The presence of a dining area in the kitchen is the most popular option for organizing the process of cooking and eating food for our compatriots. Many people think that it is much more convenient to install a dining group in the kitchen so as not to carry food from room to room. For others, it is a matter of saving space, when not only the kitchen and dining room, but also the living room are combined in one large room. The popularity of studio apartments in this case played an important role in the growth in demand for the organization of the dining segment in the kitchen. In this publication, we would like to provide you with a wide range of design projects for kitchen-dining rooms of different sizes, layout methods, stylistic and color solutions. We hope that a large selection of interiors will allow you to find inspiration for decorating the kitchen-dining room of your dreams.
Decide on the layout of the kitchen area
The most popular options for organizing a dining area in a kitchen are linear (in one row) and corner (L-shaped) layout options. This is not surprising, because it is with the location of storage systems, household appliances and work surfaces along one wall or with a small perpendicular branch that the maximum possible amount of usable space remains for installing a dining group. In very spacious rooms with a large window or walk-through structure, you can find a parallel layout of the furniture set and a dining area in the kitchen-dining room
Linear layout - ideal for arranging the dining area in the kitchen
By placing the kitchen set along just one wall, we save the usable area of the kitchen. To install a spacious dining table and chairs, there is room even in medium-sized kitchen spaces, not to mention the spacious kitchens that country houses or private households located within the city can boast of.
If it seems to you that with a single-row layout it is possible to place too few storage systems, that most of the work area space is occupied by household appliances - take a look at the kitchen-dining room design option in the photo. The built-in storage system, which is located from floor to ceiling and around the doorway, will provide you with the opportunity to store not only all the necessary kitchen utensils, but also items from other life segments of your home.
In rooms with high ceilings and large windows, there is often no room for the top tier of kitchen cabinets. Partially, this situation can be solved with the help of open shelves for dishes and other kitchen attributes located between the windows. In the design project shown in the photo, the storage issue was resolved by installing an additional level to organize a spacious pantry. Thus, it was possible to provide the kitchen not only with a dining area and placement of all necessary household appliances, but also to create an extensive storage system.
The lack of storage systems or space for integrating household appliances with a single-row layout of kitchen furniture can be filled with an island. A hob or sink can be built into the worktop of the kitchen island. On the inside, place pull-out or hinged storage boxes, and extend the outside with the help of a countertop to organize a place for breakfasts and other short meals.
L-shaped layout for the kitchen-dining room
With the angular arrangement of the furniture set of the working area of the kitchen, in a medium-sized room (from 8 sq. m), there is enough space left to install a small dining table with a capacity of 4-6 people.
Corner layout may be the only practical option for embedding a kitchen set in a room that is itself made in the shape of the letter "L". In this case, there is no need to zoning the space into a working and dining segment, the room itself performs this function.
Parallel layout in the kitchen with a dining segment
In the spacious kitchens of country houses there is enough space to place the kitchen set in parallel in two rows, and in the center of the room to install a spacious dining table with original stools. For a walk-through room or a room with a large window in the center of one of the walls, this is an ideal option for accommodating not only an extensive storage system, but also work surfaces and household appliances.
With a parallel layout of the kitchen ensemble of storage systems, household appliances and work surfaces, you can refuse to install a dining area in the center of the room, in favor of an alternative placement of the kitchen island, and move the dining segment to a corner with partial placement in a soft area.
A soft corner in the kitchen-dining room - a comfortable dining area
Arranging a soft corner in the kitchen is a great opportunity to organize a dining area in comfort. A good place for a soft zone of the dining group is a bay window. Making soft seats in the form of a bay window, you not only rationally equip the available space, but also get the opportunity to have meals with the whole family by the window, admiring the beautiful view of the nature of your own yard or the territory adjacent to the house.
A soft corner can become a continuation of a kitchen set, so you can not only create a harmonious atmosphere in the kitchen-dining room, but also organize furniture in a narrow and long room. If you move the dining table away, then the soft seating by the window can be used as a reading nook.
In rooms with complex geometries, it is necessary to use all available space in the most rational way. In an asymmetrical bay window, you can install a dining area, part of which will be a seating area. Snow-white finishing and light furniture of the room for cooking and meals will “smooth out” the imperfection of the room’s shapes and design features.
In order to slightly smooth out the geometry of a square or rectangular bay window and a soft corner located in it, install a round or oval dining table. The unusual design of the table will diversify the interior and decorate the atmosphere, and the use of a light palette of bay windows and glass surfaces will create a light and relaxed appearance of the dining area.
