Interior of a small house - zoning and functional furniture
It is difficult to imagine a person who would not seek to live in a comfortable, cozy house or apartment, where there is everything necessary for a good rest. If for owners of spacious housing everything is decided by the availability of free time and finances for its arrangement, then the interior of a small house requires a lot of effort, attention and imagination. Fortunately, there is no need to invent something radically new. Indeed, the problem of a small, and sometimes frankly cramped, home is faced by many people. Consider the most popular ways out of this situation.
Residential private houses, the area of which is small, are usually not equipped with a special room for family evenings or receptions. But to do without such a room is difficult. Therefore, its function is performed by other rooms. Typically, the living room is combined with a bedroom or kitchen. In the first case, the place to sleep should be separated from the place of family or friendly gatherings. This can be done using a small cabinet, chest of drawers, curtains.
Attention, it is very important that the bed is not only present, but it is really possible to relax on it, while someone else is in the room. This is facilitated by the rejection of the TV, as well as sources of bright light near the berth.
If the living room is combined with the kitchen, then it makes sense to abandon the large dining table in favor of the coffee table. Furniture also does not have to be bulky. The best solution is a small sofa (possibly a corner) and several armchairs, chairs or ottomans. They fit well into any layout and do not take up much space.
Bedroom
The design of a small country house usually does not include a separate spacious room, which can be used as a bedroom. There are several options for the interior, which will be the way out:
confine yourself to a narrow sofa in the living room;
put a bed in a small room, which will occupy almost its entire area;
equip a sleeping place in the attic under the roof of the house.
In order to implement the last project, you need to free the attic from all things, insulate the roof from the inside and remove part of the attic floor. After that, you need to install a reliable staircase and directly a berth. Its function can be performed by a hard mattress. Then it remains only to place a lamp and shelves near the bed for the necessary things: books, phone, comb.
Kitchen in a small house
No matter how small the area of the house is, it cannot do without a place where you can store food and prepare food, that is, without an equipped kitchen.It is worth giving preference to a compact model of a refrigerator or sink for dishes, furniture with a built-in oven.
A huge role in arranging the kitchen of a small house is played by a variety of shelves and cabinets, which can be located on several levels. Festive services, jars with exotic spices, voluminous pans and pans, spare detergents can be removed to the upper shelves, only what is often needed is at hand. The bottom surface of the shelves should be equipped with reliable hooks. They will accommodate small pans, cups, a ladle, kitchen towels, potholders.
Bathroom
The area of even the smallest country house usually allows you to place a sitting bathroom or shower. This is not the best solution in terms of comfort, but it is determined by necessity. Household chemicals and washing powder can be placed under the bath or in the cabinet. On the shelves there is a place for shampoo, shower gel, soap, toothpaste.
In such a small room, walls should be actively used. They should be hooked for washcloths, towels, bathrobes. The same devices can be placed on the inner surface of the door. Before proceeding with this, it is necessary to assess the quality of the door and the load that will not harm it. No need to save on a good rug, because with a small size of the bathroom, splashing water on the floor is almost inevitable. It’s better to buy some silicone or rubber mats than spend money on floor repairs and getting rid of mold.
Workplace equipment
The realities of modern life are such that the average person can not often leave work outside the walls of his house. Many people take part of the work at home, give it a weekend or part of the vacation, someone works remotely or just likes to read the news while sitting at a desktop computer.In this case, you can not do without a kind of office in the country house. A small paper table and a comfortable armchair will fit perfectly into the interior of a small house, but you need to find a place for this furniture. It usually becomes part of the bedroom or living room.
Attention, it is very important to place the desktop near the window or at least install a bright lamp above it.
A good option for a functional interior would be a compact wall for the living room with an integrated work desk. In any case, the style of the furniture of the working area should coincide with the design of the living room or bedroom. It is best to choose a ready-made kit from a trusted manufacturer. Then the room will look harmonious and cozy, will make a good impression on the most demanding guests, will become a favorite place for family members.
Zoning in the interior of a small house
Often the entire area of a small house is represented by just one room. In this case, it is necessary to competently divide the space into separate zones: sleeping, working, cooking place and receiving guests. This is best facilitated by the installation of one or two racks, or thin partitions. It will allow you to visually divide the room into several rooms. In addition, racks will become an additional storage place for necessary things: books, dishes, bedding. And putting vases, figurines or candles on them can decorate the room.
Another solution would be to set up a podium with a bed in the wall niche. And placing a berth under the ceiling will free up space for a wardrobe, closet, desktop, extra chair or play area for children. Zoning of a country house can also be facilitated by tiles on the kitchen wall, carpets for the bedroom or living room, repeating the shade of furniture, spectacular curtains.
