The union of the premises is most often carried out for the extension of space: so the apartment seems more convenient, lighter and more modern. But in order not to experience discomfort after repair, it is important to prevent the main errors of the kitchen and living room. In this article, consider them more detail and give photos with successful examples.
Illegal redevelopment
Before making the walls, it is important to familiarize yourself with the BTI plan and collect information about the carrier walls. The inconsistent redevelopment threatens not only with fines in the case of checking: if the designs are broken, it will be not only in danger not only you, but also neighbors.
The main criterion of the demolition of the partition is the lack of a violation of the bearing capacity of the house.
To expand the kitchen at the expense of the living room and change the position of the wet zone, you will also need a special permission - you can get it if the apartment is located above the basement or other non-residential premises.
Ergonomic error
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Before combining the kitchen and the living room, you need to create a draft arrangement of a headset and equipment by selecting a straight, angular or P-shaped location, as well as space for outlets.
It is equally important to consider the design of the dining area - with a table or bar, with a kitchenette or chairs. It should also be provided for the functionality of the living room: will it combine a bedroom, home theater or an office? The lack of a clear project is one of the main mistakes when combining.
Incorrect zoning
Separating space, rely on the size of the premises. For a small kitchen and living room, use unobtrusive zoning, for example, a different floor covering, zonal lighting and furniture. Check the dining group in the center or place the sofa back to the cooking zone.
For spacious premises, other tactics are appropriate: in addition to the listed techniques, between the kitchen and the living room, you can build a mobile or constant partition from glass, metal or wood, to equip a bar rack or island.
Invalid selection of materials
Making the room, pay special attention to finishing materials. The main criterion in the kitchen is practicality. Wear-resistant materials are suitable for cladding walls of the kitchen - ceramic tiles, skinali, washable wallpaper.
In a zone where they cook a lot, it is important that the walls are easy to clean and do not spoil due to moisture and high temperatures. In the design of the living room there are no such strict requirements, wallpaper can be on the walls, but it is desirable that the upholstery of the sofa and the curtains do not require special care.
The floor in the kitchen area is recommended to be separated by tiles as the most practical coating, and in the area of rest lay a wear-resistant laminate.
Lack of partition
This error allows the owners of the gasified kitchen. For the residential room, the doors or partitions are required - they are provided before redevelopment and reflect in the documents. It is equally important to take care of a modern plate or a cooking panel - it must be equipped with gas control.
Without a partition, you can do, if you completely cut off the gas in the apartment, but this procedure will take a lot of time and will require cash investments.
The optimal solution for the kitchen with gas is the sliding partition. It will help to legitimize the redevelopment, if necessary, will create a private atmosphere and will not allow you to penetrate the smells to other rooms.
Ill-conceived lighting
One of the main errors of redevelopment is a poor lighting, consisting of a pair of dull chandelier. In the kitchen it is important to ensure the unhindered penetration of natural light, as well as provide highlighting over the working area.
In the dining area should be placed one or more suspended lamps - above the dinnerstol or bar. In the living room zone, it is necessary to create multi-level and zonal lighting - in addition to the ceiling chandelier it is worth placing an outdoor floor lamp or hang wall brakes.
Rolled curtains, blinds and curtains combined with each other will help to adjust the degree of natural illumination.
Bad ventilation
The presence of an exhaust that cannot be forgotten when arranged the kitchen-living room, will provide you with smells in cooking. If we neglect the technique with a powerful air vent, the aromas of fried meat and fish will be absorbed into textiles, and the more it is in the living room, the more often the blankets, pillowcases and curtains have to be washed.
Do not forget to check the ventilation system, as well as timely to air the room to keep the living room clean and fresh.
Non-compliance with styles
Despite the fact that two rooms perform different functions, it is necessary to arrange them in one stylist. We advise you to choose a direction in advance to obtain a one-piece, completed design, and not a set of scattered furniture and decor items. The two zones finishes should also cross the combined colors and similar lines.
If in priority functionality (simple cleaning, furniture in line with needs), choose a modern style.
If you want to bet on decorativeness and noble materials, give preference to the classic.
For the country house or its imitation will suit the country.
The kitchen-living room in a small apartment is sometimes the only way to create a free and ergonomic space. To turn a room into a functional room, it is important to provide many aspects and prevent annoying errors.