The layout of modern apartments reflects the American style, called the loft, which combines sectors of different functionality in one room - bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, etc. (for example, studio apartments). However, it is human nature to strive to isolate one's own privacy to some extent, and the euphoria from acquiring a one-room apartment cools down somewhat when one has to think about the rational use of the entire space.
Therefore, the actual and really working trend in the design of a modern interior has become the division of the common space of a room into zones - for receiving guests, cooking and sleeping. Let's talk about zoning methods and tools for their implementation.
Basics of combining zones of different functionality
The first thing to consider in the upcoming work is the layout and location of the room to the cardinal points, the degree of illumination, the number of windows. In the process of zoning a room into a bedroom and a living room, the following rules apply:
- the bedroom should be located far from the entrance;
- a guideline for her is the window necessary for the influx of fresh air and ensuring normal rest;
- the recreation area is considered to be properly organized if it is not a checkpoint.
Advice! The bed in the recreation area is set at some distance from the window. This will avoid colds and beautifully decorate window openings.
Zone separation techniques
There are many opportunities to delimit zones that carry various functions, but in each specific case they are guided by the general style of the room and its area. Interior designers note that different zones are nevertheless united by a common space and cannot oppose each other, and the dividing element should organically fit into the interior.
>Important! To create harmony and comfort in the setting of both areas of the room, furniture is used, as well as decorating elements of the same color direction.
So, consider the possible zoning options:
- partitions (mobile or stationary);
- arches;
- racks;
- cabinets;
- screens;
- sliding sliding doors;
- curtains.
And now more about each of these elements.
Partitions
For the manufacture of a partition, with the help of which the zoning of the room is carried out, you can use almost any building material - brick, foam blocks, aerated concrete. It can be low or deaf, with built-in niches or other additional decorative details. But, if soundproofing for the sleeping sector is not important, then it is easier to install a partition made of drywall sheets on a metal frame.
Important! The installation of partitions is only suitable for impressive rooms; in rooms with a small area, they will look awkward and cumbersome.
But even for modern studios, the installation of stationary partitions is not the right decision, because the layout of such apartments focuses on the absence of partition walls. If it is necessary to erect this element in a room with a large area, they block the space so that there is at least one window in each part of the room. If this is not possible, and part of the room is left without natural light, it is more rational to install a light-transmitting partition, for example, glass. A similar partition can be built from frosted glass of various textures and shades, or you can make an author's stained glass window. When using completely transparent glass, the partition is supplemented with a curtain made of thick fabric.
Important! Glass for the partition must be durable - special or tempered. This minimizes the risk of injury.
Separating elements are not necessarily made stationary, there are many mobile versions. For example, glass or any other partitions in a metal frame perfectly cope with the assigned functions, but they are not “tightly” attached to the base, allowing you to reschedule the space or completely remove this object that has become unnecessary. A modern and stylish zoning technique and design element are photographs framed in a metal frame, installed as partitions.
Curtains
You can separate the sleeping area from the living room with a curtain. The variety of design textile ideas is huge. Curtains can be flying and translucent, falling soft folds, or dense heavy curtains.
Advice! The belonging of the dividing and window curtains to the same color scheme will facilitate the visual perception of the overall space of the room. But the texture of the fabric can be completely different - this will emphasize the isolation of the zones.
An excellent solution for separating a certain sector is such a design technique as curtains made of different sizes of beads, bamboo, designer balls, etc.
Shelving
A lightweight and no less decorative option for delimiting space is a rack. This technique is universal and suitable for rooms of any size due to its transparency and functionality - working as a border separator, it also carries a practical load - as a rule, all sections of the rack are filled with books, magazines, photographs, and other trifles.
Advice! For some shading of the sharp border between the zones, it is advisable to choose author's racks of unusual shapes.
arches
These lightweight designs are usually arc-shaped, traditional and versatile. They organically fit into a room of any size, decorating it and dividing it into functional zones. The materials used for the construction of arched spans are diverse: drywall, decorative lattices, stained glass, etc. are used here.
Sliding doors
Installing such a door is a widespread design technique that simultaneously pursues two goals: decor and dividing a room into two zones. The execution of such a movable partition in a mirror version or using stained glass will give the living room a certain elegance, and if desired, the relaxation area can be tightly isolated. In addition, the use of mirror surfaces visually increase the small area of the room.
