Popular styles for kitchen-living room design

In a new house or apartment, the first place where renovation and improvement takes place is the kitchen. The owners are faced with a serious task: how to arrange it so that it meets the needs of all household members. In addition, the size of the room dictates its own rules. And it can be very difficult to decide on the design and style, especially when it comes to a combined area - a kitchen-living room. In this article, we will analyze the most suitable interior styles for such a room.

Today designers skillfully combine many styles. Bold experiments allow you to create a multifunctional, comfortable, in terms of ergonomics, and, most importantly, a stylish, not devoid of individuality space. Using different features of different styles is much more fun than sticking to one.

Modern kitchens can be organized in fusion or eclectic style, they combine many directions, such as loft, eco-style, modern, chalet, contemporary and even nautical or 60s style. Eclecticism combines the incongruous, this applies not only to materials and objects of different styles, we are talking about objects from different eras. Fusion has the same concept and unites not only styles, but also cultures, mixes bright colors, different textures and materials.

In modern Art Nouveau, little has remained of its historical appearance.

The main distinctive features are still there, they include:

• a set of clear geometric lines with smooth;
• the presence of a large number of modern technology and gadgets;
• smooth glossy surfaces;
• almost complete absence of textiles;
• minimum decor;
• functionality.

An Art Nouveau kitchen is the perfect solution for a small space. The spaciousness will be given by the shiny glossy surfaces of the kitchen unit facade, which do not burden the decorative details and neutral colors. The kitchen unit itself can be clear and straight, or it can be asymmetrical. For example, a corner set is rounded at the corner, which is convenient from the point of view of space saving and safety (no sharp corners).

Initially, this style was distinguished by the high cost of furnishing items., but despite this, now we can afford to add furniture from any material to the interior - wood, glass, metal, even plastic. Multi-colored chairs of an unusual shape made of plastic will be a highlight and accent of the kitchen. The color palette is dominated by light tones, but they can be diluted with bright accents. Often such accents are the facades of the kitchen set, they can be made in several colors.

Like the surface of the entire headset, the backsplash and countertop should be smooth and shiny. The table top and apron are made of the same material as the facades - MDF or plastic, covered with acrylic, varnish or film. But the apron can also be made of frosted glass or with a bright contrasting pattern.

Earlier in Art Nouveau, soft dim light prevailed, now we value well-lit spaces. Therefore, one chandelier was replaced by spotlights along the entire ceiling.

Ethnic trends in design include such styles as Mediterranean, English, Italian, Moroccan, Oriental, American.They are united by a gravitation towards culture and traditions. Let's take a closer look at one of them for the interior of the kitchen-living room.

The style originated during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century, incorporating replicas of the most luxurious Baroque and Rococo styles with their gilding and stucco molding. And also the colonial style of the settlers.

Distinctive features:

• only natural wood furniture, preferably antiques;
• the presence of oriental motifs both in decoration and in decor items;
• discreet color scheme;
• high quality and expensive textiles.

The kitchen-living room in this style is furnished with a white and milk solid wood set with paneled facades and gilded handles. The countertop and sink are made of natural stone, and the backsplash is made of Spanish ceramic tiles with an oriental pattern or white bricks. By the way, any household appliances harmoniously fit into such an interior, the hood is drawn into a portal. The dining group is made of natural wood, the chairs are upholstered in expensive textile material with patterns to match the wall decoration.

For wall decoration, patterned expensive wallpaper or fabric is chosen, in cases of a limited budget - paper wallpaper. The ornament is usually of stripes or flowers. The ceiling is whitewashed with an elaborate chandelier framed by stucco molding and the same cornices around the perimeter. And on the floor there is only polished parquet or porcelain stoneware with high wooden plinths.

The color scheme is usually beige, sand, golden and light gray with a predominance of dark or mahogany. The decor is porcelain figurines, dishes, paintings in expensive baguettes and vases.

Historical directions are so ancient that they are many centuries old, and they managed to undergo changes more than once. But they are still characterized by a gravitation towards natural materials - country, rustic colonial. And luxury demonstrations - art deco, baroque, classics. Let's consider one of them.

For a kitchen-living room, it is best to choose a country style. This rustic style comes in different versions - Russian, English, American, Italian.

There are common features that unite them:

• natural materials for furniture, decoration and decoration;
• furniture and decor items, made as if by hand;
• deliberate aging or wear in the furnishings;
• the predominance of the natural color palette;
• the predominance of natural ornaments - flowers, patterns, peas;
• a lot of textiles.

A kitchen set, despite the fact that it is made of solid wood or veneered chipboard or MDF, should give the impression of lightness. Therefore, for this style, the upper cabinets are replaced with open shelves. Such shelves are decorated with beautiful dishes, in the case of Russian country music - Gzhel.

The walls are decorated with paint, wood wall panels, ceramic tiles, wallpaper with floral patterns or plaster. The ceiling is whitewashed and can be decorated with wooden beams. Country kitchen should be light. They prefer light shades of green, brown, olive, beige and cream. Decorate it with textiles, knitted napkins, linen tablecloths, colorful rugs and blankets, chintz curtains.

We examined three popular styles from different directions, you can choose any of them for the kitchen-living room.

However, the choice depends on the following factors:

• room area;
• redevelopment possibilities;
• budget opportunities;
• functional load (will the kitchen be a snacking place or will I constantly cook there).

Smooth, rounded lines and glossy facades in a rich cherry color typical of Art Nouveau.

Modern, but with a straight geometry of the kitchen set.

English style dairy kitchen set with paneled facades and an exhaust portal.

A beautiful example of English style kitchen with a chic chandelier decoration above the table.

Light spacious kitchen with an abundance of textiles, wood and stone.

An airy blue kitchen with an imitation of an oven around the stove.

What style of kitchen to choose, see the video below.