Kitchen living room 14 sq.m. thanks to its footage, it allows you to give scope to your imagination and realize almost any ideas; you can consider any color schemes and different interior styles.
On an area of 14 square meters it is possible to place a comfortable and functional kitchen-living room
In such a kitchen you can place a full-fledged work area, as well as a dining area, which will serve as a living room. In this part of the room you can place elements of comfort and relaxation - a sofa, TV, poufs, etc. However, even despite the relative space, when planning such a space you need to take into account a number of nuances so that the layout, design and renovation turn out just right and delight the owners of the apartment for many years.
The main thing is not to overdo it and manage the space correctly
Let's look at the basic planning recommendations:
- It is important to calculate the size of the kitchen, taking into account the curvature of the walls, floor and ceiling. Allow the required number of cm to level the surfaces, and also take into account the location of window openings and doors.
- Think in advance about what materials you will use for finishing, as well as how zoning will be implemented. You can read more about this later in the article.
- You need to think in advance about the list of necessary furniture and its sizes.
- It is necessary to decide in advance on the color scheme, in accordance with the general concept of style, as well as the needs of the design project. If you need to visually enlarge the space, it is better to choose neutral colors in warm shades. Glossy surfaces will also help solve this problem.
- You definitely need to think about the lighting system.
Next you can see a selection of photos of a kitchen living room of 14 sq m with and without a sofa.
Small appliances
Dimensions play an important role. Many owners of small apartments refuse such plans. A large device is not suitable for a modest-sized room. They buy a small TV for the kitchen in Khrushchev and other houses. In such a space it is difficult to find free space; usually everything is occupied by pieces of furniture and household appliances.
In retail outlets they buy models with different diagonals. To save space, the TV is hung using a bracket. If it is not possible to attach the fittings to the wall or furniture, use shelves.
Zoning
Zoning will make the interior more comfortable and visually ordered. Thus, the kitchen working area can be represented by a predominance of glossy surfaces, tiles, blinds, and the recreation area can include textiles, upholstered furniture, and curtains.
It is necessary to prioritize the functionality of the zones in advance. If you plan to use the room mostly for cooking, then the main emphasis will need to be on arranging the necessary cabinets, cutting surfaces, and household appliances. Another option is the kitchen as a place of relaxation, a living room. In this case, a minimum of space is allocated for kitchen utensils, and the main space is occupied by a dining set and places to accommodate household members and guests.
Lighting
The kitchen space requires a special approach to lighting, especially if the kitchen is divided into functional areas. Ideally, each zone should have its own main source of lighting in the form of a large ceiling lamp and several additional lamps. But for a small kitchen of 10 sq. m, one central lighting chandelier is quite suitable, and built-in lamps in the work area and wall sconces in the recreation area would also be appropriate.
Spot lamps are installed above the cutting surfaces, sink and stove. They are built either into the surface of the suspended ceiling or into the lower part of the kitchen unit
Wall sconces in the dining area will additionally illuminate the surface of the table, which is important when eating, and visually create the atmosphere of a separate cozy room
It is worth remembering that a large number of lighting fixtures, as well as household appliances, will place a significant load on the electrical network. Therefore, before starting repairs, it is necessary to take care of replacing or repairing all wiring.
Finishing
Lighting in the kitchen space, especially if it is divided into zones, is already a kind of decor. Light sources accentuate parts of the room, create shadows and highlights, highlight advantages and hide disadvantages. However, the decor of the walls, ceiling and floor also plays an important role. If you are planning a full renovation, then to transform the room you can think about suspended ceilings in several tiers, unusual wall decoration, and choose a suitable floor covering. So, for a clearer division into zones, you can use laminate in the dining area and tiled floor tiles in cooking areas.
Wall decoration can be made of moisture-resistant materials that are easy to clean
This will be important at the stove and sink.
Color solutions
The shades in which the design will be made largely depend on the chosen style. However, there are some nuances that allow you to select finishing elements, decor and colors:
light colors visually increase the space; dark or rich – give comfort and create a homely atmosphere; a combination of light and dark shades visually delineates the zones; playing with contrast will add unique sophistication to the room; bright accents on calm color planes will attract additional attention.
Decor
Whatever style the kitchen design is in, it is important to adhere to the principles of harmony and not clutter the space. Large decorative elements, such as volumetric panels, panoramic paintings and photo wallpapers, macro-patterns on tiles, will look more advantageous in a single copy and only in one of the zones
To maintain the style direction, the furniture must be in harmony with each other in texture and design, but may differ in shades.
