Those who carried out the redevelopment own apartment Having combined the kitchen and living room into one unit, they begin to think about how to play up the boundaries between these two rooms. The idea of expanding the kitchen by removing the partition is, in principle, optimal for this particular case.
But still, the organization of space must be respected. Therefore, designers offer a number of options with which you can beat the interior of the newly created room.
One such option is an arch between the living room and kitchen. This method of separation has been known for a long time, but even today it is used quite often. And the whole point is that the arch, as a design element, fits well into almost any style of room design. In addition, this is a kind of door substitute in terms of marking the entrance.
Types of arches
Today, designers most often offer two main types:
- Symmetrical designs with a minimum decorative design, which are suitable for styles such as hi-tech and minimalism.
- Luxurious arched openings, rich, decorated like palace halls.
And if the first option is used most often, because the arch between the kitchen and the hall (living room), in principle, should mainly serve as an element of zoning (separation) of two rooms. That is why it is characterized by simplicity. Typically, such structures are made of plasterboard, like simple material, suitable for these purposes.
The second option is used in in this case infrequently. There is no point in decorating such an opening that leads to the kitchen. Although there is no comrade for the taste and color, this is known. But in any case, the use of one type or another makes our homes somewhat standard.
And if you want to get something special, exclusive, then it makes sense to take completely different options. For example, asymmetrical arches or oval and so on. There are quite a few options. But it should be noted that the price of such structures is several times higher than standard ones.
Arches in different rooms
Fashion is a capricious lady, and what was once fashionable and in demand returns after a few years, or maybe even centuries. The same thing happened with arches. Currently, to create an open-plan apartment (this is fashionable today), in interior openings designers began to use arches.
Kitchen - corridor
With this design you can avoid the monotony of the situation. It opens up the prospect of a view of other rooms, which obviously appeals to apartment owners who have to cook and look after children at the same time. In addition, the interior of the kitchen itself becomes more elegant. How are arches built between the kitchen and the corridor?
There are several options, but the simplest two are:
- Build it using drywall or plywood.
- Arrange a transom in the form of an arch over a rectangular standard door. By the way, this is probably the simplest option.
Kitchen - room
But it is precisely in this option - the arches between the kitchen and the room - that one thing works very well. important rule, which must be taken as the basis for future interior design.
Attention!
The wider the arched opening, the closer the two rooms will be to each other - both in color, in design, and in lighting.
How to build a plasterboard arch
This process is quite simple, so you can do it yourself without any problems.
If suddenly someone does not quite understand the entire production technology, then for them the video is like instructions for use.
- First of all, the width of the opening is determined (it is measured with a tape measure). Then we decide on the height of the arch. It's completely up to you.
- Preparing the frame. To do this, three sizes are marked on the profile for drywall: two for the height of the arch, one for the width of the opening. The height is marked from the edges of the profile, cuts are made according to the resulting markings, and the profile itself is bent in the shape of the letter “P”. There should be two such structures; they are attached to the edges of the opening.
- On the plasterboard sheet it is necessary to draw an opening for the future arch, which is cut out. There should also be two of them.
- The parts obtained in this way are applied to the frame and fastened to it with self-tapping screws., the distance between which is determined by the range of 10-15 millimeters.
- Now you need to measure the length of the arch. And this indicator is transferred to the profile, which is cut and trimmed into small shelves 12-15 centimeters long. After which the profile is bent into an arc, which defines the arch of the vault.
- The profiles are installed to the plasterboard meadows and attached to them with self-tapping screws from the sheet side, the distance between them is 15 centimeters. This is very important point, so you will have to monitor the accuracy of the installation - the metal arc must exactly lie along the edge of the plasterboard arc.
- It is necessary to prepare and attach the lower element. To do this from plasterboard sheet a rectangular piece with dimensions is cut out, equal to length arcs metal profile and the width of the opening.
- T Now, every 10 centimeters, transverse cuts are made on this piece of drywall(only the layer of cardboard that will look inside the structure is cut off). The sheet bends.
- We apply the prepared sheet to the arches and from the middle we begin to form the lower part(photo below). Fastening is also done with self-tapping screws from the center to the edges every 15 centimeters.