Spacious kitchen - a large soft corner. A spacious upholstered area located by the window with a dining table attached to it created a comfortable and original dining area.
We attach a dining group to the kitchen island
To save space in the kitchen, the center of which is the island, you can add a dining area to its end in the form of a small dining table and several chairs. By fixing the dining table top to the wall of the island, you free up space for the legs of the household from two furniture legs.
The classic kitchen setting with snow-white traditional fronts of kitchen cabinets and stone countertops becomes modern, acquires a touch of modern style, if you install an original dining group to the kitchen island, consisting of a snow-white table with mirrored legs and dark leather-upholstered chairs. Add an unusual chandelier with blue glass decor to the decor and get an original and memorable image of the kitchen-dining room.
Choosing a color palette and style for interior design of the kitchen-dining room
The kitchen is the focal point and heart of any household or apartment. And if there is also a dining room in the kitchen, then from the hearth of cooking, the kitchen space becomes a gathering place for the whole family and even receiving guests. From how this room is decorated, the impression of the whole house will depend. That is why, when choosing a color palette and stylistic direction that will serve as the basis for the design of the kitchen-dining room, we try to find options that will suit all family members and create a pleasant, comfortable and practical atmosphere for cooking and dining with the whole family.
Interesting and practical colors
White will always be the most popular color for decorating kitchen spaces. And the point is not only that the snow-white atmosphere gives the room freshness and lightness, white decoration and furniture visually expand the space and push the boundaries of the room, but also that white surfaces are much easier to care for.
In order to bring brightness to the snow-white idyll of the kitchen space, one colorful element is enough. Use bar stools in a rich shade or bright design of a kitchen apron.
The white color of the fronts of kitchen cabinets goes well with the brilliance of stainless steel. If you finish the lining of the kitchen apron with gray glossy tiles, you can create not only a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere in the kitchen-dining room, but also equip the room in such a way that it will be cozy and comfortable for all family members and guests at home.
The total use of white color in the room brings an element of cool atmosphere. In order to “warm up” the atmosphere of the room a little, you can use the integration of wooden surfaces, whether it is part of the kitchen furniture, ceiling beams or window and door openings.
In choosing colors for decorating the kitchen-dining room, you can go beyond using white and wood shades, adding a bright, rich color to the furniture. The blue color of the base of the kitchen island has become not only a highlight of the kitchen interior, but also an accent in orienting the center of the room.
To create a contrasting interior of the kitchen-dining room, you can’t think of a better combination of black and white in the setting and decoration of the room. An absolutely black kitchen set built into a niche with a complex shape and a snow-white island are related to the use of marble countertops to cover work surfaces. The black wall in the room with a light finish becomes an accent, given that it was possible to select household appliances for embedding only in black tones.
Another example of the contrasting design of the kitchen area, in which white is used for the facades of kitchen cabinets and the peninsula, and the black tone looks great as the basis for countertops, door and window openings. In this case, the bar counter attached to the peninsula not only acts as a place for organizing short meals, but also serves as a screen, zoning the space into a working kitchen segment and a dining area.
The black and white decoration of the room and the design of the kitchen set in soft beige wood tones create a really interesting atmosphere for a spacious kitchen. A non-trivial approach to design and color schemes makes the room memorable, despite the modesty of the kitchen fronts and the dining group.
An alternative to using white for kitchen furniture, you can use light, pastel colors. Against the background of white walls, even neutral light colors will look expressive, but at the same time they will retain the atmosphere of a calm and peaceful kitchen-dining room, in which absolutely everyone is comfortable.
The gray color of the kitchen facades will not be boring if you dilute it with snow-white decoration of the ceilings with stucco and a fireplace, a lot of glass decorative elements on the chandelier and transparent plastic of the original dining area. Despite the minimalist design of the kitchen set, the neutral colors, the presence of plastic furniture, the kitchen-dining room looks luxurious. Her furnishings are practical yet attractive.
Another example of gray kitchen furniture, even the dining table top has a grayish tint. But at the same time, the room does not look faceless, boring. Thanks to the skillful combination of white and wood shades, the integration of glass, mirror and glossy surfaces, the interior of the kitchen-dining room is interesting and attractive.
A kitchen space with gray tone cabinet fronts can be bright. It is enough to add to the deep gray-blue shade of the furniture the brightness of the wooden surfaces and the variegation of the mosaic wall decoration above the working areas of the kitchen-dining room.