Screens
Mobile separating elements also include various portable screens, which are a structure of several interconnected frame frames. They take up little space, but functionally work by delimiting zones. The use of screens in rooms with a small area is especially important.
Advice! Having picked up a screen that completely covers the bedroom area, but does not reach the ceiling, they maintain the visual integrity of the room.
Participate in the division of space and factors such as color, texture of finishing materials and decorative elements, the difference in the height of the room, the appropriate arrangement of furniture.
Color as a way to divide living space
Color will help to harmonize sectors of different functionality in one room. Gone are the days when all the walls were covered with wallpaper of the same shade and the same texture.
Dividing a home into zones using color is a simple and complex technique at the same time. Both of these incarnations become clear already at the stage of choosing color schemes, that is, at the stage of repair or primary finishing of an apartment. The main problem is the selection of colors that correspond to the preferences of the owner and are suitable for a particular space.
Important! The colors for the two zones should be contrasting, but well combined with each other. The differentiation of shades into warm and cold in this case works very successfully, and the choice of primary colors from different colors (warm-cold) will require a lot of effort to harmonize the overall space of the room.
Zoning of the room in height
The difference in the height of the interiors of various functional areas is another cardinal and very successful design technique, available exclusively during the renovation process, since it involves impressive work. The essence of this method is to change the level of the ceiling over a certain area. In this case, a kind of separation is also carried out on the floor, usually using various floor finishing materials, for example, laminate in the living room, and linoleum in the bedroom.
A more efficient way is to arrange podiums. Such constructions made of drywall or wood can change the room beyond recognition.
Cabinets and furniture "transformer"
Since the purpose of zoning a room is the rational placement of furniture, it is involved not only in creating maximum living comfort, but also often takes on the functions of zonal demarcation. The use of cabinets at the junction of sectors not only divides the space, but also solves everyday problems - it houses a wardrobe.
The creation of furniture blocks that can transform, forming various geometric structures, is a new, but very worthy solution for dividing a room. Such elements turn into a wardrobe, cabinet or chest of drawers, perfectly fitting into the home space. Mobility and ease in erecting a furniture partition at the boundaries of sectors is the main advantage of this zoning method.
Having listed the main methods of delimiting a dwelling, we note that only general recommendations are given on the arrangement of sectors that differ in functionality. Any room has certain features, emphasizing which, an experienced designer will create a single interior with zoned space, working like a living organism with the correct functioning of all systems.
Zoning a room into a bedroom and a living room is a way of dividing the space of a large room. Combining the functions of a bedroom and a living room in one room is a fairly common situation. It develops when arranging a small apartment or studio apartment. Creating a functional, as well as attractive interior is not an easy task, but it is quite feasible. Let's try together to find options that you will definitely like.
Single space - is it good or bad?
A room that combines several functions has disadvantages and advantages that need to be mentioned.
The advantages of a single space include the following points:
- the possibility of creating an interesting original layout;
- allocation of personal space even with a small quadrature;
- adding practicality to the room.
There are also negative points:
- there is no way to organize soundproofing of the sleeping area;
- the bedroom does not provide intimacy.
Most often, a room with a combination of several functions is performed in a minimalist or modern style. Solid classicism requires more space than a modest room can provide. For her, laconic pieces of furniture are chosen, as well as discreet decor, so as not to overload the interior.
Zoning approaches - choosing the optimal
Combining several zones with different functionality is a fascinating process. It is necessary to proceed from the fact that the space should be not only comfortable, but also stylish. There are several approaches for this.
Two main groups of zoning options:
Irreversible, which include serious repair and construction work with the installation of partitions, podiums, and other structures.
Reversible, the use of which is less expensive. To implement design ideas, screens, curtains, separation by rearranging furniture are used.
Use of multifunctional furniture
The standard and familiar solution to the issue is the use of folding sofas. During the day, such furniture is folded, and before going to bed it unfolds into a bed. This is convenient for small apartments. In a small area, the place should be used rationally.
If quadrature allows, then the division into zones can be done using a rack or cabinet.
