Fresh idea: kitchen combined with a corridor

The layout of modern apartments and houses is becoming more original. Already no one to surprise the dining room, combined with the kitchen, or the dressing room in the bathroom. Combining the corridor with the kitchen can also be recognized as an original idea. It doesn’t matter what makes the designer combine the corridor with the kitchen. This may be a small area of ​​the apartment or a daring plan of the owner of the home. The main thing is that the resulting premises should be functional and useful.

The main advantage of this solution, of course, is the spaciousness, which can be achieved by the absence of extra walls. In such a room you can feel comfortable even with a minimum total area of ​​the apartment.

To divide the room into functional sections, it is recommended to use zoning techniques. Useful in this case will be sliding partitions, which can be used during cooking or receiving visitors. Such designs most often consist of guides on the floor and on the ceiling, along which the partition moves freely.

The partition can be made of any material. The most practical will be:

• glass;
• plastic;
• metal;
• tree.

Partitions exist where fabric is pulled onto a solid frame. They look stylish and add uniqueness to the interior, but are not suitable for use in the kitchen, as they will absorb all the smells. And evaporation over time will leave ugly stains on the fabric.

In the absence of stationary structures, you can use a simple screen. Its main disadvantage will be that smells and sounds will not be delayed by such an obstacle. But you can limit the review of what is happening in the kitchen with its help.

Combining the hallway with the catering unit, it is necessary to carefully consider the conditions for ensuring hygiene. Behind the door of the apartment there is an entrance - a common place. Make sure that most of the dirt remains behind the door. To do this, you can use high-quality floor mats and special grilles.

The “warm floor” system can become effective. It will help wet footprints on the floor dry quickly and prevent household members from spreading the dirt brought from the street into the apartment. In addition, underfloor heating will save from the feeling of a cold tile or other hard surface. This is very important, since carpets with pile do not allow achieving the desired sterility. For the kitchen hallway, it is better to use tiles or laminate.

In order for the clothes in the corridor not to be saturated with extraneous odors, care should be taken about quality ventilation. An important element in the selection of stoves in the kitchen will be equipping it with a hood. In addition, it is preferable to equip the hall with tightly closing cabinets and shelves for shoes.

To arrange such a room, you can use two main methods:

• combine space with one color and materials;
• zoning the room with different shades and materials.

The first option does not require much effort. The kitchen and hallway involve the use of wear-resistant materials with good resistance to changes in temperature and humidity. The most suitable flooring will be tile or natural stone. You can use other options. But the main principle in the choice should be the maximum hygiene of the coating.

As a wall covering, you can also choose tiles. If this material seems cold and uncomfortable, then you can use washable wallpaper that can withstand the aggressive environment of the room.

Color solutions are not much limited. In the first place there will be colors that are able to mask possible contamination.At the same time, only those zones that are most affected can be designed with such shades. This is the space near the front door, near the stove and around the sink. The rest of the room can be decorated as brightly as the designer will allow his imagination.

Zoning is a more popular design method. The abundance of choice of materials allows you to not only separate the hallway from the kitchen, but also to highlight the work area, eating area, dressing room and others. In addition, zoning with materials will allow you to design a room not only in different colors, but also in various styles. From the corridor in the style of "minimalism" you can get into the kitchen in the style of "country". And both of these styles will harmoniously coexist in the same room.

The zoning of the premises can be carried out not only using the above methods. Architectural structures can become interesting in these conditions. The picturesque arch, decorated with bas-reliefs, will be an exquisite accent in the general setting.

You can also use a stone-lined fireplace or a large aquarium. Such a large object is able to conditionally divide the space, leaving enough space for moving the inhabitants of the apartment. At the same time, such a decision will give the room a uniqueness and originality.

Lighting can sometimes play a decisive role in dividing space into the kitchen and hallway. To start with, you can use a brighter light in the kitchen. Perhaps the use of fluorescent lighting, which is characterized by a bright white glow. At the same time, a more familiar yellow light can be left in the corridor. This method will allow you to feel the movement from one space to another without using doors.

In the corridor with light, you can highlight the area of ​​the mirror and hangers. In the kitchen, additional lighting fixtures are useful in the work area and near the table.

Using all of these separation and combining methods can produce amazing results. A small space will retain its functionality and provide all the inhabitants of the apartment with the desired comfort.