Living room zoning is a popular design technique that can make a room more functional, cozy and comfortable for a stay. If the area of ​​your apartment is small and the number of rooms is limited, then rational use of the available square meters by zoning the living room is the best solution to this issue.

Types of living room zoning

Room zoning is an absolutely necessary thing in studios, one-room apartments or in apartments with a very spacious layout. After all, if the rooms are very large in size, it would also be advisable to divide them into several functional areas.

Most often the living room is divided into two, rarely into three zones. What should be combined living room? Here are some of the most successful options:

• Living room and dining room / kitchen;
• Living room and bedroom;
• Living room and children's room;
• Living room and study.

Zoning the kitchen and living room

This option is very popular in studio apartments or one-bedroom / two-bedroom apartments, if the kitchen has a large enough footage.

Zoning the kitchen and living room in a studio apartment can be done using a corner headset that will separate part of the room. Its seamy side can be painted in the color of the walls or pasted wallpaper.

The bar counter is perhaps the most popular way of zoning a kitchen and living room. Usually it plays the role of a dinner table and at the same time is the border between two zones.

A simple solution is to zone a room with color contrasts. You can make the kitchen part light, and make the living room in more saturated colors. By the way, this design solution visually increases the space, and even when zoning the living room of 18 square meters in the room you will not be cramped.

Living room and dining room

Clearly expressed need for zoning the dining room and living room is in old apartments with a very small kitchen, the area of ​​which is only a few square meters. In this case, the living room is combined with the dining room. In such a room must be a dining table and chairs, as well as a more comfortable seating area.

To zone the dining room and living room it is not necessary to resort to radical measures, such as the construction of partitions or bulky walls. An excellent choice is color or stylistic zoning, as well as the use of different light sources in each zone. The aquarium, a light transparent rack or a dresser can physically divide the room.

Bedroom zoning

The living room often serves as a bedroom in small apartments and families with children. Then, as a rule, separate rooms are given to children, while adults themselves are trying to make for themselves a cozy corner in the living room, while retaining a place for the whole family.

Living room zoning 20 sq m and more task is not so difficult. In such a room you can even install a separate bed, and not huddle on a folding sofa. True, to choose a bed will be boring with passion. Let the bed be multi-functional, with retractable drawers for storing linen and clothes, shelves for books, etc. You may have to make such a model to order.

To make the bedroom cozy and secluded, it must be physically separated from the living room. You can zone a bedroom using curtains, fabric, tulle or Japanese, it depends on your interior.

A good and simple option is to separate the bedroom using a double-sided shelving unit. In the living room it will serve as book shelves, and in the bedroom it will serve as a wardrobe for clothes.

Glass partition look modern and stylish, but to create a cozy atmosphere it is better to combine with curtains, folding screen or a small shelving.

If your living room is 18 sq m and less, then its zoning with a bedroom hardly assumes the presence of a separate bed for sleeping. In this case, it is best to purchase an expensive and high-quality folding sofa, which will be convenient for a good sleep every night. And you can make to order a modern transforming bed, which will turn into a table or a wardrobe during the day.

Child zoning

The living room, which also serves as a child’s room, should be comfortable and functional. Think in advance about where children's toys and things will be stored, and in which place your children will be able to play and practice.

If the living room is 20 sq m and more, then zoning can be done by installing partitions with curtains or sliding doors.

It is more difficult to come up with the design of a living room, the zoning of which needs to be done in a small area. Here the separator can be a rack for toys and children's books.

Remember: The zoning of the nursery and the living room should be carried out so that the child’s area is located by the window, and for the hall to use the darker part of the room.

Study area in the living room

The easiest task is to select a working area in the living room. For this purpose, suitable angle at the window, computer desk and chair. To make the cabinet more private, install a light rack or partition, a tall rack with flowers, etc.

Basic zoning techniques

When thinking about the design of the living room and its zoning often use one of the following methods. These are the most convenient and modern options for dividing the space into several residential areas with different functionality.

