How to divide a room into two zones- this question is often asked by owners of studio apartments and open-plan apartments, but it is also relevant for small apartments, where you need to combine 2 completely different zones in one room.

If the interior of the room is designed in the same style, then it is quite difficult to place 2 zones with different purposes in it. But designers advise not to give up, because even in a small room you can create an interior that will harmoniously combine, for example, and.

A radical way to divide into two zones

You can divide the room with a partition. It is not necessary to do brick wall(if you do not need additional soundproofing between rooms), you can divide one room into two using drywall mounted on a metal frame.

However, you should take into account that this solution is not suitable for small rooms. A small area, divided into 2 even smaller parts, will deprive your rooms of functionality, make them uncomfortable and more reminiscent of technical rooms than a residential part of an apartment.

Such a solution will not work for most studio apartments, since the charm of such apartments is precisely in the absence of additional walls. You will "steal" your valuable square meters but you will not achieve positive results.

The main ways of zoning an apartment

If you want to install a partition in a large room, then pay attention to the windows. It is advisable to install the partition so that at least one window remains in both zones.

In some situations, such a solution is impossible, and one of the rooms is left without natural light... In this case, it is best to make a partition of colored or frosted glass, which can isolate the room, but will allow light to pass through.

Mobile partitions for zoning

The advantage of this method of zoning space is that you can always make redevelopment in accordance with your desires and needs. Partitions are different. So, for example, partitions on an aluminum frame can completely delimit the space from floor to ceiling (while they are not "firmly attached" to the base, which allows them to be carried or removed). You can choose the design of the partition yourself, making it more transparent - glass or "dull" made of plastic and even laminate. Partitions with photographs will be an excellent interior solution. This stylish design element will not only help you zone the space, but also give your room an unusual look.

If you want to enclose part of the room so as not to reduce its size, then use a screen. Since the screens come in different heights, you can choose one that will cover the second area (usually the sleeping area), but at the same time leave free space from the end of the screen to the ceiling. Thus, it is this uncovered part that will allow the room to look solid.

You can make a suitable screen with your own hands, it is not difficult at all. The caracas of the screen must be made of slats of suitable length, fastening them together with nails and corners. Paint the slats and connect them together into a screen, fastening with hinged loops. You can stretch absolutely any fabric on the frame: plain or patterned, silk or linen. The choice of fabric, color and pattern depends on the interior of the main room. Don't forget the legs for your screen.

Rack for room zoning

This method of zoning rooms is very popular among designers. Installation of shelving helps not only to clearly distinguish between different zones, but also adds functionality to the room. On the shelves of the rack you can place books and flowers, vinyl records and your favorite magazines. There is a place here for photos and souvenirs brought by you from different countries... Try to choose an unusual shape, then the border between the zones will seem less sharp.

Color for dividing a room into two zones

Zoning space with color is perhaps one of the simplest and at the same time difficult techniques. It is available at the stage of apartment renovation. The main problem faced by the owners is the selection matching colors... Do not forget that colors should be not only contrasting, but also well combined with each other. If you chose 2 colors from cold and warm colors, then you will need more effort to achieve harmony between them.

To prevent the zones from looking too "detached" from each other, you can use various accessories. So, let's say choosing a warm orange color for dining area and cold sky blue for the living room, try to achieve perfect combination between them. Place accessories in shades of orange in your living room. It could be sofa cushions or a large fluffy rug, a table lamp with a lampshade, or even a painting with beautiful orange flowers. It is worth doing the same when designing the interior of the dining area. A blue tablecloth or dishes, a chandelier located directly above the table, chairs' seats - all these elements will connect two different zones into one beautiful room.

Room height zoning

Space can be zoned not only with the help of flowers, visual zoning is also possible with the help of the height of the interiors. This method is also available exclusively at the stage of repairing the premises, as it requires thorough work. You can make two-level ceilings, each of which will correspond to a specific area. Also draw a section on the floor along the border of the zones. This can be done quite simply by combining different materials (tiles in the kitchen and laminate flooring in the dining area, for example). A more costly, but also much more effective way is to create catwalks. Such drywall constructions can transform a room beyond recognition.