The style of the kitchen-dining room - variations on the theme
The design style of your space for cooking and dining will depend on what style was chosen for the overall design concept of the entire apartment or house. For bold and creative decisions, it is also possible to deviate from the general motives in the interior of the home, but it is still better to leave some connection between the rooms of the household, so you can feel comfortable and calm, being in a harmonious and balanced space. If your kitchen-dining room is located in a country house, then country style for its design can be a good option. It is not necessary to install wooden kitchen cabinets with unpainted surfaces, these can be quite traditional facades. But the dining area is best made of wood and can be used as an option with carvings and decor, as well as a rustic design in a deliberately simple and even rough form of execution.
To design a loft-style kitchen, the minimalist design of the kitchen set and the island is perfect, which, thanks to the built-in countertop, also becomes part of the dining area. The decoration “responsible” for the stylistic affiliation in this room, in which there are all the characteristic features of the design of former industrial premises converted into residential apartments - a spacious room with a high ceiling and large doorways, brickwork and open communications, ceiling beams and ceilings not hidden from eye while serving as a space decor.
A classic kitchen with traditional storage fronts, glass door inserts and natural stone countertops is filled with nautical motifs using an exclusively white and blue color palette. Textiles, dishes and kitchen accessories in blue tones look great on a white background and bring a touch of marine freshness and coolness to the atmosphere of the room.
The minimalist style implies the most practical and convenient design of the space without the use of excessive decor, and sometimes even the absence of embellishments as such. Strict and concise forms of kitchen cabinets, a neutral color palette, the use of natural materials and the installation of furniture, household appliances and work surfaces in accordance with the canons of ergonomics - the resulting interior is not only rational and functional, it is also externally attractive.
06.07.2018 Read in 10 min.
A beautiful kitchen with a dining area will help save square meters in the apartment, giving one room two important functions. Focusing on the latest trends in interior design, the specialists of the Fundament Group of Companies will offer such design ideas and planning solutions that will suit your apartment. Our examples will help you make the kitchen-dining room no less presentable than the front living room.
One of the trends in 2018 is the increased stakes in aesthetics and luxury that come with well-being. As a result, the rooms become the space where all five senses are sharpened. This year, the desire to combine the kitchen and dining room continues, as part of a more general trend towards the organization of the studio space. Consider the best kitchen-dining room projects of 2018 from the portfolio of the Fundament Group of Companies.
The best kitchen-dining room interiors of 2018
1. Kitchen-dining room of the apartment in the LCD "Edelweiss"
In the photo: Art Deco style kitchen-dining room in the Edelweiss residential complex
The "DNA code" of this kitchen-dining room is rich color and cosmic brilliance. The dining place looks a bit bohemian and eccentric. Elegant gloss, shine of stainless steel of the kitchen row, as well as a unique lamp, give rise to the illusion of incredible luxury. A high curtain waterfall is another winning combination.
The character of the glamorous interior has taken on significant art deco features while reminiscent of one of the many industrial styles featuring clean lines and minimalism. The main attention is paid to dramatic and at the same time fascinating natural contrasts. Chrome and creamy shades, as if covered with chocolate icing, make the dining room "delicious" and ultra-elegant. This contrasting opposition also works to visually enlarge the room.
2. Kitchen-dining room of the apartment in the LCD "Fort Kutuzov"
In the photo: Art Deco style kitchen-dining room in Fort Kutuzov Residential Complex
Features of the artistic style, popular a century ago, bring notes of glamor and luxury to the modern space. The centerpiece of the Art Deco kitchen-dining room, immersed in natural light, thanks to an open floor plan, mirrors and glossy surfaces, is the island breakfast bar.
Luxurious design elements used for a painterly visual effect created a unique symphony of textures, while dark glass on the front of the cabinets took the effect of contrast to a new level. Ceiling cornices, with soft and inconspicuous lighting, have become a frame for a luxurious, mesmerizing chandelier with a metallic sheen, reminiscent of a sparkling cloud.
2. Kitchen-dining room of the apartment in the LCD "Setun Valley"
In the photo: Art Deco kitchen-dining room design
Luxurious furniture and art deco decoration can turn a utilitarian space into a front door. White lacquer and zebrano wood in the facades of the kitchen unit, marble flooring and a shining apron shimmering with golden hues will allow the owner of the apartment to proudly show this part of his home to guests.
4. Kitchen-dining room in Provence style
In the photo: Kitchen-dining room in a 2-room apartment in the residential complex "O7"
Today, the trend is very light and soft "basic" colors, translucent cream nuances, "earthy" shades of khaki and lettuce.
