Kitchen-studio (45 photos): interior design of small and spacious rooms, video and photos

A kitchen studio is a concept that ten years ago was known to the inhabitants of the post-Soviet space only from beautiful pictures in magazines. Now it is an incredibly common phenomenon that is increasingly common in small living spaces. Read below how to effectively decorate a studio kitchen even in a confined space.

About the advantages and disadvantages

To begin with, I want to clarify that a studio most often means a one-room apartment, the peculiarity of which is to combine the kitchen with the living room. As such, there is no bedroom in it, the bed can simply be located in the designated area. Sometimes a two-room apartment can also become a studio, where the basis is the union of several zones, and the bedroom or nursery is a separate room.

Are you wondering why this type of layout is winning more and more fans around the world every year?

It's pretty simple.

1. The main advantage is additional space and a large amount of light, which are rarely found in standard Khrushchev apartments.

1. Formation of an additional dining area, in which not only households, but also guests can easily fit. There is no more need to stir and mix holiday dishes from the kitchen to living room, now everything you need is just at your side.

1. Housewives with small children can also bring a tangible advantage to the kitchen studio. They allow you to conveniently observe the child even while cooking.

But, as you well know, not a single barrel of honey is complete without a fly in the ointment. Likewise, studio kitchens have a couple of tangible drawbacks.

I'll talk about them.

1. It seems to me that the main disadvantage of the kitchen combined with the room is the fact that dirt and grease spreads on the furniture or curtains in the room during the cooking process. Agree, this can cause some inconvenience.

1. Don't forget that all sorts of aromas from the kitchen will spread throughout the apartment. In theory, this can be a good thing if you cook well. But do not throw away various force majeure situations, whether it be burnt eggs or a kettle forgotten on the stove.

I cannot say that all these disadvantages interrupt the obvious advantages, especially when the design of the kitchen studio is stylish and original, but I decided that you should remember them.

What you need to remember first

If all the pluses of such a layout are more important to you than a couple of minuses, and you nevertheless decided to experiment with space, then this section is for you.

Thanks to the following principles for arranging a kitchen studio, you will get a luxurious space, even if its area does not exceed 18 square meters.

1. When you have additional space after the demolition of the wall, do not immediately litter it. The interior of the studio kitchen will only benefit if it is full of a sense of spaciousness and freedom.

1. The space of the kitchen and the room should be in harmony with each other, a sharp transition between the zones cannot achieve this. Experiment with contrasting finishes, differences between floor levels, or place a bar at the edge of rooms.

1. Built-in appliances are the kitchen's best friend for small studios. It is versatile and saves space.

1. Always remember the importance of using every inch of space. For example, do not put the microwave on the table, it is better to give it a special hanging shelf in the corner. It looks organic, and in the meantime you get an additional work area.

The space above the top cabinets is silly to leave empty. Place handy baskets or boxes on it to store bottles or food.

1. Feel free to use modular or folding furniture. As for me, this is one of the most practical inventions of mankind.
2. The most optimal styles for the studio kitchen: minimalism, modern, scandinavian.

Five zoning ideas

If you are still undecided on the best way to decorate a studio kitchen, perhaps my recommendations will be useful to you.

First of all, you will need to build on the fact that the kitchen, which is combined with another room, must have at least 3 zones:

• working;
• dining room;
• rest zone.

Below I will discuss the main options for proper zoning of space that you may find useful.

Idea 1. Play of colors

One of the easiest ways to differentiate two spaces is to highlight them with color.

The most appropriate and cozy look in the kitchen:

• cream;
• yellow;
• white;
• light orange;
• olive;
• sand.

For the rest of the room, use richer hues in the same color scheme as in the kitchen. Or do exactly the opposite. Make the living room decoration more contrasting, the interior will only benefit from this.

Idea 2. Let there be light

Separation of zones using lighting is an option whose price is available to everyone. For example, you can install a central chandelier in a seating area, and place spotlights around the kitchen perimeter.

Idea 3. Two of a Kind

A great way to separate a space is to combine two types of ceiling, wall or floor finishes.

Moreover, this solution is attractive for at least two reasons.

1. From a decorative point of view, this approach looks fresh and original.
2. Practically speaking, tiles in the kitchen will be much more appropriate than laminate or parquet, ideal for living rooms.

If you are happy with the same flooring throughout the space, you can experiment with wall finishes.

Fortunately, there are a lot of options here:

• Use wallpaper with a different texture. Alternatively, you can try combining wallpaper with the same shade but different pattern.
• Combine painted walls with wallpaper that is similar in tone.
• Mix and match different finishes. Wall panels next to decorative plaster in the dining area look unusual.

Idea 4. You will not pass!

Sometimes in studio apartments there is not enough personal space where one could retire at least for an hour. Partitions and screens made of wood, fabric or bamboo can help solve this problem.

Separating the seating area from the cooking area with them will give you some space for yourself.

Idea 5. Kill two birds with one stone

You can separate the kitchen from the main space with your own hands using some furniture. You can simultaneously use it for its intended purpose and as a stylish partition.

What can be used for such purposes?

1. Bar counter. Both mobile and stationary models will perfectly cope with the task (depending on the area of ​​the apartment).
2. Sofa. Usually, a fairly massive, most often a corner sofa is used for zoning. This approach will provide the space with a sense of comfort.

Be careful, it is better not to put a sofa with a brand of upholstery in the immediate vicinity of the kitchen, it will quickly lose its original appearance.

1. Cupboard. What piece of furniture will cope with the task with a bang. The back wall of the cabinet, turned towards the kitchen, can be masked wallpaper or decorate with framed family photos.

Finally

Thanks to the kitchen studio, you will gracefully solve the problem of cramped living space and acquire a stylish interior. There are a lot of options for framing it, many of them you will find in the video in this article.

I hope that my material will help you decide on such global changes or suggest some good ideas for framing a kitchen combined with a room. You can ask any questions regarding the topic under discussion in the comments to the material - I will answer everyone with great pleasure.

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