Zoning agent - finishing materials
Using wallpaper of different colors is a popular way of separating. Each zone should have its own color. To do this, contrasting shades are used to clearly highlight the border.
Another option is to use different textures of finishing materials. This can be wood trim in the sleeping area and decorative plaster in the living room.
In addition to walls, the design of the ceiling, floor coverings, and the organization of the lighting system can help divide the space. For the living area, a brighter light should be provided than for the bed.
We install light partitions: with or without repair?
The delimitation of space can be achieved using partitions:
- sliding doors;
- drywall;
- screen.
In order for such a delimiter in the room not to look heavy, combinations of materials, glass inserts, as well as well-organized lighting can be used.
Textile is one of the budget options
Fabric is often used to separate the bedroom area. Curtains are able to create intimacy and will serve as a reliable protection from prying eyes. With the help of curtains, you can separate not only the bed from the living room, but also the bedside table, chest of drawers, wardrobe.
The system of curtains should be organized in such a way that, if necessary, they can be moved or completely removed.
Walls: a game of contrasts
If not a lot of money is allocated for the repair and division of the room into a bedroom and a living room, you can give preference to wallpaper of different colors. The selection with the help of photo wallpapers will look beautiful and original.
In order not to get into a mess, you need to consider some important points:
- for small rooms it is better to prefer a small print to a large one;
- an acceptable option is the general color scheme;
- it is desirable to organize a smooth transition of shades;
- a small drawing is preferable to a large one.
Ceiling that solves the problem of zoning
For a one-room apartment of a small area, zoning a room is not an easy problem. When planning a division, it is advisable to use techniques that allow you to visually expand the space. A tool for this can be the design of the ceiling.
Ways to highlight zones using the ceiling:
- Sectional painting.
- Drywall constructions.
- Manipulation of ceiling lights (chandelier, spot lighting).
Wardrobe as a delimiter: pros and cons
Using a closet as a space delimiter is an old trick that has been used for many years. It allows you not only to securely cover the bed, but also solve the problem of storage space.
For added convenience, you can mount the TV on the swivel mechanism at the border of the zones. By turning the TV, you can watch TV programs either lying on the bed or sitting on the sofa in the living room.
The rack between the zones also serves to divide the space. Suitable for this and a model with a back wall and a light bookcase. Separation is the same as in the case of a closet, functional.
Shelving and wardrobe adds a sense of bulkiness to the room, so this method of zoning is not suitable for small apartments.
Partitions: changing the perception of space
A drywall partition will be an easy way to separate without the need for complex repairs. The use of plastic creates a feeling of lightness.
Durable materials for partitions have their advantages. With proper design, they can be adapted to the organization of storage systems. To do this, provide for the creation of shelves and niches in which you can arrange books, trinkets, photographs.
The system of partitions should be combined with the interior. It should not block lighting or interfere with free passage.
For large apartments, a plasterboard partition can be a good solution. With its help, it is possible to organize a false wall up to the very ceiling or limit yourself to a low structure.
When installing a low plasterboard wall, good lighting is maintained and ventilation remains possible. If you cannot do without a high wall, you can organize the passage in the form of an arch or with the help of curtains.
For interior solutions, drywall is one of the most convenient materials for design. Design and color should be combined with the interior of both zones. It can not only be cut to the desired size, but also combined with various types of finishes:
- wallpaper;
- putty;
- painting and so on.
Rectangular or arched plasterboard arches look beautiful and original.
Sliding doors - how convenient is it?
In order not to lose a single centimeter of space, you can use the division of the room using a sliding door system. In this case, two independent zones will be organized. With the door closed, the impression of separate rooms is created, and with the open door - a single space.
This approach has its drawbacks. If the room is narrow and long, with only one window, then there may be a serious drawback in the detachable part - a decrease in the level of natural light. You can use doors made of frosted or corrugated glass, which has a high light transmission, but allows you to hide the sleeping area.
High-quality sliding systems have a high cost.
With the help of screens, it is possible to isolate only a sleeping place or a fragment of a room with other pieces of furniture. This separation is highly mobile - the screen can be folded, rearranged, fully or partially opened. Partitions in a color corresponding to the overall design of the room will look original and non-standard.
