How to reconcile the living room
and bedroom? practical tips

Reconciling the living room and bedroom is a challenge that many people face. The small size of a flat often does not allow for a separate bedroom.

A harmonious combination of living room and bedroom does not have to be difficult. Of course, it all depends on the layout of the interior and on individual needs. Before deciding how to combine the living room and bedroom, it is worth considering various ideas in order to achieve maximum use of the available space.

In tall flats, a mezzanine floor can be used for sleeping. In large living rooms, it will be possible to separate the bedroom, and in smaller ones, multifunctional furniture will work perfectly. So let's take a look at the various solutions!

LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOM COMBINED - WHEN IS IT A GOOD IDEA?

Combining a living room with a bedroom is a solution that works in many situations - not only in small flats. Although it is most often the result of limited space, it can also be a conscious choice of those who value functionality and a flexible approach to interior design.

A living room with a sleeping function is a good solution, among others, in studios, short-term rental flats, and also where one of the rooms needs to fulfil a different role - for example, to become a child's room, a home office, a gym or a hobby space. In such cases, combining a living area with a sleeping area makes maximum use of the available space without sacrificing comfort.

In order for such an interior to fulfil its role well, proper planning of the arrangement - both in terms of aesthetics and function - is key.

HOW TO RECONCILE THE LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOM?

If you want to reconcile the functions of the living room and bedroom in one interior, you should start by separating the different zones. The living area may include a sofa or corner sofa, armchairs and a coffee table, but also bookcases for storing trinkets or a chest of drawers. The bedroom area, on the other hand, must have a comfortable bedroom bed, which can be replaced by a sofa bed in a small space.

Reconciling different needs in a small space is not always easy, but it is not impossible either. Consider choosing multifunctional furniture, which can be used in different ways. One example is the 4 You Fresh 2-person bed, which, thanks to its canopy, gently separates the living room from the sleeping area, creating a pleasant, cosy corner for resting. The practical bookcase in the bed, on the other hand, allows you to organise your books and small accessories.

In order to make the living room as comfortable as a traditional bedroom, it is also important to have the right lighting to promote relaxation.

HOW TO DIVIDE A ROOM INTO BEDROOM AND LIVING ROOM?

Separating the bedroom from the living area can be achieved in many ways. The simplest and at the same time the most budget-friendly solution is to install a textile curtain or set up a screen. These elements will quickly separate the living room from the sleeping area and create a comfortable space for relaxing after a long day. They can be installed in the interior in one day and, if necessary, moved to another location (screen) or replaced with a different design (curtain). However, they also have disadvantages: they do not insulate from sound and do not give a full sense of intimacy.

A more practical solution may be to use the bookcase like a partition wall. The 4 You Fresh double-sided tall bookcase divides an open space in an impressive way by simply attaching it to the wall on one side. By displaying various items on it, you can add variety to the living room arrangement. The lower version of the shelf can also be used as a partition.

You can also hide your comfortable bed behind the elegant Stor wardrobe, which will allow you to make maximum use of the space and cleverly hide clothes, documents and other things you do not want to keep out in the open.

When looking for a way to create a bedroom annex and hide the bed, you can also opt to put up a partition wall. Instead of a traditional partition wall, a good choice will be a glass wall dividing the interior, which will give the impression of lightness and delicacy (and this is extremely important in small living rooms).

A durable and interesting solution will also be sliding doors, which will add elegance to the space while contributing to a clear division of the room.

The division of the room into bedroom and living room is also helped by furnishing elements such as the carpet or the Linerio lamella wall. These will not only emphasise the zoning of the space, but also build a cosy atmosphere.

Worth reading: How to divide a room without building partitions?

HOW TO COMBINE A LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOM?

The combination of living room and bedroom should not only be functional, but also aesthetic and cosy. It is in this interior that the household members will spend most of their time during the day. In order to make them feel comfortable in it, it is worth taking care of the stylistic consistency.

A harmonious and elegant look can be achieved by arranging the space using a uniform colour palette. It is also worth paying attention to materials and textures. Natural fabrics, soft textiles, wood or matte finishes will bring warmth and cosiness to the interior, which is essential in both the living and bedroom areas.

When decorating a living room with a bedroom function, it is a good idea to introduce a uniform floor in both zones, which will make the interior look cohesive and beautiful. Waterproof vinyl panels, for example, will work well.

The choice of lighting will be no less important. Instead of one central lamp, it is advisable to use several points of light in a similar style - obviously bearing in mind that the number of lamps and their placement should be adapted to daily needs.

The final element to pay attention to when arranging the interior is the choice of decoration. All elements (e.g. frames, vases, pictures and graphics) should be kept in a consistent style. Subtle accessories in muted colours will add character to the living room and bedroom without overwhelming the small space.

LIVING ROOM-BEDROOM COMBINATION - INSPIRATIONS

If you want to furnish a living room with a bedroom, which will not lose its functionality over the years, it is worth looking favourably at sofas with a sleeping function. A full-size bedroom bed will be difficult to fit into a small living room combining various functions. On the other hand, a sofa which can be unfolded and used on a daily basis, and not only for occasional sleeping, will make it possible to create a comfortable interior, even if we have a small area at our disposal.

Sofas with a DL sleeping function (e.g. Todos Slim, Auro or Repose sofa) are not only comfortable but also practical: they fold out easily and allow you to efficiently transform a living room into a comfortable bedroom.

Want to find out more? Check out our material on the different reclining systems.

Also worthy of note are modular upholstered furniture, which, thanks to their flexibility, are perfect for interiors with unusual shapes. Modular sofas can take on different sizes and shapes, which can be achieved by adding individual modules of a given system. Multifunctional modular furniture of this type grows with the family: at any time you can rearrange the selected seats, subtract or add an element to create a new arrangement of the room.

WHAT COUNTS IS THE IDEA

Whether a living room combined with a bedroom annex becomes comfortable to use depends to a large extent not on the size of the interior, but on its arrangement. A sensibly planned and well thought-out space can be both comfortable and functional. It is worth looking outside the box to find tailor-made solutions that best suit the needs of the family. The VOXBOX programme will help you design a functional interior, thanks to which you can comfortably plan a unique space for yourself without leaving home!

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