Large models
For a spacious room, purchase any model you like. In this case, you don’t need to save every centimeter to accommodate all the necessary equipment.
A TV for the kitchen with Wi-Fi and a 24-inch SMART TV system is ordered by apartment owners in new buildings. The room for eating and preparing food in them is often of impressive size. It is divided into a working part and a relaxation area. Place the device so that it is clearly visible to everyone in the kitchen. Screens from 30 inches are often chosen for large rooms. In this case, the program could be watched from any corner of the room.
Types of kitchen-living room layouts
The kitchen, which flows into the living room, can take different forms, depending on the layout of the house or apartment. The area is functionally divided into 3 parts; the dining room can be located in the guest area or becomes part of the kitchen space.
Rectangular
For designers, the rectangular shape of the kitchen-living room is considered one of the most convenient for the distribution of functional areas. Here you can sequentially install a kitchen set, a dining table, and a sofa. All main pieces of furniture are placed along one of the walls, the opposite is left free.
Layout option with furniture along one wall
Studio apartment layout
Another option is if the kitchen-living room is wide enough, about 2.5-3 meters, one of the narrow sides is used for a U-shaped kitchen unit, and a sofa and dining area are placed on the rest of the area. If there is not enough space, the side of the set can serve as a dining table and save space. With this placement, all angles will be used.
Rectangular layout
Square
For a square-shaped kitchen-living room, a kitchen set with an island is suitable. The layout is as functional and practical as possible, there is plenty of storage space in the kitchen area, and there are additional drawers for installing household appliances.
Options for placing furniture in a square layout
The convenience of placing pieces of furniture here depends on the area. If the problem does not arise in large spaces, then small-sized square kitchen-living rooms, for example 6 by 6 or 5 by 5 meters, require a careful approach:
- It is better not to use large-sized furniture; it will create a pressing effect.
- The dimensions of the sofa, dining table and kitchen set must be verified, otherwise they may simply not fit.
- It is recommended to choose a linear layout of kitchen cabinets or a corner one. One side of the corner can be made shorter to accommodate a table or sofa in the free space.
Square layout
With two windows
Spacious kitchen - living room with two windows - this is a lot of light and space, they need to be preserved. As a rule, such a layout is visually divided into 2 parts. One window illuminates the kitchen, the other illuminates the living room. On the border between them you can place a bar counter, a sofa with the back to the kitchen unit, or leave the space free.
Option with partition
The dining table is placed near a natural light source. The option with a corner kitchen set, where one of its parts is installed along the window, looks good. The second window can be left free or a sofa can be placed near it.
Dining table by the window
Sofa by the window
Kitchen - living room with one window
If the kitchen is a living room with one window, then a sofa or dining table is placed near a source of natural light. If the room is elongated and small in size, the space under the window can be used to install a kitchen unit. The sofa becomes part of the dining group, a folding table is used.
Narrow layout option with one window
Open plan
This is a free area, devoid of any objects dividing the space, furniture, arches or partitions. A sofa, table and kitchen appliances are placed along the walls, a corner sofa and an L-shaped set are used. The center of the kitchen - living room remains free for passage. An open plan is suitable for medium-sized and small spaces.
Non-standard layouts
Unusually shaped rooms dedicated to a kitchen-living room are most often found in open-plan apartments, where designers can independently develop a wall design. The room can be shaped like a trapezoid or a polygon. Most likely you will need to make custom furniture. The free space under the window is used; if the glass is panoramic, it is recommended to place a table or bar counter next to it.
Non-standard layout scheme
Kitchen with sofa
Proper placement of all interior elements turns the space into a comfortable dining room or living room. A kitchen with a sofa and TV is easy to zone. If guests arrive, they can be left overnight in this room. In such a room you can meet friends, have a romantic dinner, and relax. When organizing the space, take into account the size of the room, the presence of a balcony, the type of sofa and TV, color and stylistic solutions.
In standard rooms, the sofa fits well into various layouts. The TV is usually placed opposite this piece of furniture to make it convenient to watch.
In a studio apartment, a sofa can separate the kitchen and living room or bedroom. If you use a rack or cabinet as a partition, then it is convenient to integrate the TV into this furniture. And the sofa is placed closer to the wall.