Conclusion on the topic
As you can see, nothing is difficult. In this case, it is important to take correct measurements and accurately install all elements at their destination. After all, all you have to do is finalize the structure, seal the joints, putty and finish.
Apartment renovation is necessary and inevitable. It is during this period that it is best to start optimizing it, both visually and functionally. One of the most popular solutions when updating a kitchen is an arch.
Advantages and disadvantages of arched structures in the kitchen
Most of the pros and cons of arches depend directly on the size of the apartment, its layout, as well as the kitchen itself. An important factor is the combination of the kitchen with the living room or hallway. Very often, kitchens in small apartments have an entrance from a corridor or hallway, separated by doors, especially in houses with an old layout.
But the kitchen is not a place of special privacy, unlike a bedroom, children's room or bathroom. Therefore, the presence of doors that take up a lot of space when opened, as well as greatly shading the corridor or hallway, is not entirely appropriate and effective.
This is where we see the first and main advantage of the arch, which is used instead of doors, giving more space and combining the kitchen with other rooms.
Remember, the advantages and disadvantages of arches are highly subjective and depend on each person's personal preferences. What is not suitable for one is an advantage for another. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful when listening to other people's advice.
Undoubtedly, it also creates some inconveniences, such as the spread of noise and odors into the corridor, and the physical absence of doors does not make it possible to close them and privacy if necessary. Especially for people who like to make some noise, both during the day while cooking and at night while gathering with friends.
But in any case, the benefits of such a solution are much greater than the inconveniences.
Looking at examples of large apartments or private houses, you can see a completely different picture.
The kitchen most likely has a combined living room or dining room, which creates the need for:
- Divide the space, as opposed to the situation with a small apartment.
- Establish a conditional visual boundary, dividing the spaces of the kitchen and living room and maintaining a comfortable passage from one zone to another.
IN large rooms an arch is able to qualitatively emphasize with its appearance the style and character of the interior - in this case it is used in a more decorative direction, in contrast to cramped apartments, where the main purpose of the arches is more functional.
It is difficult to identify significant disadvantages when constructing an arch to separate the kitchen and living room in large apartments. The problem of the spread of household noise and aromas of dishes can be solved by isolating the entire group of kitchen areas (separated by the arch of the kitchen and living room) from the rest of the house thanks to doors.
Basic forms of arches
First, let's look at the most common forms of arches, which after centuries and millennia do not lose their relevance. Even despite the presence of new modern solutions and fashion trends, these simple concepts remain favorites to this day.
Classic arches
Regular regular semicircle shape, perhaps the most popular. It has a discreet, but at the same time solid and elegant appearance, and also fits perfectly into any interior.
Portal
The portal is an extremely simple and convenient form with a strict, discreet appearance. Quick and easy to make arch, especially when changing doors to an empty opening.
Ideal for small kitchens and low ceilings, which do not allow much “acceleration” in the process of reorganizing the space. They combine the kitchen with the hallway efficiently and easily.
Modern
The shape of this arch is a segment of a circle, as a result of which an angle is created between the arc of the arch and the wall.
An excellent solution if you want not to deviate too much from strict straight forms, but to give the design a little plasticity. Is a good “hybrid” solution between a portal and a classic arch and does not create inconvenience if the ceiling height is insufficient.
Ellipse
Very a style similar in form to modern and classic. Its shape, as is obvious, resembles an ellipse. It has a pleasant, discreet, but sophisticated look.
Romance
The shape of this arch resembles an elongated ellipse or rectangle with rounded edges. It is most convenient to use with wide openings between the living room and kitchen area.
With nice rounded shapes on the sides, the arch does not require high altitude ceiling in the central part.
Trapezoid
Not uncommon, but far from being a very common arch form. She looks unusual, has cut corners, which gives it dynamism and grotesque mood. It does not cause any particular difficulties in execution due to the possibility of decorative lining of the corners of a regular rectangular doorway.
Eastern arch
A less common type of arches in European-style interiors, especially in kitchens. Often has the appearance of concave or convex pointed arches and silhouettes of a wide variety of irregular shapes.
