Studio kitchen (53 photos): video instructions on how to do it yourself, features of planning, repair, projects, price, photo

Today, the studio kitchen is an excellent design solution that is very popular among the population. In fact, this is an apartment in which the kitchen and living space are combined into one room - there are no standard walls, partitions and doors in it.

Such a studio kitchen will be especially relevant when you want to create a beautiful and original interior in a small apartment. But, of course, you can do this in large rooms.

The main thing is only to weigh the pros and cons, and also to have at least a rough understanding of which method of zoning space is best used in each particular case.

Let's talk about this.

Positive and negative aspects of the issue

Of the obvious advantages, it is worth highlighting the following points:

• The kitchen studio is good because the space visually expands noticeably, and more light will penetrate into the room. After all, you must admit that two windows for one room are better than one, because it becomes much more spacious.

• This is a great option for noisy and fun parties.. Plus, there will be no such thing that the owner of the apartment will periodically "disappear" from the company - after all, when the kitchen is converted into a studio, then everything is always in sight and the thread of the conversation is not lost;
• No need to buy an additional speaker or TV system for the kitchen - you can place everything in the living area so that you can see and hear from any part of the apartment.

Now let's talk about the disadvantages. Just remember that everything is ambiguous here, because for someone any nuance will be a disadvantage, but for someone, on the contrary, it will not affect anything.

And we are talking in particular about such moments:

• Lack of separate rooms in the apartment. This has to be done in most cases, of course, there are bathrooms, but this is still not the case. Therefore, think carefully - if you love solitude, and, say, a spouse or spouse will constantly organize companies, then the studio kitchen project is probably not for you;
• Cooking odors will spread throughout the apartment. Therefore, you must definitely take care of the presence of a powerful hood. If high-quality ventilation cannot be organized due to some technical features of the apartment, then the kitchen in the studio, in the common space, will be superfluous;

• The price of such projects is usually high. Moreover, not only because of the cost of materials and work, but also due to the fact that often for the demolition of old partitions and in general for kitchen remodeling, special permits are required.
  Therefore, take into account that such a repair is by no means an "economical option" even in the case when everything is done by hand, and not with the help of hired craftsmen.

Tip: do not start dismantling old walls without the permission of the architects. Otherwise, there is a risk not only to damage the house, but also to "get" on heavy fines.

In general, we figured out the main features that such a layout has, now let's get down to practical advice.

The most popular zoning methods

Space zoning is necessary in order to visually divide the area of ​​the apartment into several functional zones. In principle, you can not share anything, but it is much more convenient to use a delimited space.

Especially when the studio kitchen is 20 sq m or even less.

• Firstly, if the lighting is well planned, then you can turn on the light only in the part of the house in which you need it.

• Secondly, if you have a studio kitchen of 18 sq m and several people live in the apartment, and there is no visual division into zones, then it will be very difficult to rest or, on the contrary, to work. For example, someone needs to sleep, and someone at this time will be working on a computer - how not to interfere with each other in such a situation? Comfort here is possible only when there is at least some semblance of a partition - shelves, racks, etc.

Let's take a closer look at zoning methods.

Racks, partitions and unusual shelves

Such partitions between the living room and the kitchen, but are made most often from metal, wood or drywall. These can be either ordinary shelves or the remnants of an old partition, which is not completely disassembled on purpose and has ledges on which you can put any items. The photo below clearly shows how this can be implemented.

And it can be done very interestingly - if the shelves are wide, then on one side of them you can store souvenirs and books, for example, and on the other, various accessories.

Alternatively, it is possible to decorate the studio kitchen with a glass partition. In this case, it turns out that the wall seems to be there, but at the same time the unity of space is not disturbed and the light is distributed evenly throughout the apartment.

Tip: if you liked the solution with a glass partition, then think, maybe it makes sense to hang blinds on one side of it?
With their help, you can block the penetration of light from one zone to another when needed.

Now let's look at how to make a studio kitchen with a dining area between rooms.

Separation of zones by a bar counter

This is an excellent solution for very small apartments, for which it is very important not only to visually divide the space, but also to use every centimeter of it as useful as possible.