Rules for placing a sofa in a small area
In a large kitchen, especially one combined with a living room, you can use any option. In a small building (for example, Khrushchev), it is necessary to take into account various nuances and choose ideas with especially miniature options.
For a narrow, long kitchen-living room with a sofa, it is better to use a rectangular model. It is especially important to consider the presence of a balcony or other door - exits should not be cluttered. The presence of drawers is necessary to save space.
If the room is no more than 7 sq. m, a small sofa like a bench will do. The usual width is up to 60 cm, the maximum length depends on the kitchen, but up to 1.5 meters.
A sofa as an extra bed is a last resort. When unfolded, such furniture takes up almost the entire kitchen space.
Accommodation options
There are various options for installing equipment. It all depends on the dimensions and features of the room, and the wishes of the owners. It is better to buy a TV for the kitchen after thinking everything through carefully. Then the model will fit perfectly into the space and will help create a harmonious atmosphere in the room.
Advantages and disadvantages
This arrangement option has its pros and cons.
- increasing the area of a small kitchen and its functionality;
- more possibilities in choosing the layout of the headset, color scheme, style;
- non-standard solution.
- the noise of technology reaching into the living room;
- food smells;
- spoiling the view from the living room is the mess in the kitchen area.
Some disadvantages can be minimized. For example, buy silent appliances, a powerful hood; build a partition to cover the kitchen mess. But there are not always the means and opportunities for this, so it is always important to evaluate the disadvantages.
Above the work surface
Do not place the device near the refrigerator. Vibrations from it have a bad effect on the operation of electronics. The installation height of the TV in the kitchen is important. Its upper part should be at the same level as the audience's eyes. If it is intended only for the housewife who prepares food, then it can be raised a little higher.
It will be successful to place the item above the work surface, where there is no mezzanine. The screen will be clearly visible from the dining area. Household members can always turn on the device to watch the desired TV channel.
What is important to consider when placing the TV?
When choosing a location, you need to take into account that the TV is not exposed to sunlight. It is not advisable to hang the appliance close to the oven or above the stove, as the hot air will significantly deteriorate the condition of the appliance. The TV model should also be located at a distance from the sink so that splashes do not fall on the screen.
The shelf with the TV should be located away from appliances such as a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and other equipment that creates vibration.
A good solution is to hang a TV with a swivel bracket in the kitchen. This mount is easy to install and allows you to easily change the angle of inclination. It is recommended to purchase a bracket that matches the color of the TV device.
The optimal height for installing a TV is considered to be in the middle of the wall at the eye level of a person sitting or standing in front of the screen.
On the wall
Morning news helps you get into the rhythm of work. All you have to do is press the remote control button during breakfast. If a modern gadget has a voice activation function, this makes the task easier. You won’t have to waste time looking for a remote control that isn’t there when you need it.
A TV in the kitchen on the wall can become a contrasting element. It will look great on a plain surface or a wall with colored wallpaper. To decorate the wall where the gadget is mounted, use mirrors and symmetrical elements in the form of paintings and photographs.
You should not overload the surface with decor, so as not to distract attention from the events taking place on the screen. On a vertical plane, the product takes up minimal space and does not interfere with the housewife or household members. Placing a TV next to a microwave or washing machine may cause premature failure of the device. It's worth considering other installation options to ensure it runs smoothly.
Lighting organization
For a harmonious distribution of light, multi-level lighting is installed throughout the entire area. There should be general lighting that covers all areas and turns on when there are a lot of people there. These are ceiling lighting devices: light strips, spotlights, which are evenly distributed over the surface of the ceiling.
Different types of lighting
Each zone has dedicated lighting fixtures. In the kitchen you need to allocate a work area. To do this, LED strips or spotlights are installed on the bottom of hanging cabinets.
Work area lighting
In the dining area, including the bar counter, use a group of pendant lamps or a chandelier.
In the living room, a chandelier is installed above the coffee table. Next to the sofa there is chamber lighting - a floor lamp or sconce, they create an atmosphere of home comfort.
Important! Switches for each zone should be located in the same place as the lamps. For example: switches for kitchen LEDs in the work area are placed in the kitchen. It is also recommended to install an additional central light switching system or use a Smart Home.