Used to emphasize the oriental style of the kitchen. It is almost never used on its own without reference to the design, unlike all the previous ones.
Despite the spread of arches simple shapes, today there are also unpredictable ones, especially thanks to modern technologies their manufacture, fashionable design solutions And wide choice materials.
It is difficult to classify them all, because each individually made arch is unique. They can be either combinations or modifications of various classic types, or designs of completely non-standard shapes.
The improved ones have an extraordinary appearance classic types and shapes. Or, for example, ensembles of two or three arches that are in harmony with each other.
Combination of the usual kitchen furniture With unusual solution opening - no less interesting solution, which can be called an arch.
A light symbolic wooden arch that runs along the wall into kitchen table, demonstrates a perfect example of elegance and multifunctionality.
Combining and combining is also a pretty good move in finding a creative solution. A striking example would be the combination of an arch and a bar counter.
Arch materials
Drywall
As in many other cases, drywall is the most common material for making kitchen arches. Exactly this profitable solution, especially in small apartments in multi-storey buildings.
Drywall allows you to create arches of complex configurations.
The material is very versatile. Inexpensive and easy to use, it allows you to make designs of basic classical shapes from it, and is also well suited for exclusive designer ideas.
Allows you to further decorate it, which is a big plus. There are no particularly serious shortcomings, but moisture, strong physical impacts and shocks are its weaknesses.
Tree
Thanks to your good physical properties and elegant appearance, wood is a very popular material for making kitchen arches. Can act as arched structures or their decoration with artistic carving. Does not require additional decoration.
The disadvantages include the rather high cost, especially valuable species wood. Sensitivity to scratches and other similar minor mechanical damage.
Stone (brick)
Very beautiful material, especially for the execution of an arch, because the stone recalls the long history of this type of architectural elements and gives it a real antique look. Looks beautiful in large rooms, suitable for installation between the kitchen and living room.
A negative factor can be considered the fairly high cost of materials, especially natural stone, and work on the manufacture of the arch itself. It has a lot of weight and requires a considerable area, accordingly, the most appropriate place for her it’s spacious a private house, but not at all studio apartment in a high-rise building.
Plastic
Enough modern material, allowing you to realize interesting, stylish and futuristic ideas. Plastic, thanks to its various properties and colors, will help you create a non-standard exclusive arch.
It is best used in solving bright and catchy youth design options for small apartments. Looks great in combination with built-in lighting.
Plastic is not very popular and not very common. Often does not fit into the concept of cozy warm home and family hearth. Not good environmentally friendly material, especially for use in the kitchen with its high concentration of vapors and humidity, as well as elevated temperatures. Moreover, this is not the cheapest pleasure.
Important! Have a clear idea of the end result in advance in order to choose the most optimal material and avoid unnecessary costs, but get maximum effect.
Decorating the arch
Unlike the arches from natural wood and stone, which require almost no additional decor, plasterboard arches cannot boast of this.
Because it's noticeable high cost natural materials You can use their imitation and decorative decoration. The differences with a natural stone arch are obvious, but this option is much cheaper and simpler.
An almost similar situation is with wood, when the base of the arch is formed from another material, and the tree itself is used as external design. The cost is significantly lower, but the look is very impressive.
Although an arch with a transom is more likely to be a variety of forms, due to the huge variety, it is better to consider it from the side of decorative elements.
You can also use other architectural elements, such as columns, together with the arch. The main thing in everything is to have a sense of proportion and remember that an apartment is not a palace or the Library of Alexandria.
Glass inserts or a small stained glass window in the arch will add brightness and pleasant lightness to your kitchen.
Using much simpler and cheaper methods also makes it possible to get good and bright solutions.
The use of mosaics allows you to decorate the arch with both a variety of colored ornaments and conceptual artistic images.
And a beautiful painting can breathe life into even the simplest and most boring arch. A portal to a fairy tale right in your kitchen? Nothing is impossible for a talented master!
Even just a well-chosen paint can originally emphasize any of your fantasies, from the most daring to the modest and ordinary.