It seems that the interior echoes the beautiful landscapes of the French province, and the room itself is filled with the smell of delicious homemade pastries and fresh flowers. Delicate terracotta and olive tones successfully harmonize with the pristine, creamy color of a classic kitchen set, in the design of which special attention is paid to the detailing of the facade. A light chandelier with crystal pendants brings a sense of solemnity to the interior.
5. Neoclassical kitchen in an apartment near Moscow
In the photo: Neoclassical kitchen in an apartment in the suburbs
Modest and subdued, with no discernible display of the opulence that the rococo era of the late 1700s once radiated, the neoclassical interior of this kitchen is sculpted in marble like a magnificent contemporary sculpture. Subtle veins and natural patterns of natural stone turn a small space into a sophisticated interior that will become a favorite place not only for a gourmet, but also for an aesthete.
Delicate silver-white gamma, which is effectively emphasized by the exquisite drapery of the windows, and playful, like splashes of champagne, décor lenses. The strict masculine lines of the bar are complemented by the ergonomic shape of the chairs. It seems that the interior is literally woven from the air - the light floor creates a feeling of weightlessness.
Kitchen-dining room design 2018. What's in trend?
In the photo: Kitchen-dining room in bright colors in the residential complex "Emerald"
The dominant motive of the beginning of the 21st century was functionality. The emphasis is on thoughtful storage systems and corner cabinets that provide more free space. At the same time, light and white interiors came into fashion. Soft nuances in powdery tones are a great way to create a spectacular interior in the Art Deco, Neoclassic or Provence style.
In the photo: Neoclassical apartment design
The nature of the space is increasingly influenced by personal preferences. Therefore, if someone lives outside the city, the color palette and the chosen style do not have to be inspired by nature, and residents of the capital should not focus on the industrial interior. High-tech decorations, a countertop that looks like a sterile laboratory, or a classic design with more traditional furniture are all personal choices.
The kitchen island is back in style
In the photo: Neoclassical kitchen-dining room in a cottage on Novorizhskoye Highway
Queen of France Marie Antoinette once remarked: everything new is what has been forgotten. The design industry is no exception. Neoclassicism returned a century later. The highlight of the kitchen space was an ordinary stove, it, like a hearth, is located in the center of the kitchen, personifying comfort. Light marble floors, reflecting the milky-white ceilings, visually make the room taller, and the classic design of the facades demonstrates adherence to traditions.
neoclassical luxury
In the photo: Design of a kitchen-dining room in a classic style
The interior in a classic style will emphasize the status and respectability of the homeowner, so it will never go out of style. The classically designed straight kitchen row is made in light colors, and the kitchen space is visually highlighted by a natural stone floor pattern. The high backs of the chairs give the dining room a truly regal look. Luxurious wallpaper in shades of sky blue and candle lamps embody sophisticated luxury.
"Knightly" motives
In the photo: Neoclassical interior of the kitchen-dining room in the residential complex "Mosfilmovsky"
The round table, inspired by Arthurian legend, has become the focal point of this modern classic cuisine; the color of dark wood is repeated in the elements of the flooring, as well as the countertops and bar counters. In the interior, the main role is given to symmetry and soft ergonomic shapes.
When reality is like a dream
In the photo: Kitchen-dining room in the style of bourgeois minimalism
The starting point for the latest interpretation of bourgeois minimalism is the dark lilac color of the chairs, and the feeling of luxury is created by unusual chandeliers, as if assembled from ice cubes. Asceticism, complemented by exclusive accessories and an unexpected color accent, is associated with an introverted perception of the world, strict and touching at the same time.
Better than Rio
In the photo: Art Deco style kitchen-dining room in Dubrovka Residential Complex
If you look into the old houses of Rio de Janeiro or Paris, where old furniture, wall coverings and lamps have been preserved, you will not want to return - the interior world of the past is fascinating. But you can't bring back the past. After reaching its popularity in the 1920s, Art Deco left to make an unexpected resurgence. The central element of this interior was a magnificent bar counter with high round chairs without backs. Above it, like a weightless cloud, there is a light crystal chandelier that creates an atmosphere of luxury.
High tech
In the photo: Neoclassical style kitchen-dining room in the house
Smooth, ergonomic lines of cabinets, metallic high chairs, gleaming kitchen equipment - all this resembles a space laboratory, where only exotic and unearthly dishes are served to the table.
