Zoning a room into a bedroom and living room: separation ideas
The format of the studio apartment has gained such crazy popularity that tens of thousands of design projects are created for it. The idea to combine several separate zones in one room first came to the mind of an American architect with German roots - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In his famous parallelepiped house, which became a unique art object, he simply dared the walls, and with them the generally accepted frames. The construction consists of only one room with huge panoramic windows. On the basis of the new concept, a universal solution arose for small apartments that have less space than we would like. They simply equip combined areas within the same room.
Zoning the room to the bedroom and living room in the apartments of Khrushchev is more a necessary step than the whim of the owners. These two sites perform opposite functions, so combining them in one space is a difficult but doable task. The interior design of the combined room is developed on the basis of:
The size of the room;
Stylistic preferences of the owners;
The ratio of the areas of both zones.
Also worth considering is the useful advice of experienced designers who “ate the dog” on the design of rooms with a lack of space. In a special position in such interiors, the separation of zones. It can be achieved using various techniques, but it always performs one task: to clearly show that the room has two independent platforms (living room and bedroom). We learn how to create a combined kit, parts of which will not fall out of the overall stylistic composition.
The main advantages of combining a bedroom and a hall in one room include:
Space saving. As a result of repair and relocation, you will get a universal room. Perhaps the owners simply have nowhere else to fit the functional minimum of the apartment, or with the appearance of the child in the family, you have to refine yourself so that the baby has a separate nursery.
Project budgeting. The idea of splitting space into several mini-rooms using walls has long been considered obsolete and not very effective. In addition, the construction of a full-fledged partition will affect the thickness of the wallet, and zoning the room will not only make a neat interior, but will also be much cheaper.
The ability to maintain good lighting.The platform that will be further from the window will, of course, partially lose daylight, but access to it will not be completely blocked.
Of the minuses of a single space note:
The ability to emphasize the shortcomings of the room. Here we are talking more about premises of complex shapes. It is their ignorance that a novice designer can make out fundamentally wrong, hiding her dignity and flaunting what should be veiled in the first place.
Excessive congestion of space. The problem arises if you wanted to fit in the room a lot, but no compromises were found. In this case, the zoned room will be a labyrinth of the Minotaur from bedside tables, cabinets, coffee tables, somewhere in the wilds of which the bed will be hidden. Agree, such an interior is very unsightly.
Illiterate division of sites. The room should be properly zoned. You can’t get too carried away with a light, airy decor, which in its abundance will not raise the room to zero gravity, but rather, will land and load it.
Lack of sound insulation. Unfortunately, if the room is not divided by a blank wall, then the echoes of fun in the room will interfere with those who are trying to fall asleep in the bedroom.
In general, combined rooms have more advantages than disadvantages, otherwise they would not be so popular.
Zoning Methods
You can divide the room in several ways, even their moderate combination is allowed:
Coating walls, floor and ceiling. You can separate two different "little worlds" in the apartment using the cladding. The more contrasting its texture, the more noticeable the border will become.
By the light. Usually this method is combined with a podium on the floor or a ledge on the ceiling, in which spotlights are built.
The furniture. Its role may be sofas, shelves, cabinets, beds, tables and bar counters (relevant in the kitchen).
The color scheme.Such a separator is referred to as conditional, since an illusion is created that, on a subconscious level, presses on a person’s perception. A similar practice is used for small rooms (less than seventeen sq.m.), where the actual options load the space.
Curtains and doors. Both types of partitions are easily moved away, therefore they allow you to completely open or close the opening between the zones if desired.
Mobile and static partitions. In the first case, screens are used, which, if necessary, are minimized, thereby combining the spaces again. Static partitions can be made of glass, drywall, bamboo, decorative brick or stone.
Zoning can also be outlined symbolically with decor items or columns. The first can be two identical vases, which are installed symmetrically on both sides of the conditional passage. Columns are not recommended to be built in small rooms with a lack of square meters. meters. A fireplace can also separate two rooms. It is difficult to classify it as furniture, so in the list of methods it stands apart. According to the type of arrangement, only central fireplaces that are built into the column are suitable for these purposes.
Forged partitions look unusual, which are laid on the canvas of the interior painting with an elegant touch.
Use of multifunctional furniture
Furniture for zoning use two types:
Normal. She will inevitably look down on one of the areas of the room.
Multifunctional. Organically complements the design of both "rooms".