On the tabletop
The easiest installation method for equipment. No special fastenings are needed, the storage systems will be used for their intended purpose. Modern flat-panel TV models take up minimal space. This product is placed in the corner of the kitchen unit. The kitchen apron and countertop are extended to the wall with a window. This part of the room creates an ideal place for the device.
The functionality of the kitchen does not suffer. The screen is perfectly visible from the sofa and dining area. With this option, there are no financial expenses for installation, the screen is located at a height that is comfortable for a person. The device can be easily moved to another location; the useful area of the storage systems is not reduced. But this option is not suitable for small spaces where every section of the countertop is used for cooking.
How to zone space?
Divide a 12 square meter kitchen into two zones in two ways.
- With a bar counter.
- Divide the space with a sofa.
To the ceiling
A TV for the kitchen with Wi-Fi support and a SMART TV system with a diagonal of 22 inches allows you to use it as a multimedia center. This solution will appeal to all family members. There is no need to allocate space on the work surface for the device; use a wall cabinet for it. Not only space is saved, but an aesthetic effect is also achieved. With this mounting, it is easy to rotate the screen in any direction to ensure convenient viewing of programs.
There is no need to drill into the ceiling or wall. If installation is carried out on a suspended system, then all communications will be hidden inside it. This placement makes it easy to create a relaxation area.
Where can I put a sofa
In the kitchen today, people not only prepare food and dine, but also receive guests, meet with friends over a cup of coffee.
To create a warm, cozy atmosphere in the room, sofas or armchairs are installed in the kitchen. Its size depends on the number of people who are ready to sit on it, as well as its location.
You can find a place for it in different parts of the room, but most often it is installed along a window, wall or in a corner niche. If a 12 square meter kitchen with a sofa has a rectangular shape, upholstered furniture can be the logical conclusion of installing a set.
Use of decorative elements
You can decorate the device using a baguette frame. This became possible thanks to flat screens. The design of a kitchen with a TV in a baguette looks stylish and unusual.
The light weight of the product makes it easy to mount it on the wall. An interesting antique façade will attract attention and give the room an individual look. This solution is relevant for classic interiors. For edging it is necessary to choose the right material. The safety of the baguette depends on the operating conditions. For the kitchen space, choose materials that are not afraid of moisture.
Designers suggest using mirror TVs in interiors. When turned off, the device is not visible. There is an ordinary mirror on the wall. If you turn on the device, an image appears. To install the equipment behind the mirror, the help of specialists is required. This interesting option for placing a TV will appeal to household members and apartment guests.
Style design features
A small kitchen-living room of 12 square meters can be decorated in a classic style. In this case, a symmetrical set of solid wood in light colors is installed in the room. The design is complemented with glass or mirror cabinets and decorated with gilded elements and fittings in moderation. The kitchen has a dining table on curved legs, and the reception area is furnished with a small leather sofa with rounded armrests. An almost obligatory attribute of the classics is a crystal chandelier, which is located on the ceiling, decorated with elegant stucco.
The urban loft style will fit perfectly into a modern kitchen area and is suitable for creating a stylish place to relax. The industrial direction is characterized by an interior stylized as an industrial abandoned room or attic. In the design of the kitchen-living room, it is appropriate to have metal pipes, open ventilation systems, brickwork on the walls, wire lamps and original factory decor, emphasizing the special taste of the apartment owner.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room of 12 sq m, made in an industrial loft style.
For the design of a small-sized kitchen-living room, modern styles are chosen, such as high-tech hi-tech or laconic minimalism. This interior is distinguished by an abundance of glass, metal and plastic combined with simple geometric shapes. Reflective glossy surfaces help give the room visual spaciousness.
The photo shows the Provence style in the design of the kitchen-living room in the country.
Selecting a TV
When purchasing equipment, there are many parameters to consider. Pay attention to the diagonal of the TV towards the kitchen. The 15-inch model is easier to integrate into a storage system, but for watching TV series it is better to choose a larger product.
It's better to go with a model with Smart TV. As a result, the consumer receives many entertainment services and a built-in browser.
It is necessary to take into account the power of the speakers and the brightness of the screen. Particular attention is paid to the material from which the device is made. The metal case better withstands shock loads and does not absorb odors. Plastic is more often damaged, and the fastenings in it become loose over time.
It is necessary to familiarize yourself with other parameters of the device and the manufacturer’s warranty. The TV must be checked in the store. This will help save time and nerves if the equipment does not meet the stated specifications.