For the loft style, this way of separating space is one of the most interesting. In addition to the oriental design, screens made from natural materials are selected. They can be mirrored, with painting and other additional decor.
Curtains - a budget option
A simple and not very expensive way to separate a bedroom is to use curtains. For this, both dense textiles and light weightless tulle can be used. You can organize both a smooth transition between the living room and the bedroom, as well as a sharp one.
One of the original and very aesthetic ways of zoning is with the help of filament curtains. Monochrome or playing with all colors, such curtains can completely transform the room, bringing novelty into it.
Curtains can be organized in a variety of ways. For this, a rack system, a rod cornice, or the method that fantasy tells will do.
How to make curtains not look boring and uninteresting? Much depends on the choice of material. Heavy tapestry fabric will serve as reliable protection, thin - will create a feeling of lightness.
The selected fabric must withstand cleaning - washing and ironing.
The combination of materials combined with each other looks beautiful. It can be satin and organza. It is necessary to take into account the correspondence of the curtains not only to the style of the room, but also to the curtains on the windows.
In addition to fabric curtains, the following materials may be involved in the design:
- bamboo;
- beads;
- threads and other decorative elements.
Several zones in a small room: the impossible is possible
For those who live in a one-room apartment or do not have the opportunity to allocate a full bedroom and living room, zoning becomes the only way out. If a zoning option with a fixed partition is chosen, it must be taken into account that such a division will be oriented for many years of operation without the ability to make changes quickly.
The best privacy when used for furniture zoning is created by tall cabinets and shelving. Curtains as a demarcation - a budget and easy option, in which the curtains can be changed often, choosing according to the mood or depending on the time of year.
High ceilings: how to use this advantage?
Does your room have high ceilings? This is a huge plus. In addition to the feeling of a large space, the significant height of the walls allows you to arrange a sleeping place on the second, mezzanine, level. For this, a reliable foundation with a ladder is created.
This approach to design is creative. It is sometimes used by young people. But it is not widely popular. When dividing the space into two levels, highlighting the bed with a color or texture finish will not be very striking.
The advantages of such an organization of space:
- release of usable area;
- the possibility of daytime rest without interference;
- there is no need for additional partitions, screens and curtains.
The allocation of a sleeping place at the upper level needs thoughtful lighting and the ability to turn it on and off not only from the floor, but also from above.
Color separation - is it easy or difficult?
The style of the room imposes requirements on the harmonious combination of colors and shades in the interior. This applies to furniture, accessories and wall decoration. A good combination of materials for decoration will set the tone for the entire room.
Dividing one room into two parts means that each zone will be relatively small in size, so it is advisable to avoid very dark colors.
Simple methods of color zoning include the use of wallpaper of different shades or painting in different tones. If there is a desire to introduce rich colors when finishing, then you can select only one or two walls in gray, blue, burgundy or others.
At the same time, shades of pastel colors should prevail in the design:
- soft mint;
- beige;
- white;
- light blue and others.
How to make the junction of colors look attractive and not hurt the eyes? To do this, structures can be installed along the border: partitions, shelving or curtains.
If zoning is done with wallpaper of different colors, their style should be kept in the same direction. It could be:
- classic with a similar print;
- plain in combination with patterned;
- classic ornament combined with a stripe, etc.
If preference is given to wallpaper with a pattern, then it is better to leave one of the walls without a print.
Too saturated, contrasting in combination, wallpaper may not occupy all the walls, but be located only on one. At the same time, a bright wall will become an accent of the room, attracting attention.
Color zoning can also be done with furniture of various shades. For example, the selection of bright furniture in rich colors for the sleeping area, and in pastel colors for the living room.
Bed or sofa?
Almost everyone who had to combine the bedroom area with the living room in the room faced the difficult problem of choosing a bed. It can be a full bed, sofa or sofa bed.
Proper layout of the apartment gives great advantages. This statement is appropriate for both large apartments and small one-room or studio apartments. On the areas of large apartments, the ergonomics of furniture elements and household appliances are important for creating comfort and a hospitable look. Small apartments, in which households are often forced to share the area, need a competent approach, because every meter counts. How to divide a room into two - our selection of professional tips.
