Today, the studio apartment is becoming increasingly popular, especially when it comes to acquiring their own housing or repairing an apartment for rent. The overall space is not divided by the walls that occupy a lot of space and form additional unnecessary angles to anyone, and it turns out to be easy and spacious, accompanied by everything necessary for life and recreation. Free layout is possible not only in new buildings, but also in a private house or even old "Khrushchev" houses. In this article we will look at the features of the planning and design of the kitchen-studio in the house.
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Advantages and disadvantages
The studio kitchen will be an excellent solution for small-sized apartments, while "unloading" at the same time and creating a modern interesting design. But how functional and useful will there be a similar solution? Judging by the trends of recent years, more and more people choose the kitchen-studios, demolishing completely unnecessary walls or initially planning free layout.
A flat apartment is a combined rest area (living room) and a kitchen. Functional zones can be separated by various ways, which will be mentioned just below. Before deciding, it is necessary to carefully weigh all the "for" and "against".
Benefits of the kitchen studio:
- Visually expands the space, the inlet is more light, since the windows of the kitchen and the windows of the living room are not filled with a solid wall.
- Lack of doors and massive walls, which functionally increases the area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
- The studio kitchen is an ideal place for holding parties and friendly meetings, especially if it is equipped with a bar counter.
- No need to buy television or audio equipment separately for the kitchen.
- It is possible to create an original stylish interior and embody design fantasies.
- Great option for a bachelor or a young family of two people.
As for the shortcomings, it is difficult to speak about them unequivocally, because for someone some of them will not have any meaning:
- The absence of a separate room in the apartment (if it comes to a one-room apartment). In this case, if you are the only tenant, this moment is not uncomfortable. If you have two or more, then certain difficulties may occur, because any person needs its own privacy zone.
- Smells from the kitchen will be distributed all over the apartment, so it is obligatory to take care of the installation of a good ventilation system. Otherwise, do not be surprised if your favorite silk dress or shirt is impregnated with the aroma of the borscht cooked on the eve.
- The cost of implementing such projects is quite high, especially when it comes to dismantling old walls and complete redevelopment of the apartment. The price includes not only the work and costs of materials, but also the preparation of a package of permits to carry out work, which sometimes is very difficult to approve. It is impossible to call such repairs "economy option" under any circumstances, even if you do everything with your own hands.
Useful advice: Disassembly of walls should be carried out only after receiving the appropriate permissions from architects. Otherwise, you not only risk damageing the overall design of the house and expose all hilarious tenants, but also get a huge fine.
Methods of zoning
There are many ways to zoning the kitchen-studios in the house, and this work can bring real pleasure, especially if you are a creative person and love to work with your own hands. Each of the ways has its own characteristics and is capable of emphasizing the advantages of the premises, hiding its disadvantages.
Of course, it is possible not to separate the premises at all, leaving everything as it is - many do it in order to save or for other considerations. But if the space is correctly delimited, it is much more convenient to use it and what to say is more pleasant. In particular, it concerns small-sized objects up to 20 square meters. m.
There are two weighty reasons to zonate space:
- Competently planned zoning makes it possible to include light separately in different areas of the room. This is especially useful if several people live in the apartment.
- If the area is about 18 squares, and 2 or more people live in the house, the visual separation will allow subconsciously tune in to rest, cooking, work or sleep. For example, if in the evening someone needs to work for a laptop, he can go for the kitchen table, without interfering with the rest of the tenants to rest in the appropriate zone.
Partitions, shelves, racks
One of the most common ways of visual zoning space. Shelving and unusual shelves are especially effective for small apartments, since they are not only a partition, but also a provider for clothing, books and other things.
Partitions are best made from thin and natural materials, such as wood or drywall. Their role is purely decorative, so the shelf or porridge will not hang on it. Maximum can be glued poster or darts.
You can also build parapets or low borders to which vases, flowers or stylish interior items are put.