But be careful, do not use podiums in apartments with low ceilings as they take away the height, and you run the risk of making the room very "short".

To increase the functionality of a room in an apartment with an insufficient amount of usable space, a zoning technique is used. We will consider further what zoning methods are used in the bedroom and how to use them rationally.

The main reasons for zoning a bedroom

Zoning rooms is one of the most important methods in arranging room design. It implies the process of separating from the general atmosphere of the room, its individual parts or functional zones, which will help to effectively solve any problems. Zoning does an excellent job of dividing one room into several, for example, a bedroom and a living room. It is also possible to divide the room into several zones that differ in functional features: a place to sleep, a work area, a recreation area.

Zoning is used in such cases:

• to divide the common space into zones that differ in functional purpose: visual separation of the zone in which the computer desk is located from the bed or from the TV;
• in order to divide the room into two zones: general and individual or private, for example, separating a sleeping place from the reception area;
• to functionally change the space depending on the time of day, for example, during the day the room serves as a dining room or living room, and in the evening it is used as a bedroom;
• to create optical illusions, and thereby increase the attractiveness of the interior, for example, visually reduce or increase the size of the room.

Let's get acquainted with the universal methods that help to zone any room:

1. Arched division - the classic version. Dividing the room with an arch allows you to increase the privacy of each of the zones. The arch should be made in the general style of the interior. The arch is an elegant structure that does not take up much space, therefore it is used for zoning both large and small rooms. The combination of the arch with plasterboard structures allows for an even better visual effect.

2. A larger-scale solution for zoning a room is the construction of a decorative structure, which, unlike an arch, takes up little space on the floor. In this case, illuminated niches, glass or plasterboard shelves are used, it is possible to install an aquarium or fireplace.

3. Zoning with a podium is not only beautiful, but also practical. Indeed, various things can easily fit in the podium space. In some cases, the podium contains small bed... The height of the podium depends on the total height of the room and ranges from five centimeters to twenty or even thirty. It is possible to place a recreation area on the podium or working area, backlighting is used to create a clear separation boundary.

4. The use of a false partition is another zoning technique. This method is appropriate in studio apartments and helps to separate the bedroom from the kitchen or sitting area. The false partition creates the illusion of a lightweight wall, which gives privacy to areas.

5. The use of sliding doors, which are installed in wardrobes, perfectly helps to zone the room. If separation occurs small area a room in which unnecessary things are hiding, it is better to use deaf-type doors. Otherwise, transparent or translucent doors will do. This method perfectly helps to separate the dressing area in the bedroom.

6. More in a simple way zoning favors furniture. A space properly organized with furniture will help divide the room into zones. The perpendicular installation of the sofa will separate the seating area from other areas. It is possible to use a tall cabinet as a partition. To divide the space of the kitchen, they use the installation of a bar counter.

7. Zoning the bedroom with curtains is another fairly simple and economical way. Curtains help not only hide the dressing area, but also help in highlighting a separate and cozy corner in the room.

Bedroom zoning photo:

If the common space of the room is divided into two zones with opposite functional features, it is better not to use traditional overhead lighting at all. Since the location of the chandelier will be in any one only in one of the zones. For example, if you install a chandelier in the work area, and someone in the sleeping area wants to sleep at this time, this will inconvenience him. Therefore, it is better to divide the room with lamps, sconces or floor lamps.

If the bedroom space is small, it is forbidden to use too bright wall or floor decoration. It is not recommended to paint the floor in different colors. Since a plain floor is able to visually increase the space. Avoid monochromatic contrasting patterns on the walls, it is better to choose a light monochromatic wall decoration. Using tiered or stretch ceiling will increase the space.