Design techniques that are used today for the visual expansion of apartments are applied taking into account the footage and location:
- front door,
- window opening or several,
- availability of a kitchen or area reserved for dining needs.
Division zones in the apartment
Modern developers often sell apartments with minimal finishes, and a studio apartment in a new building will be quite large. Finishing options visually change the size of the room, so when choosing a partition in the form of a plasterboard wall or another type of partition, you should also take into account the colors of the walls, furniture, textiles, and the zones into which the room is planned to be divided in accordance with the requirements.
If the owner lives alone, he will need at least:
- recreation area (as a rule, it is arranged in a fairly bright place, closest to the natural light source - a window, a loggia);
- dining area (this is either a separately equipped kitchen, or a corner equipped with household appliances and a high-quality hood to avoid filling the entire apartment with smells from cooking);
- sleeping area (this place should be as far away from the door as possible, often the sleeping area is located in the far corner from the entrance and the window, however, in order for natural light to enter this area, a partial barrier or barrier using transparent, rare elements is used).
For those who work at home, you need a separate work area. It can be organized using glass partitions with blinds (they will have important qualities: sound absorption and light transmission).
Apartment zoning methods
In order to zone a room, several ways are used to divide the space:
Partitions
plasterboard, glass, metal, wood, interior elements as partitions, textile.
columns
For large apartments, allowing the use of massive structures.
Zoning with textures and colors
For small apartments, these are carpets, wallpapers, wall painting, decorative walls made of metal, plastic, and wooden materials.
If the landlord lives alone
Any person needs comfort, even if he lives alone. An apartment of a small area will look respectable if its zoning is done using glass partitions. What are their advantages:
- They are environmentally friendly and safe, because. are made of special tempered glass.
- They visually expand the space due to full light transmission.
- For the decoration of any type of room (full or partial filling with a partition wall), there are options with MDF filling, laser engraving, paint coating or decorative stickers.
- They are stationary and sliding (open with an overlap or accordion).
With a glass partition, by filling or installing blinds, visibility can be limited, so in an apartment where there is no bathroom, you can bring sewage into the room by installing partitions permanently for it, which will save space in the room due to the lack of main walls and give it a modern look.
As for zoning a place for a personal office, a recreation area or delimiting a kitchen and a salon (kitchen and dining area), a lot of options for glass partitions form beautiful and non-standard solutions. Glass partitions with photo printing, drawings, decorative stickers, etc. look elegant and are very reliable.
If a family lives in a small apartment
When circumstances force a full family to crowd forty-plus meters, there is more than one solution to ensure that all family members are comfortable and that the apartment has a modern and prestigious look.
There are general rules for zoning small apartments.
First of all, you should not use massive elements for partitions. Options are also suitable that allow, by dismantling the auxiliary walls, to expand the kitchen, combining it with the hallway.
Secondly, preference should be given to thin openwork partitions that allow light from a natural light source to spread further, transparent structures, or even do without them. They can be made of various materials - from glass to metal, form a completely filled wall or a partially filled structure.
Thirdly, the color scheme should be light, which will help visually expand the space. Even if there are several colors in the interior, they should not contain large geometric shapes, be contrasting with each other.
How to separate the living room and kitchen in a small apartment
In addition to the same glass partitions with photo printing or a pattern, sliding or stationary, space can be zoned using partial partitions. If the structures of the building plan allow (it is forbidden to dismantle the load-bearing structures!), You can partially lighten the visual space by combining the salon and the kitchen by placing a countertop or cupboard on the remaining part of the main wall.
Devices in the form of sliding partitions on rails, or a sliding screen will help to vary the space as needed.
In addition, you can use a stable construction in the form of a plasterboard wall, inside which an LED TV is mounted on brackets that allow it to rotate around its axis. Thus, it will be possible to watch it both from the side of the kitchen or salon, and from the side of the sleeping corner.
How to separate the living room and bedroom in a small space
In addition to glass partitions, space can be zoned using furniture. Put a wardrobe or decorative shelf with many compartments, where books, vases, and various interior items will fit. The role of a partition can be played by textile elements: ropes or ropes stretched from floor to ceiling, a vinyl curtain, an ordinary curtain with rings or loops, a screen, etc. Ordinary metal partitions made in openwork forging will make the room light and airy.