Functional furniture
Without functional furniture, it’s hard to imagine the interior of a country house truly comfortable for living. These are products with moving parts that perform several functions at once or combine different interior items. It includes:
sofas and beds with fitted wardrobes and pull-out shelves;
folding chairs, armchairs, benches;
sliding coffee and kitchen tables;
wardrobe systems with removable shelves;
book stands with built-in floor lamps;
ironing boards with a mirror or shelves;
kitchen furniture with pull-out tables.
Such furniture looks modern, made of durable, reliable materials. With it, the design of even the smallest house will stand out with a special, unique style. An example of functional furniture is also stairs with small drawers for books, towels, socks, souvenirs and children's toys built into the steps. They allow you to compactly place everything you need almost at hand, without cluttering up the space of the home.
Storage in a small house
The problem of storing the right things is especially acute in a small room. Therefore, the owners of such housing can not do without a sufficient number of cabinets and shelves. It is best to place them vertically, without focusing the majority of the drawers on the floor. In a small house, you need to use the walls as efficiently as possible by installing hooks and hangers on them. A bulky wardrobe can be replaced with a wardrobe system or clothes rail. This multi-beam floor design allows you to hang a large number of items in a limited area.
If the house has an attic, then most of the things that are not used in everyday life can be attributed there. Books, outerwear, inappropriate season shoes, extra bedding and utensils should be laid out in reliable, durable boxes. Labels on boxes will help you quickly find the things you need.It is better to get rid of old furniture that is no longer in use. She does not fit into the design of housing, will occupy a place that can be found the best application.
The overall style of the interior of a small house
With a limited housing area, it is especially important that its style is harmonious. If the house has only one room, delimited into several zones, then all the furniture should be combined with each other. You can install ready-made kits or independently choose suitable things. The design of a small house fits well in a small furniture in bright colors.
In general, light colors, for example beige, milky white, gray, peach, mint, are especially in demand in small rooms. The walls and ceiling of this shade will visually expand the space. They can be supplemented with interior details (curtains, floor lamps, figurines, pillows) of brighter colors - light green, blue, lemon yellow, lilac.
The interior design of each individual house or apartment is individual. But for owners of small housing, the following recommendations are relevant:
strive for minimalism, not litter space with unnecessary things;
give preference to several, well-matching colors or shades;
if possible, leave the walls open without covering them with colorful carpets and numerous paintings.
Lighting
With insufficient light, any room seems cramped, uncomfortable and cluttered. Therefore, the interior of a small country house provides good lighting. This is facilitated by windows with curtains or light curtains, lamps, floor lamps, and table lamps built into the ceiling and walls.
There must be several sources of light, this is necessary for the competent separation of space into functional zones. The design of the bedroom provides for the presence of the main lamp and one or two additional ones. If it is combined with the living room, then you can limit yourself to a night lamp at the head of the bed.For the interior of a small living room, a floor lamp that fits the style of the room is indispensable. It will complement the main source of light - a chandelier in the center of the ceiling. The kitchen may use lights on the bottom of the hanging cabinets.
It is difficult to imagine a person who would not seek to live in a comfortable, cozy house or apartment, where there is everything necessary for a good rest. If for owners of spacious housing everything is decided by the availability of free time and finances for its arrangement, then the interior of a small house requires a lot of effort, attention and imagination. Fortunately, there is no need to invent something radically new. Indeed, the problem of a small, and sometimes frankly cramped, home is faced by many people. Consider the most popular ways out of this situation.
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Living room arrangement
Residential private houses, the area of which is small, are usually not equipped with a special room for family evenings or receptions. But to do without such a room is difficult. Therefore, its function is performed by other rooms. Typically, the living room is combined with a bedroom or kitchen. In the first case, the place to sleep should be separated from the place of family or friendly gatherings. This can be done using a small cabinet, chest of drawers, curtains.
If the living room is combined with the kitchen, then it makes sense to abandon the large dining table in favor of the coffee table. Furniture also does not have to be bulky. The best solution is a small sofa (possibly a corner) and several armchairs, chairs or ottomans. They fit well into any layout and do not take up much space.
Bedroom
The design of a small country house usually does not include a separate spacious room, which can be used as a bedroom. There are several options for the interior, which will be the way out:
In order to implement the last project, you need to free the attic from all things, insulate the roof from the inside and remove part of the attic floor. After that, you need to install a reliable staircase and directly a berth. Its function can be performed by a hard mattress. Then it remains only to place a lamp and shelves near the bed for the necessary things: books, phone, comb.
Kitchen in a small house
No matter how small the area of the house is, it cannot do without a place where you can store food and prepare food, that is, without an equipped kitchen.It is worth giving preference to a compact model of a refrigerator or sink for dishes, furniture with a built-in oven.
A huge role in arranging the kitchen of a small house is played by a variety of shelves and cabinets, which can be located on several levels. Festive services, jars with exotic spices, voluminous pans and pans, spare detergents can be removed to the upper shelves, only what is often needed is at hand. The bottom surface of the shelves should be equipped with reliable hooks. They will accommodate small pans, cups, a ladle, kitchen towels, potholders.