In a small room, it is possible to divide it into zones by installing a multi-level ceiling in one part of it, and installing a podium in the other.

But before you start zoning, think carefully and weigh all the details down to the smallest detail. It is not recommended to divide the room into more than three zones, as it will simply be a chaotic jumble of objects that will make it tasteless and uncomfortable.

Living room bedroom zoning ideas

The most popular technique for dividing a bedroom is zoning it into a bedroom and a living room. This issue is especially relevant for owners of small apartments.

There are several ideas to help solve this issue:

1. Using a cabinet as a partition - a large cabinet will create the illusion of a wall, and at the same time will serve as an excellent place to store things.

2. The use of a canopy or curtains - will separate the sleeping area from the reception area and at the same time make the sleeping area a more intimate area.

3. The podium compartment will allow you to install a mattress on the podium and serve as a bed, and in the lower part of it you can build storage containers. Successful lighting will make the interior more spectacular.

4. The use of transformer furniture, which in the daytime is folded into a closet or in the same podium, and in the evening acts as a sleeping place.

5. The most inexpensive way to separate the bedroom and living room is to use multi-colored wallpaper, which visually denotes a place to sleep and relax.

6. Plasterboard construction with a built-in aquarium will perfectly divide the space of the room into a sleeping area and a living room.

7. Another option for zoning is to equip the bed on a low podium, only two or three steps, and separate it from the space of the room with a false partition.

8. Ceiling - also able to divide a room into several zones. Correctly chosen lighting. The central lamp should be located above the living area, and additional lamps will perfectly embellish the atmosphere of the bedroom.

Zoning options for the bedroom and nursery

Most common reason, which requires the zoning of the room into a bedroom for adults and a nursery, is the lack of space in living in a small apartment. Another factor in the zoning of the nursery and the bedroom is the unwillingness of parents to live separately from the child, especially if he is still very small.

Before developing a zoning plan, you need to take into account the interests of all family members so that each of them is comfortable living in this room.

The bedroom and the nursery must have at least three zones: a sleeping place for parents, a crib for a child and a place for games. When arranging a common room, one should proceed from the age of the child, it is better if the children's area is located farther from the door. Thus, if parents need to go out somewhere, they will not bother the child. Moreover, adults go to bed later and get up earlier.

One of the most popular ways of zoning a room is to use a multi-level ceiling or podium. If you place a crib for a baby on a podium, parents will constantly see it, and he will be under their supervision. But, this option is more suitable for babies and children under six years of age.

When arranging a room for adults and a child school age more need arises. When organizing a bedroom for parents, it is enough to create an individual sleeping place for them, which will be fenced off from the common space by a wardrobe, false wall, sliding door or plasterboard partition. For the child, you will need to equip several corners: a recreation area, a work area and a place to sleep. A prerequisite for such zoning is good lighting in the working area for the child.

To more efficiently use the space of the room, install shelves and racks in the room to accommodate the kid's school supplies.

If the space of the room does not allow you to install a recreation and study area separately, buying an attic bed will be an excellent solution. The child will sleep on the top shelf, and the desk and other accessories will fit on the bottom.

The separation of the parents' bedroom and the teenager's nursery has different rules. Since such children increasingly need privacy and require personal space. An excellent solution the use of a plasterboard false wall will become, which will help create almost separate rooms for parents and a child. If there is no window in the room or there is not enough light, then it is better to use a frosted glass or glass block partition.

Another option for zoning the nursery and the parents' bedroom will be the installation of sliding doors that draw a clear border between these zones. By using mirrored doors, you will increase the space of the room.

To give the room lightness and weightlessness, use tulle or curtains.This option perfectly divides the space in the open position, and if you close them, the room becomes a single whole.

If you want not to overload the space, it is enough to use ordinary screens, which, firstly, will decorate the interior of the room, and secondly, they will perfectly delimit the bedroom zones for parents and for the child.