How to divide a room into 2 zones: for children and adults, if there are children in the family
For such a case, a children's area should also be provided. One child will have a comfortable sleeping area and a play area (or study area) in their own room. There are many options for stylizing the partitions with artistic bright cartoon or other children's themes. The children's area can also be limited with the help of different textures of carpets or flooring. For example, choosing a carpet with a long thick pile against a laminate background or a thin one-color carpet will make the children's area noticeable and cozy.
If there are children of different sexes or children of different ages in the house
Getting by with one small area so that the children feel comfortable and the corner is divided into two will not work. But it is quite possible to share a full-fledged room allocated for children.
How to share a room with one window
If the room is narrow, you can arrange the sleeping places one after another along one wall and equip the study area for the older child closer to the window, and for the younger child, the play area is further from the window. If the room is wide, you can allocate a place for each of the children against the wall, equip each of them with a desk or computer desk near the window, and put a structure of through shelves in the center of the room. In the latter option, it is also possible to use a partial partition, that is, not reaching the ceiling.
The same method is quite applicable for any of the rooms where a recreation area and a work area or a sleeping place are set up. The light from the window has the ability to scatter almost without barriers. Due to the partial partition, the impression of separate zones is visually created, but this does not add shadows.
A few more photos of how to share a room
If you are the owner of a one-room apartment or a studio apartment, then for you it is an urgent issue of dividing the premises into zones. This does not require expensive repairs. You can use curtains, screens, carpets and many other interesting ways, which you can learn about in this article.
1. Partition
One of the most popular ways of zoning is a partition. With it, you can designate a wall, but at the same time you will not need to erect it in the room. Partitions are very different, ranging from traditional low, and ending with transparent, textured, sliding. A big plus of this design is that you can pick up a copy for any style of interior. As for the minuses, the main one is the difficulty of dismantling if you get tired of the partition.
2. Rack
A more functional option is a rack. It will perform not only the function of zoning the room, but will also serve as an excellent storage system. You can choose a high model that will reach right up to the ceiling and store the things you need there. Among them are books, vases, indoor flowers, photographs, awards and so on. If you want the partition to be only conditional, pick up a small rack. If desired, you can always move it to the wall and again make the room a whole.
3. Curtains
Traditionally, curtains are used for zoning a bed. This zoning option is popular in studio apartments. Curtains can be curtained as a bed, which is located in a niche, as well as a separate piece of furniture. When guests come to you, the bed can be curtained, thereby hiding it from prying eyes. At any other time, the bed can be open.
Advice: When planning zoning in this way, keep in mind the fact that curtains are not suitable for every style of interior. They will look harmoniously in an apartment decorated in Scandinavian or eco-style. But the classics, minimalism and art deco do not accept the separation of the bed with curtains.
4. Opening
Another successful way of zoning is an opening. In the back of the room, you can place a mini-library, a home office, or make a place to relax. Depending on your wishes, you can equip the opening with sliding doors or leave it open. the site advises to stop at the second option, since in this case the space will not be cluttered, and the room will seem larger than it actually is.
5. Niche
If the apartment has a niche, it is a sin not to use it. Most often, a sleeping area is equipped in this part of the room. Also, the presence of a niche is very convenient in the children's room, where you can also arrange a workplace for the child. To implement ideas, both a finished design, originally provided for in an apartment, and a do-it-yourself one, using a conventional partition, are suitable.
6. Screens
The most practical way of zoning space is a screen. This design was invented many centuries ago, and was originally used only in the east. The fashion for screens came to Europe only in the middle of the 17th century. At that time they were used as partitions for changing clothes. Now the screen serves as an excellent option for dividing the room into zones. Its main advantage is that it is very mobile: at any time you can move the structure to another place without any special effort.
By the way, if you have a small apartment and there is a catastrophic lack of storage space, pay attention to screens with hangers and hooks that can be used to place clothes. And mirror designs will help to maximize the space. They will not only visually enlarge the room, but also become a worthy decorative element.
7. Podium
If you move any area to the podium, it will automatically become a separate space. But if you want to enhance the visual effect, you can supplement this method of zoning with a partition, curtains or color. The latter option is suitable if your room is decorated in a single color, for example, white, and you will make a podium with a zone equipped on it in other colors.