Partition with sliding door

This option is ideal when zoning the living room with a large area, when you need to separate the sleeping area from the guest. The sliding door is not expensive, easy to install and does not take up space. This design can not only divide your room into two parts, but also make its interior more stylish and thoughtful. Pay attention to the sliding doors with frosted glass - they perfectly let the light through, but hide from prying eyes all that is superfluous.

Furniture

For zoning the living room and dining room is perfect sofa, turned back to the dining table.

A wide bar counter clearly demarcates the space between the hall and the kitchen.

And the easy rack will make your office only yours.

Curtains

Curtains - this is a great option for zoning the living room and bedroom or children's corner. Which curtains to choose - thick and heavy, hiding everything from prying eyes, or light translucent, creating an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation - you decide.

Podium

The advantage of this option is that it does not reduce the floor space by a centimeter, but it clearly divides the room into two zones. Of course, this way of zoning the living room is only suitable for apartments with more or less high ceilings.

Wall and floor decoration

This is an unobtrusive zoning, which will not allow you to close in your part of the room, but visually still divide the living room into two parts. This method is suitable for rooms with a small area.

Example:  A vivid example is the living room and kitchen zoning. Having laid tile in the kitchen area on the floor, finish the living area with laminate or parquet.

Shine

Different sources of light in each part of the room - this is rather an additional method of zoning, which should be in all of the above options.

If the housing problem managed to bring you almost to a nervous breakdown, then this article is for you ... Combining rooms is a fairly common forced combination, because modern city apartment  does not allow separate rooms for kitchen, dining room, living room  or bedrooms. Therefore, competently combining several different functional areas in the same room is perhaps the main task in developing the design of a small apartment.

However, to create a distinctive design of such open space has to be done when decorating a large studio apartment. So, read on how to avoid typical mistakes in interior decoration and get the apartment of your dreams!

Fact!  Successful planning, if you want, will allow you to combine almost all the space at your disposal, creating a multifunctional kitchen-living room-bedroom area.

Design and its pitfalls

If the area of ​​the room is large enough, in this case it is possible to organize a full-fledged living room and a bedroom in one room, dividing the room into two zones: private (sleeping place) and public.

The zoning of the room to the living room and bedroom begin with the choice of a place to sleep. First of all, the sleeping area should be located as far as possible from   front door, and, unlike the living room area, it can not be passed. Therefore, the typical location of the sleeping place (bed) is at the window, which in most cases is located on the opposite side of the entrance.

Pros! Another advantage of this arrangement is that it is psychologically comfortable for many people to wake up and fall asleep next to the window.

However, there is a slightly different approach to choosing a place for the sleep zone. After all, sleep is a time when a person is completely defenseless, so many people prefer to have a bedroom that will be as intimate as possible, where you can feel safe and comfortable.

Tip! In this case, it is worthwhile to place the bed in a fenced place (the angle opposite the entrance door is optimal for this), in which the lack of natural light can be easily compensated by installing spotlightsor sconce.

Interior and zoning

The easiest way to zoning a space is to install a physical partition, the embodiments of which can be very different:

• Plasterboard partition - a common technique that is suitable for sufficiently large areas of the premises. In fact, with its help you can get an isolated bedroom, if you set it to the full height of the room. This is a very light construction, so you do not have to get permission for redevelopment if you are talking about an apartment. The main disadvantage is that when the sleeping area is located by the window, then the living room area is almost completely denied access to natural light. By installing a partition just half the height of the room (or half the width), it is possible to achieve preservation of natural lighting and sufficient privacy of the bedroom, while having a rest will feel comfortable.

• Transparent partition of frosted glass or translucent plastic. It turns out clearly distinguishable boundary between the living room and bedroom. The room remains spacious and bright, transparent partition does not compress the space. To the glass wall looked attractive, it can be a stained glass window. However, this option may be psychologically uncomfortable for someone: when there is a window on one side and a glass (plastic) partition on the other, there may be a feeling of being in an aquarium.

Not in square meters happiness

• For a small room, the installation of partitions is unacceptable, and in this case, fabric or bamboo curtains can be used for zoning, which can optionally be moved (folded) during the day. Blackout curtains will ensure maximum privacy, and light air - just mark the boundaries of the bedroom, while maintaining the unity of the room. Original will look curtain of beads.