One of the ways to decorate an arch in a classic kitchen is with curtains, which when closed also perform a separating function. But do not forget that they collect dust and also absorb odors and kitchen fumes. The more often you cook, the more the inconvenience worsens. As a result, curtains require regular cleaning and maintenance.
Currently, designers are increasingly using arches in interiors to visually expand the space. Due to the variety of types of this design element, you can use the arch in any style. Great solution is to install an arch in the passage in the kitchen, especially if it is a studio apartment where the kitchen and living room are combined. Below we will talk in more detail about the types of arches and how to install them correctly.
The popularity of arches instead of conventional doors is explained by the ease of installation, which allows you to save on repairs. Currently, more people live in studio apartments; the arched design in this case helps to isolate the kitchen from the living room without overloading the room.
Depending on the layout, different types of arches are used. There are many various types arched structures of different colors, textures and shapes, which allows you to create a unique interior.
All types of arches from the kitchen to the living room
Experts distinguish two types of arches, but thanks to a wide palette of colors and textures, completely different options can be achieved.
So, the types of arches are as follows:
- Classic;
- Curly.
The first ones, as a rule, do not have patterns and represent a smooth, even surface; such arches are made from inexpensive materials: plasterboard, plywood, have the shape of a semicircle. They are the ones most often used to decorate the openings between the kitchen and living room.
Figured arches are divided into several more types depending on the shape.
This type of arches is distinguished by its texture and variety of patterns. They are made from expensive wood and decorated with lighting.
However, something similar to curly arches can be made yourself from inexpensive materials.
Currently, the following two types of arches are most often used:
- Modern;
- Romance.
Art Nouveau arches fit perfectly into the interior modern apartments, they differ in height and are suitable for wide openings. This type of figured arches is used for zoning kitchens in studio apartments; they do not have corners, and also allow you to visually “stretch” the walls.
The second type of figured arches is an opening with three sides; unlike the other type, these arches are much wider and are better suited for a private house or large apartment.
You can also make an arch with your own hands. The easiest way to make an arch is from plasterboard; all the work will take no more than three hours.
How to finish an arch
After making or selecting an arch, another question arises: “how to decorate an arch?” Typically, expensive arch designs do not need decoration, but DIY or simple arches can be decorated in a variety of ways.
The simplest thing is to decorate the arch with plaster or wallpaper. However, you can use more expensive materials.
Most people associate arches with wealth and style, as well as country house or a cottage, so designers often recommend using arches made of natural materials. A popular material for finishing arches is stone. It can be either artificial or natural. It's practical and durable material, which at the same time looks stylish and fits into any interior.
For finishing they also use wood and a polyurethane mixture, which looks luxurious and expensive, imitating stucco.
Can be used in a private home brick finishing, it will also go perfectly with a fireplace in the living room, if there is one. Bricks and stone are easy to care for; just wipe them clean from dust. Stonework will give the interior a touch of antiquity and create a comfortable atmosphere in the room.
Design of a kitchen combined with a living room through an arch
The interior of a kitchen combined with a living room can be different, the main thing is that it matches the design of the arch. For example, masonry gray tones will go well with kitchen appliances metallic colors.
The kitchen must be kept clean: unwashed plates and crumbs can ruin even the most best design kitchens. Also, a combined kitchen causes a lot of noise, which can interfere with the rest of the household in the living room. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange furniture and kitchen appliances in such a way as to reduce noise as much as possible.
If a wide arch is made between the hall and the kitchen, then the interior of the rooms should have some elements in common, for example color upholstered furniture in the living room should match the color of the cabinets in the kitchen.
It is much easier if the arched structure is narrow, then most of the furniture is hidden; you can simply make the rooms in similar colors.
For a living room designed in modern style, arches with large bells and whistles are not suitable; it is better to use the simplest design. The arch should fit into the interior, and not become its main element.
Advantages of arches in the interior
Arches have many advantages, which explain the popularity of their use in modern apartments.
Main advantages:
- Arches will never go out of style and are suitable for almost any room, making them a universal design element.
- Zoning the room allows you to divide different rooms, which is especially important in studio apartments.
