Zoning
The division of space is thought out in advance, thanks to it you can transform a simple one-room apartment in a panel house into a cozy two-room apartment. Most often, the classic layout option is used and one room is divided into two squares. The children’s area should be as isolated as possible so that the child does not interfere with the parents while playing.
Partitions for a combined living room and children’s room
A wide variety of options are used for physical zoning:
- Sliding doors. This solution is very convenient, mobile, has a neat appearance and fits organically into a combined living room and children’s room. The doors isolate the space and allow the child to sleep peacefully, so that he is not disturbed by the sound from the TV or the light of lamps. Plywood, wood, MDF or chipboard can be used in the manufacture of a sliding structure. Models with glass inserts are selected for a room with one window.
- Curtains. Such a zoning solution is very easy to implement. Curtains made of various fabrics look great in the room and can be easily combined with other dividing elements, for example, in the form of a rack.
- Screens. Mobile screens can be folded, hidden and moved to any desired location. Such products can also serve as excellent decor and become a base for children’s drawings or photographs.
- Cabinets and racks. Wooden, plasterboard, metal or plastic racks complement the interior space favorably and do not interfere with the penetration of natural light into the living room and children’s room, combined in one room. A spacious cabinet allows you to save space significantly. It can accommodate a home library, a functional wardrobe or even a fold-out bed.
The photo shows the living room and the children’s room in one room, separated by translucent white curtains.
For zoning one room, a wide variety of furniture items are used, for example, in the form of a non-bulky sofa or a stylish chest of drawers. High furniture elements will allow to create a more intimate and private space.
The photo shows a modern interior of the living room, separated from the children’s room by sliding doors with transparent glass.
In the living room, combined with the children’s room for a schoolchild in one room, a desk or computer desk with side cabinets or shelves for storing notebooks, books, gadgets and various decor can be installed as a divider.
Zonal allocation of the children’s room in the hall
For visual zoning and allocation of a children’s corner in the same room as the living room, the following solutions are more appropriate:
- Niche in the living room-children’s room. In the interior of the living room in a one-room apartment, there is often a niche in which you can organize a nursery. Even the smallest recess can comfortably accommodate a crib. A two-level loft bed is perfect for a spacious niche, combining a sleeping place, a study or play area.
- Balcony or loggia. A balcony combined with a living room is an ideal place to equip a nursery. This space has good lighting and air circulation, which are especially necessary for a growing organism.
- Color separation. To visually separate the living room and the nursery in one room, you can use different colors for the floor, walls or ceiling. This method looks very attractive, stylish and saves usable space.
- Different finishes. When choosing different finishing materials, for the child’s area they prefer a floor covering in the form of soft and warm carpet, and in the living room they use laminate or parquet, which has a more representative appearance. For visual zoning, the walls are pasted over with photo wallpaper or painted with patterns.
- Lighting. Thanks to a variety of light sources, you can divide one room into functional zones. For example, spotlights are suitable for this, allowing you to emphasize individual interior items, floor lamps, wall sconces or chandeliers, which are selected depending on the height of the ceiling.
- Zoning with multi-level ceilings. For zoning, two-level ceiling structures with built-in lighting or LED backlighting are used. To make the combined living room and children’s room in one room look more spacious and lighter, glossy stretch ceilings are chosen.
- Podium. A podium on the floor will help to delimit one room and save square meters. Under this elevation there can be a pull-out bed or drawers for storing various things.
The photo shows the zoning of the nursery and living room, combined in one room with the help of different wall and ceiling finishes.
When zoning one room using different finishes, it is better to choose environmentally friendly materials for the children’s room, for example, in the form of ordinary paper wallpaper that allows air to pass through well.
The photo shows a balcony in the living room, converted into a nursery.
When choosing lighting for the nursery, spotlights will be an excellent solution. They have the ability to change the direction of the light flow and allow you to organize uniform lighting.
The photo shows the children’s area, visually separated from the living room by a two-level suspended ceiling.
Layout
When choosing a layout for a living room combined with a children’s room in one room, the age characteristics of the child are taken into account first of all. For example, a newborn baby only needs a crib and a changing table, but an older preschooler needs a study and play area.
In one room with an area of 18 sq. m., the living room occupies most of the space, and a small space is allocated for the children’s area, which is separated with the help of bookcases or shelves.
It is not recommended to place the child’s sleeping place near the doors, the frequent slamming of which can interfere with a peaceful sleep and rest.
If you need to combine a living room with a bedroom for two children of the same age in one room, it is important to properly organize a personal corner for each child. In order to save space in the room, it is recommended to install bunk beds, folding, pull-out and other transformable structures.
The photo shows a children’s room for two children, combined with a living room in one room.
Ideas for a small living room
It is quite difficult to decorate a small room in a Khrushchev-era building. In this case, it is better to choose a loft bed for a children’s room, the lower tier of which is equipped with a desk or console tabletop.
For additional light and space, you can use blinds instead of curtains, replace bulky furniture with compact modular elements and add glass and mirror details to the interior.
As furniture for a living room and a children’s room, combined in one room, models with built-in storage systems in the form of drawers and linen sections are suitable.
The problem of lack of space in one room can be solved by using folding tables or maximizing the use of walls for hanging shelves.
The photo shows the interior of a small guest room with a children’s bed located in a niche.
How to arrange the rooms?
The living room can be a walk-through room, and the children’s area should be located near the window, so it will always be filled with light and fresh air.
The most common solution is to place the baby’s bed in a free corner and separate it with a chest of drawers or a nightstand. The baby’s sleeping area can be decorated with a canopy or curtains made of thick fabric can be hung.
The photo shows a small guest room with a crib located by the window.
In the children’s corner of an older child, it is better to arrange furniture in the form of a two-level bed, which is distinguished by its multifunctionality and at the same time combines a sleeping place, a work place and a play area. This space should be more spacious for the activity and mobility of the child.
Design ideas
To further expand the area, a living room and a children’s room combined in one room are decorated in the Provence style. This style is distinguished by a calm pastel palette of beige and white tones. The interior should include glass cabinets, upholstered furniture with floral upholstery, light chintz curtains, etc. The children’s area for a girl can be furnished with white furniture and decorated with soft pink textiles, and the corner for a boy can be decorated in gray, olive or blue tones with checkered or striped prints.
A living room and a children’s room in one room in a Scandinavian style looks no less advantageous. Here, light parquet or linoleum with imitation wood is used as a floor finish. The walls are painted white, covered with light wallpaper or paneled. Wooden or metal furniture is selected for the child’s sleeping area, the wall surface is decorated with vinyl stickers in the form of animals, balloons, clouds, Christmas trees, etc. The overall design is diluted with accent elements in the form of paintings, carpet or bed linen in orange, azure or peach tones.
The photo shows a living room and a children’s room combined in one room with an interior done in the Provence style.
In the living room, the children’s area can be decorated with fantasy and colorful details. For example, for girls they choose furniture stylized as a palace, dollhouse, castle and much more. For boys, cars, space ships, pirate ships or wigwams will do.
The photo shows a living room with a nursery for a newborn in one room, decorated in Scandinavian style.