Bar counter for kitchen because it can also be used as a dining table, you must agree that this is a very convenient solution. And in this case, you can buy a slightly larger kitchen for the studio kitchen, because you don't need to figure out where to put the table so that it does not interfere.

The next option.

Lighting zoning

The main thing here is to observe a sense of proportion and have good taste. In principle, if there is no knowledge in the field of lighting planning, then it is better to consult with the designer, since you cannot take risks here. After all, lighting is exactly the element that creates the right atmosphere in the room, and if something is planned wrong, it may turn out that you have done repairs in vain.

And, of course, you need to take into account all the features of the situation.

For example, if with the help of lighting you are planning to create a quiet and cozy, romantic atmosphere in the house, and the lamps are too bright and powerful, that is, the risk that all the light, falling on the gloss of the furniture, will simply make the furnishings of the room pompous and too saturated. Therefore, be sure to take into account the visual properties of all elements of the apartment.

In general, floor lamps, sconces or unusual table lamps are most often placed in the living area. Directly in the kitchen, it is optimal to use spotlights, and you can hang chandeliers above the dining area - it will be very cozy.

And let's get acquainted with another zoning method.

Dividing a room with different finishing materials

In this case, we are talking about the use in each separate area of ​​one specific color, which will differ from the shades of another functional area.

For example, you can use different wallpapers, lay laminate in the living room, and lay tiles in the kitchen.

In addition, you can use such a technique as the organization of multi-level rooms. For example, the living room can be made slightly lower than the kitchen and these rooms can be separated with comfortable steps. There are actually a lot of options - here, perhaps, a lot depends on your imagination and capabilities.

And there will certainly be a step-by-step instruction on the desired option and 99.9% that your wishes can be realized.

Let's talk now about one important point.

How to rationally use the kitchen space directly

Due to the fact that almost every corner of the studio apartment is clearly visible from any point in the room, you need to make sure that dirty dishes are not visible to guests, for example.

This is quite possible when truly functional studio kitchens are used, which have built-in cabinets, dishwasher, various shelves, etc. It turns out that you can quickly hide everything inside such furniture and not worry about something is visible.

In addition, such a studio kitchen should be made with surfaces that are easy to maintain and are not afraid of moisture. That is, to put it simply, everything should be maximally adapted for quick and easy cleaning.

From all of the above, a simple conclusion follows - it is very important to be able to choose the right kitchen set for the studio!

Let's take a closer look at this point.

How to choose studio kitchen furniture

We will not consider the technical properties of furniture, since we have already discussed the main criteria for its selection.

It is better to consider which manufacturers are the most popular now and why.

1. Products from the Neva interior studio are good kitchen furniture and, in general, cabinet furniture of domestic production. It is relatively inexpensive, the quality is high.
2. Furniture from Ai si salons - there are both inexpensive and exclusive sets.
3. If you need an unusual configuration, and in a short time and without loss of quality, then take a closer look at the products of the furniture company Prosha - as a rule, their specialists do everything quickly and reliably.

1. Quite good kitchens Appetite - you can order surfaces, both from solid wood and from plastic. And note that it is possible to choose any color and shade.
2. An interesting model of a kitchen set is Daria. It looks original and cozy.
3. If you want a very reliable option, but at the same time not very expensive, then there is such a solution. Rimi kitchens are furniture made in Russia using Italian equipment. The quality here is confirmed by the fact that all products are guaranteed for 24 months! Agree, this is a long time.

Tip: no matter which manufacturer you like best, pay attention to the availability of warranty service points.
Find out in advance at what addresses the points of acceptance of applications are located, how exactly the problem is eliminated, what are the maximum periods for this, etc.
This is necessary so that it does not turn out that the service seems to be there, but at the same time there is no sense from it.

Let's summarize.

Conclusion

We figured out what a studio kitchen is and how it can be designed. We hope that the information provided will be useful to you in practice, and you will be able to create a truly cozy atmosphere in your home! If you want to know even more, then watch the video in this article - perhaps there will be something interesting for you.

Happy renovation!

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