• As an option, you can use sliding panels, coupe partitions or folding screens  - in the folded position, they will not overload the interior. If the partition consists of more than two panels, it will give the opportunity to vary the width of the partition to be installed, partially or completely separating the rest area from the living room.

Tip! Using mobile screens that move in two directions, you can change the area of ​​the bedroom. Guests came - expanding the living room, sliding the partition closer to the bed. To ensure free access to the bed, in the evening the partition can be moved to the side of the living room.

In a room, especially a small one, a visual effect can be used for zoning. There may be several options:

• floor covering - in the bedroom area to lay a tactilely pleasant carpet, and in the living room - parquet (laminate) or carpet;
• wall decoration - for each zone to choose wallpaper of different colors or textures, paint the walls in different colors; However, the living-bedroom, the wallpaper of which is selected on the principle of a rainbow, is unlikely to be able to claim harmony, so be extremely careful when choosing.

• the bedroom area can be distinguished by arranging a podium (drawers inside it will be used for storing things) on which to place the bed;

• lighting is the most popular way of zoning, especially when you consider the development of lighting devices. The bedroom area is a cozy, soft, intimate lighting area that can be achieved using sconces or floor lamps. Their paired installation will help to provide each bed with light individually - then you can read without the blinding light of the resting half. In the living room can be set bright the chandelier  or a series of spotlights as the main lighting. In addition, additional light sources can be installed near the chairs, and directional spotlights to organize a spectacular lighting of paintings, photographs or accessories.

When engaged in visual zoning of the living room and bedroom, it is important to remember that this is still a single room. So, its parts should be combined, look harmonious, be sustained in a single style. You can not distinguish zones inconsistent colors: to achieve contrast, you must use different shades.

Where to hide the bed?

A completely different approach will be required if you have a bedroom-living room with an area of ​​about 16 square meters. m (room in a typical Khrushchev), or a little more. Here, functional separation can be accomplished only by time: it is the living room until the evening, and after the guests leave or at nightfall, the room becomes the bedroom. In this case, you have to decide the main question - where and how to hide the bed so that it does not interfere during the day, while maintaining enough free space.

To achieve the effect of the abundance of air and space, you can even in Khrushchev "odnushku." Proven methods: light color of the walls, zoning visual - without partitions and screens

In apartments with small squares, literally every centimeter of precious area takes on value. In this regard, it is often irrational to install additional walls. But for many of us it is important to have a little private place for solitude (to rest, read or work, close a bedroom from the eyes of guests, etc.).

We offer you the top ten most common methods in the design of small-sized housing. Of course, you can always find the negative and positive sides, so before you begin to work, find out more detailed information.

No. 1: Screen

It will not take a lot of space either in the straightened or folded state, and the size does not go to any comparison with the wall. There are many types of different materials, with drawings and ornaments, as well as with rollers that allow you to move it as needed in different parts of the room. The design can be completely weightless of papyrus paper or bamboo, or very massive metal or wood.

No. 2: Different wallpapers

The method is not only effective, interesting, but also economical. If you have a roll of coating or even less since the last repair, they can decorate one of the vertical surfaces or a part of it. This will create a certain border. Combine plain wallpaper with those that have an interesting pattern, floral or ethnic ornament, etc. and do not forget to stand everything in contrast.

No. 3: Spacious shelving

Let this piece of furniture be large and occupy an area from floor to ceiling, but at the same time, not more than 50 cm wide. The embodiment can be anything. It is up to you whether the rack is open and easily transmits light, partially closed with beautiful doors or drawers, or mounted on both sides of the door. In each individual living space requires an individual approach.

No. 4: Podium

If the area horizontally is very limited or you have no desire to put screens and partitions, then go to the vertical plane of the room. A floor of different heights will help you organize a special podium, for example, as a sleeping place or a kitchen. The main advantage of this approach is additional storage space.

