Kitchen-studio: layout, zoning, forms of kitchen sets, the choice of furniture and appliances

What is a kitchen studio?

It can be a kitchen with a living room, bedroom, hallway or other rooms integrated into a single space.

Interior Design Features

Nuances to consider when decorating:

• It is not advisable to design this space in different styles.
• In a small kitchen studio, you should not use brown, black, purple and other dark colors, as this will contribute to a visual reduction of the room.
• For a more comfortable and light design, decoration in light and warm shades, as well as the use of glossy and mirror surfaces that perfectly reflect light, are suitable.

In the photo there is a kitchen-studio with an interior made in bright colors.

Pros and cons

The combined kitchen-studio, like any other interior solutions, is distinguished by its advantages and disadvantages.

Floor plans

This option, involves a particularly thorough redevelopment and special attention to each element, in order to achieve the most harmonious combination of rooms. Before redevelopment, first of all, they study the floor plan and identify the load-bearing walls. Very often, a studio is equipped in houses, odnushki and other apartments, such as Khrushchev or Brezhnevka, having an uncomfortable layout. The interior solution for the kitchen studio is selected taking into account the number of people living, it can be a young couple, a family or just one person.

In the photo, the design of the layout of the kitchen studio in a wooden house.

How to separate the kitchen from the room?

The most popular zoning options.

Partitions

They are the most practical and convenient solution. Quite often in the interior there are partitions made of wood or drywall, which can differ in the most diverse forms or less heavy structures made of glass, plastic and even textiles.

The photo shows the interior of a modern kitchen-studio with a partition made of drywall.

Arches

They are not only an excellent separator of space, but also allow you to give the surrounding design a special luxury and grace. Often arches are supplemented with columns or niches in which you can place flowers, themed accessories, decorative figurines and more.

Decorative finish

With the use of cladding with different color and textured solutions, it turns out quite simply to zoning the room. For example, for the kitchen area on the floor, tiles can be used, and on the wall ceramics, artificial stone, brickwork or decorative plaster.The rest of the space at the same time has the design of the walls, in the form of wallpaper and flooring with a laminate, parquet or carpet.

Tiered ceiling and floor

In a more spacious and high kitchen studio, zoning due to a two-level ceiling, which can also have built-in lighting to create an even clearer visual border between the two parts of the room, will be quite appropriate. Also, a podium floor is equipped as a separator, due to which it is possible to elevate and visually highlight the kitchen area.

Lighting

To delimit the space, various lighting systems are also used, which provide an opportunity to achieve stunning visual effects and an even greater increase in area. In the design of the kitchen-studio quite often they perform all kinds of combinations with the help of a chandelier, spotlights or LED strips.

The photo shows the zoning of a spacious studio kitchen with ceiling spotlights.

Furniture

No less successfully do zoning furniture items that do not violate the harmonious combination of all interior components and at the same time create visual borders and thematic zones.

Decor Elements

Indisputably interesting zoning decor are mobile screens that imply a visual separation of space, without indicating clear boundaries. Also, a fireplace or ceiling beams is considered a fairly common delimiter.

In the photo there is a kitchen-studio with a fireplace in the form of a partition in the interior of a country house.

Kitchen colors

The most versatile and relevant solution is considered to be kitchens in light and pastel colors, which, when combined with a dark palette, will achieve spectacular accents and emphasize interior features. One of the popular tint tandems is a black and white combination.

In the photo there is a kitchen made in gray in the interior of the apartment.

The white color scheme possesses unique properties, which is perfect for adding a visual volume to a room, giving the design lightness, airiness and filling in the lack of natural light. To create a cozy and relaxed interior, beige or sand shades are perfect, which will contribute to a truly warm and inviting atmosphere.

In the photo the interior of the attic in the house, decorated with a white kitchen.

Sets of kitchen sets

There are several options for forms.

Corner

It is a fairly versatile design located along adjacent walls, which allows you to conveniently mix the refrigerator, sink, hob, dishwasher and thereby form a working triangle.

In the photo there is a kitchen-studio with a corner-shaped set made in bright colors.