If the child is still small, and a clear delimitation of these zones is not required, then use various wallpapers that easily and naturally divide the room. It is recommended to use lamps, carpets and other interior items that will help separate the nursery from the bedroom. For example, lay a soft rug in the children's area, and parquet or carpet is perfect for adults.

Bedroom design zoning: basic secrets

In the process of arranging a bedroom, the first criterion is its location. The bedroom should be located far from the bathroom, kitchen and front door.

The main zones of the bedroom are the sleeping and resting areas. But the main one is the sleep zone. The area in which the bed is located should occupy at least half of the bedroom. It is better to place it in the central part of the room or at the entrance. If there are additional zones, they should be separated using an invisible wall. This term refers to the division of space with furniture, wall decoration, lighting, etc.

The main principle of dividing the bedroom into zones is their locality. Each zone should have its own design and functional features.

Consider the main steps in bedroom zoning:

1. Availability of the total area of ​​each of the zones. This rule assumes the designation of each zone with a certain space, on which the elements will be located, allowing this zone to function.

2. Purpose and function of each of the zones. To get the desired result, in the development of a bedroom zoning project, the functional features of each of the zones should be clearly defined. The main zone - sleep, should occupy half of the room, and the others - all the remaining space. The most popular options for dividing a bedroom are its zoning into a bedroom and an office, a bedroom and a children's room, a bedroom and a living room, a bedroom and a kitchen.

3. After the functions of each of the zones have been determined, a list of furniture that will be located in the room should be drawn up. Then divide this furniture according to its function and arrange it in the appropriate zones.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the ways of zoning a bedroom:

1. Single zoning assumes interior design in a general style, as a single recreation area.

2. Parallel zoning is the location of the recreation area opposite the window, and the workplace is located near the window.

3. Zoning with a section - dividing a room into two equal parts, in accordance with the section of the corners. The area located at the door is a recreation area, and the second acts as a workplace.

4. Zoning with a double section - used when it is necessary to combine a recreation area with two additional zones. The corners help divide the room into four zones. A bed is placed in the center of the room, and the side zones are arranged based on personal preferences.

5. In island zoning, the recreation area occupies more than 70% of the total space, and the necessary additional zones are located near the walls.

The island zoning method will be an excellent option for combining a bedroom for parents and a nursery for an infant. In the part of the room where there is more light, it is recommended to install a children's bed, and on the other side - a bed for adults.

In addition to the standard division of the bedroom into a living room or a nursery, we will consider several more options for zoning a bedroom.

Bedroom and boudoir - Dividing the bedroom into a sleeping area and a makeup area is quite popular. An excellent option for separating the boudoir is to install a screen. It will perfectly help to combine and complement the boudoir and bedroom area. large mirror or lighting.

Bedroom and work area - it is better to separate them with furniture and contrasting walls. A mandatory rule for dividing these zones is the location of the working area by the window.

To increase the area of ​​the room using zoning, use light shades, a minimum of furniture. Zoning is a great option for creating a cozy, spacious and comfortable bedroom. If you install a round or semicircular bed, you get the effect of a spacious and airy room.

If there is a balcony, the main area will be in the room, and the additional area will be located on the balcony, if it is insulated. Of course, if you plan to divide the bedroom into a nursery and a parent's room, then this option will not work. But, in the case of dividing the bedroom into an area for sleeping and for work or a boudoir, the balcony is an excellent solution.

When dividing the bedroom into zones, do not forget about the preferences of each family member, and also that the room should be cozy, spacious and comfortable.

Sometimes people living in small one-room apartment, donate one of the rooms, but how to zone a room into a bedroom and a living room. After all, you really want to have a place where you can receive guests and have a full bedroom with a bed for a good rest after work.

Not everyone succeeds in organizing from one room. This instruction will tell you about some of the ways to solve the problem of transforming your square meters.