In any living room, there must be a place to relax. In his role is more often a sofa, less often - armchairs. On the furniture market, the original models of the former are presented, which have a common back, and on either side of it there are two independent seats. Thus, it is possible to solve the problems of accommodating a large number of visitors and add a couple of sleeping places.Modules are also popular, including a folding bed and a wardrobe or an open storage system. The best option for small rooms. In the afternoon, the module is compactly assembled, and the owners have the space to easily do their homework. If two people sleep in the bedroom, and one also has a hobby or lesson in the late hours, then they install a multifunctional closet, which partially turns into a small workplace.
Finishing materials: as a means of zoning
In this case, it is necessary to select materials that are different in texture and even relief, which nevertheless harmonize well with each other. For example, the bedroom is finished with wood veneer, and in the living room the walls are painted or plastered. PVC plates look good in combination with foil wallpaper. Also, wood panels with different textures and shades will harmoniously pour into the interior picture. For zoning, you can do painting half of the room, leaving the other under the wallpaper. In this case, it is not necessary to select similar shades, but to play a game of contrasts.
Walls
You can conditionally divide a room using wallpaper. The best option would be pasting the walls in the bedroom and hall with materials of different colors, but with complex patterns. At the junction they make a wide strip into which the third type of wallpaper with a special texture is wedged. Photo wall murals are preferred, since they will fulfill the role of a spectacular highlight against the background of more practical neighboring walls. Small rooms are allowed to use small patterns. Large prints will play a cruel joke on the perception of space, “biting off” a large meter-long piece from it.
Ceiling and Light - Highlighting Zones
A multilevel ceiling is often made of drywall. The material is low cost and is able to repeat the most bizarre contours. The “steps” on the ceiling often overlap with the podium on a similarly shaped floor.In order to emphasize this obvious advantage of the room, spotlights are built into the frame of the structure. They will help not only add luxury to the room environment, but also make up for the lack of natural light in the area that is separated from the window.
Curtains
Textiles are among the most economical solutions to the problem of zoning space. Ideal for inexpensive repairs. The cornice is installed either along one line connecting the opposite walls, or they are drawn along the contour of the bed, which must be hidden from prying eyes. During the day, the curtains move apart compactly, completely erasing the old borders. It is recommended to select textiles to match the wall decoration and window curtains. If a child sleeps in the bedroom, and one of the adults likes to work at night, then the fabric is chosen to be dense so that it does not let in light and does not interfere with sensitive relaxation.
Some prefer not textiles, but original versions of beads, long threads or bamboo "sticks."
Wardrobe or rack as a delimiter
Cabinets share space only in large rooms, in which there is where to deploy. If the dimensions of the room are on the middle border, then it is desirable that the facade of the furniture was made in light shades, or had glass panels. To the shared room does not look loaded with decoration, use racks. To achieve the effect of lightness and airiness, preference is given to open and combined storage systems.
Closed options fall under the taboo. There are no design restrictions for this piece of furniture. They can be made of untreated wood, which emphasizes the originality of the "eco-stylish" environment or painted white and have the shape of a "snake" for the original interiors. Relevant options with places for storing different geometric shapes. To create the feeling of “soaring” shelves, choose the built-in models,where metal pins from the floor to the ceiling act as supports. They seem to be strung on transverse wooden boards, which serve as a "permanent home" for books and small things.
Partitions - we change the perception of space
Partitions are divided into two types:
Mobile If necessary, cleaned.
Static In any situation, "stand your ground."
Bright representatives of the group of mobile partitions became screens. They are made of bamboo panels or a wooden frame with textiles stretched over it. Drawings are applied to the fabric, which are selected in accordance with the style decision of the interior. Static can be made of plastic, drywall, wood, glass, decoracryl, lacquer, lacobel, metal or fabric stretched on a frame, as in screens. The partitions repeating a neat openwork pattern look gentle and fresh. Although they come from Eastern styles, they quickly acquired the status of a universal element. Metal models, which the blacksmith worked on, emphasize the grace of the interior. Wooden partitions fit almost all styles, and plastic is cheap.
Sliding doors
Sliding doors have an undeniable advantage: they are built in and reach the very ceiling, which can not be found in situations with cabinets. The range of these products allows you to choose not only the material of manufacture, but also the original design of the paintings. Frames are usually made of chipboard, PVC or timber (more expensive options). Canvases or facades are made of plastic, several types of heavy-duty glass and laminated wood-based panels. There are options with combinations of materials, patterns and patterns on the surface of the doors. Sliding models can have a standard “in line” shape, angular or semicircular. The latter type is rare and is more often custom-made. Such a model will harmonize with a bed of a similar shape.
Podium
The podium in the interior can perform not only a decorative function, but also combine the “utility” in the form of additional storage places hidden behind the steps. The elevation is located either on the border of two spaces, or directly in front of the bed to distinguish it from other interior objects. You can make a podium yourself.