One of the most interesting, but at the same time, the most expensive solutions is the glass wall-partition. She copes with zoning perfectly, but at the same time does not violate the "airiness" of space. Alternatively, you can make a barrier of stained glass or stained glass window. To block access of light from one zone to another, it makes sense to establish blinds or Roman curtains on such a partition.
Zoning with a bar counter
This option of zoning the kitchen-studio in the house (photo) will enjoy young people who adore the friendly meetings and noisy parties. Also, the solution is suitable for small apartments where the bar rack can be used simultaneously as a dining and desktop (if you work at home).
Bar rack not only visually shares space, but also allows you to use each centimeter with maximum benefit. For example, from the side of the kitchen under the bar, you can install retractable lockers for dishes and cutlery, and from the dwelling side it will not be noticeable, and the space will save ease.
Zoning with lighting
Another popular zoning option that is applied not only in cases with small jelly kitchens, but also in most modern repairs and redevelopments. The main thing in this business is to respect the sense of measure. Even if you do not have the slightest idea about how it is necessary to arrange lighting elements, designer photos and magazines will help you. For a small apartment there are quite a few bright dots at different levels, and choose the appearance of the lamps, given the interior of the kitchen-studio.
Proper lighting is able to create real wonders. So, the thin LED backlight on the border of the kitchen and room can clearly and clearly distinguish between the space. Consider not only the need in the light, but also the general "character" of its apartment. What mood you would like to emphasize - romance or peace, fun or naturalness.
You should also take into account the visual features of the interior items. So, if there is a lot of reflective elements in the apartment, smooth glossy furniture upholstery, lacquered lockers, then too bright lighting will turn all this into a flickering tasteless something.
The kitchen is best to put "cold" spotlights, because such a light is perfect for work and does not strain her eyes. Over the dining area you can hang a chandelier adjustable in height. In the recreation area, it is preferable to limit ourselves to lamps, sconters or floor lamps with warm light or two types of lamps: Cold light - for reading or needlework, warm - for rest.
Zoning various finishing materials
The studio kitchen in a private house can be zoned and with the help of various finishing materials, when each zone differs in color used by invoices and other trifles. For example, the use of various wallpapers, plaster, paints for walls. In the kitchen on the floor, the tile can be laid, and in the recreation area - cork floor or parquet.
Also, an excellent solution will be the organization of premises at different levels, for example, a kitchen is slightly higher than the living room, and several steps lead to it.
Rational use of space
Since each corner of small-sized cuisine is perfectly visible from any point, it is necessary to make it so that contemplation is only pleasure. There should be no dirty dishes in the car wash, and in the recreation area - scattered underwear or crumpled bed. You can do this in two ways - or constantly contain an apartment in the strictest clean, or learn how to rationally use the space. Agree that the second sounds much more pleasant, so we consider this particular case.
Help keep a small and pretty specific room in order will help ergonomic furniture and modern techniques. In order not to injure the gentle psyche of suddenly stunned mother-in-law or other guests, dirty dishes can be removed in the dishwasher. It will be useful to organize the abundance of lockers and shelves, but here be careful - from the shelves constantly need to wipe dust, and in the closets to observe order.
Furniture with built-in shelves and cabinets in the past few years has conquered the world market. In stores you can find not only convenient orthopedic folding sofas with mounted linen compartments, but also a variety of options for trasformers, such as a table that develops in the picture, etc. Saving the place and maximum functionality are the main rules of life in a small apartment!
All surfaces on which something costs should not be afraid of moisture. It is desirable that they are fully adapted to quickly friendly, and you were enough to 5-10 minutes to bring your home in the "divine look".
In addition, such a kitchen for the studio must be made with surfaces that are easy to care for and who are not afraid of moisture. That is, simply speaking, everything should be most adapted for fast and easy cleaning. Of the foregoing, a simple conclusion should be very important - it is very important to be able to correctly choose a kitchen set for the studio!
So, we looked at how it is possible to spectacularly organize space and choose the best options for kitchen-studios with partitions, shelves and functional furniture. In conclusion, I would like to familiarize you with the video material in which it is shown in detail how to make the maximum easy and "air" studio apartment for two people:
