Design of a kitchen studio +115 photos of interior examples
“It is very possible that Isadora Duncan does so. Maybe she’s having lunch in her office, and in the bathroom she’s cutting rabbits. But I'm not Isadora Duncan. I will have lunch in the dining room and operate in the operating room. ” (Dog Heart. M. Bulgakov)
A living room in which there are only load-bearing walls is called a studio. There are no internal walls (except for the bathroom), it is conditionally divided into a living area and a dining area with a built-in kitchen. Such a layout appeared in the 20s of the last century. The very creation of the studio is attributed to the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, although, in fairness, it is worth noting that in his apartment projects with a free layout of those years, the kitchen and the bathroom were in the “fixed core” of the apartment. The design of a kitchen-studio, a kitchen combined with a living room, a dining room, a corridor or a loggia penetrates the same idea of open space in our country.Initially, the kitchen-studio was by optimizing the usable area only for a small kitchen in a standard apartment, but over time it became popular in dwellings that made it possible to not feel "crowded."
Combining the kitchen with other rooms will create a new spacious and bright room with great functionality, in which the entire area will be used rationally. This option is convenient for standard kitchens with an area of 8 square meters, the dimensions of which leave much to be desired. Positive parties will be:
The space is more illuminated and contains a greater volume of air, since there are no "dull" walls. Visually, with this design, even a small kitchen will be perceived as spacious.
The opportunity to host a large number of guests and communicate with them without breaking away from cooking food and snacks will be appreciated by the "hospitable" hosts. Those who are engaged in "cooking" have the opportunity not to lose sight of the children who are in the adjacent room.
The ability to more rationally use the entire space previously limited by the wall. Along with adherents of such a "symbiosis" there are opponents.
The disadvantages of the kitchen studio include:
When cooking, the smell from the kitchen area will spread throughout the room. A powerful hood and the location of the kitchen set directly by the window (but not less than 40 cm to avoid blowing the gas burner through a draft) can sometimes correct the situation.Invisible particles of soot and grease will settle on upholstered furniture in an adjacent area. It will be difficult to clear sofas and armchairs of such a “raid”. Sound from operating kitchen appliances is not isolated from the rest area. A blender, a boiling kettle, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, etc. can interfere with a friendly conversation or watching a TV show together.
Aesthetics. Working moments, the type of waste and cleaning during cooking or unwashed dishes in the sink can spoil the impression of guests if someone decides to “wander around” early. Limited use at night, if combined with the kitchen is a recreation area. Violation of someone’s sleep by the sounds of moving pots and plates, which will not be very beautiful.
Kitchen layout - important nuances
With competent and harmonious placement of furniture and work surfaces, the dimensions of even a small kitchen can be turned in their favor. Getting down to planning, you must be guided by the "golden rule": the location of the vertices of the "working triangle" (stove, sink, refrigerator) from each other at a distance of 60 to 300 cm. Before deciding on such a design solution as creating a kitchen, Studios should weigh the pros and cons, take into account all the nuances. If opportunities allow, then the studio is best suited for an apartment in which it will be possible to combine it with a full dining room or living room, leaving the bedroom to relax as a separate room or placing it on the second floor. For the owners of small "odnushki" this option is suitable with a "stretch", although this is often the only way to get a cozy and comfortable space. If there are children in one room, this method is unacceptable, or zoning should be done using a partition. Children should have their own “corner”, their own personal space.
With the help of modern kitchen appliances and appliances, it is possible to negate the penetration of odors and sounds from electrical appliances, but the aesthetic timely cleaning of the kitchen area and work surfaces remains with the person.In addition to your own desire, finances, the choice of design and interior, it will be necessary to go through a number of approvals for documentation on the redevelopment of premises (especially for apartments in multi-storey buildings). The current SNiPs and prohibitions on the location of “wet” zones (water supply, washing, sink) over the “dry” neighbors have not been canceled, as well as the transfer of gas equipment (island type of layout, stove in the middle of the kitchen). Therefore, so that there are no troubles with the neighbors from below and above and questions during the subsequent sale of the apartment, it is better to officially document these redevelopments.
In addition, it is worth considering issues of hoods for apartment buildings. Contact a professional designer who can give competent advice. Make a kitchen studio plan with accurate measurements of the location of water, gas and electricity sources. It is not necessary to select the zone "with a margin." Pay attention to the windowsill, which can be expanded to turn into a workplace or in a recreation and storage area. It is better to refuse everything unused. You go to visit few people and you are used to snacking in cafes, which means you need to review the functional areas of the studio in the direction of a full-fledged place of rest or work. If possible, use the online planner to select furniture, flooring, color, etc. The layout of the kitchen happens:
linear
parallel;
angular;
island;
combined.
Linear layout
With a linear method of planning, the entire kitchen is located along one wall (in a straight line). The most “gentle” communication type of layout, as most often the standard arrangement of plates and sinks in apartments is linear. If you correctly position work surfaces and kitchen appliances, then everything will be in “walking” accessibility. Only one wall will be occupied and there will be a lot of space for the dining area (table and chairs).For most ordinary small kitchens (up to 2.5m), the only real option is to place a headset. It is worth considering the issues of "rupture" of the working areas of the sink, hob and refrigerator at least 40 cm from each other with built-in cabinets. This is done for safety reasons: washing spray will not get on the hob, the refrigerator will not heat up due to the heat of the stove, washed products are added right next to them, they will not have to be carried through the kitchen to the table, etc. If the size of the kitchen allows, then in addition to the "gentleman's set": refrigerator, stove, sink; add various additional systems and equipment: air grill, microwave, wine fridge or washing machine (depending on the availability of space in the bathroom).
Parallel layout
With a parallel (two-line) type of layout, the kitchen is located in the kitchen at two opposite walls. It is mainly used in the presence of a walk-through kitchen or with a window opposite the door. A sink and stove are usually located on one wall, and a refrigerator and a freezer on the opposite. The minimum distance between the rows is at least 1.2 meters, in order to be able to open the lockers on both sides at the same time and to safely remove the baking sheet from the oven. Visually "expand" the room, so it makes sense to think about such a layout for owners of elongated kitchens. The most significant drawback is that if there is a person at the stove during cooking, “traffic jams” are formed in the movement to the refrigerator for a beer while watching a football match. Therefore, the owners of kitchens, in which there is enough free space, should think about a parallel layout option. Also, in order to visually expand the room of such a kitchen, the upper wall cabinets are removed on both sides. If this is not possible, then it is worth ordering them in a light tone or hanging on only one side.
Corner layout
The type of layout in which the kitchen will be located near the perpendicular walls is angular. There are two types of angular layout:
L-shaped (when the headset is located along 2 corner walls);
U-shaped (along 3 walls).
The type of layout itself is very convenient, ergonomic and functional. More suitable for a square kitchen. With a U-shaped arrangement, there are 3 working surfaces, practically “from all sides”. Best of all, the U-shaped asymmetric type of layout will fit into a kitchen that has walls of complex layout (niches, windows) or when the kitchen itself has the shape of a trapezoid or polygon. When arranging cabinets on 3 sides, you need a couple of meters of "living space" between them. In addition, the use of a sink located in the corner is not very convenient.
Island layout
A real “island” can be arranged in the kitchen, with an area of at least 20 sq.m. When implementing this type of planning, one of the working areas will be located in the middle of the kitchen. Strictly speaking, the island layout will be two types at once. The second working area will be placed against the walls in a linear or U-shaped type. Currently, island planning is very popular. You will have to sacrifice the area, but it is with this type of kitchen that the studio “plays” with its profitable sides, and a correctly selected interior will create a luxurious impression. If there is a hob in the central zone, the hood for the “atmosphere” of the island will be located in the middle of the room, so you should consider how to hide the ventilation ducts under the ceiling. The dimensions of the "island" part, as a rule, do not exceed 1200x1200mm in order to be able to reach any angle without making unnecessary movements. Sometimes, an island is considered a dining table or serving wheeled trolley. In this case, the countertop is used as a work surface, and the stationary table is equipped with a system of built-in drawers and shelves for storing the necessary utensils.A peninsular layout is any type of layout with an additional protrusion of the working surface or cabinet with a stove, sink. The protruding surface is sometimes used as a bar counter or serving table.
Combined layout
Combined or free layout is a mixture of completely different types of kitchen planning, taking into account the taste and desires of the owners. Modern minimalism prevails in the interior of a studio apartment, but some people want to move away from the "canons" and customize a strict style of planning. For particularly spacious kitchens, it is possible to place a "circular" kitchen, which is an "island" with a linear placement of the headset, curved in a semicircle.
Zoning space
The “competent” zoning of the premises, made according to the rules, will create a feeling of comfort, accessibility and expediency of the arrangement of furniture and built-in appliances. The boundaries between the zones can be both visual (only by arranging furniture, color or lighting), and physical (partitions, biofireplaces, aquariums, arches, columns, etc.). There are the following ways to combine two rooms:
Using color combinations using contrasts;
The use of various finishing materials in the design of the kitchen and recreation area;
Division of zones with the help of furniture;
Location of floors (podium) and ceilings at different levels by zone;
Bar, column, low partition or arch as a separator;
"Living" partition from indoor plants;
Dividing zones using a large long aquarium or fireplace;
Differentiation by lighting.
In an apartment with a combined kitchen, the highlight will be precisely zoning and design. The central places even in the smallest apartment "Khrushchev" will be the kitchen and the lounge (recreation area).It is necessary to determine where the owners of the premises spend their main time (kitchen, living room) and, depending on this, increase the permanent residence area, leaving the minimum necessary furniture for another zone. With the help of retractable screens and partitions, the kitchen is made completely, partially isolated or open. When dividing the zones, it is worth remembering that, unlike two different rooms, which can be designed in different styles, the kitchen will now be a “logical” continuation of the living room and vice versa.
Useful advice. Recreation and cooking areas in the interior should correspond to the same style and interior, although the walls and floors of the kitchen and living room are made of completely different materials, different colors. The border of the zones should be clearly “marked” so that guests do not have doubts whether there is a sink in the living room or armchairs with a TV in the kitchen.
Furniture zoning
One of the easiest zoning methods in which additional arches and partitions are not erected. The sofa with a high, flat backrest or a pair of armchairs placed next to it will perfectly cope with the role of the “border”. From the side of the kitchen, a corner or a table located along the demarcation line and made of the same materials that were used to decorate the studio will become a natural partition. This method is convenient for those who often change the design of the apartment. The partition between the hall and the kitchen at any time can be moved or replaced with something else.
Zoning with various surface finishes
The original division of the zones will be when decorating the walls of the kitchen with tiles, stone, plaster, and the living room walls with good silk wallpaper. The living room floor is covered with laminate, parquet and the kitchen is tiled. Whatever materials the zones share, this will be an original solution. The selection of colors should be carried out in accordance with the conditions of natural light.
Tiered ceiling and floor
Differentiation of zones with the help of floor height difference is a classic technique that has been used at all times and placed “accents” in the room. There is a twofold view of what should be higher. Some "traditionally" raise the kitchen, citing the fact that it is easier to move down with full plates for guests. To determine what will be on the podium, it is up to the owners of the apartment to decide, but earlier at the height there were zones more “important” in status for owners, a kind of “throne” of supremacy of personal comfort over public comfort. Such a separation effectively complements a two or three-level ceiling made of gypsum plaster, textile or PVC film, with built-in lights, mirroring the contours of the zones and with a color transition. The podium can be equipped at the same time as a place to store all sorts of things, and its steps can be used to insert the backlight of the lower zone. It is worth remembering that zoning with floors or ceilings is possible only with a sufficient height of the rooms.
Interior Partitions
Interior partitions are stationary (partitions, arches) and quick-detachable (sliding, folding like a screen, with a built-in window or transom, etc.). According to the performance material from wood and gypsum board to stylish metal racks with tempered glass shelves in hi-tech style or fabric screens. In portable partitions (screens), their mobility is an advantage. Separating or displacing any zone simply by rearranging the partition will not be difficult. Choosing fabric-based screens to separate the kitchen area is not worth it, as the fabric absorbs odors. Here PVC screens or simple lattice made of wood are suitable. A partition with a window is placed simply to indicate the boundaries of the sites and to ensure that light penetrates into another zone. A “multi-colored” partition will look very interesting and unusual, the sides of which and the texture will be resolved in the same color scheme as the area of each side.
Useful advice.The main requirement: the dividing partition should not “load” the space, should not be bulky. The modern radius partition (rounded wood and glass), which complements the comfort of the premises with its smooth lines, looks unusual and beautiful.
Using lighting
With the help of lighting, you can achieve a beautiful visual separation of zones, without using other methods. Design laws exist here: the working surface of the kitchen should be well lit, since cooking in the twilight is inconvenient, and a visually poorly lit room “hides” the feeling of the room’s volume. A modern stylish chandelier can be hung above the center of the kitchen, ceiling lamps can be fixed above the dividing bar counter and spotlights can be used under the wall cabinets. The zone farthest from the window should also have sufficiently bright lighting.
Useful advice. By experimenting with various light sources of different intensities and their location from the floor level, you can choose the necessary “light” for work, and “cozy” lighting, suitable for any mood. In addition, the play of light can visually increase the small space of the kitchen, which is often very limited, for example, in apartments of panel houses.
How to choose a style
When choosing the style of a kitchen studio, even knowing how to distinguish “country from high-tech”, it is best to consult an experienced designer. The main requirement of any style of the kitchen-studio will be minimalism, and here every little thing is important, which a person who encounters this for the first time can simply “lose sight” of it. There are many styles of kitchen-studio design:
Art Nouveau;
classical;
high tech;
Provence
ethno
Art Deco
industrial
modern;
eco;
country;
loft;
techno
fusion
Classical
It implies a calm color scheme without "catchy" colors and colors.Natural wood furniture, appliances used in the kitchen from the price category "above average". Everything should be “thorough” and tasteful. Classic does not tolerate a heap of trifles. Particular attention is paid to the competent "fit" in the style of modern elements, without which you can not do. With the wrong approach, they will be rejected by the situation as something alien.
High tech
"Advanced", ultramodern minimalist style, replete with the presence of built-in high-end technology and gadgets. Main materials: glass and shiny steel (chrome, galvanized, etc.). The color scheme is cold, like the illumination of halogen or neon lamps, the surfaces are shiny or matte. It fits organically in the design of one-room apartments, as well as in the design of private cottages.
Modern
Bright "modern" style with a claim to oriental motifs. The colors of the kitchen are plain with floral ornaments. Furniture with a curved outline, but not elaborate (like baroque). Interior design is based on soothing colors and natural materials. The direction does not recognize any flashy brightness and rudeness. Only the necessary minimum is placed out of furniture. The space will not look “empty” due to the rich finish and the abundance of small, sophisticated details.
Provence
This style of nostalgia for the "house in the village" of the south of France and a sense of unity with nature. Color schemes are built on “sun-faded” colors: olive, beige, pastel, ash gray, milk. The furniture is "solid", of simple shapes, wooden. Furniture color in green or blue discreet tones with patina. The presence of wicker furniture with scuffs, copper and forged decorative elements is welcome. Plates should be on open shelves. The motley elements may be light curtains and textile items.
Eco style
This style is dominated by a large number of "natural" elements, wood, stone, earth.The color of the kitchen is white or mustard, light shade. Used green (grass) color in the design, but without "excesses". As unexpected additions “unexpected” elements are used: a wooden deck in the form of a table, real branches on the walls, carpets with imitation of grass, stones of original shapes instead of souvenirs. You can design a kitchen in any style based on your desires and possibilities. Listen to yourself and your labors will be rewarded with cosiness and emotional comfort.
“It is very possible that Isadora Duncan does so. Maybe she’s having lunch in her office, and in the bathroom she’s cutting rabbits. But I'm not Isadora Duncan. I will have lunch in the dining room and operate in the operating room. ” (Dog Heart. M. Bulgakov)
A living room in which there are only load-bearing walls is called a studio. There are no internal walls (except for the bathroom), it is conditionally divided into a living area and a dining area with a built-in kitchen. Such a layout appeared in the 20s of the last century. The very creation of the studio is attributed to the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, although, in fairness, it is worth noting that in his apartment projects with a free layout of those years, the kitchen and the bathroom were in the “fixed core” of the apartment. The design of a kitchen-studio, a kitchen combined with a living room, a dining room, a corridor or a loggia penetrates the same idea of open space in our country.Initially, the kitchen-studio was by optimizing the usable area only for a small kitchen in a standard apartment, but over time it became popular in dwellings that made it possible to not feel "crowded."
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Pros and cons
Combining the kitchen with other rooms will create a new spacious and bright room with great functionality, in which the entire area will be used rationally. This option is convenient for standard kitchens with an area of 8 square meters, the dimensions of which leave much to be desired. Positive parties will be:
The disadvantages of the kitchen studio include:
Sound from operating kitchen appliances is not isolated from the rest area. A blender, a boiling kettle, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, etc. can interfere with a friendly conversation or watching a TV show together.
Kitchen layout - important nuances
With competent and harmonious placement of furniture and work surfaces, the dimensions of even a small kitchen can be turned in their favor. Getting down to planning, you must be guided by the "golden rule": the location of the vertices of the "working triangle" (stove, sink, refrigerator) from each other at a distance of 60 to 300 cm. Before deciding on such a design solution as creating a kitchen, Studios should weigh the pros and cons, take into account all the nuances. If opportunities allow, then the studio is best suited for an apartment in which it will be possible to combine it with a full dining room or living room, leaving the bedroom to relax as a separate room or placing it on the second floor. For the owners of small "odnushki" this option is suitable with a "stretch", although this is often the only way to get a cozy and comfortable space. If there are children in one room, this method is unacceptable, or zoning should be done using a partition. Children should have their own “corner”, their own personal space.
With the help of modern kitchen appliances and appliances, it is possible to negate the penetration of odors and sounds from electrical appliances, but the aesthetic timely cleaning of the kitchen area and work surfaces remains with the person.In addition to your own desire, finances, the choice of design and interior, it will be necessary to go through a number of approvals for documentation on the redevelopment of premises (especially for apartments in multi-storey buildings). The current SNiPs and prohibitions on the location of “wet” zones (water supply, washing, sink) over the “dry” neighbors have not been canceled, as well as the transfer of gas equipment (island type of layout, stove in the middle of the kitchen). Therefore, so that there are no troubles with the neighbors from below and above and questions during the subsequent sale of the apartment, it is better to officially document these redevelopments.
In addition, it is worth considering issues of hoods for apartment buildings. Contact a professional designer who can give competent advice. Make a kitchen studio plan with accurate measurements of the location of water, gas and electricity sources. It is not necessary to select the zone "with a margin." Pay attention to the windowsill, which can be expanded to turn into a workplace or in a recreation and storage area. It is better to refuse everything unused. You go to visit few people and you are used to snacking in cafes, which means you need to review the functional areas of the studio in the direction of a full-fledged place of rest or work. If possible, use the online planner to select furniture, flooring, color, etc. The layout of the kitchen happens:
Linear layout
With a linear method of planning, the entire kitchen is located along one wall (in a straight line). The most “gentle” communication type of layout, as most often the standard arrangement of plates and sinks in apartments is linear. If you correctly position work surfaces and kitchen appliances, then everything will be in “walking” accessibility. Only one wall will be occupied and there will be a lot of space for the dining area (table and chairs).For most ordinary small kitchens (up to 2.5m), the only real option is to place a headset. It is worth considering the issues of "rupture" of the working areas of the sink, hob and refrigerator at least 40 cm from each other with built-in cabinets. This is done for safety reasons: washing spray will not get on the hob, the refrigerator will not heat up due to the heat of the stove, washed products are added right next to them, they will not have to be carried through the kitchen to the table, etc. If the size of the kitchen allows, then in addition to the "gentleman's set": refrigerator, stove, sink; add various additional systems and equipment: air grill, microwave, wine fridge or washing machine (depending on the availability of space in the bathroom).
Parallel layout
With a parallel (two-line) type of layout, the kitchen is located in the kitchen at two opposite walls. It is mainly used in the presence of a walk-through kitchen or with a window opposite the door. A sink and stove are usually located on one wall, and a refrigerator and a freezer on the opposite. The minimum distance between the rows is at least 1.2 meters, in order to be able to open the lockers on both sides at the same time and to safely remove the baking sheet from the oven. Visually "expand" the room, so it makes sense to think about such a layout for owners of elongated kitchens. The most significant drawback is that if there is a person at the stove during cooking, “traffic jams” are formed in the movement to the refrigerator for a beer while watching a football match. Therefore, the owners of kitchens, in which there is enough free space, should think about a parallel layout option. Also, in order to visually expand the room of such a kitchen, the upper wall cabinets are removed on both sides. If this is not possible, then it is worth ordering them in a light tone or hanging on only one side.
Corner layout
The type of layout in which the kitchen will be located near the perpendicular walls is angular. There are two types of angular layout:
The type of layout itself is very convenient, ergonomic and functional. More suitable for a square kitchen. With a U-shaped arrangement, there are 3 working surfaces, practically “from all sides”. Best of all, the U-shaped asymmetric type of layout will fit into a kitchen that has walls of complex layout (niches, windows) or when the kitchen itself has the shape of a trapezoid or polygon. When arranging cabinets on 3 sides, you need a couple of meters of "living space" between them. In addition, the use of a sink located in the corner is not very convenient.
Island layout
A real “island” can be arranged in the kitchen, with an area of at least 20 sq.m. When implementing this type of planning, one of the working areas will be located in the middle of the kitchen. Strictly speaking, the island layout will be two types at once. The second working area will be placed against the walls in a linear or U-shaped type. Currently, island planning is very popular. You will have to sacrifice the area, but it is with this type of kitchen that the studio “plays” with its profitable sides, and a correctly selected interior will create a luxurious impression. If there is a hob in the central zone, the hood for the “atmosphere” of the island will be located in the middle of the room, so you should consider how to hide the ventilation ducts under the ceiling. The dimensions of the "island" part, as a rule, do not exceed 1200x1200mm in order to be able to reach any angle without making unnecessary movements. Sometimes, an island is considered a dining table or serving wheeled trolley. In this case, the countertop is used as a work surface, and the stationary table is equipped with a system of built-in drawers and shelves for storing the necessary utensils.A peninsular layout is any type of layout with an additional protrusion of the working surface or cabinet with a stove, sink. The protruding surface is sometimes used as a bar counter or serving table.
Combined layout
Combined or free layout is a mixture of completely different types of kitchen planning, taking into account the taste and desires of the owners. Modern minimalism prevails in the interior of a studio apartment, but some people want to move away from the "canons" and customize a strict style of planning. For particularly spacious kitchens, it is possible to place a "circular" kitchen, which is an "island" with a linear placement of the headset, curved in a semicircle.
Zoning space
The “competent” zoning of the premises, made according to the rules, will create a feeling of comfort, accessibility and expediency of the arrangement of furniture and built-in appliances. The boundaries between the zones can be both visual (only by arranging furniture, color or lighting), and physical (partitions, biofireplaces, aquariums, arches, columns, etc.). There are the following ways to combine two rooms:
In an apartment with a combined kitchen, the highlight will be precisely zoning and design. The central places even in the smallest apartment "Khrushchev" will be the kitchen and the lounge (recreation area).It is necessary to determine where the owners of the premises spend their main time (kitchen, living room) and, depending on this, increase the permanent residence area, leaving the minimum necessary furniture for another zone. With the help of retractable screens and partitions, the kitchen is made completely, partially isolated or open. When dividing the zones, it is worth remembering that, unlike two different rooms, which can be designed in different styles, the kitchen will now be a “logical” continuation of the living room and vice versa.
Furniture zoning
One of the easiest zoning methods in which additional arches and partitions are not erected. The sofa with a high, flat backrest or a pair of armchairs placed next to it will perfectly cope with the role of the “border”. From the side of the kitchen, a corner or a table located along the demarcation line and made of the same materials that were used to decorate the studio will become a natural partition. This method is convenient for those who often change the design of the apartment. The partition between the hall and the kitchen at any time can be moved or replaced with something else.
Zoning with various surface finishes
The original division of the zones will be when decorating the walls of the kitchen with tiles, stone, plaster, and the living room walls with good silk wallpaper. The living room floor is covered with laminate, parquet and the kitchen is tiled. Whatever materials the zones share, this will be an original solution. The selection of colors should be carried out in accordance with the conditions of natural light.
