The best ideas and photos for combined kitchen, dining and living room design

Pros and Cons

Advantages and disadvantages of the design of a combined room.

It is possible to save on the purchase of some items such as a dining table, kitchen cabinets or a TV.

Layouts

At the very beginning, before the upcoming redevelopment, it is necessary to create a project in which finishing works and zoning are thought out. The next step is to apply large pieces of furniture to the plan, taking into account their optimal location.

Dining room combined with a living room

Such a design with a dining area flowing into a place for rest is quite common and is especially preferable for those who value comfort.

In a living room in an apartment with a complex layout, it is very easy to beat the location of the dining segment. For example, if there is a bay window, you can equip a dining area in it, which will look separate and at the same time remain part of the overall interior composition.

The photo shows the layout of a long modern living room combined with a dining room.

An equally original solution is to arrange a dining room on a loggia or balcony.

In a small room, a compact bar counter can be installed instead of a table. Such a design is also equipped with spacious storage systems.

The photo shows the interior of a small combined living room-dining room, done in light colors.

For a spacious hall of 18 or 20 meters, zoning is chosen using columns or wide and high arches. An interesting effect can be achieved by delimiting the space with a podium, which is perfect for both spacious and small rooms. The dining area is placed on this elevated section and sometimes the structure is equipped with drawers, niches, etc.

Kitchen-dining room

To make the interior of the kitchen combined with the dining room comfortable, special attention is paid to the decoration of the room. For the work area, practical materials are used in the form of ceramics, metal or artificial stone, and the dining area is decorated with wallpaper, plaster or wood.

The photo shows the design of the dining area, combined with the corner kitchen.

The design of a spacious studio kitchen often features stylish island or peninsula units, including U-shaped or corner structures, which are sometimes complemented by a functional bar counter. For a small room, linear options or L-shaped models are more suitable.

When planning a kitchen, it is important to think through the convenient location of the working triangle with a refrigerator, stove and sink.

The photo shows a light linear kitchen with an island, combined with a dining room.

If the kitchen has such an architectural element as a bay window, it is converted into a dining area. The recess is decorated with a sofa with a round or rectangular table. For a small room, it is appropriate to install a corner furniture set with built-in storage systems.

The photo shows the design of a kitchen with an attached dining area located in a bay window.

How to combine a dining room, kitchen and living room in one room?

Such a room is simultaneously a place for relaxation, an area for cooking and sometimes even a work area. Therefore, it is quite difficult to achieve a harmonious combination of three rooms into one full-fledged space.

However, taking into account competent planning and zoning, you can give a multifunctional space a very cozy look.

The photo shows a living room combined with a kitchen-dining room, made in the neoclassical style.

In this case, for the design of the combined kitchen, living room and dining room, a more laconic design is selected and the furnishings are not cluttered with unnecessary objects. The room should have additional free space and good artificial and natural lighting.

This design provides an opportunity to implement many interesting ideas. For example, for zoning, we use unusual wallpaper and photo canvases to emphasize and draw attention to certain sections or originally separate the dining area and rest area with a decorative panel.

The photo shows the layout of the dining room, combined with the kitchen and guest area.

Zoning

A common type of visual delimitation of space are partitions. They not only perfectly complement the design, but also solve the insulation problem. Wooden, metal, glass or plasterboard structures are used as zoning elements. The decor can also be complemented by folding or sliding screens in a colorful or neutral design.

The photo shows a fireplace as a zoning element between the kitchen-dining room and the living room.

For a non-standard design solution and creating a smooth transition from the living room to the dining room or kitchen, zoning with the help of lighting is chosen. The work area for cooking is equipped with spotlights and diodes, and table lamps and a chandelier are selected for the recreation area or dining area.

The photo shows the dining area in the living room, separated by a flight of stairs.

The most convenient way is to divide a room using furniture elements such as a bar counter, island module, dining table, shelving, cabinet or sofa.

Color zoning is suitable for marking boundaries in a small room. For example, the walls, floor or ceiling in the kitchen can be finished in neutral and calm tones, and the living room or dining room can be decorated in a rich and bright color scheme.

Lighting

Regardless of the dimensions of the combined kitchen, dining room and living room, the room there is always enough light. The best quality lighting is installed in the work area. The light flow should fall on the tabletop, stove and sink.

The photo shows a ceiling decorated with white spotlights in the design of a living room combined with a kitchen-dining room.

The design of the dining area is complemented by a chandelier, candlesticks or small lamps, and the living room is decorated with sconces, floor lamps or lighting with a subdued glow.

The photo shows a version of ceiling lighting in a living room combined with a dining room.

Furniture

As a dining table, models designed for at least 8 people and structures with the ability to transform are used. For the design of a small room, it is better to choose more laconic and compact products of a rectangular or square shape. The ideal place to place a table is the area near the window or the central part of the room.

The photo shows the design of the kitchen and dining room, complemented by a glass-fronted china cabinet.

If there is enough space, armchairs or more massive chairs with armrests will do. A small room can be appropriately decorated with lightweight folding or transparent chairs.

A sideboard, console or hanging glass cabinets, in which you can store dishes, cutlery, textiles, etc., will fit organically into the design of the dining room.

Decor

To give the interior a complete look, various decorative details are used in the form of paintings, mirrors, figurines, panels, photographs, posters, vases or even an aquarium. Small details, such as cookbooks and all kinds of dishes, can add coziness to the surrounding design.

The photo shows the decorative design of the living-dining room, made in the Provence style.

You can significantly transform the space with potted plants, a living phyto-wall or a picture of natural greenery.

The photo shows the design of a living-dining room, decorated with green phyto-walls.

Photos of interiors in various styles

The interior in a modern style is distinguished laconicism, originality of finishing materials and combines innovative technologies with long-standing design traditions.

The classic style, with its exquisite gloss and expensive elegance, assumes precise symmetry in the placement of decorative elements and furniture. The decor welcomes the presence of natural materials, ceramics and bulky lighting fixtures.

The loft style fits perfectly into combined spaces. The design features brickwork, modern cladding and bold combinations of various elements.

The photo shows a combined kitchen-dining-living room in a modern style with an interior designed in white and green tones.

The art deco direction is characterized by special beauty. For the interior, it is appropriate to use natural materials and glass structures in the form of lampshades or individual inserts. The design includes natural curves and plant motifs.

Scandinavian design is a light bleached color scheme combined with natural wood, which is a fairly fashionable duet at the present time.