Ultra-modern kitchen-dining room interior
In the photo: Kitchen-dining room in mint tones with a round table
The bright and cozy kitchen seems ideal for those who like to spend time with the family while preparing meals. It is not only elegant and functional, but also extremely atmospheric. The modern style of the 21st century, thanks to the color scheme, takes us back to the 70s of the last century.
How to place a dining area in the kitchen? Design and planning solutions
We can customize our interior according to personal preferences. For some, the house is a temple in which strangers should not be present, but for some it is a place to meet friends, have friendly parties and lavish feasts. Depending on this, there are different ways to organize the space of the kitchen that accommodates the dining area.
Round table and fresco in Provence style
In the photo: Kitchen-dining room in a classic style with a fresco
Dining in the kitchen is a good option for families with children: there is no fear that carrot soup will stain the carpet in the living room. One of the walls can be decorated in such a way that it resembles a window into another world, which creates the illusion of an unusual setting and greatly expands the kitchen visually. It is against such a wall that you can place a dining table.
On the illustration: Drawing of an interior design project
Corner kitchen set and dining table in the center
In the photo: Neoclassical kitchen-dining room
Combining the kitchen and living room is a particularly attractive solution when there is little time left to be with the family. This allows the hostess to serve at the table while maintaining a casual conversation with guests or family members.
On the illustration: Drawings of the interior design project
Placing the dining area in the center of the kitchen will never go out of style. The table becomes a symbol of family harmony. This layout is due to a respectful attitude to the patriarchal way of life.
Dining table-peninsula. Solution for a small kitchen-dining room
Furniture for lunch, made in the form of a small bar counter and which has become a continuation of the countertop, is the ideal solution for a small kitchen.
When everyone is on the run, family dinners are held in a restaurant, and pizza is ordered at home, the dining area may not take up much space. To unload the kitchen space, the table is made compact, designed for 2-4 people.
Kitchen-dining-living room. Design and layout ideas
In the photo: Art Deco kitchen-dining-living room
Open zones flowing into each other are a technique that has been in trend for decades. It gives much more opportunities for creating a beautiful interior than a layout with isolated rooms. The space, devoid of artificially created barriers, allows you to optically enlarge the housing and use it as functionally as possible.
Kitchen island in the studio space of the apartment
In the photo: A small neoclassical kitchen
The kitchen has a bar counter, where it is convenient to have breakfast or drink morning coffee. By the window there is a dining table for 8 people.
In the illustration: Planning solution for the kitchen-living room
The dining room, which is located apart in an open space next to the kitchen, is one of the best solutions.
Spacious minimalist room
In the photo: Studio space of the apartment in the residential complex "Sparrow House"
In an elegant minimalist space, there are no unnecessary details, the entire layout is subject to functionality and comfort. It seems that there are no walls, only thin dark accents remind of them. The dominant feature of the spacious room was a chandelier, made in the form of shiny balls, which seem to carry away in dreams to the cherished goal.
Loft and eco-style elements
In the photo: Loft-style kitchen-dining room in the Mechta Residential Complex
The eco-style interior is equipped with comfortable armchairs, a compact bar counter, which seems to have grown out of the countertop of the kitchen row, just as naturally as tree branches grow. A unique place for plants has been created in the space - the elements of the "design of nature" are vertically located on the wall, black as the earth. All these details are designed for a general feeling of unity with nature.
Unified interior coloring
In the photo: Kitchen-dining room in bright colors
There is nothing more soothing and serene than an almost white kitchenette. The splashes of glass give it a bit of radiance, while the crystal chandelier, fixtures and lighting create sparks, adding a decadent element of Old Hollywood glam to the calm interior.
Wide portal between zones
In the photo: Kitchen-dining room in a classic style
Cooking, at times, is a sacrament that no one should interfere with. In this case, a small kitchen can turn into a functional spacious niche; there is no place for a dining area in it. In the classic-style kitchen-dining room with beige and gold tones with magnificent curtains on the tiebacks, there was a place for a sideboard, which will contain tablecloths, cutlery and dishes.
On the illustration: Plan for arranging furniture in the apartment
What does the interior design of the kitchen-dining room look like?
In the photo: Small kitchen with a peninsula table
Just as clothing or a smartphone become a natural extension of a person, a home is an expression of who lives in it. When the idea is at the design stage, there are unlimited possibilities for choosing interesting and original solutions. It is important to remember that aesthetics, comfort and harmony will be an integral part of everyday life if the layout of the kitchen and dining room is decided in conjunction with all living quarters. GC "Foundation" creates projects only according to such principles, because the apartment is a single, living organism.