Most often, the podium becomes the location of a bed (with drawers and shelves for storage) or a work area. But you can go the other way, placing a mini-library, a dining room, a game room there.
8. Color
Designers often separate zones with different colors. It looks very nice and practical. However, before applying this method, you need to think about the right combination of shades. Only in this case the room will be harmonious and stylish.
If you do not want to designate the entire room with different colors, decorate the usual accent wall in one of the zones. This solution will be most relevant for separating the bedroom and kitchen. However, this method can also be used for zoning the living room and bed.
9. Furniture
In many one-room apartments, you can see two zones separated by the back of the sofa. This option is often used in studios. However, this is not the only profitable solution when it comes to zoning space with furniture. You can go in a more original way.
For example, put a TV cabinet with brackets in the middle of the room so that the screen can be rotated in different directions. At the same time, the sofa and the bed will stand at opposite walls opposite each other so that the TV can be watched both in the "bedroom" and in the "living room".
Another interesting option is to install a dressing table with a large mirror that will display the opposite wall. Thus, you can not only create two separate zones from each other, but also visually expand the space of a small room.
10. Lighting
Proper lighting helps to kill two birds with one stone: ensure a comfortable life and divide the room into zones. This is not as difficult to do as it seems. Just for different "rooms" you need to choose different lamps. For example, put a floor lamp in the living room, highlight the kitchen with LED strip, and hang a beautiful chandelier over the dining area. Spotlights, whose brightness can be adjusted, will also be great helpers in your mission.
Another good solution is to place a table lamp next to the bed, and mark the work areas with special hangers.
11. Carpet
In most cases, the carpet serves to outline the living area. It is placed near the sofa and thus combines a place to relax into a single composition. A successful solution is when the carpet is combined in shades with bed linen. In this case, the interior design remains harmonious.
12. Miscellaneous flooring
Designers often use this solution in studio apartments. In this case, a more stable coating is used in the kitchen area, for example, easy-care tiles, and in the sleeping area, laminate, linoleum or wood-imitating materials are used.
By the way, a similar technique can be useful in the design of other rooms. For example, in a bathroom in the “wet” area, tiles can be laid, and the remaining square meters can be filled with another floor covering. As for places of rest (if any are provided in your bathroom), then you can additionally lay a beautiful carpet in them.
You can find a few more options for improving the interior in the article.
The issue of zoning the premises is not only for the residents of lofts, but also for small apartments. When space is tight, dividing a room into 2 zones is not only a great design idea, but also an important decision from a practical point of view. To place in the same space a place of rest and a work area, for example, is not such a difficult process as it might seem. Today, there are many ways and tools to solve the problem.
Dividing a room into two zones: what not to do
If you take a radical approach on the issue of zoning, then this is the installation of a real wall. This can be made of brick to provide good sound insulation, or it can also be made of drywall. Drywall is the cheapest and easiest way to divide a room. But such a division plan is not suitable for small apartments or studio lofts. Since in the latter case, the charm, the airiness of space will disappear. And with small squares, the room simply turns into a utility room for technical staff. Thus, this solution is erroneous and will not work in solving the task.
The main ways to divide a room into two zones
If your choice fell on installation of a solid partition, then it will be rational to do this if both zones are sufficiently illuminated. That is, the presence of windows on each side is mandatory. If there is no second window, then the partition should be chosen light, made of frosted glass. Then the light to another part without a window will come. Why is it important? The fact is that if one zone is deprived of lighting in a room, then visually it will become even smaller, which would not be desirable at all.
Divide the room into 2 parts possible in various ways. Partitions or semi-partitions will serve as the most convenient solution for this task. They can be from various materials:
- drywall;
- plastic;
- tinted glass;
- stained glass windows.
Partition serves for creating two small rooms in one room. Such structures do not have to be solid. And it is not at all necessary to think about them at the stage of repair work. Plasterboard partitions are used in rooms with large footage, and for a small room, it is desirable to stop your choice on other options. You should not install completely transparent glass, this will create a feeling of "aquarium" part of the room.
Glasses have a wide range for interior tasks:
- stained glass;
- with acrylic coating;
- with sandblasting.
