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

What is a studio kitchen?

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

Interior design features

Nuances to consider when decorating:

• It is not advisable to design this space in different style directions.
• In a small kitchen studio, brown, black, purple and other dark colors should not be used, as this will contribute to the visual reduction of the room.
• For a more cozy and light design, the design in light and warm colors, 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 light colors.

Pros and cons

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

Layouts

This option assumes a particularly careful 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, the studio is equipped in houses, odnushkas and other apartments, such as Khrushchev or Brezhnevka, which have an inconvenient layout. The interior solution for the kitchen-studio is chosen 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 a wide variety of shapes or less heavy structures made of glass, plastic and even textiles.

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

Arches

They are not only an excellent space divider, but also allow you to endow the surrounding design with special luxury and grace. Often, arches are complemented with columns or niches in which flowers, themed accessories, decorative figurines, and more can be placed.

Decorative finishing

By using cladding with different color and texture solutions, it turns out to be quite simple to zone the room. For example, for the kitchen area, tiles can be used on the floor, and ceramics, artificial stone, brickwork or decorative plaster on the wall. The rest of the space is decorated with walls, in the form of wallpaper and flooring with laminate, parquet or carpet.

Multilevel ceiling and floor

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

Lighting

Various lighting systems are also used to delimit the space, which provide the opportunity to achieve stunning visual effects and further increase the area. In the design of a kitchen studio, all kinds of combinations are often performed using a chandelier, spotlights or LED strips.

In the photo, the zoning of a spacious kitchen studio using ceiling spotlights.

Furniture

Furniture items that do not violate the harmonious combination of all interior components and at the same time create visual boundaries and thematic zones cope with zoning.

Decor elements

An undoubtedly interesting zoning decor are mobile screens, which imply a visual division of space, while not marking clear boundaries. A fireplace or ceiling beams are also 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 allow you to achieve spectacular accents and favorably emphasize interior features. One of the popular tint tandems is the black and white combination.

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

Unique properties, it has a white color scheme, which is perfect for adding visual volume to a room, making the design light, airy and compensating for the lack of natural light. To create a cozy and relaxed interior, beige or sandy shades are perfect, which will contribute to a truly warm and inviting atmosphere.

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

Forms of kitchen sets

There are several options for forms.

Corner

It is a fairly universal structure located along adjacent walls, which allows you to conveniently knead 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 light colors.

Kitchen niche

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

With an island

The kitchen island is a rather convenient, ergonomic and practical element that conditionally divides the space into two parts, while providing free access from either side.

With bar counter

This design is considered no less popular for the 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 bar counter 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 there is a spacious balcony, this space can be used as a working kitchen area with a set 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, heated floors or an additional battery.
• Near the window. This placement is very comfortable and beautiful. Particularly advantageous in this case will look like structures with the letter g, with a tabletop running along a blank wall and smoothly flowing into a plane with a window or bay window, where it is able to replace the window sill.
• On the side wall. Basically, the kitchen area is located here 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 along the side wall.

Thanks to a certain type of location, you can achieve more free space and bring many interior ideas to life.

Recommendations for choosing furniture and appliances

A few tips for making the right choice:

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

Kitchen design options

For a visual deepening of perspective, the kitchen studio can be decorated with smooth reflective surfaces. For example, in the form of glossy tiles, polished stone, lacquered or laminated with PVC foil, kitchen fronts, chrome appliances or other accessories.

Especially proportional design, easily obtained thanks to certain interior elements. Tall narrow cabinets, decorative columns or long curtains will visually raise the ceiling plane. You can add additional horizontal volume to the studio with photo wallpaper, an elongated sofa, tables or wide shelves. Bright accents of orange, pink, green, blue, yellow or turquoise colors, which can be found in certain elements of the interior or decoration, will significantly dilute the atmosphere.

The photo shows the kitchen area in the studio, located under the stairs with a bright blue apron.

Photos of interiors in various styles

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

For minimalism, it is appropriate to use plain, restrained colors and kitchen facades made of natural wood, glass or metal. A country-style studio or chalet, characterized by a harmonious interior and a complete lack of modern technology. Laconic and charming design allows you to achieve furniture and decor from natural materials.

The photo shows the interior design of the kitchen-studio, made in the Scandinavian style.

High-tech interior involves intense color combinations, bright walls or facades, rich textiles and ultra-fashionable metal dishes. The furniture here is distinguished by its laconic form and functionality. In the manufacture of kitchen sets, materials are used in the form of polished wood, frosted glass, plastic or laminated chipboard.

A neoclassical studio kitchen or room with a classic design, characterized by light beige, light brown, white or richer burgundy shades. Furniture elements can be decorated with ornaments, carved decor, faceted inserts or other decorations.

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

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