The work is divided into three stages:
Design and selection of materials.
Creating a frame and its lining.
Decorative finish.
It is worth considering the large weight load that the podium will have to withstand, so the frame is better made of metal. An original addition will be decorative lamps arranged in a row.
Advantages of a room with high ceilings
Owners of rooms with high ceilings are incredibly lucky, since they can generally refuse zoning. The room is decorated with a mezzanine type structure, on which the berth is located. It is located separately from the living room, and allows you to allocate additional space under it. A stylish element of the interior is the staircase, which all eyes will now face. It can be made of wood, metal, tempered glass. In more modern versions, the railing is completely abandoned and built in every step directly into the wall.
Is color separation easy or complicated?
The color palette should be in harmony with the shapes and lines of decoration. When designing, you can keep the traditional emphasis accent wall above the head of the bed.
It is not known for certain who first zoned the space with shades, but this method remains the most practical and popular. Usually, colors are combined within the same region of the spectral circle, or contrasting tones. These combinations are used in wall decoration, as it is they who set the “fashion” for the entire room. From facing the “boxes” are repelled when choosing a color scheme for the decoration of the room and decor.
Screaming shades are not recommended for use in the bedroom, so for accents they leave space in the living room or an additional element of zoning. Preference is given to neutral pastel:
Gray;
Sand;
White;
Pink;
Blue;
Lilac.
In medium-sized rooms, one wall is given as a wallpaper with a thematic pattern, and in small rooms small patterns are combined with a vertical or horizontal strip, depending on which guide you need to visually stretch the room.
A bed or a sofa?
In small rooms, folding sofas are preferred, forgetting about beds, as about bulky interior details. Is it so convenient to constantly collect and spread the bed every evening and morning? The bed may look neat and not clutter up the room if it is placed against the wall or in the corner so that it does not interfere with the passage. Hinged options that do not have legs are relevant, they "soar" in the air and in no way burden the space.
Loggia
Loggias are usually equipped with study rooms, conservatories and sports facilities, and bedrooms are rarely decorated. The fact is that not every “extension” has the necessary width to accommodate a full bed, and few people want to sleep huddled. If there are enough precious centimeters, then the whole room can be given up under a narrow, but bright bedroom.
Furniture arrangement: how to avoid mistakes
A plan for the future placement of furniture is being thought out before the start of repairs. A functional minimum is set in both rooms, and only then, if possible, are luxury items that are not urgently needed. These include additional ottomans, shelving, open shelves, dressing room. If the room is small, then it is better to abandon the idea of making it fully and take a number of rules into account:
Forget about simple furniture in favor of multifunctional.
Use only open storage systems along walls.
Use additional “ceiling” space above the bed.
Discard the TV stand and hang the latter on the wall.
When dividing furniture, use through racks that are neat on both sides.
Space guidelines
In the combined living room bedrooms, the following nuances should be considered:
The relaxation area is located closer to the window, and the area for receiving guests at the door. Firstly, natural light is more necessary for the bedroom, in the living room compensation with artificial sources will look more organic and not so painful to perceive. Secondly, it will be much more difficult to organize a calm zone near the door, which someone constantly strives to open in order to visit the distant hall.
One of the two divided zones will dominate. Which one will become a priority depends on the wishes of the apartment owners. It is almost impossible to equip two equivalent sites. In this case, the combination is made according to the principle of color contrast: one tone will definitely prevail.
The unity of the interior. To emphasize the individuality of the separated sites, they are decorated in different design variations within the same stylistic direction.
In small rooms it is advised to adhere to the principles of minimalism, loft, high-tech, Scandinavian or eco style. Any of these areas will allow you to economically and usefully design every square meter of the room.
Conclusion
The "housing problem" has plagued people for many years, and it all began long before the Bulgakov era. The problem of small housing is especially acute, given its price inaccessibility. The family is getting bigger, the quadrature is not increasing, and there is no way to buy a new apartment. What to do in this situation? Go to the development of new meters "on the other hand" in the same premises.The principle of "cramped, but not offended" in this case only works for the time being, for the time being. Combined rooms are the best option for those who want to stretch out a maximum of one room.
The format of the studio apartment has gained such crazy popularity that tens of thousands of design projects are created for it. The idea to combine several separate zones in one room first came to the mind of an American architect with German roots - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In his famous parallelepiped house, which became a unique art object, he simply dared the walls, and with them the generally accepted frames. The construction consists of only one room with huge panoramic windows. On the basis of the new concept, a universal solution arose for small apartments that have less space than we would like. They simply equip combined areas within the same room.