Kitchen Niche

Such an interior solution looks very unusual, significantly saves space and visually increases it. In a rectangular or square niche without a window, more compact kitchen sets or p-shaped structures are often installed.

With the island

The kitchen island is a rather convenient, ergonomic and practical element, conditionally dividing the space into two parts, while providing free access from any direction.

With a bar counter

Such a design is considered no less popular for a kitchen studio. The bar counter not only zones the room and saves space in it, but also represents a comfortable place for a snack, while the dining table can be placed in another part of the room.

In the photo there is a kitchen area with a small breakfast bar in the interior of the studio.

Options for the location of the kitchen area

The most common options are as follows:

• On the balcony. If you have a spacious balcony, this space can be used for a working kitchen area with a headset without upper cabinets.For a more comfortable stay on the loggia, you should consider its insulation in the form of high-quality double-glazed windows, underfloor heating or an additional battery.
• Near the window. Such accommodation is very convenient and beautiful. Particularly beneficial in this case will look like a letter G design, with a countertop running along a blank wall and flowing smoothly into a plane with a window or bay window, where it can replace the window sill.
• On the side wall. Basically, they place the kitchen area in a row with household appliances arranged in a single straight line.
• On the far wall. This option is considered the most optimal and correct for the design of a small studio.

The photo shows the interior of a modern studio with a kitchen area located along the side wall.

Thanks to a certain type of arrangement, it is possible to achieve more free space and realize many interior ideas.

Recommendations for the selection of furniture and appliances

A few tips for making the right choice:

• With such a layout, it is advisable to acquire a more powerful and quieter hood, which will purify the air and help rid the room of unpleasant odors.
• It will be better to equip the studio kitchen with a sufficient number of storage systems for the order and neat appearance of the room.
• Lighter and more mobile furniture should be preferred, such as transforming tables or models on wheels.
• To create even more free space, it will be appropriate to use built-in or hanging furniture, which allows you to achieve a harmonious atmosphere, especially in the studio in a small car.

Design options for kitchen design

To visually deepen the perspective, the kitchen studio can be decorated with smooth reflective surfaces. For example, in the form of glossy tiles, polished stone, varnished or laminated with PVC film, the facades of a kitchen set, chrome appliances or other accessories.

Particularly proportional design, easily obtained thanks to certain interior elements. Tall narrow cabinets, decorative columns or long curtains will visually raise the ceiling plane. It is possible to add additional horizontal volume to the studio due to photowall-paper, the extended sofa, tables or wide shelves. Vivid accents of orange, pink, green, blue, yellow or turquoise color, which can be found in individual elements of the interior or decoration, will significantly dilute the atmosphere.

In the photo there is a kitchen area in the studio, located under the stairs with a bright blue apron.

Photo interiors in various styles

The kitchen studio, made in the urban style of the loft, has a design in a monochrome color palette, for example, a white hue combined with brown, gray or contrasting black. The design welcomes high-quality finish with rough brickwork in combination with non-camouflaged communications and ventilation shafts.

For minimalism, the use of monophonic, restrained coloring and kitchen facades made of natural wood, glass or metal is appropriate. Studio in the style of country or chalet, has a harmonious interior and a complete lack of modern technology. Laconic and charming design allows you to achieve furniture and decor from natural materials.

In the photo, the interior design of the kitchen studio, made in the Scandinavian style.

The hi-tech interior involves intense tint combinations, bright walls or facades, rich textiles and trendy metal utensils. The furniture here is laconic in form and functionality. In the manufacture of kitchen sets materials are used in the form of polished wood, frosted glass, plastic or laminated particleboard.

A kitchen studio in the neoclassical style or a room with a classic design is characterized by light beige, light brown, white or more saturated burgundy shades.Elements of furniture can be decorated with ornaments, carved decor, faceted inserts or other decorations.

In the photo is a kitchen studio in the interior of a country house in the style of Provence.

Photo gallery

The open-plan kitchen-living room creates a free, spacious atmosphere and creates a comfortable, outwardly attractive and harmonious design.