Advice. The main thing here is not to be mistaken with the choice of partitions. Built-in partitions - they can no longer be removed and if the interior gets bored, it will be problematic to re-solve this problem. Portable partitions are suitable for creative people who are always in search of new impressions, and how not rearrangement can give them.

There are two types of zoning:

• Portable - these include cabinets, screens, textiles and any other portable parts and elements.
• Built-in - imply more overhaul... As a rule, these include partitions made of plasterboard (see), built-in wardrobes, sliding-door partitions, podiums and many other structures.

Zoning of the living room and bedroom in one room with portable partitions:

• Let's analyze this method in more detail. The most common method is furniture zoning.
  Thus, zoning has been known since the youth of our parents, when there is no money and materials, but there is enough furniture in every home.
• With the help of furniture, you can make zoning without much money, and as soon as you get tired, you can return everything back or think over a new option.
• Most known method, this is the zoning of the room with a screen. With her, the interior will be original and mysterious.

Advice. As a rule, the screen is used in the loft style, which is inherent in studio apartments. The screen can be made continuous, from different parts and details; now glass screens are considered very fashionable.

• If the size of the room does not allow installing such a screen, you can choose a small folding one, the design of which came to us from the east.

How to zone a room into a bedroom and living room by other methods:

• Textiles are the most universal material in our time. Curtains can be chosen for every taste, wallet and style.
• If you want to save space in a cramped studio apartment, then curtains are best.

• But, as a rule, in such an interior the curtains bear a decorative theme. You can use the most romantic way from the living room - this is a canopy over the bed.

Open book shelves are considered a fashionable squeak in furniture; they will look beautiful, strict and practical. The room remains bright, books and other nice looking little things can be placed on the bookshelves.
In such an interior, you get not only a living room with a bedroom, but also your own library.

Color matters

Color is the basis of the entire interior. The wrong color can interfere comfortable living in such a living room or bedroom.
It is worth taking seriously his choice. In the table below, we will consider and tell you about the main colors, and then it's up to you which one to choose.

Color	Description
Red	It is energizing and warming. It is considered the most active and energetic color. Energizes the body and muscles.
Orange	Toning color. Has the same effect as red, but to a lesser extent.
Yellow	The same color as orange with a toning effect. It is considered less tiring and stimulates the eyes and the nervous system.
Green	Optimal color for human physiological health. The complete opposite of red. It has a refreshing and soothing effect.
Blue	Calming color. Suitable for people who suffer from insomnia. Perfect color for the bedroom.
Blue	The borderline color between calming and depressing. Long stay in such a room can provoke depression.
Purple	A color that combines red and blue. It has an exciting effect, sometimes it can depress a person and his nervous system.

Advice. Using the table, you can select a color or its derived shade that suits your preferences. It will be possible to beautifully beat the interior of the living room and bedroom.

How to zone a room into a bedroom and a living room using built-in partitions

To install a drywall partition, you should immediately mark the place of its stay, since then it will be too late to remove it. These partitions clearly divide the room into different zones.
It can be made of any width, length and shape:

• A place for storing pleasant souvenirs and photographs will also perfectly fit. The partition can be beautifully painted, covered with textured plaster or pasted over with wallpaper, then as your fantasy pleases.
• One way is a sliding partition. It allows you to make two full-fledged closing rooms. Very easy to care for and use.
• The partition can be made in any form and color: transparent glass, if there is little natural light in the room, or any other in texture and material.

Advice. In the room where we zone the room into the bedroom and living room, preference is given to the podium. In this way, you can even use the space that has never been in demand before.

• Inside the catwalk itself, you can hide the lighting for beautiful and romantic lighting, or comfortable roomy drawers that can be used to store linen and things.
• The podium will give the room an unusual and original look, it can also be used as a large bed in the sleeping area. It is often decorated or separated with textiles.
• Arches can serve as one of the separation options. They very favorably set off one room from another. Are zoning. From preference and taste, the arch can be made square, oval or any other complex shape.

