The owners of apartments and private homes are increasingly striving to expand the area by combining different rooms with each other. This applies both to cases of unsuccessful planning, and small rooms, and just cases when you want space.
The connection of the kitchen and living room in one space is becoming increasingly popular. But such a solution has both a lot of advantages and some disadvantages.
How to make a kitchen layout in a private house
Planning the future space is a responsible task. It is necessary to think over the arrangement of furniture, the location of communications and lighting in such a way that it is convenient and aesthetically pleasing.
Designers recommend drawing a plan of the future kitchen on paper and noting all the important elements: doors, sockets, the location of the kitchen set, sink, stove, table, sofa, etc.

Modern style.
When planning a kitchen-living room, it is important to take into account safety requirements.

Yellow color in the interior.
But in your own house, any association is allowed at the request of the owners. But there are still features and mainly relate to the transfer of communications: gas, water, ventilation.
Advantages and disadvantages of combining a kitchen and a living room in a private house
When placing a recreation area near the cooking area, it is worth considering in advance all the features of such a “neighborhood”. After all, it is easier to demolish the wall than to restore it.

Kitchen set with a bar counter.
The positive sides include opportunities:
- look after the children while cooking;
- place a large dining table for all family members and guests;
- don’t run from room to room to serve dinner or bring glasses;
- maintain all conversations without distractions;
- to spend time together while remaining each with his own business;
- choose furniture and appliances of large dimensions.

Modern style.
Among the disadvantages of this combination:
- Smells. In the kitchen, they are not only pleasant, but also annoying or suffocating. For example, a burnt cake or a pungent smell of detergents. If an open window will save you in a separate room, then only a hood and ventilation will help in a spacious one. Therefore, you should take care of installing it in advance.
- Order and cleanliness. In a small room it is always easier to put everything in place at once. The kitchen combined with the living room is a space for things to find a new place for themselves. Therefore, you will have to clean up in such a room more often.
- “White noise”. The working sounds of a washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave or food processor will fill the whole room. But you can install powerful speakers for music, and replace noisy equipment with a quieter one.

Lighting above the dining area.
The zoning of the kitchen-living room with the help of sound-proofing materials will help solve the problem. But experts advise simply to conduct experiments before starting repairs and determine the “correct” location of sources of loud sounds.

Beige color combined with light brick.
Controversial points in the idea of combining the kitchen and living room
There are also things that can not be attributed to the pros or cons of the layout.
- For example, after combining two rooms, it will be possible to place a kitchen set, sink and appliances in a more convenient way.
- If only a linear option was suitable for a small kitchen, then in the kitchen-living room they boldly choose an L-shaped, island or peninsular, depending on the area.
- Another point is the lack of privacy. Now it will not be possible to assemble two different companies in the kitchen and living room. But it may not be necessary. And it is definitely more convenient to arrange feasts and just have dinner with a family circle in a spacious room.

Accent in the form of a cappuccino-colored wall.
Layout of the kitchen-living room in a private house
Depending on the dimensions of the room, the kitchen can be made in different versions. The most ergonomic and functional is the peninsular layout. In this case, the kitchen set and appliances are placed on two walls, and the third part is “completed” with a bar counter or lower cabinets of the kitchen set.

Large corner sofa in blue as a zoning space.
Another interesting way to design a work area in a room with a bay window is a protruding part of the facade with windows. The bay window is made in different shapes: semicircle, trapezoid and polygon. The only important point is to think over its location, size and appearance is necessary at the construction stage of the house. Otherwise, you will have to demolish the wall in a ready-made building, and this is additional costs and valuable time for repairs.

Loft style.
Island accommodation is also popular in the kitchen-living room. Floor cabinets and wall drawers of the kitchen set are located along the wall, there is also a sink, stove and refrigerator. And additional cabinets with a countertop are placed at some distance. They usually have a washing machine and a dishwasher built into them.

White-grey kitchen with dining area.
The simplest version of the kitchen layout is straight. The kitchen set is installed along the wall or decorated in a niche. In a small kitchen, cabinets up to the ceiling will look especially organic.

