More recently, Russian residents have been infected by the European trend in the design and layout of residential premises. The studio apartment is a new trend that has become popular in just 10 years. And for good reason. After all, such apartments have a modern design and a number of advantages over standard-plan rooms. Thanks to them, it became possible to arrange a spacious home in a small apartment. In this case, special attention is paid to the bedroom, combined with the living room, or in Russian, with the hall. The design of the room is selected in a special way, capable of uniting these two rooms, but at the same time demarcating the common space from the resting place.
Thoughtful organization of space in a limited area is almost an art, especially when it is necessary to combine the functionality of two rooms
Bedroom-living room 18 sq. m with the correct arrangement of space
The living room is the center of every home, and if combined with the bedroom, the room becomes the most important room in the apartment. This is where you spend a lot of time, relaxing, working, and if this is the bedroom, then sleeping. To properly arrange a space that meets all the goals listed above, you need multifunctional furniture, division into zones and a little trickery.
Not all of us can boast of a large apartment with enough space to accommodate separate rooms in the form of a living room and a bedroom. Thus, it is often necessary to compromise by combining rooms for greater comfort, for example, creating a combined bedroom-living room of 18 sq.m. Luckily, there are many ways to combine your bedroom and living room into one room. In addition, this model is often used not only for 18 sq.m., but also in large apartments with open space. Here are some helpful tips on how to decorate a dual-use living space.
Sliding doors
This design has an advantage over conventional doors. The product range allows the buyer to choose not only the material from which the sliding door will be made, but also the design of the door.
Frames are mainly made of chipboard, PVC, and wood. The canvases are mainly plastic, glass, and wooden boards.
Options with different patterns and designs, as well as material combinations, are also available. The sliding design most often has a standard linear shape, but corner or semicircular doors can also be produced upon request.
Design of a living room bedroom 18 sq m: a sofa or corner with a sleeping function instead of a bed
When arranging a corner of the bedroom in a small living room, people try to eliminate the use of a traditional, large bed with a frame and mattress. In its place they choose a sofa bed with a sleeping function. This is a good idea. During the day you can sit on the folded furniture, and at night, after unfolding the structure, you will sleep comfortably.
Advice! What should you remember when buying a sofa bed? It is best to buy a piece of furniture with a container for bedding. If you choose a model without it, you will have to look for another place to store bedding, and in a small apartment this is not so easy. Pay attention to whether the furniture you choose is intended for everyday use or just for occasional sleeping.
Bed and sofa in one interior
In a room of 18 square meters you are not doomed to sleep on the sofa. Because you can also place a full double bed in the living room. Thus, two zones are created in the room day and night. Remember that even if both zones are separated by a wall or screen, they should be stylistic and complement each other. A bed with a drawer for bedding is a good choice for a bifunctional room. It should not be adjacent to the coffee table, which is better placed next to the sofa.
Advice! It's also a good idea to invest in a small ottoman or ottoman. This furniture, in addition to its main function as a footstool, is ideal for serving as additional space when guests visit you. The built-in drawer gives you a great place to store small items.
Zoning of the bedroom living room 18 sq.m. m: how to separate the day zone from the night zone?
If you decide to place an 18 sq.m sofa in the corner with a sleeping function in the bedroom-living room, then there is no need for zoning. The situation is different when the room has a bed and a sofa. It is best to separate both zones with a partition:
- from plasterboard;
- from textiles;
- from glass.
Advice! Instead, you can choose a regular wall-mounted bookcase, shelves, and even wooden slats. Creating a barrier like this will create a separation between the sleeping and living areas, giving you the privacy you need. Wood is an excellent choice for interior design.
Lighting
Lighting must be organized in such a way that different levels of illumination can be provided. To do this, you should make sure you have:
- chandeliers that will help provide general light. The luminous flux created by it will allow you to restore order and help you see the smallest print, for example, when reading a book;
- pendant lamps, table lamps, sconces, floor lamps for organizing local lighting. Thanks to them, the bedroom will be cozy and comfortable;
- hidden lighting, spotlights, if you plan to implement a beautiful design project. With their help, space zoning is ensured and decorative elements are illuminated;
- a night light, a dim salt lamp, a garland, thanks to which it is possible to create a special intimate atmosphere in the bedroom.
Pay attention to the access of daylight to certain areas
The most recommended solution is, of course, to place the wall or shelves perpendicular to the window. If the size of the room does not allow this, you will need to decide which zone will have daylight and which should focus on artificial lighting. If the windows are only in one part of the room, let the active recreation area be illuminated by daylight, and it is better to shade the night part.
Advice! You don't need to build a partition all the way to the ceiling. Instead, you can also choose an open or openwork glass wall. As a result, the sun's rays also penetrate into the second, night zone.
Advice! If you choose a partition, you can use its surface to hang paintings or photo frames. Another idea is to place a TV on it. Today it is easy to buy fasteners designed for this.
Glass zoning
During the day, you can close the curtains and, if necessary, create a partition. It is recommended to choose the shade of curtains to match the finish of the walls or curtains.
This is a high-quality natural material with aesthetic properties. Glass structures save usable space and make the room open and spacious. The disadvantages of the partition include the need for regular surface care.
Furniture for the bedroom-living room 18 sq.m.
In the case of a small area, it is necessary to make maximum use of the available space. Modular furniture will work best because you can easily adapt it to personal needs, creating a perfect whole from individual parts (modules). A good solution would also be to buy shelves that will add lightness to the bedroom-living room of 18 sq.m. Open shelves can act as a bookcase or a place to display family photos. If you want to store things on the shelves that should not be in sight, then you can safely place them in decorative boxes.
Which coffee table should you choose for a dual-purpose room?
Regardless of whether our room has a bed and a sofa, or just a sofa bed, it is worth placing a coffee table next to such furniture. This item can perform several functions. If you don't want to overwhelm the room's interior, choose a table made of clear glass or plastic. Choose a minimalist coffee table made from wood or polycarbonate. In a multifunctional room, all surfaces and cabinets that are used to store small items are very important. Therefore, we recommend buying a coffee table with a shelf, drawer or special storage space.
We use the loggia
The balcony or loggia adjacent to the bedroom-living room is used as additional space. They serve as a continuation of the bedroom or become another, third functional area. On the balcony there are offices, cozy places for relaxing and drinking tea, mini-dining rooms or gardens blooming at any time.
What exactly this “addition” of several meters will turn into will depend entirely on the designer. Placing a dining room and an office with an exit from the bedroom remains an amateur decision. Another thing is a garden that will wake you up in the morning with pleasant aromas, or a resting place with a good view. The latter is relevant for apartments on the upper floors and beautiful views of the park, forest or street.
Doors and window frames are removed if the balcony is well insulated. The partition under the window frame can be left and used as a stand, or removed completely, thereby expanding the passage. Properly installed lighting, a narrow sofa with a mountain of pillows, a couple of poufs and a coffee table will surround you with coziness and allow you to create a soft and warm corner for adult gatherings from a “Soviet-era closet.”
Ideas for bedroom-living room 18 sq. m
For small rooms, choose sofas in neutral colors, as too bright ones will not be conducive to restful sleep. However, in rich colors you should select accessories, for example, in the form of pillowcases for decorative pillows. When you get tired of one color, you can easily change it to another.
Organize a living room-bedroom of 18 sq.m. at your discretion, using the design in the photographs presented. This way you can create the most useful and beautiful space in which it will be pleasant to relax and receive guests.
