Furnishing an open space: solutions for a functional and cosy space
Open space is an increasingly popular option in interior design, as its flexibility and ability to create bright and airy spaces allows for very original and customisable stylistic solutions.
Furnishing an open space, however, requires attention and planning skills in order to achieve a harmonious and functional result. In this article, we will explore different solutions for furnishing an open space, focusing on how to integrate the kitchen and living room into a single room by optimising each individual aspect.
Creating visual separations to define environments
The central characteristic of an open space is to offer guests a large and airy space, which by its very nature has no structural subdivisions. This can undoubtedly be a strong point and an aesthetic element that appeals to many people, but it also risks creating a chaotic effect if the design is not carefully thought out.
One of the solutions most in vogue among interior designers is, precisely for this reason, to visually define the different areas within the same space, so that while having a single room with all its peculiarities, aesthetically there is more dynamism and the functions of each corner can be determined more precisely. Even if it is an open space, it is indeed important to create visual separations between the kitchen, dining room and living area, using mobile elements such as bookcases, suspended wall units or decorative dividers to define the different zones without compromising the visual flow.
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The choice of furniture and accessories
When it comes to furnishing an open space, the choice of furniture is crucial. Getting it wrong at this stage, in fact, can ruin the entire project, leading to an unattractive and non-functional creation. Instead, to create a cohesive environment, it is advisable to choose furniture that integrates well visually with one another. For example, you can opt for a sofa that matches the style of the kitchen and a dining table that recalls the elements of the living area, maintaining a certain linearity in the colours or using similar elements, such as natural wood inserts, to create a point of connection between the different areas.
Suspended wall units, on the other hand, can be used to separate the kitchen from the living room, while offering additional storage space and contributing to the division of the rooms in a natural and linear manner.
Use of the open kitchen
Although not everyone likes the combination of kitchen and living room, the open kitchen remains a central element in many open spaces and those who prefer the open space have various solutions available to them to limit the problems connected, for example, with tidiness or the presence of odours due to the preparation of food. To effectively furnish the kitchen within an open space, it is therefore important to consider both functionality and aesthetics, to ensure that each element can have the right position and bring out the characteristics of the entire open space.
A designer hood, for example, can become a focal point, adding character to the kitchen without interrupting the continuity of the space, while well-positioned wall units and a central island can create a natural division between the kitchen and the rest of the room. In some cases, in order to create a more evident division, it is instead possible to opt for a small plasterboard partition wall, perhaps with wooden slats that lighten the upper part, while still allowing natural light to penetrate and maintaining the dynamism typical of rooms of this kind.
Maximising open space
If you are working with limited space, it will be essential to maximise the available space to ensure not only a better aesthetic impact, but also functionality and practicality. From this point of view, an open space, however ‘cramped’ it may be, allows you to exploit every corner creatively. In fact, you can use multifunctional furniture, such as sofas with storage units or extendable dining tables, to optimise space without sacrificing comfort, and thus have within a single room various cores that can be exploited depending on the occasion, from the living area for conversing with friends to a real dining room for grand occasions.
To get the most out of the space also from an optical point of view, exploit the use of light colours and reflective materials to create the illusion of a larger space.
The importance of lighting and decorative details
While furnishings are fundamental to creating a truly impactful open space, the key role of lighting should not be underestimated. Cleverly designed lighting can provide that extra touch of style to complete the design. Using a combination of ceiling lights, table lamps and spotlights, for example, you can create different atmospheres within the same room, playing with the various light points and colour tones to offer guests an experience commensurate with the specific moment.
Finally, to add a further element of personalisation, you can incorporate accessories and decorative details such as paintings, carpets and cushions that reflect your style and complete the décor down to the last detail.
With these solutions, you will be able to furnish an open space in an elegant and functional way, creating a unique environment that reflects your needs and style, without sacrificing practicality and design. However, attention to detail and meticulous planning of every aspect are essential to achieve a harmonious and functional end result, so leave nothing to chance and study every element with care.
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