No. 5: Niche

By its nature and embodiments, the idea is simply amazing, allowing you to create a unique design. In a niche is best to place a bedroom or workplace. The project with a window in it is doubly interesting, the place turns out to be cozy and bright. However, one should not forget about auxiliary lighting, neat, wall lamps, built-in lamps will do.

If necessary, the space in the wall is easily masked with the help of decorative curtains, or in general you can make the doors with a rail mechanism, they will hide your personal corner from prying eyes.

No. 6: Curtains

The way that, apparently, was known to our grandmothers. Remember the old houses in the village, consisting of one large room, this is where this reception found its historical embodiment. It does not lose relevance now, just add modern materials and designs.

No. 7: Large mirror

Reflective surface will help visually enlarge the room. Choose the most suitable place and size, do not overdo it with the decor, it is best not to use it at all. Let the surface be smooth, without frames and edging.

No. 8: Miniature Partition

A great way to divide the room into separate zones, while it will transmit light and air. In the kitchen, an item can function as a bar counter with extra storage space.

No. 9: Headboard

In fact, it is the same small partition, with the only difference - it is mounted directly to the furniture. Dimensions can be any, for example, the entire height of the ceiling or less than the widow. Comfortable, stylish and modern.

No. 10: House Plants

Our "green" friends are able to bring a completely indescribable atmosphere to the house. With the right selection of colors, it is easy to make whole compositions in beautiful flowerpots or boxes, which can also be unusual in shape, materials or sizes. A hedge will help turn your home into a garden of bright colors.

Such partitions clearly demarcate the room into separate zones.

The advantages of this zoning are that the partitions look very nice and stylish, since drywall allows you to make them of any kind. Often they also serve as a place to store various souvenirs and other interior elements.

Sliding partitions in the interior

Sliding partitions are a very attractive way to divide a room into a bedroom and living room, because partitions are very easy to use due to their mobility. Also the filling of such partitions-folds can be anything. Although it is transparent, which by the way is very convenient, if there is one window in the zoned room.

Podium for zoning rooms in the living room and bedroom

The podium for zoning is very convenient to use, because it allows you to use the space that was inactive. So for example in the podium itself, you can make drawers for the same bedding.

In general, the podium gives the room greater expressiveness, making it more interesting.

The same podium for the bedroom allows you to get rid of the bed, he himself serves it. Just enough to buy a mattress and put on it and make the bed and the bed for a pleasant sleep is ready.

Often built for the bedroom podium additionally ennoble curtains.

Zoning a room into a bedroom and living room with ceilings and wallpaper

Such zoning methods are often performed jointly, in order to more precisely indicate where the living room is and where the bedroom is.

Due to the emergence and widespread dissemination of suspended and suspended ceilings, it became possible to make ceilings of different shapes in one room, which in general allows for zoning.

Such ceilings, supported by appropriate lighting in combination with accent wallcoverings, make it possible to effectively separate a room into a living room and a bedroom.

Zoning a room into a bedroom and living room is a way to divide the space of a large room.

Combining the functions of a bedroom and a living room in one room is a fairly common situation. It develops when arranging a small apartment or studio apartment. To create a functional as well as attractive interior is not an easy task, but it is quite feasible.

Is common space good or bad?

A room that combines several functions has advantages and disadvantages that need to be mentioned.

The advantages of a single space include such moments:

• the possibility of creating an interesting original layout;
• allocation of personal space even with a small square;
• adding a room of practicality.

Negative moments also occur:

• there is no possibility to organize sound insulation of the sleeping area;
• the bedroom does not provide intimacy.

Most often, a room with a combination of several functions is performed in a minimalist or modern style. Solid classicism requires more space than a room modest in quadrature can provide. Laconic pieces of furniture are chosen for it, as well as discreet decor, so as not to overload the interior.

Zoning Approaches - Choosing the Optimal

Combining several different functional zones is a fascinating process. It is necessary to proceed from the fact that the space should be not only comfortable, but also stylish. There are several approaches to this.

The two main groups of zoning options are:

Irreversible, which include serious repair and construction work with the installation of partitions, podiums, other structures.

Reversible, the use of which is less expensive. For the realization of the design idea, screens, curtains, separation with the help of furniture rearrangement are used.