For those who want to delimit space and get additional storage space, use built-in wardrobes. Such a wardrobe can be made with a secret and behind one of the doors you can hide the passage to another zone.

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

A ceiling is used to divide the room into zones. Apply various materials in decoration, different color solutions.
Wallpaper can divide the space without installing additional partitions. For different zones, you can use wallpaper of different colors and textures, which will emphasize individuality. Most often, niches are decorated with wallpaper.
Various types of zoning:

• Many materials and objects can be used to delimit a room. For example, the most common carpet or any other covering can help. Here they play on the color, texture and shape of the carpet or carpet.
• A good option is a laminate (see) of a various shade, suitable for a certain area.
• The room can even be zoned with the help of a sofa, it is enough to put it "back" in the other direction and get two different rooms.

Advice. It has become fashionable to use the backlit aquarium trick, it will serve decorative wall and additional lighting.

The choice of zoning at the moment has a large selection. The main thing is to take into account your preferences and the tastes of the family.
If you find it difficult to decorate the interior yourself, you can use the video in this article. The main thing is to consider the size and characteristics of the room. We hope our guide will help you.

A living room and a bedroom located in one room will solve the problem of lack of living space in small apartments... Thanks to the successful zoning, a cozy seating area will appear in a single room, which can be hidden in the daytime, and a comfortable area for receiving guests. This design technique is also used in the arrangement of modern studio apartments.

The living room and bedroom perform functions that contradict each other. One of them is intended for gatherings with friends, spending free time during the day and in the evening, watching films, reading and relaxing. Another area is used exclusively for sleeping, mainly at night. Therefore, it is important to make the zoning of the bedroom and living room so that the zones look harmonious.

The choice of the most suitable zoning method depends to a large extent on the shape and size of the room. In large rooms, you can divide the space using partitions made of different materials and having different designs.

For small rooms, the construction of bulky stationary structures is completely unacceptable. You can separate the living area from the bedroom in a one-room apartment with furniture, curtains or light sliding partitions.

Where to begin

When zoning a room, it is necessary to take into account the subtleties and features of the interior design of both zones. Following the recommendations of the designers, the living room with the bedroom will turn out to be truly comfortable and cozy.

The main nuances of the layout of the room:

1. First, you should decide on the size and location of each zone, taking into account the shape and area of ​​the room.
2. The zones should be decorated in the same style. The use of finishes that match in color and texture, furniture of the same design, similar textiles and decor, will allow you to combine both zones.
3. The sleeping area should not be a walk-through area, it should be located away from the entrance to the room.
4. The living room should be well lit, therefore it is recommended to install several light sources in different parts of it.
5. Do not clutter up the space with a lot of furniture.

Layout of a bedroom in a studio apartment

For planning the living room and bedroom in a studio apartment, you can choose one of the most popular methods.

The first option is to place the sleeping area near the window. It is great for narrow rooms, as well as for owners who prefer to fall asleep and wake up by the window.

The second way is to arrange a sleeping area in a remote, secluded part of the room. This will create an intimate atmosphere in the bedroom, conducive to restful and healthy sleep.

Rest zone

Successful zoning of a bedroom depends not only on its placement in the room, but also on filling it with the necessary pieces of furniture.

To equip a recreation area, you will need a minimum amount of furniture. Its main subject, of course, is the bed. It is advisable to put bedside tables near the bed, which will serve to store various little things, place table lamps and other decor items.

Guest Zone

The guest area should be comfortable, cozy and adapted for daytime rest of the whole family. Regardless of the chosen style and design of the room, it needs to be filled with everything you need. Comfortable sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, TV, shelves, various modular storage systems - this is the usual filling of the living area. Of course, do not forget about beautiful decor this part of the room.

Common ways of zoning a bedroom-living room

Designers use different ways zoning the room into a bedroom and a living room, which allow not only to divide, but also to visually expand its space.