Zoning the room to the bedroom and living room in the apartments of Khrushchev is more a necessary step than the whim of the owners. These two sites perform opposite functions, so combining them in one space is a difficult but doable task. The interior design of the combined room is developed on the basis of:
Also worth considering is the useful advice of experienced designers who “ate the dog” on the design of rooms with a lack of space. In a special position in such interiors, the separation of zones. It can be achieved using various techniques, but it always performs one task: to clearly show that the room has two independent platforms (living room and bedroom). We learn how to create a combined kit, parts of which will not fall out of the overall stylistic composition.
Content
Pros and cons of a single space
The main advantages of combining a bedroom and a hall in one room include:
Of the minuses of a single space note:
In general, combined rooms have more advantages than disadvantages, otherwise they would not be so popular.
Zoning Methods
You can divide the room in several ways, even their moderate combination is allowed:
Zoning can also be outlined symbolically with decor items or columns. The first can be two identical vases, which are installed symmetrically on both sides of the conditional passage. Columns are not recommended to be built in small rooms with a lack of square meters. meters. A fireplace can also separate two rooms. It is difficult to classify it as furniture, so in the list of methods it stands apart. According to the type of arrangement, only central fireplaces that are built into the column are suitable for these purposes.
Use of multifunctional furniture
Furniture for zoning use two types:
In any living room, there must be a place to relax. In his role is more often a sofa, less often - armchairs. On the furniture market, the original models of the former are presented, which have a common back, and on either side of it there are two independent seats. Thus, it is possible to solve the problems of accommodating a large number of visitors and add a couple of sleeping places.Modules are also popular, including a folding bed and a wardrobe or an open storage system. The best option for small rooms. In the afternoon, the module is compactly assembled, and the owners have the space to easily do their homework. If two people sleep in the bedroom, and one also has a hobby or lesson in the late hours, then they install a multifunctional closet, which partially turns into a small workplace.
Finishing materials: as a means of zoning
In this case, it is necessary to select materials that are different in texture and even relief, which nevertheless harmonize well with each other. For example, the bedroom is finished with wood veneer, and in the living room the walls are painted or plastered. PVC plates look good in combination with foil wallpaper. Also, wood panels with different textures and shades will harmoniously pour into the interior picture. For zoning, you can do painting half of the room, leaving the other under the wallpaper. In this case, it is not necessary to select similar shades, but to play a game of contrasts.
Walls
You can conditionally divide a room using wallpaper. The best option would be pasting the walls in the bedroom and hall with materials of different colors, but with complex patterns. At the junction they make a wide strip into which the third type of wallpaper with a special texture is wedged. Photo wall murals are preferred, since they will fulfill the role of a spectacular highlight against the background of more practical neighboring walls. Small rooms are allowed to use small patterns. Large prints will play a cruel joke on the perception of space, “biting off” a large meter-long piece from it.
Ceiling and Light - Highlighting Zones
A multilevel ceiling is often made of drywall. The material is low cost and is able to repeat the most bizarre contours. The “steps” on the ceiling often overlap with the podium on a similarly shaped floor.In order to emphasize this obvious advantage of the room, spotlights are built into the frame of the structure. They will help not only add luxury to the room environment, but also make up for the lack of natural light in the area that is separated from the window.
Curtains
Textiles are among the most economical solutions to the problem of zoning space. Ideal for inexpensive repairs. The cornice is installed either along one line connecting the opposite walls, or they are drawn along the contour of the bed, which must be hidden from prying eyes. During the day, the curtains move apart compactly, completely erasing the old borders. It is recommended to select textiles to match the wall decoration and window curtains. If a child sleeps in the bedroom, and one of the adults likes to work at night, then the fabric is chosen to be dense so that it does not let in light and does not interfere with sensitive relaxation.
Wardrobe or rack as a delimiter
Cabinets share space only in large rooms, in which there is where to deploy. If the dimensions of the room are on the middle border, then it is desirable that the facade of the furniture was made in light shades, or had glass panels. To the shared room does not look loaded with decoration, use racks. To achieve the effect of lightness and airiness, preference is given to open and combined storage systems.
Closed options fall under the taboo. There are no design restrictions for this piece of furniture. They can be made of untreated wood, which emphasizes the originality of the "eco-stylish" environment or painted white and have the shape of a "snake" for the original interiors. Relevant options with places for storing different geometric shapes. To create the feeling of “soaring” shelves, choose the built-in models,where metal pins from the floor to the ceiling act as supports. They seem to be strung on transverse wooden boards, which serve as a "permanent home" for books and small things.