Tiered ceiling and floor
Differentiation of zones with the help of floor height difference is a classic technique that has been used at all times and placed “accents” in the room. There is a twofold view of what should be higher. Some "traditionally" raise the kitchen, citing the fact that it is easier to move down with full plates for guests. To determine what will be on the podium, it is up to the owners of the apartment to decide, but earlier at the height there were zones more “important” in status for owners, a kind of “throne” of supremacy of personal comfort over public comfort. Such a separation effectively complements a two or three-level ceiling made of gypsum plaster, textile or PVC film, with built-in lights, mirroring the contours of the zones and with a color transition. The podium can be equipped at the same time as a place to store all sorts of things, and its steps can be used to insert the backlight of the lower zone. It is worth remembering that zoning with floors or ceilings is possible only with a sufficient height of the rooms.
Interior Partitions
Interior partitions are stationary (partitions, arches) and quick-detachable (sliding, folding like a screen, with a built-in window or transom, etc.). According to the performance material from wood and gypsum board to stylish metal racks with tempered glass shelves in hi-tech style or fabric screens. In portable partitions (screens), their mobility is an advantage. Separating or displacing any zone simply by rearranging the partition will not be difficult. Choosing fabric-based screens to separate the kitchen area is not worth it, as the fabric absorbs odors. Here PVC screens or simple lattice made of wood are suitable. A partition with a window is placed simply to indicate the boundaries of the sites and to ensure that light penetrates into another zone. A “multi-colored” partition will look very interesting and unusual, the sides of which and the texture will be resolved in the same color scheme as the area of each side.
Using lighting
With the help of lighting, you can achieve a beautiful visual separation of zones, without using other methods. Design laws exist here: the working surface of the kitchen should be well lit, since cooking in the twilight is inconvenient, and a visually poorly lit room “hides” the feeling of the room’s volume. A modern stylish chandelier can be hung above the center of the kitchen, ceiling lamps can be fixed above the dividing bar counter and spotlights can be used under the wall cabinets. The zone farthest from the window should also have sufficiently bright lighting.
How to choose a style
When choosing the style of a kitchen studio, even knowing how to distinguish “country from high-tech”, it is best to consult an experienced designer. The main requirement of any style of the kitchen-studio will be minimalism, and here every little thing is important, which a person who encounters this for the first time can simply “lose sight” of it. There are many styles of kitchen-studio design:
Classical
It implies a calm color scheme without "catchy" colors and colors.Natural wood furniture, appliances used in the kitchen from the price category "above average". Everything should be “thorough” and tasteful. Classic does not tolerate a heap of trifles. Particular attention is paid to the competent "fit" in the style of modern elements, without which you can not do. With the wrong approach, they will be rejected by the situation as something alien.
High tech
"Advanced", ultramodern minimalist style, replete with the presence of built-in high-end technology and gadgets. Main materials: glass and shiny steel (chrome, galvanized, etc.). The color scheme is cold, like the illumination of halogen or neon lamps, the surfaces are shiny or matte. It fits organically in the design of one-room apartments, as well as in the design of private cottages.
Modern
Bright "modern" style with a claim to oriental motifs. The colors of the kitchen are plain with floral ornaments. Furniture with a curved outline, but not elaborate (like baroque). Interior design is based on soothing colors and natural materials. The direction does not recognize any flashy brightness and rudeness. Only the necessary minimum is placed out of furniture. The space will not look “empty” due to the rich finish and the abundance of small, sophisticated details.
Provence
This style of nostalgia for the "house in the village" of the south of France and a sense of unity with nature. Color schemes are built on “sun-faded” colors: olive, beige, pastel, ash gray, milk. The furniture is "solid", of simple shapes, wooden. Furniture color in green or blue discreet tones with patina. The presence of wicker furniture with scuffs, copper and forged decorative elements is welcome. Plates should be on open shelves. The motley elements may be light curtains and textile items.
Eco style
This style is dominated by a large number of "natural" elements, wood, stone, earth.The color of the kitchen is white or mustard, light shade. Used green (grass) color in the design, but without "excesses". As unexpected additions “unexpected” elements are used: a wooden deck in the form of a table, real branches on the walls, carpets with imitation of grass, stones of original shapes instead of souvenirs. You can design a kitchen in any style based on your desires and possibilities. Listen to yourself and your labors will be rewarded with cosiness and emotional comfort.