrest and armrests. The functions of adjusting the height of the seat and the angle of the backrest will come in handy.

But the workplace is not everything, you should organize a convenient storage area. For such purposes, you can use the rack, which, moreover, can perform the function of zoning. Shelves will also be useful, they will practically not take usable space. In addition, you can use not quite ordinary and not the most common pieces of furniture, such as a secretary or bureau. They have not only compartments for storing documents and other important things, but also free spaces that can replace a table (if you do not plan to use a computer, there will not be enough space to place it).

Tip: if the space is small or has non-standard shapes, then it is advisable to make furniture to order so that it fits perfectly into the site and does not go beyond it.

Lighting

Pay special attention to lighting, because it can perform several functions at once. But the main thing is to provide enough light, and this is important both in the living room and in the work area. In the first place, a chandelier will be appropriate, it can be perceived as the personification of importance and play the role of a visual center, designating it in the room and providing zoning. But it can be supplemented with the help of local fixtures, especially if the ceiling is suspended or suspended (this greatly facilitates installation).

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In the working area, central lighting will be inappropriate, so prefer diffused lighting to it. For example, equip several halogen lamps above the working area in the ceiling, supplementing them with the original table lamp or bra. An interesting, modern and refreshing design solution for shelving or shelves lighting, which you can organize with the help of LED strip.

Accessories

Are accessories needed in the work area? If they are simply necessary in the living room, as they complement the design, and sometimes set its main direction, then in the working area it is quite possible to do without them, especially especially bright ones can distract from important matters. But still, some details can be neutral or even carry a certain functional load. So, you can use stylish organizers, various pen holders, stationery holders, author's and creative lighting and so on. In addition, an antique telephone can be an independent and very original decor element, moreover, it is working and actively exploited by the owner of the mini-cabinet.

Let work zone ideal; fit into the living room; and will be as comfortable as possible for its owner.

So that nothing distracts during work, it is necessary to somehow fence off workspace from the recreation area. Living room design with office usually provides for such a division, and it is carried out using various techniques.

Lighting

When developing, it must be borne in mind that the availability of good natural lighting for work is one of the main conditions. Therefore, usually the working area is located next to the window.

Shelving

Shelving made of wood or drywall will help create a dedicated corner, which at the same time will not be completely isolated, and thus will not reduce the volume of the room. These racks are used to store books, folders with papers, they can be decorated with live plants, decorative figurines.

Partition curtains

AT living room with office you can also use curtains, curtains - both dense and light, portable folding screens. All this will create a working environment in the office area.

Corners and niches

If the living room has niches or corners, use them for a workplace. Custom-made furniture will make the most of the available space.

Zoning

AT living room design with office the technique of visual division of space is also widely used. As a rule, various floor and ceiling coverings in different areas, wallpaper with different patterns or paints of different shades on the walls, or finishing materials of different textures.

Ceilings of different heights

Quite often in office interior in the living room use dropped ceilings different heights, thus highlighting the home mini-office. These ceilings can be additionally painted in different colors.

Miscellaneous floor covering

If combined, it makes sense to use different floor coverings. In the area where the owners are resting, carpet is appropriate, or wood flooring floor with a fluffy carpet laid over it. In the working area, the most suitable option there will be a floor of laminate or parquet boards.

Podium

Sometimes the home office is raised above the living room level with a specially built podium, the volume under which can be used to store seasonal items, such as skis or satboards.

Transfer to the balcony

Another option for creating a work area on the balcony. This solution can be used if the balcony is insulated or combined with the living room.

Colors cabinet interior in the living room should not be conspicuous, distract from work. Calm pastel colors, shades of beige, gray or white are suitable.

Furnishing

Furniture in such an office should not be bulky. If there is not enough space, instead desk you can get by with a table-shelf, or a lifting tabletop, which can be removed when not needed. A small office chair and bookshelves - that's all you need when equipping a home mini-office.

Living room zoning is a popular design technique, able to make the room more functional, cozy and comfortable to stay. If the area of your apartment is small, and the number of rooms is limited, then rational use available square meters by zoning the living room is the best solution this issue.

Types of living room zoning

Space zoning is an absolute must in studios, one-room apartments or in apartments with a very spacious layout. After all, if the rooms are very large in size, it would also be advisable to divide them into several functional zones.

Most often, the living room is divided into two, less often into three zones. What should be combined with the living room? Here are some of the best options:

Living room and dining room/kitchen;
Living room and bedroom;
Living room and children's room;
Living room and office.

Zoning of the kitchen and living room

This option is very popular in studio apartments or one-room / two-room apartments, if, according to the layout, the kitchen has a large enough footage.