The use of multifunctional furniture

Standard and familiar solution is considered the use of folding sofas. During the day, such furniture is folded, and before going to bed it folds into a sleeping place. It is convenient for small apartments. In a small area the place should be used rationally

If the square allows, then the division into zones can be performed using a rack or cabinet.

Means for zoning - finishing materials

Using different color wallpapers is a popular way of separation. Each zone should have its own color. For this purpose, contrasting shades are used to clearly highlight the border.

Another option is the use of various textures of finishing materials. It can be wood trim in the sleeping area and decorative plaster in the living room.

In addition to the walls, the decoration of the ceiling, floor coverings, the organization of the lighting system can help to divide the space. A brighter light should be provided for the living room area than for sleeping.

Install lightweight partitions: with or without repair?

Space demarcation can be achieved using partitions:

• sliding doors;
• drywall;
• screen

In order for such a demarcation in the room not to look ponderous, combinations of materials, glass inserts, and well-organized lighting can be used.

Textiles - one of the budget options

Fabric is often used to separate the bedroom area. Curtains are able to create intimacy and will serve as a reliable protection from other people's views. With the help of curtains, it is possible to separate not only the bed from the living room, but also the bedside table, chest of drawers, and wardrobe.

The curtain system should be organized in such a way that, if necessary, they can be moved or completely removed.

Walls: contrasts

If the repair and division of the room in the bedroom and living room are not given a lot of money, you can give preference to wallpaper in various colors. Beautiful and original will look the selection with the help of photo wallpaper.

In order not to be in a mess, you need to take into account some important points:

• for small rooms it is better to prefer a small print to a large one;
• acceptable option - the general color gamut;
• it is desirable to organize a smooth transition of colors;
• small pattern is preferable to large.

The ceiling, which solves the problem of allocating zones

For a small one-room apartment to zone a room is not an easy problem. When planning separation, it is advisable to use techniques that allow you to visually expand the space. The tool for this is the design of the ceiling.

Ways to highlight areas using the ceiling:

1. Sectional painting.
2. Plasterboard constructions.
3. Manipulation of ceiling lights (chandelier, spot lighting).

Cabinet as a delimiter: the pros and cons

Using the cabinet as a space delimiter is an old technique that has been used for many years. It allows you not only to securely cover the bed, but also to solve the problem with the place of storage of things.

For added convenience, you can fix the TV on the swivel mechanism on the border zones. Turning the TV, you can watch TV or lying on the bed or sitting on the couch in the living room.

The rack between the zones also serves as a division of space. A model with a back wall and a light bookcase are suitable for this. The separation is the same as in the case of the cabinet, functional.

Shelving and wardrobe adds a sense of bulkiness to the room, so this method of zoning is not suitable for small apartments.

Partitions: changing the perception of space

A plasterboard partition will be a simple way of separation without the need for complex repairs. The use of plastic creates a feeling of lightness.

Durable materials for partitions have their advantages. With proper design, they can be adapted to the organization of storage systems. For this purpose, the creation of shelves and niches in which books, knickknacks, and photographs can be arranged is envisaged.

The system of partitions should be combined with the interior. It should not block the lighting or interfere with the free passage.

For apartments with a large area, a plasterboard partition can be a good solution. With its help, it is possible to organize a false wall all the way to the ceiling or restrict itself to a low construction.

When installing a low plasterboard wall remains good lighting and the possibility of airing. If you can not do without a high wall, you can organize the passage in the form of an arch or with the help of curtains.

For interior solutions, drywall is one of the most convenient materials for design. Design and color should be combined with the interior of both zones. It can not only be cut to the desired size, but also combined with various types of finishes:

• wallpaper;
• putty;
• painting, etc.

The rectangular or arched plasterboard arches look beautiful and original.

Sliding doors - how comfortable is it?

In order not to lose a square centimeter, you can use the separation of the room with the help of a system of sliding doors. In this case, two independent zones will be organized. With the door closed, the impression of separate rooms, and with an open - a single space.