Bathroom
The area of even the smallest country house usually allows you to place a sitting bathroom or shower. This is not the best solution in terms of comfort, but it is determined by necessity. Household chemicals and washing powder can be placed under the bath or in the cabinet. On the shelves there is a place for shampoo, shower gel, soap, toothpaste.
In such a small room, walls should be actively used. They should be hooked for washcloths, towels, bathrobes. The same devices can be placed on the inner surface of the door. Before proceeding with this, it is necessary to assess the quality of the door and the load that will not harm it. No need to save on a good rug, because with a small size of the bathroom, splashing water on the floor is almost inevitable. It’s better to buy some silicone or rubber mats than spend money on floor repairs and getting rid of mold.
Workplace equipment
The realities of modern life are such that the average person can not often leave work outside the walls of his house. Many people take part of the work at home, give it a weekend or part of the vacation, someone works remotely or just likes to read the news while sitting at a desktop computer.In this case, you can not do without a kind of office in the country house. A small paper table and a comfortable armchair will fit perfectly into the interior of a small house, but you need to find a place for this furniture. It usually becomes part of the bedroom or living room.
A good option for a functional interior would be a compact wall for the living room with an integrated work desk. In any case, the style of the furniture of the working area should coincide with the design of the living room or bedroom. It is best to choose a ready-made kit from a trusted manufacturer. Then the room will look harmonious and cozy, will make a good impression on the most demanding guests, will become a favorite place for family members.
Zoning in the interior of a small house
Often the entire area of a small house is represented by just one room. In this case, it is necessary to competently divide the space into separate zones: sleeping, working, cooking place and receiving guests. This is best facilitated by the installation of one or two racks, or thin partitions. It will allow you to visually divide the room into several rooms. In addition, racks will become an additional storage place for necessary things: books, dishes, bedding. And putting vases, figurines or candles on them can decorate the room.
Another solution would be to set up a podium with a bed in the wall niche. And placing a berth under the ceiling will free up space for a wardrobe, closet, desktop, extra chair or play area for children. Zoning of a country house can also be facilitated by tiles on the kitchen wall, carpets for the bedroom or living room, repeating the shade of furniture, spectacular curtains.
Functional furniture
Without functional furniture, it’s hard to imagine the interior of a country house truly comfortable for living. These are products with moving parts that perform several functions at once or combine different interior items. It includes:
Such furniture looks modern, made of durable, reliable materials. With it, the design of even the smallest house will stand out with a special, unique style. An example of functional furniture is also stairs with small drawers for books, towels, socks, souvenirs and children's toys built into the steps. They allow you to compactly place everything you need almost at hand, without cluttering up the space of the home.
Storage in a small house
The problem of storing the right things is especially acute in a small room. Therefore, the owners of such housing can not do without a sufficient number of cabinets and shelves. It is best to place them vertically, without focusing the majority of the drawers on the floor. In a small house, you need to use the walls as efficiently as possible by installing hooks and hangers on them. A bulky wardrobe can be replaced with a wardrobe system or clothes rail. This multi-beam floor design allows you to hang a large number of items in a limited area.
If the house has an attic, then most of the things that are not used in everyday life can be attributed there. Books, outerwear, inappropriate season shoes, extra bedding and utensils should be laid out in reliable, durable boxes. Labels on boxes will help you quickly find the things you need.It is better to get rid of old furniture that is no longer in use. She does not fit into the design of housing, will occupy a place that can be found the best application.
The overall style of the interior of a small house
With a limited housing area, it is especially important that its style is harmonious. If the house has only one room, delimited into several zones, then all the furniture should be combined with each other. You can install ready-made kits or independently choose suitable things. The design of a small house fits well in a small furniture in bright colors.
In general, light colors, for example beige, milky white, gray, peach, mint, are especially in demand in small rooms. The walls and ceiling of this shade will visually expand the space. They can be supplemented with interior details (curtains, floor lamps, figurines, pillows) of brighter colors - light green, blue, lemon yellow, lilac.
The interior design of each individual house or apartment is individual. But for owners of small housing, the following recommendations are relevant:
Lighting
With insufficient light, any room seems cramped, uncomfortable and cluttered. Therefore, the interior of a small country house provides good lighting. This is facilitated by windows with curtains or light curtains, lamps, floor lamps, and table lamps built into the ceiling and walls.
There must be several sources of light, this is necessary for the competent separation of space into functional zones. The design of the bedroom provides for the presence of the main lamp and one or two additional ones. If it is combined with the living room, then you can limit yourself to a night lamp at the head of the bed.For the interior of a small living room, a floor lamp that fits the style of the room is indispensable. It will complement the main source of light - a chandelier in the center of the ceiling. The kitchen may use lights on the bottom of the hanging cabinets.