The most popular methods are:

• erection of capital or plasterboard partitions of different heights, widths and shapes;
• joining the loggia room, in which the sleeping area is usually equipped;
• installation of sliding partitions;
• zoning with furniture;
• separation by curtains, screens and blinds;
• visual zoning of the bedroom using finishes different types, textures and colors;
• installation of transforming beds, which are hidden in a closet or podium during the day.

We described the second method in detail in the article: ““.
The choice of this or that method depends on the shape and size of the room, financial capabilities and taste preferences of its owners. Let's consider these options in more detail.

Using partitions

Partitions dividing a room into zones can be solid, plasterboard or glass.

The construction of a capital partition is a rather time-consuming process that requires prior approval from the licensing authorities. Therefore, it is better to give preference to drywall constructions. They can be high, low, of different shapes, with niches or through "windows" in which they will look great decorative vases, figurines, photographs and flowers in beautiful pots. In addition, the arrangement of niches will improve the lighting of the room.

Translucent partitions made of impact-resistant glass or plastic will perfectly fit into the interior of the bedroom-living room. On their surface, you can apply stained glass painting, various images and ornaments. Such a partition will clearly delineate the zones and will look very light and attractive.

Zoning with sliding doors

Sliding partitions and doors will perfectly fit into the design of the living room with the bedroom. These lightweight structures can consist of several panels made of different materials: wood, bamboo, plastic, glass in a metal frame. With the help of sliding doors, you can completely separate the zones from each other. When the panels are pushed apart, the room will become a single space.

Furniture zoning

Dividing a room into zones using furniture is the easiest and affordable way... High shelves, wardrobes and even corner sofas with high backs can be used as a partition.

A wide shelving unit without a back wall will not only separate the living room from the bedroom in a studio apartment, but also become a convenient storage system. You can use two narrow shelving units by placing them against opposite walls. The advantage of this zoning is that the furniture does not restrict the penetration of daylight into the back of the room.

Instead of shelving, you can use wardrobes with hinged doors or wardrobes. In narrow and long rooms, it is best to place a pair of cabinets opposite each other to ensure good lighting. For rooms of a different shape, one wide wardrobe is perfect.

You can divide the room with a corner sofa, the side back of which will become a kind of partition. It is better to hang blinds, curtains made of fabric, threads or decorative beads over it.

Curtains and screen

Another easy way to zon a room is to use curtains and a screen. Curtains should be in harmony with the rest of the textiles in the interior. You can hang curtains made of various fabrics, beads, bugles or bamboo, with beautiful draperies, fringes and tassels. For maximum privacy, thick, heavy fabrics are best. Light, airy materials will visually mark the bedroom area in the hall, while maintaining the unity of the space.

Jalousie

In the bedroom, combined with the living room, you can use vertical blinds to separate zones. This is a fairly simple and cheap way of zoning a room.

The sliding blinds provide privacy in the sleeping area. At any time, they can be moved apart and the space will become one again. Modern technologies allow you to apply any images, ornaments and drawings to the canvases, which allows you to successfully fit the blinds into the interior.

Zoning with finishes (ceiling, walls, floors)

One of the options for dividing a room is visual zoning. Its essence lies in the use of different materials, textures and shades in decoration, construction of ceiling structures and floor podiums of various shapes. Such design techniques suitable for combining living room and bedroom in small rooms and in large studio apartments.

You can arrange the floor different materials, for example, choose a soft carpet for the bedroom, and lay parquet, laminate or linoleum in the living room.

How to choose furniture for a bedroom combined with a living room

Stylish and sophisticated design of the living room, combined with the bedroom, implies the presence of furniture for various purposes.

There must be a sleeping place in the recreation area. It could be folding sofa or a bed. You can install a stationary model of the required size, or give preference to a transforming bed. Vertical structures are usually hidden in a niche or in the shape of a cabinet. The horizontal beds are sliding into the podiums.