You can zone the kitchen and living room in a studio apartment using corner headset, which will separate part of the room. Its wrong side can be painted in the color of the walls or pasted over with wallpaper.

The bar counter is perhaps the most popular way of zoning the kitchen and living room. Usually it serves as a dining table and at the same time is the border between two zones.

A simple solution is to zone the room with color contrasts. You can make the kitchen part light, and make the living room in more saturated colors. By the way, this design solution visually increases the space, and even with the zoning of the living room of 18 sq m in the room, you will not be cramped.

Living room and dining room

There is a clearly expressed need for zoning the dining and living rooms in old apartments with a very small kitchen, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich is only a few square meters. In this case, the living room is combined with the dining room. In such a room, there must be a dining table and chairs, as well as a more comfortable seating area.

To zone the dining room and living room, it is absolutely not necessary to resort to radical measures, such as the construction of partitions or bulky walls. Great choice- color or stylistic zoning, as well as the use of different light sources in each zone. An aquarium, a light transparent rack or a chest of drawers can physically divide the room.

Bedroom zoning

The living room often acts as a bedroom in small apartments and families with children. Then, as a rule, separate rooms are given to children, and adults themselves try to make cozy corner in the living room, while maintaining space for the whole family.

Zoning a living room of 20 sq m or more is not such a difficult task. In such a room, you can even install a separate bed, and not huddle on a folding sofa. True, choose sleeping place it will be boring with passion. Let the bed be multifunctional, with retractable drawers for storing linen and clothes, shelves for books, etc. You may have to make such a model to order.

To make the bedroom cozy and private, it must be physically separated from the living room. You can zone the bedroom with curtains, fabric, tulle or Japanese, it depends on your interior.

A good and simple option is to separate the bedroom with double-sided shelving. In the living room, it will serve as shelves for books, and in the bedroom - a wardrobe for clothes.

Glass partition look modern and stylish, but to create cozy atmosphere it is better to combine it with curtains, a folding screen or a small shelving unit.

If your living room is 18 sq m or less, then its zoning with a bedroom is unlikely to imply a separate bed for sleeping. In this case, it is best to purchase an expensive and high-quality folding sofa, which will be comfortable for a good sleep every night. And you can make a modern transforming bed to order, which will turn into a table or wardrobe during the day.

Zoning of the nursery

The living room, which simultaneously serves as a children's room, should be comfortable and functional. Think in advance where children's toys and things will be stored, and where your children will be able to play and study.

If the living room is 20 sq m or more, then zoning can be done by installing a partition with curtains or sliding doors.

It is more difficult to come up with a living room design, the zoning of which needs to be done on small area. Here the divider can be a rack for toys and children's books.

Remember: The zoning of the nursery and the living room should be carried out so that the child's area is located by the window, and for the hall, use the darker part of the room.

Office area in the living room

The easiest task is to allocate a working area in the living room. For this purpose, the corner near the window is suitable, computer desk and a chair. To make the office more private, install a light shelving or partition, a high rack with flowers, etc.

Basic zoning techniques

When thinking over the design of the living room and its zoning, one of the following methods is often used. These are the most comfortable and modern options to divide the space into several residential areas with different functionality.

Partition with sliding door

This option is ideal when zoning the living room. large area when you need to separate the sleeping area from the guest area. The sliding door is not expensive, easy to install and does not take up space at all. This design can not only divide your room into two parts, but also make its interior more stylish and thoughtful. pay attention to sliding doors with frosted glass - they perfectly transmit light, but hide from prying eyes everything is superfluous.

Furniture items

For zoning the living room and dining room, a sofa turned back to the dining table is perfect.

A wide bar counter clearly delimits the space between the hall and the kitchen.

A light rack will make your office just yours.

Curtains

Curtains are a great option for zoning the living room and bedroom or children's corner. Which curtains to choose - dense and heavy, hiding everything from prying eyes, or light translucent, creating an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation - you decide.

Podium

The advantage of this option is that it does not reduce the area of \u200b\u200bthe room by a centimeter, but at the same time it clearly divides the room into two zones. Of course, this method of zoning the living room is only suitable for apartments with more or less high ceilings.

Wall and floor finishing

This is an unobtrusive zoning that will not allow you to close in your part of the room, but still visually divide the living room into two parts. This method is suitable for rooms with a small area.

Example: A striking example- zoning of the living room and kitchen. Putting in kitchen area tile finish the floor, living area with laminate or parquet.

Light

Different light sources in each part of the room - it's more additional way zoning, which should be in all of the above options.