Today open-plan interiors are super trendy because they enlarge your space and create a whole zone for communicating and having fun. If you aren’t ready for a whole loft-like space, you can try just to unite the kitchen and the living room. Here are some tips to do that right.

Define the size of each zone: if you often invite family and friends for a dinner, make the kitchen area larger.Binding elements. Think of a single color scheme for both zones as the transition between the areas should be smooth and gentle. The décor style should also be single for both, so choose the furniture accordingly.Functionality. All the kitchen surfaces should be functional for cooking, and the hood should be very well working to avoid food smells in the living room zone. Multi-level kitchen lights will be very useful and you won’t light the living area too much.Need real examples to get inspired Have a look at the pics!

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Ultra modern glossy open plan space.

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Modern Scandinavian-inspired open space with simple yet creative lighting solutions.

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Cute living room combined with a vintage dining area and a rustic kitchen.

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Tall ceilings works extremely well for such combinations.

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Traditional interiors could also be open-plan.

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If you have a long yet narrow room, it's perfect to be separated into several zones one by one.

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Open spaces could be as long and wide as tall.

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Spacious traditional style open space with floor to ceiling winnows in earthy single color scheme.

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Part of a wall that separate a living area with a kitchen could become an additional dining area.

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Creating a kitchen in a niche might an interesting way to go.

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An interesting mid-century inspired interior where a living area and a kitchen are both located on the second floor.

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