Of course, you cannot do without bedside tables or hinged shelves located at the head of the bed. If there is free space, you can add a couple of chairs or a rocking chair, a small table, a console with a mirror.

For the living area, you should choose a comfortable large sofa and armchairs. If desired, you can install a tall wardrobe for storing things. If the installation of cabinets is not planned, it is worth installing various modular systems, racks, cabinets for equipment, hanging shelves.

Lighting nuances

Light zoning of the bedroom and living room is used in combination with any other way of dividing the space.

In the sleeping area, it is better to use spot ceiling lighting. As an addition, you can install bedside lamps or place a sconce on the wall at the head of the bed.

A beautiful ceiling chandelier is perfect for lighting the living room, in combination with spotlights or LED backlight ceiling. Also can be placed in different parts zones decorative floor lamps, floor lamp, table lamps.

As you can see, arranging the living room and bedroom in a single space is not so difficult. The main thing to remember is that the decoration, textiles and furniture of the guest and sleeping area should be combined in style and color. In a harmonious and cozy space it will be pleasant and comfortable to relax, spend time with your family and receive guests.

We hope this article will help you arrange your living room and bedroom in a single space. If you have any questions - ask them in the comments below. Our experts will definitely answer them.

One-room apartments are not uncommon. And two-room apartments, in which more than two people live - for example, a family with a child. It is often necessary to combine a reception room with a bedroom. How can you equip a living room-bedroom of medium size, 18-20 square meters?

Layout and zoning options

Before starting the design, you need to determine two things for yourself: what pieces of furniture you can't do without and in what style the interior do you want. It is better to abandon the magnificent historical styles - baroque, rococo - right away: abundance decorative elements and accessories clutters the living room, reduces usable space to zero both visually and in fact.

Everything else is possible:

• classic;
• antique style;
• Gothic;
• modern;
• high tech;
• minimalism;
• Japanese style;
• Scandinavian;
• country, including Provence;
• retro;
• Art Deco;
• loft;
• vintage and so on.

In our case, the room will be divided into two functional zones, if you do not plan to combine it with a kitchen or a balcony to increase the footage - most styles allow this, and in the design of a loft, such a redevelopment is welcome.

The wall between the hallway and the living room-bedroom should not be demolished for obvious reasons. And if you demolish, then you need to install a sliding partition in its place. So the border of the zones between these two rooms will be in any case.

Important! The utility authorities will most likely not allow you to remove the fundamental walls inside the apartment: this reduces the load-bearing capacity of the house. Such things cannot be done without the permission of the construction company. At your discretion, you can only dispose of drywall partitions.

The principle of zoning any room: the decor is done in a general style A uniform color scheme, a set of accessories, a type of drawing.

How can you draw up the border between the zones:

Consider the room configuration when designing your lighting. For a square bedroom-living room, central lighting may be enough, but for an elongated one it will definitely not be enough: the corners will remain dark.

Color spectrum

General rules for color matching:

• basic shades - no more than three;
• dark and bright colors visually narrow the space. In a small room, there can be no more than half of a dark color, and bright details are used only as accents;
• in a room with windows to the north, warm colors are preferred, to the south - cool;
• horizontally oriented ornaments visually expand the room, vertical ones make it higher;
• an overly variegated pattern, an excess of decorativeness clutters up the room and reduces its volume.

Since we have two different zones, the overall color combination should be the same, and the predominance of tones should be different. For the bedroom, it is better to use soothing pastel and muted tones, the living room is more fun. For example, in the bedroom - plain textured plaster or wallpaper with a discreet pattern, and a fragment of the wall in the living room can be revetted with clapboard, panels or tiles imitating stone, brick.

A good solution - mirrored walls or ceilings, this technique expands the space and improves illumination. But a ceiling made of mirrored panels can only be installed above a room with light walls... If your living room base color is black or dark brown, the mirrored ceiling will be dark and the overall impression is depressing.