Partition in the form of a bar counter.
Division into functional zones
Today, a separate dining room is increasingly being abandoned, equipping it in the kitchen-living room.

Beige-brown kitchen-living room.
To separate the dining and working areas, designers offer several solutions.
1. Partitions for zoning the kitchen-living room
Walls, solid or with an arched opening, will help to correctly delimit the room. Podiums and various partitions. The choice depends on the preferences of the owners and the style of the future room.

Zoning space.
Folding screens are widely used in the Japanese style. Thanks to the painting, they themselves are a work of art and will serve as an original decor.
2. Zoning with furniture
The arrangement of furniture will help to separate the kitchen from the living room. This is one of the most popular and economical ways. For separation, use a bar counter, a table, a sofa or an island kitchen set. Free-standing cabinets perfectly separate one area from another.

Types of lighting: floor lamp, chandelier, spotlights.
3. Zoning using color and texture
Another popular zoning technique. The living room area is decorated with some materials and shades of the palette, and the kitchen area is decorated with others. For the workspace, coatings that are more resistant to moisture and detergents should be chosen.

Mint color as an accent in the interior.
A good combination is obtained from ceramic tiles or artificial stone with laminate. Panels and wallpaper or decorative plaster are chosen for the walls, and a multi-level ceiling will complement the interior.

Zoning using dark and light colors.
When zoning with shades, designers recommend choosing a neutral palette and making sure that the colors are combined with each other, responding to the chosen style. It is better to place accents in bright colors.
4. Zoning with lighting
Artificial light also helps to zone the space perfectly. There are built-in lamps above the work area. They can also decorate the ledge of the ceiling between the living room and the kitchen. Sconces are hung on the walls.

Different types of lighting for zoning functional areas.
A chandelier or a series of lamps will be appropriate in the dining area, and floor lamps look organically next to the sofa. Local lighting will allow you to turn on the light only in the desired area and fill the room with comfort.
Interior design style
Which one to choose? Modern or classic? Loft or rococo? Minimalism or pop art? Some styles require only natural materials, others allow artificiality and stylization.

Delimiting the space using parquet and tiles.
For some, the palette is limited to pastel tones, while for others it consists of neon and bright colors. Choosing the style of the kitchen-living room in a private house will help the designer.
Classic style
Wood and copper, glass and stone. Carvings on furniture, flying curtains and heavy curtains. Do not forget that not only the kitchen will be decorated in this style, but also the living room combined with it. The area of the room does not matter, because today it is easy to choose decor and pieces of furniture for any space.
Eco-style
As the name implies, the interior of such a kitchen should be eco-friendly, which means it should consist of natural materials: wood and stone. The palette of the style is calm and reminds of the colors of nature: sand, brown, beige, shades of green and blue.
Loft style
The original loft style is not suitable for everyone. Untreated concrete, brickwork and open communications are an amateur setting. But interiors in this style are captivated by the spirit of the metropolis, practicality and freedom from the usual framework.
Choosing a loft style, you should think ahead how it will be combined with the styles of other rooms.
Provence style
The atmosphere of the French province. Pastel shades, an abundance of textiles and lace, painted dishes. In such a living room, a fireplace is simply necessary, albeit artificial, and chairs and sofas are chosen decorated with a floral print.
Scandinavian style
The minimalism of the Northern peoples is known all over the world. A combination of gray, white and black. Glass and ceramics next to wool and wood. Scandi-style assumes especially thoughtful storage systems, laconic forms of furniture and decor.
The right style will help to fill the room with comfort and warmth. The kitchen-living room will become a favorite place for family gatherings and reception of guests.
Photo Gallery
Photo-ideas for the design and layout of the kitchen-living room in a private house:

Kitchen set without upper cabinets.

Cozy kitchen-living room with green color.

Loft style in a private house.

Black and white interior.

Bar counter and island as zoning.

Classic design.

Eco-style.

Combination of blue and white in the interior.

Cozy scandi with golden elements.

Unusual ceiling decoration.

A combination of mint and yellow.

Different shades of grey.

Suspended chandeliers above the dining area.

Decorative elements made of wood.

Brick walls in the interior.

Modern eco-style.

A combination of white, gray and bright elements.