Features of choosing partitions

Tips for decorating a kitchen combined with a living room in a house or apartment:

  • When choosing, you need to take into account the size of the room, the interior concept, as well as the technical characteristics of the partition itself.
  • For a small studio in a Khrushchev-type apartment, you should not choose too heavy stationary structures.
  • When choosing the color of the partition, you should take into account the shades of the kitchen set and the entire dividing area.

Options for partitions for a kitchen-living room

Various options for partitions provide an opportunity to make the interior much more original and unique.

Sliding

When extended, they will create a spatial illusion and add space and light to the room, and when closed, they will play the role of a door and perfectly hide the separated area, isolate sound, reduce noise levels and prevent the penetration of odors during cooking. Sliding models are distinguished by a wide variety of designs. With the help of such a convenient option, you can not only easily separate or combine the kitchen with the living room, but also give the interior a magnificent and slightly extravagant look.

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The photo shows a sliding partition separating a small kitchen and a living room.

Partition cabinet

A through-shelf unit to the ceiling, thanks to its uncluttered appearance, does not overload the space, but on the contrary makes it much more spacious, lighter and more comfortable. In addition, in this type of partition, you can store books, souvenirs or any other decorative items.

partition cabinet in the interior of the kitchen-living room partition cabinet in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Decorative

They can have a variety of shapes and inserts or be decorated with a variety of decorative elements. This type of zoning is a real work of art and allows you to set a special mood and style for the room.

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Curtains

The simplest and most beautiful way, which is perfect not only for to provide personal space, but also to hide the necessary part of the room from light.

curtain-partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

False wall

Contributes to the competent planning of space and gives it a neater, more comfortable and uncluttered look. An artificial wall can also be interestingly decorated with various decor, shelves, lamps, lighting or a niche.

false wall in the interior of the kitchen-living room

The photo shows a living room combined with a kitchen with zoning in the form of a bright false wall.

Screens

This decorative item is a great addition to any interior. The screen adds lightness, airiness, aesthetic appeal to the room and creates a comfortable and elegant design.

screen in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Partition material for zoning

The following materials are most often used.

Glass

Glass or glass blocks will be a particularly suitable option for small or poorly lit rooms in an apartment, as they do not interfere with the penetration of light into the room and do not visually overload it. Glass partitions can be transparent, matte or decorated with various patterns.

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Made of plasterboard

The most popular type, often used in modern design. Plasterboard is particularly flexible, which allows you to create partitions of virtually any shape, as well as construct various niches in them.

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Wooden

Wooden models will add a special natural warmth and at the same time uniqueness to the interior. Wooden structures are quite relevant for many style solutions, in which they undoubtedly become the highlight of the entire design.

wooden partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

The photo shows a combined kitchen and living room, divided by a partition with wooden slats.

From bamboo

Decorative bamboo trunks allow you to not only create creative interior zoning, but also give the atmosphere an unusual, exotic feel and create a harmonious and warm atmosphere.

bamboo partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

MDF

This material is no less popular for interior design. MDF panels have many different colors, such as white, black, alder, beech or maple, and fit perfectly into the flowing space.

MDF partition in the kitchen-living room interior

Plastic

Thanks to such a successful and very convenient option for dividing, you can solve many design ideas and laconically decorate the room.

plastic partition in the kitchen-living room interior

The photo shows a white plastic partition separating the kitchen from the living room.

Textiles

Stylish textile products do not look bulky and do not overload the kitchen and living room. This type of space zoning is considered practical, as it is quite easy to install, change and clean.

textile partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Metal

The metal structure will add individuality to the decor. However, this decorative element requires a certain approach, since it is most often used in rooms with a specific style.

metal partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Original ideas for partitions

Several unusual ideas used for partitions.

Bar counter

A counter connected to a wall or kitchen set blends harmoniously with the rest of the decor or creates a bright and stylish accent that attracts all the attention.

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The photo shows a bar counter that turns into a wall as a partition for a kitchen combined with a living room.

Fireplace

It is a rather elegant and stylish solution for decorating the space between the kitchen and the living room. A fireplace built into a false wall allows you to radically change the surrounding environment and functionally divide the room. With this design, you can achieve an unusual effect of visual unity.

fireplace in the kitchen-living room interior

Furniture (sofa, etc.)

A sofa or other furniture located in the middle between the kitchen and living room is the most convenient zoning option that does not require extra costs. The furniture will look as organic as possible and will not interfere with free movement in the room.

furniture as a partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

The photo shows a brown sofa as a partition in the interior of a modern living room combined with a kitchen.