The interior design project includes:
planning decision;
working drawings for builders;
3d render.
Please note that Fundament Group of Companies develops kitchen design projects only as part of the design project of an apartment or house.
Measurement plan
Work on the project begins with a dimensional plan, then plans for the installation and dismantling of partitions are made, floors and ceilings are developed in detail.
One of the most important stages is the design of lighting, which affects the perception of space no less than the color scheme.
The project includes wall scans with exact indication of linear dimensions and heights, as well as specifications of all decorative elements.
Ergonomic zoning
On the illustration: Planning solution for an apartment in the residential complex "Liner"
The designer develops a planning solution for the kitchen and kitchen-dining room in such a way as to eliminate unnecessary movements during cooking. Professionals also take care of dividing the kitchen into 5 functional areas, which is the basis of ergonomics.
Furniture layout plan
On the illustration: Furniture layout plan
Designing a kitchen and dining room is a process that involves adapting a given space to the requirements of family members. Proper arrangement of functional areas, cabinets, as well as household appliances is the basis of an ergonomic layout of the room.
3D visualization
Realistic 3d visualization is an important part of the work. Three-dimensional images provide an opportunity to see the house as it will be after redevelopment and major repairs, which gives an amazing opportunity to imagine the home before the start of changes in it.
So, one of the main trends today is the combination of various functional areas of the apartment into a studio space, in particular, the kitchen and dining room. This solution has a number of advantages, one of which is the opportunity to spend more time with the family. In this review, we examined various options for placing the dining area in the kitchen, as well as effective ways of zoning the interior using the work from the portfolio of the Fundament Group of Companies as an example.
For us, the kitchen has always been and remains the main place in the house. Moreover, its functions go far beyond the scope of the kitchen itself - after all, they not only eat there, but also collect family councils, receive guests, and cry into a vest. Children do their homework or, having closed, find out their first relationship. And dads sometimes fall asleep in front of the TV.
Of course, the kitchen is not suitable for the latter, and you cannot combine it with the bedroom. Here to combine the kitchen with the dining room - the idea is more than sound. And practical, as there will be an additional place for receiving guests and large family gatherings.
At the same time, cardinal redevelopment is not required if the correct zoning of the premises is done.
Free kitchen area
The kitchen and dining room should be spacious. This can be achieved with proper zoning and combining rooms. Usually the kitchen is combined with the living room, and already in the resulting space, a dining area is allocated.
This can happen in two ways:
- installation of a decorative arch;
- installation of appropriate furniture and decor items.
Consider the 1st method. A light decorative arch separates the actual territory of the living room from the dining room. In this case, the latter is combined with the kitchen. This method is good if the room is rectangular, and the dining room can be separated from the living room at the end. A drywall arch or wood panel (not solid) simply marks the dining area.
With the 2nd method, the living room is also combined with the kitchen, but the dining area is highlighted with a furniture set - a dining table and chairs. It is desirable to place upholstered furniture in such a way that the backs of the sofa or chairs seem to “cover” it with themselves.
Combining the kitchen with the dining room
Now the main thing is to combine the kitchen with the dining room. Since our standard apartments cannot boast of a large area, especially if it is secondary housing, among which Khrushchevs “stand out” very much, little space should be allocated for the kitchen itself. The main part should go to the dining room - after all, it is there that the family will gather and guests will be received.
Zones can be defined in the following ways:
- arrange furniture;
- install a bar counter;
- make low partitions with drywall niches;
- make a floor height difference.
The most advantageous option for delimiting the kitchen and dining areas is with the help of a furniture set. It is only important to choose a dining group and kitchen furniture in the same design.
Tricks of disguise
Since the unification of the kitchen and the dining room is associated with certain difficulties, both domestic and aesthetic, it is necessary to remember some rules that allow you to nullify all the nuances and flaws of this constructive solution.
Rule 1 The style of the entire combined space should be the same. If you wished for a high-tech kitchen and a Scandinavian-inspired dining room, you will end up with a complete dissonance and inconvenience of visual perception. Stop at one thing. it is better to choose light colors and glossy surfaces, while providing for small contrasting accents such as bright curtains or decorative elements.
Rule 2 When choosing furniture, adhere to the principles of minimalism, convenience, ergonomics and functionality.
Rule 3 The refrigerator must be silent.
Rule 4 The hood should be powerful - after all, you do not need the smells of sauerkraut or boiled beets while drinking tea with a friend, and the aroma of good skin should not be spoiled by kitchen fumes.