This approach has its drawbacks. If the room is narrow and long, having only one window, then in the detachable part there can be a serious drawback - a decrease in the level of natural lighting. You can use doors of frosted or corrugated glass, which has a high light conductivity, but allows you to hide the sleeping area.

Quality sliding systems are expensive.

With the help of screens it is possible to isolate only a sleeping place or a fragment of a room with other pieces of furniture. This separation is characterized by high mobility - the screen can be folded, rearranged, opened fully or partially. Original and non-standard will look like partitions in color, corresponding to the overall design of the room.

For the loft style, this way of separating space is one of the most interesting. In addition to oriental design, screens are selected from natural materials. They can be mirrored, painted and other additional decor.

Curtains - budget option

A simple and not very expensive way to separate the bedroom - the use of curtains. For this can be used as a dense textile, and lightweight weightless tulle. You can organize as a smooth transition between the living room and bedroom, and sharp.

One of the original and very aesthetic methods of zoning - with the help of string curtains. Monochromatic or playing with all colors, such curtains can completely transform the room, making it new.

To organize fasteners curtains can be a variety of ways. To do this, fit the rack system, rod eaves or the way that fantasy tells.

How to make the curtains do not look boring and uninteresting? Much decides the choice of material. Heavy tapestry fabric will serve as a reliable protection, thin - will create a feeling of lightness.

The selected fabric must withstand cleaning - washing and ironing.

It looks beautiful combination of combined with each other materials. This can be an atlas and organza. It is necessary to take into account that the curtains correspond not only to the style of the room, but also to the curtains on the windows.

In addition to curtains made of fabric, the design may involve such materials:

• bamboo;
• beads;
• threads and other decorative items.

Multiple zones in a small room: the impossible is possible

For those who live in a one-room apartment or do not have the ability to allocate a full-fledged bedroom and living room, zoning becomes the only way out. If a zoning option with a fixed partition is chosen, it must be borne in mind that this separation will be focused on many years of operation without the ability to make changes quickly.

The best privacy when used for furniture zoning is created by high cabinets and shelving. Curtains as a distinction - a budget and a simple option in which the curtains can be changed often, picking up your mood or depending on the time of year.

High ceilings: how to use this advantage?

Do you have high ceilings in your room? This is a huge plus. In addition to the feeling of large space, the considerable height of the walls makes it possible to arrange a sleeping place on the second, mezzanine level. To do this, create a solid base with a ladder.

This approach to design is creative. It is sometimes used by young people. But it does not have wide popularity. When dividing the space into two levels, the allocation of a bed in the color or texture of the finish will not be very noticeable.

The advantages of such an organization space:

• the release of the usable area;
• the possibility of a day rest without interference;
• no need for additional partitions, screens and curtains.

The allocation of a bed at the top level requires careful lighting and the ability to turn on and off not only from the floor, but also from above.

Is color separation easy or difficult?

The stylishness of the room imposes requirements on the harmonious combination of colors and shades in the interior. This applies to furnishings, accessories and wall decoration. Good compatibility of materials for finishing will set the tone for the whole room.

The division of one room into two parts implies that each zone will be relatively small in size, therefore it is desirable to discard very dark colors.

The simple way to zoning color is the use of wallpaper of different shades or painting in different colors. If there is a desire to introduce rich colors when finishing, then you can select only one or two walls with gray, blue, burgundy or other.

At the same time the pastel colors should be prevailing in the design:

• sweet mint;
• beige;
• white;
• light blue and others.

How to make the junction of flowers look attractive and do not hurt the eyes? For this purpose, it is possible to install constructions along the border: partitions, racks or arrange curtains.

If zoning is done with wallpaper of different colors, their style should be kept in one direction. It may be:

• classic with a similar print;
• monophonic in combination with patterned;
• classic ornament combined with a stripe, etc.

If preference is given to wallpaper with a pattern, then one of the walls should be left without a print.

Too saturated, contrasting combination, wallpaper may not occupy all the walls, and located only on one. At the same time, a bright wall will become an accent of the room, attracting attention.

Zoning color can still be using furniture of various shades. For example, the selection for the sleeping area of ​​bright furniture in rich colors, and for the living room - in pastel.