Plants

A phytowall as a partition will bring freshness and a sense of comfort to the atmosphere. A composition made up of plants will become a modern and alternative element of zoning.

plants as a partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

How to separate the kitchen from the dining room?

The kitchen, combined with the dining room, can also be zoned using architectural methods, a false partition, several columns, an arch, a bar counter, a rack or a console. This division of objects allows you to give the interior a more coherent and harmonious look.

option for zoning a kitchen-dining room

The photo shows a kitchen with a dining area located in a bay window and separated by an arch.

partition in the interior of a kitchen-dining room partition in the interior of a kitchen-dining room

With the help of convenient methods of division, you can competently zone the room and separate the dining area from the kitchen.

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Partition design in the interior

Original design examples.

With a TV

A well-designed place for a TV, which the whole family can watch from different points of the room, will provide an opportunity not only to compactly design the room, but also to create an interesting interior highlight in it.

partition with TV in the interior of the kitchen-living room partition with TV in the interior of the kitchen-living room partition with TV in the interior of the kitchen-living room

The photo shows a false wall made of wood in the interior of the kitchen, combined with the living room.

Stained glass

A double-sided stained glass pattern lets in light, shimmers unusually and paints the room in all the colors of the rainbow. This design does not create a feeling of a closed space and forms a unique design.

stained glass partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room stained glass partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Transparent

A transparent structure placed between the kitchen and the living room allows you to increase the viewing angle, expand boundaries of space and simply add extra charm to the room.

transparent partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

With an aquarium

The kitchen and living room, separated by a partition with an aquarium, look especially impressive and impressive. Thanks to the aquarium lighting, the room acquires a relaxing and slightly mysterious look.

partition with an aquarium in the interior of the kitchen-living room

With lighting

It is a delightful design solution that allows you to place stylish, interesting and bright accents and thereby dilute the monotonous design.

partition with lighting in the interior of the kitchen-living room

With shelves

Such a partition perfectly complements the interior, making it much more cozy, comfortable and sophisticated. Shelves can also be used for storage and filled with numerous souvenirs, books, figurines or flowers.

partition with shelves in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Carved

Carved models will not interfere with the penetration of natural light, will give the environment a more interesting and unique look and will perfectly perform functional zoning.

carved partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Made of laminate

Thanks to its impeccable appearance, countless color and texture options and excellent aesthetic qualities, laminate will create a finely tuned accent in the interior.

partition made of laminate in the interior of the kitchen-living room

With a window

Interior partition with glazed opening or false window, will become a very original and convenient design solution. For example, a serving window will simplify the serving of dishes from the kitchen to the dining room, and thus reduce movement around the room.

partition with a window in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Partition shapes

The most popular shapes:

  • Rectangular. Such a figure is considered an architectural norm in design, it makes the atmosphere more formal and adds balance and simplicity to the room.
  • Figured. Curved unusual shapes, decorated with various inserts, will create smooth, soft and calm transitions and will undoubtedly attract attention.
  • Diagonal. Will allow you to change the architecture of the space and give it movement, visual activity and dynamism.
  • Arched. The simplest, but at the same time quite elegant design, which can also differ in various classic, strict geometric, ornate or ellipsoid shapes.

rectangular partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

The photo shows a modern kitchen combined with a living room and a red plasterboard partition.

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A certain shape gives the room a certain graphic quality, creates an interesting mood in it, and also affects the spatial perception of the interior composition, making it clearer or more complex.

curly partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room

In what style can you decorate the room?

Options for decorating the most popular styles.

Classic

For a classic kitchen combined with a living room, a strict rectangular partition made of wood, MDF panels, or stained glass and glass models with painting are perfect, which will create an interesting play of color in the space. Luxurious curtains in light shades or an expensive fireplace will also be appropriate.

partition in the interior of a classic kitchen-living room

Loft

This style involves the design of stationary or sliding models with a laconic design. Partitions made of wood, glass, metal or decorated with imitation brick will give the loft even more industrial effectiveness and character.

partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room in the loft style

The photo shows a stationary partition finished with brick in the interior of the kitchen-living room in the loft style.

Provence

Interior structures in soft pastel colors with a simple and sophisticated design can be made of wood, have a lattice design or be decorated with translucent inserts.

partition in the interior of the kitchen-living room in the Provence style