Rule 5 You can visually expand the floor area by diagonally laying a laminate or tile, in which there is a visual effect of "infinity".
A spacious kitchen of a large area, where one could have fun in a cheerful, noisy company of friends, is the dream of almost all apartment owners. However, what if the size of the kitchen is only 3x3 and even the closest friends cannot fit in such a small place?
Fortunately, designers are mainly in their work today and are busy just increasing the kitchen space and most often their first suggestion related to redevelopment is to remove the wall from the room that is adjacent and then it will be a dining room in the living room, but much larger area.
If during the construction of a private house or most new buildings today, a sufficiently large space is provided in advance to arrange a dining room along with a kitchen, then in most apartments with an old layout, in principle, there is no separate place for eating, not to mention a working area for cooking, not of impressive size.
In this case, there is nothing left but to expand the space by combining rooms so that life in the new house is as comfortable as possible.
Benefits of combining premises
Firstly, a room with a large area is much easier to equip, that is, choose the appropriate style, design, lighting sources and bring all ideas to life.
Secondly, this is a great opportunity to increase the area of the working area, since there is no need to allocate a separate dining group in view of its placement in another place.
Thirdly, the kitchen-dining room in a private house is also convenient because it is much more pleasant not only to set the table, but also to communicate with friends in a comfortable environment.
Fourthly, thanks to such a classic association, you can also interestingly equip a place for relaxing with the whole family.
See a photo of the design of the kitchen-dining room to see how it might look.
Cons of merging
Before deciding to combine rooms, it is important to understand that this type of project, in addition to a large number of pluses, also has its drawbacks that must be taken into account:
All aromas will quickly be absorbed into the textile details of your interior, namely upholstery of upholstered furniture, kitchen tablecloths and even curtains. In addition, it is worth considering that paper wallpapers are also able to store all odors.
For this reason, if you are not sure that sufficient ventilation will be possible, it is best to immediately abandon the idea of \u200b\u200bcombining two rooms. If the decision has already been made, then in this case, looking at the ideas of modern design, it is advisable to abandon the classic interior, since it should have textiles in any case.
Wallpaper designers are advised to replace with a new generation of washable panels or paint. And instead of curtains, you can install blinds. If we talk about furniture, then it should be washable.
If there are no main walls, then in this case the spread of various sounds cannot be avoided unambiguously. Therefore, in the event of disputes in the family, it is also better to refuse to connect the dining group with the work group.
In such a kitchen, much more attention should be paid to order, since everything will be in front of the guests of the house immediately.
Start of repair
The first thing to do when deciding to choose a kitchen-dining room design is to draw your vision of an ideal interior on paper. It is best to use tracing paper for these purposes, since the designs of projects in them can be traced much better. The first thing that should catch your eye when looking at the kitchen is its openness and spaciousness.
To do this, all walls that interfere must be demolished. For the main elements of the kitchen in the form of a stove and a washbasin, it is better to choose the least loaded parts of the room.
Using cardboard, you can create chairs and tables that will be easy to move, considering various options for arranging in the kitchen.
Registration process
After you understand that the independent kitchen design is completed, you can safely contact the designer so that he can visualize all your ideas in a special program.
As for the purchase of floor coverings, as well as various cabinets, countertops, these must be materials that will look interesting at any time, that is, even ten years later.
By choosing textural and unusual schemes, you can quickly get tired of them. But individual details in the interior will achieve not only impeccable, but also durable design. If your imagination has left you, then look at various sites with interiors that will allow you to emphasize interesting points there for yourself.
The layout of the kitchen-dining room in a small room
In order for a small room to turn into a place with an interesting dining room design, successfully combined with a kitchen, you must not only have a great desire to achieve your goals, but also follow some recommendations.
The only negative, which it would be difficult not to notice, is a number of restrictions that will arise during registration.
It is best to purchase a small custom-made set for a kitchenette. An LCD TV is usually placed on the wall, and the dining table is already placed in a free space.
If the dining room with the kitchen will be in the same room, then it will be important to choose the right interior items and related decor for it.
It is best if the dining area is as light as possible. French windows will help in this, which are in height from floor to ceiling. With them, air curtains or stylish blinds, which were mentioned earlier, will look interesting.
The design of the combined dining room and kitchen is a huge scope for your creativity, allowing you to realize a variety of ideas and dreams. Remember the need for color accents, as well as various texture materials.