Some designers resort to the method of dividing the living space by installing sliding doors. It’s not so easy to buy them on your own; you need to contact specialists to create an individual order.
Such doors are most often used from materials:
- plastic;
- tree;
- glass.
The advantage of a glass door is that there is no feeling of congestion, there is light and airiness of the space.
To divide the living room can be resorted to in a simpler and less time-consuming and costly way. Designers suggest using items such as:
- aquarium;
- sliding plasma panel;
- showcases;
- high headboards.
In fact, there is no limit to the ways of zoning a room, everything just depends on the boundaries of fantasy and possibility.
Movable partitions for zoning a room
The advantage of a movable partition is the ability to change the layout of the room at any time at your request. They have different lengths, colors and can be made from any material. Even on your own, having certain skills and abilities, it will not be difficult to do this.
Partitions on an aluminum frame can completely separate the living room from floor to ceiling. They can be transparent, plastic or even laminated. A great option would be photographs or any other print, harmoniously matched to the interior of the room. This solution will give a certain uniqueness to the living space.
Even more mobile and the easiest option is the screen, it, unlike the partition on the frame, does not stretch from floor to ceiling. This is a plus for her. After all, space is saved above the screen for the second zone. Typically, a screen is used to distinguish between recreation and sleep areas. This will also allow the room to maintain integrity, the division will be into 2 zones, but easy and relaxed.
Rack
This is a favorite way of dividing a living room among European designers. Surely more than once in glossy magazines you have come across a similar plan for solving the interior. Visually, shelving does not look like a zoning item, but only adds an element of functionality to the room. Photos, books, flowers or souvenirs can be placed on the rack. The more unusual its shape, the less sharpness between the areas of the living room.
Color scheme in the zoning of the room
At the stage of repair work, it is necessary to think about How will the room be divided? and what colors to paint the walls. This technique requires knowledge of the color range by combining shades and the ability to combine them. It is not necessary that shades of warm color be combined with warm, and a cold shade with cold. Possible option and combinations. For example, one part has a warm beige hue, and the other is a cold chocolate. But keep in mind if you take the color dark for this part, but the presence of a window on this side is mandatory.
Then, to "link" these 2 parts one living room, you can arrange items in each color zone from another zone. How will it look like? In zone 1 (warm beige) objects of chocolate color are placed, and in zone 2 (cold chocolate) - objects of warm beige.
Accessories also play a crucial role in solving interior ideas in dividing zones. These are chocolate-colored pillows in a beige zone, a fluffy beige-colored carpet in a chocolate space, paintings, flowers, dishes and much more. Thus, it is possible to achieve harmony between the two seemingly contrasting areas of the living room.
Altitude division of the room into two zones
This zoning is available also at the stage of construction or repair work of a dwelling. The height of the room can be zoned from the top, bottom and side. The height separation assistant, most often, is drywall. This design will help transform your room beyond recognition and give some uniqueness to the interior.
The ceiling can be made two-level, thereby visually dividing the space into 2 zones. One of the ceiling zones can be painted in any color you like (according to the interior) or you can create a visualization of the night sky with illumination from small “stars”.
It is important to do here division of territory by sex. This is easy to do, with the help of different floor coverings (laminate and tiles, etc.). You can leave a single floor covering. Then the creation of a podium can come to the rescue. This solution is the most advantageous and in demand among designers. Although a more expensive way of zoning a room, this design decision will not leave anyone indifferent. The only thing to keep in mind is that podiums in rooms with low ceilings run the risk of “eating” high-rise space. Making the room even lower than it actually is.
From the side of one of the walls you can do small extra wall, with a width of 30 cm, depending on the footage of the room. This ledge can be given a beautiful smoothly curved shape. There are options for transforming the wall by changing the color palette, creating a pattern, you can stick objects or accessories on an additional wall. And, perhaps, turn a small rack from a newly made wall.
Conclusion
Changing the interior of your room- this is a very exciting process that allows you to change the room beyond recognition. How to make two from one room? Turning one ordinary room into two stylish living spaces is a real and exciting undertaking. Do not be afraid to experiment with colors, materials, accessories and finishes of the room, and you will definitely get an original solution to create a functional and beautiful apartment.
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