The compartmentalization of the living/dining room and kitchen into a common, open space that allows communication between the two zones has become increasingly popular.
Firstly, it is a solution that optimizes space by eliminating a wall that occupies an unnecessary space. Secondly, this type of compartmentalization offers increased brightness to the rooms.
It is also a very good way to reconnect family members. We spend a lot of time apart at work and feel the need to spend as much free time as possible with our loved ones. So, the open-space kitchen is a solution because it allows you to do activities together.
For example, if the husband cooks in the kitchen and the wife sets the table in the living room, they will feel like they are in the same room.
How to design an open-space kitchen
For this style, furniture pieces are arranged vertically around the room to maximize every square centimeter. It is also preferred to mount furniture units with shelves almost up to the ceiling. Since it is practically a single room with multiple functionalities, space optimization is very important.
Regarding the compartmentalization of the two rooms, there are many possibilities. For example, you can opt for a dining island in the kitchen if the space available is small.
From simple visual delimitation by building decorative panels from apparent brick or Brikston Klinker ceramic paneling to building low-height countertops that separate the rooms, everything depends on the imagination of the beneficiary and the architecture of the apartment.
Another unique option is delimitation by color, with the dividing wall becoming the accent zone of the rooms. This option comes with an added aesthetic touch through the elegant chromaticism that can be achieved.