- Arched structures allow you to visually increase the area and expand the space.
- Beautiful arches with interesting decoration can serve as additional interior decor.
- Arches allow you to radically change the interior, create from simple small apartment truly luxurious apartments.
However, before installing an arch in your apartment, you should make sure that such redevelopment can be carried out in the apartment. Under no circumstances should you change anything on a load-bearing wall.
Arches influence the perception of the room and make the interior lighter and airier. In a cramped kitchen, an arch significantly saves space. You can also install niches in the arch, which will become like additional element decor, and storage systems.
With the help of an arch you can achieve harmonious interior and turn even the most simple room luxurious and atmospheric. For large rooms, you can even create several arched openings; this will allow you to achieve unusual geometry and create a unique style.
How to make an original arch for the kitchen (video)
In conclusion, it should be said that arches are modern solution for the most different apartments, allowing you to both visually expand the space and create a passage between two rooms. The variety of types and textures makes the arch a universal element of the interior, which can be used in whatever style the room is designed. You can also create arches with your own hands from plasterboard; it will not take much time and effort, and the result will delight you for many years.
Arch design for the kitchen and living room (interior photo)
Arches between rooms instead of doors are a modern solution for visual expansion space.
This design option is perfect for small apartments.
Arches in the living room are an excellent solution for zoning living space. They are especially suitable for studios where you need to separate the kitchen from the living room.
Why are arches needed?
An arched door in the living room is popular in apartments where you need:
- do not reduce the space, as happens when interior doors are used;
- not only separate rooms, but also combine the interior design style;
- add elegance and originality.
In all these situations, the construction of a designer arch will help you. Moreover, its shape can be anything.
To give you an idea of how diverse these designs can be, we invite you to look at photos of arches in the living room.
As you can see, everything depends on your imagination, and turning it into reality will not be difficult.
Types of arches
Arches have come to us since ancient times. It has always been beautiful and in demand. They have not lost their relevance even today.
And this is not surprising - after all, they fit well with a variety of styles; with their help you can combine and separate rooms that are completely different in functionality. For example, there is not much in common between the living room and the kitchen, but with an arch these rooms look very organic.
So, what types of arches are there? There are only two of them:
- The classic arch has a smooth arch, there are no accents in the form of patterns or carvings with ornaments.
- Curly ones stand out unusual shapes and attract attention precisely due to the finishing.
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Classic arches are a budget option. They are mounted primarily using inexpensive, readily available drywall, plywood, or MDF.
Curly ones are usually built in large rooms, made of natural wood. Finished with glass and lighting.
Modern design of arches in the living room
Approximately a third of clients choose classic look arches
- Firstly, it is relatively inexpensive.
- Secondly, this option goes well with any renovation. And most importantly, not everyone knows about other species or is afraid to experiment.
A rectangular arch does not need major alterations. It is wide, comfortable, and goes well with most styles.
Wavy - on the contrary, is only suitable for modern, retro or pop art. With these styles, the arch in the living room interior will harmonize best with the rest of the design.
A trapezoid-shaped arch will go perfectly with the Gothic style.
Ellipsoidal arched passage will become a decoration, an accent of sophistication and luxury. And if such an arch is made of natural wood, it will become a real pearl of your living room.
Is it possible to make an arch yourself?
We boldly answer: “Yes, you can!” This is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. But, if you adhere to some rules, then this is a completely feasible task for any person who knows how to work with tools and has a well-developed imagination.
So, how to make an arch in the living room? First you need to decide on the type of structure to choose.
If we are talking about dividing the living room and kitchen, then the arch cannot be narrow, but at the same time it must clearly divide the space into zones.
This space seems to be unified, but with an emphasis on the fact that there is an area for relaxation and another for preparing food. The materials from which you are going to mount the arch must first of all be safe.
It is important to know that an arch can be made not only from finished design, but also, for example, from plasterboard, which bends very easily, turning the opening into an exquisite creation and this can be used in different variations.
By the way, an arch made from this material will look great not only between the living room and kitchen, but also in the corridor and bedroom.