Partitions - we change the perception of space
Partitions are divided into two types:
Bright representatives of the group of mobile partitions became screens. They are made of bamboo panels or a wooden frame with textiles stretched over it. Drawings are applied to the fabric, which are selected in accordance with the style decision of the interior. Static can be made of plastic, drywall, wood, glass, decoracryl, lacquer, lacobel, metal or fabric stretched on a frame, as in screens. The partitions repeating a neat openwork pattern look gentle and fresh. Although they come from Eastern styles, they quickly acquired the status of a universal element. Metal models, which the blacksmith worked on, emphasize the grace of the interior. Wooden partitions fit almost all styles, and plastic is cheap.
Sliding doors
Sliding doors have an undeniable advantage: they are built in and reach the very ceiling, which can not be found in situations with cabinets. The range of these products allows you to choose not only the material of manufacture, but also the original design of the paintings. Frames are usually made of chipboard, PVC or timber (more expensive options). Canvases or facades are made of plastic, several types of heavy-duty glass and laminated wood-based panels. There are options with combinations of materials, patterns and patterns on the surface of the doors. Sliding models can have a standard “in line” shape, angular or semicircular. The latter type is rare and is more often custom-made. Such a model will harmonize with a bed of a similar shape.
Podium
The podium in the interior can perform not only a decorative function, but also combine the “utility” in the form of additional storage places hidden behind the steps. The elevation is located either on the border of two spaces, or directly in front of the bed to distinguish it from other interior objects. You can make a podium yourself.
The work is divided into three stages:
It is worth considering the large weight load that the podium will have to withstand, so the frame is better made of metal. An original addition will be decorative lamps arranged in a row.
Advantages of a room with high ceilings
Owners of rooms with high ceilings are incredibly lucky, since they can generally refuse zoning. The room is decorated with a mezzanine type structure, on which the berth is located. It is located separately from the living room, and allows you to allocate additional space under it. A stylish element of the interior is the staircase, which all eyes will now face. It can be made of wood, metal, tempered glass. In more modern versions, the railing is completely abandoned and built in every step directly into the wall.
Is color separation easy or complicated?
The color palette should be in harmony with the shapes and lines of decoration. When designing, you can keep the traditional emphasis accent wall above the head of the bed.
It is not known for certain who first zoned the space with shades, but this method remains the most practical and popular. Usually, colors are combined within the same region of the spectral circle, or contrasting tones. These combinations are used in wall decoration, as it is they who set the “fashion” for the entire room. From facing the “boxes” are repelled when choosing a color scheme for the decoration of the room and decor.
Screaming shades are not recommended for use in the bedroom, so for accents they leave space in the living room or an additional element of zoning. Preference is given to neutral pastel:
In medium-sized rooms, one wall is given as a wallpaper with a thematic pattern, and in small rooms small patterns are combined with a vertical or horizontal strip, depending on which guide you need to visually stretch the room.
A bed or a sofa?
In small rooms, folding sofas are preferred, forgetting about beds, as about bulky interior details. Is it so convenient to constantly collect and spread the bed every evening and morning? The bed may look neat and not clutter up the room if it is placed against the wall or in the corner so that it does not interfere with the passage. Hinged options that do not have legs are relevant, they "soar" in the air and in no way burden the space.
Loggia
Loggias are usually equipped with study rooms, conservatories and sports facilities, and bedrooms are rarely decorated. The fact is that not every “extension” has the necessary width to accommodate a full bed, and few people want to sleep huddled. If there are enough precious centimeters, then the whole room can be given up under a narrow, but bright bedroom.
Furniture arrangement: how to avoid mistakes
A plan for the future placement of furniture is being thought out before the start of repairs. A functional minimum is set in both rooms, and only then, if possible, are luxury items that are not urgently needed. These include additional ottomans, shelving, open shelves, dressing room. If the room is small, then it is better to abandon the idea of making it fully and take a number of rules into account:
Space guidelines
In the combined living room bedrooms, the following nuances should be considered:
In small rooms it is advised to adhere to the principles of minimalism, loft, high-tech, Scandinavian or eco style. Any of these areas will allow you to economically and usefully design every square meter of the room.
Conclusion
The "housing problem" has plagued people for many years, and it all began long before the Bulgakov era. The problem of small housing is especially acute, given its price inaccessibility. The family is getting bigger, the quadrature is not increasing, and there is no way to buy a new apartment. What to do in this situation? Go to the development of new meters "on the other hand" in the same premises.The principle of "cramped, but not offended" in this case only works for the time being, for the time being. Combined rooms are the best option for those who want to stretch out a maximum of one room.