Having thought through all the details of your project in advance, in the end you will be able to get the most attractive and comfortable room that you will definitely like and impress all the guests of the house, who will then be interested in the details and nuances of creating an interior for a long time.
Photo design of the kitchen-dining room
Combining a kitchen with a hall or a dining room is a very popular way if there is a need to properly organize the space.
Without fail, any repair begins with a layout. The difference between a kitchen-dining room and a simple kitchen is only in the area, which makes it possible to clearly divide the kitchen into two zones - a working and a dining room.
Space layout
The layout begins with the kitchen area, and the “working triangle” rule is necessarily used, that is, when such points as the refrigerator, sinks and stove are close to each other.
The kitchen can be parallel, linear, U-shaped or angular.
Everything is very clear with the layout of the kitchen part, and a lot of questions arise at the planning stage of the dining room, because such nuances as the size of the room and its shape play an important role, if there is an island or not, what size is the table.
If a small kitchen, up to 20 m2, then a universal scheme is used - a corner kitchen.
If the shape of the room is not a square, a rectangle, then the kitchen is built according to any scheme according to requests and desires.
If the kitchen area is 20 m2 or more, then its layout can be any, but it is important to remember that it is more comfortable at times when it is the dining room that is closer to the kitchen than the hall.
The layout of the dining room kitchen should be thought out in a special visualization project.
visual zoning
Zoning and lighting rules in the dining room kitchen were created for a reason to achieve the desired result. Light sources are most often placed as follows: spotlights are used to illuminate the kitchen area, the dining room is illuminated by pendants above the table or a modest chandelier, and in the living room they use sconces, floor lamps, table lamps, and, of course, a chandelier. It is this lighting that will be uniform and soft.
accent wall. The dining room is often highlighted by some kind of accent spot, for example, one wall is pasted over with elegant or simply catchy, bright wallpaper. With all this, the rest of the wallpaper is either neutral in color, or simply painted in one tone. The working area is decorated with moisture-resistant wallpaper, ceramics.
Finishing the floor with different materials. Practical owners lay out the working area near the stove with tiles, and parquet and laminate are laid in the dining room. So, examples of the design of a modern kitchen in the photo clearly make it clear that it is not only functional and practical, but also very beautiful, original.
Zoning with carpets is the easiest of all ways to highlight a recreation area, a meal. The carpet gives splendor to the dining room, gives comfort. The carpet is ideal in that it moves and shifts according to the mood.
Decor. The design of a modern dining room kitchen, in particular the dining area, provides for a huge number of light sources, as well as decor, which is mirrors, paintings, and plants. In the dining room, not only the family eats, but guests are also received, and therefore beauty should be in everything.
Functional zoning
Zoning with a screen and a partition made of glass, drywall, wood, metal. Moreover, the height of the partitions can be different, both in terms of the level of the dining table, and the height from the floor to the ceiling. The screen is made of wood, and it can be folding, sliding. If we talk about a fabric screen, then it is used as curtains.
Sliding type doors give those in need a private space.
Furniture. There are many combinations of how to arrange furniture. The kitchen-dining room is increasingly divided by a bar counter. The room is divided by cabinets, consoles and shelving.
Architectural zoning - if the beams on the ceiling, columns or partitions are load-bearing, whether you like it or not, such zoning is inevitable. The main thing is to beat the existing flaw, as it were, with benefit.
On the photos of the dining room kitchen presented just below in a modern interior, you can clearly see how the wood cladding hides the supporting column. The most unobtrusive type of zoning is ceiling.
pros
- Spacious room available. Such a dining room kitchen in a modern interior allows you to realize all your ideas.
- Each hostess of such a kitchen has the opportunity to cook, but at the same time be with guests and family.
- The kitchen-dining room, as it were, is conducive to receiving guests and holding feasts.
It is also worth noting the main disadvantages. The modern dining room kitchen in the interior of the house is not to everyone's liking, because kitchen aromas interfere with the family. Vapors and odors eat into textiles and furniture, and therefore it is important to equip the hood.
There is a noise that is made by appliances, cooking, dishes, and it also interferes.
If “negligence” is acceptable in a separate kitchen, then it is not acceptable in the kitchen-dining room.
In the kitchen-dining room there is no place for a comfortable stay in silence, solitude. It’s not scary if such a kitchen is in a mansion with ten rooms, and the trouble is in a small one-room apartment.
In general, the basic rules for zoning in the dining room kitchen are presented in the photo below, and therefore look, be inspired, choose how to make zoning in your apartment and implement your plan.
Photo design kitchen-dining room
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