Drywall is attached to finished frame. After this, the surface needs to be puttied and painted. And then it’s your imagination again. It all depends on how your rooms are decorated, which should be separated by an arch.
Ready wooden arches will be able to please you with their smell and appearance. This will give you a feeling of coziness and comfort.
In addition, there are now a lot of options on the market that will satisfy any, even the most sophisticated, taste of the buyer.
The work required to install such arches is much less than that of plasterboard. Having installed the finished arch, all you have to do is cover the seams between the wall and the arch. The joint can be covered with a wooden frame.
Combination with the interior of the apartment is the main condition when choosing the shape of the arch and the material from which you are going to construct it. There is plenty to choose from.
But you can do it yourself - the main thing is to be able to work with tools and understand what exactly you want.
If you don’t have such skills, then you just need to do it with the help of specialists. In any case, we are confident that this apartment zoning option will be comfortable for you.
Photo of arch design in the living room
The kitchen layout has great value, since it is in it that all household members most often gather. A special place is the kitchen-living room, which allows you to combine two rooms of your home at once. In such a space you cannot do without a special partition, of which there are many varieties.
What is the role of the partition between the living room and kitchen?
This design, which separates the living room and kitchen, simultaneously performs several different functions. The exact purpose of the partition will depend on what material it is made of.
Planning partition- with its help, a comfortable and ergonomic space is created, divided into a relaxation area and a food preparation area. In order for a kitchen-living room with a similar design to be as comfortable and harmonious as possible, you should determine right place to install it.
Functional partition- this design not only serves decorative decoration kitchen-living room and part of its interior, it also performs a certain function. For example, in such a partition you can install racks or a cabinet for storing dishes or other items. In addition, this design can be used to install some household appliances, or additional lighting.
Decorative partition- a structure of this type does not bear any functional load. It serves exclusively as a decorative decoration for the interior of the kitchen-living room. Very often, such partitions are made in the form of stained glass windows, screens, forged gratings, etc.
To separate the living room from the kitchen, you can use any of the specified partitions, having initially determined the interior style of the kitchen-living room, its scale, and your personal preferences. Often the planning installation is already included in the interior of the kitchen-living room, even at the construction stage.
Advice! If the kitchen-living room is not spacious enough, a light one will look more harmonious on it. decorative model partitions that do not require much space to install.
Types of partitions for installation in the kitchen-living room
Partitions for kitchen-living rooms also differ in type of design. Their choice is huge, so choosing the most suitable design for your home will not be difficult. With the help of such partitions you can easily create original and unique interiors.
Sliding partition
This design should be chosen for small room, since it maintains high ergonomics of space, while dividing dining area and a relaxation area. Partition of this type can be installed on its own, it can also be combined with a so-called “false wall”.
If the kitchen-living room is very small, designers advise using a sliding partition with transparent panels, which will not limit the access of light to different zones kitchen-living room. This design copes well with the task of zoning space.
In addition, it is very easy to install - you do not have to remodel the entire room for this. You can create such a partition according to your own sketch, using a variety of materials and decorative elements.
A huge advantage of this design is that while cooking in the work area, you can simply close it, and then foreign odors will not penetrate into the rest area and into all other rooms of the house.
Flaws sliding partition: Over time, the opening and closing mechanisms will wear out and require replacement. By itself, such a system is relatively unreliable. In its manufacture, it is worth using durable and high-quality materials.
Plasterboard partition
This design is also called a false wall. It is very affordable, looks attractive and does its job perfectly. To install a false wall, you do not need to obtain permission from the developer, and it will not differ at all from the real wall.
If desired, and if the size and configuration of the room allows, a plasterboard partition can be combined with other types of partitions, then enjoying its attractive appearance and high functionality.
One of the ideas for arranging a kitchen-living room is to combine a false wall with shelves on which you can place decorative items, books, dishes, etc. However, this decision separating different zones of the kitchen-living room has its drawbacks. The fact is that drywall does not tolerate high humidity well.
In addition, this material is not strong enough, so it should be reinforced with frequent longitudinal and transverse strips. This design will also create shaded areas in the kitchen, which may require additional lighting. It is also important to understand that a plasterboard partition will require additional finishing.
