How to Unite Your Kitchen and Living Room
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Two things that define a modern and practical home in this day and age are a huge living room where your family can spend quality time together and an open-concept kitchen. But, only bringing these two spaces together will make your home truly open and functional. So, if you’re thinking about doing that as well, here are a few ideas that could help you.
Unifying colors
This is the easiest and most practical way to unite two spaces in your home, and the best thing about using the same or complementary colors is that you can change them as often as you want. Repainting your walls is something you can do on your own whenever you wish, but insisting on the same wall colors is simply not enough. What you need to do is use the same colors on your furniture and other elements of your living room and your kitchen.
So, once you’ve repainted your walls, it’s time to take care of the kitchen cabinets. Pick one or two colors that are already a part of your living room design, and repaint your cabinets using these colors. This is another simple DIY project that will be over in a day or two, and your kitchen will look like an extension of your living room straight away.
Unifying materials
Our kitchen and our living room are full of different materials – wood, glass, steel, marble, and quartz are just some of them – and if you manage to create a connection between materials in different spaces, you’ll be able to bring them even closer together. Admittedly, this might not be the easiest project in the world, but if you manage to turn this idea into reality, it’s going to make a huge impact on your living space.
The easiest way to do is by identifying the materials you’re using in one area and then duplicating them in the next. For instance, if your kitchen is full of marble and wood, try to use these materials in your living room décor. These small details don’t look like a lot at first, but once you’re done decorating your home this way, everyone who visits you will notice this intention straight away.
Unifying flooring
Now, this is a tricky idea that has to be executed in a smart and organized way, or it will ruin the entire aesthetic appeal of your home. Floors in our kitchens and living rooms are rarely the same, and the disparity between these two areas is most noticeable when it comes to flooring. But, if you think ahead and make a proper plan, this doesn’t have to happen.
First, use the same flooring material in both your living room and kitchen. Laminate, tile, and even hardwood work well in both areas, and insisting on continuity when it comes to flooring can go a really long way. Secondly, don’t be afraid to use a rug, especially in your living room, in order to define each space a bit. Still, not just any rug will do, which is why using those colorful rugs from Hong Kong that are made from high-quality materials and come in different shapes and sizes might be a great idea. Finally, picking a light floor color because this will make your home look instantly bigger and more open, and that’s something all homeowners are looking for.
Unifying dining area
Finally, this is probably the best and most practical way to connect your kitchen and living room, and, at the same time, take the functionality of your home to a new level. Incorporating a dining space into your new layout is a must, not just for aesthetic purposes, but for practicality as well.
Luckily, this space doesn’t have to be too big – a simple dining table and some chairs will be quite enough. Open-plan dining spaces are very popular today, which is why finding a design idea that will work for you shouldn’t be too hard. Just make sure everything is coordinated with your kitchen and your living room, and you’re good to go!
Connecting your cooking and living space isn’t that hard, and all you need to do is find solutions that are simple and practical. Start with these tips and let your imagination run wild!
