In recent years, we have noticed a growing trend in interior design of combining different rooms in a home.
This concept makes rooms brighter, more functional and better connected, perfectly meeting the needs of everyday life. An open plan kitchen-living room not only offers a contemporary aesthetic, but also optimizes the functionality of the home, bringing harmony and design together in one place.
Types of open plan kitchen-living room
When it comes to designing an open kitchen, it is essential to weigh up the options offered by different layouts to successfully create a space that is both functional and aesthetically attractive. Below, we explore the most popular options:
Open plan kitchen-living room with an island
Islands are one of the most popular structures in open kitchens. This element becomes the focal point of the room, serving as both a work area and a place for social gatherings. In addition to its functional benefits, an island allows a subtle visual separation between the kitchen and the living room.
Open plan kitchen-living room with a peninsula
A peninsula is an ideal option for making the most of the space in open kitchens, especially when carrying out renovations to combine two rooms. This design combines the functionality of an island with a smart use of space, creating a natural transition between the kitchen and the living room. When you eliminate a dividing wall, a peninsula allows you to visually demarcate an area without losing the feeling of openness, all while offering a practical and versatile design.
Small open plan kitchen-living room
When space is limited, an open plan kitchen-living room offers the ideal solution for creating a feeling of expansiveness. Using light colours and the same decorative style in both rooms helps to visually enlarge these areas, creating a uniform, harmonious environment that puts people at ease.
How to aesthetically incorporate the kitchen into the living room
Harmoniously integrating an open plan kitchen into the living room requires a careful choice of materials that combine functionality and aesthetic appeal. In this respect, large format porcelain slabs are the perfect solution for tiling both walls and floors.
Since they can be used to create practically uninterrupted surfaces with almost no visible joints, they lend the room a sense of spaciousness and uniformity. This visual continuity is not only elegant, but also offers practical benefits such as improved hygiene: fewer joints means less dirt accumulates, thus facilitating daily cleaning. What is more, the large format porcelain slabs allow you to play with a variety of finishes and textures to suit any style
The importance of the countertop in your open kitchen design
Countertops have become one of the most important decorative elements in kitchen design, and they particularly capture the attention in open plan kitchens. Not only must they meet high technical and functional standards, but they also play a key role in the aesthetics of the room. This is where Coverlam Top stands out as an innovative, versatile solution.
Our technical stone countertops combine advanced technology and contemporary design with a high degree of resistance to heat, knocks, scratches and chemical products. They are also non-porous and impermeable, making them hygienic and easier to clean. With a wide range of finishes, Coverlam Top perfectly suits any style of open kitchen, and allows you to design any style of countertop, including custom-made countertops.
Coverlam Top countertops are not just functional—they also heighten the aesthetics of any open plan kitchen. What’s more, they can be used to design bespoke solutions that allow you to fully personalize any room, giving a distinctive, exclusive result.
Open plan kitchen-living rooms are more than just a trend; they are a way of living and enjoying integrated spaces. Thanks to Grespania's ceramic tiles nd Coverlam Top’s innovative countertops, you can design unique, resistant, stylish rooms.
If you're looking for inspiration for your next project or need personalized advice, do not hesitate to contact us. Our team will be happy to help you create the open kitchen of your dreams.