Glass partition
This design will decorate any home, but it is necessary to choose the appropriate interior for it. This partition is made from massive glass blocks, and therefore has considerable weight.
The main advantages of this design: it provides excellent sound insulation of the room and also prevents the penetration of odors from working area to the living room. In addition, it visually enlarges the room, making it lighter and more spacious.
Unfortunately, glass partition there are also disadvantages: it can cause a depressing state in household members, since it is little associated with comfort. This design is unsafe and it is better not to install it in houses where small children live. It is also quite difficult to keep it perfectly clean, since glass surface All fingerprints and dirt are clearly visible.
An alternative replacement for this design can be found - for example, install a functional partition in the kitchen-living room with stained glass windows or shelves. It looks no less luxurious, transmits light in the same way, and at the same time you can store dishes in it. Unfortunately, this option for arranging a kitchen-living room cannot be called cheap.
Advice! Instead of a glass partition, you can use large aquarium, which will become a real highlight of the kitchen-living room. However, such an interior element is suitable only for installation in spacious apartments.
Arched partition
Perhaps this is the simplest, and at the same time sufficient elegant way visually separate the cooking area and the relaxation area in the kitchen-living room. There is a huge number of all kinds of shapes and arches: ornate, classic, strict geometric, ellipsoidal and many others.
For the manufacture of similar designs different materials are used: drywall, brick, chipboard and so on. The arch will fit perfectly into classic interior kitchen, however, you can build it when arranging a kitchen-living room in a more modern style.
An arch makes any room more attractive and original. However, this partition has one significant drawback- it does not in any way prevent the penetration of odors from the kitchen into all other rooms.
Bar counter
An excellent solution for separating a work area and a living room. This design looks very attractive in almost any kitchen. In addition, the brace stand is highly functional: it can be used as dining table, and special shelves and rails will be an excellent place to store glasses, plates and other kitchen utensils.
The bar counter can be installed even in the kitchen-living room with small area, since it does not “steal” the space, and visually enlarges it even more. Design flaw- it will be too high for small children, and uncomfortable for older people, so you will still have to install a full-fledged dining table in the room.
Sofa and other pieces of furniture
Before installing one of the pieces of furniture between the cooking area and the living room to zone the space, you should carefully consider the interior of such a room. The sofa, like other furniture, should not interfere with free movement in the kitchen-living room.
In order to properly zone the space, you must first decide on the so-called “focus point” - it can be a shelf with books, a wall with family photos or paintings, fireplace. It is around this focal point that the rest of the kitchen space should be arranged.
The sofa should be installed so that it is a harmonious continuation and part of the interior of the living room, and at the same time serves as a clear delimiter between it and the kitchen. Instead of a sofa, you can install a wardrobe or shelving unit.
How to make a partition for zoning a kitchen-living room yourself
Making a partition to separate the kitchen and living room is possible from the most different materials: wood, drywall, plastic, chipboard, fabric, glass and many others. If desired, make this design You can even do it yourself.
First, you need to decide on the style of the future partition, as well as choose the most suitable material for its construction. After this, you need to select the location where it will be installed.
The next stage is drawing up a drawing of the partition itself. All measurements must be taken carefully so that the structure fits perfectly into the space allocated to it.
Installing a plasterboard partition involves installing a false wall, as well as creating different combinations of it (in the form of a semi-arch or an arch). At low cost of this material, you can build a fairly high-quality structure that will last for a long time.
Excellent partitions can be made from natural wood. To significantly reduce the cost of construction, this material should be replaced with chipboard. However, it is worth considering that a wooden partition is highly environmentally friendly; in addition, it is stronger, of higher quality and more durable.
If desired, you can use chipboard or wood as the basis for the partition itself, or special decorations that will fulfill its role.
Glass looks expensive, but this material requires special treatment due to its increased fragility. To build a partition from it, it is still recommended to call the craftsmen. The easiest way to divide the kitchen and living room into two different zones is to use an ordinary screen as a partition, which can be easily moved to any place, is light and easy to install.
