This minimal yet romantically decorated home in Sweden (Styled by JosefssonLjung, photographed by Maria Sahlander for Stadshem) has an L-shaped kitchen with light grey cabinets and white marble countertops that is planned inside a niche space in the wall.
The kitchen comes out into a spacious dining space with a round dining table and continues into a living room with a grey sofa and a white sculptural coffee table.
The bedrooms are located on both ends of the apartment, making this long floorplan work nicely.
An L-shaped kitchen fitted inside of a niche space
The L-shaped layout of the kitchen fits perfectly around the niche space in the wall of this room. The light grey cabinets are paired with white marble countertops and chrome hardware for a modern look that matches the stainless steel exhaust.
The stainless steel and marble are combined with a few soft wood tones for a natural look.
A large mirror in the corner of the kitchen dining room reflects the space and makes it appear larger.
A daybed in the dining room offers a spot to read a book in front of the window.
A living room with a grey sofa and a sculptural living room
The grey living room sofa spreads along the length of the two living room windows. A sculptural coffee table fits perfectly with the couch and the fluffy area rug.
A climbing plant on the window sill adds a beautiful touch of greenery to this setting.
This small studio apartment for sale in Sweden (via Alvhem) has an L-shaped kitchen next to the entrance door and sleeping space in a niche spot inside the wall, with an overarching storage module that provides the small studio apartment with lots of storage space.
The middle of the one-room apartment is used for a small sofa area and a small dining table with two dining chairs.
An L-shaped kitchen with grey cabinets and limestone countertops
The L-shaped kitchen layout is perfect for this small studio space, as it offers lots of storage and countertop space, leaving lots of floor space free in the middle.
A peg rail attached to the side of the fridge also functions as a small wardrobe next to the entryway of the studio apartment.
The grey kitchen cabinets are paired with chrome hardware and limestone countertops for a natural look.
A sleeping and living space with storage above the bed
Right next to the kitchen, you can find a small grey sofa combined with a wooden wall shelf for books and accessories. The grey area rug visually separates the sofa area from the rest of the space.
The area next to the bed is used for a small dining table with two chairs that fit the wood tone of the nightstand.
Limited square footage and small spaces can pose several design challenges. However, these obstacles can also lead to endless possibilities. There are loads of interior design ideas out there to help you conquer a large open space and create the kitchen and living room design that works best for you.
Below, you’ll find a list of the most inspiring kitchen-living room ideas to help you get started on the interior design of your dream home.
An Open Concept Living Room With a One-Wall Kitchen
This kitchen and living room use the same flooring for both spaces. In this situation, area rugs are an excellent solution for creating division without a physical barrier hindering movement. The shelving units being aligned with a single surface allows a seamless flow while cooking, one of the many benefits of an open layout such as this.
Additionally, the living area uses a brighter color palette than the kitchen space, further differentiating between the two without the room feeling disjointed.
A Kitchen-Living Room Combo With a Dining Room Table
This kitchen-living room combo features an element that we’ll see frequently: a dining table placed within the kitchen area, creating an additional dining room space. Multiple pendant lights hanging throughout the space ensure that each area has adequate lighting.
This open-concept kitchen-living room combo follows a neutral color scheme, helping the design style feel purposeful. Additionally, this layout is an efficient use of the available square footage with every inch of the open floor plan serving a purpose.
An Open Concept Kitchen-Living Room Combo With Furniture Filling the Entire Space
Appropriate use of visual clutter can help create multiple focal points, making a small space appear bigger as your eye travels through it. This open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area is a cozy space with natural materials and thoughtfully placed home decor.
The large windows allow an abundance of natural light to pour in, further opening up the space. All of the design elements in this example blend perfectly into this darker neutral color palette, creating a warm and welcoming space for everyone.
A Compact Kitchen and Living Room With an Included Dining Space
Color can be a powerful visual divider, tricking the eye into seeing a single space as multiple rooms. This room uses darker, solid-color cabinets in the kitchen area, which serve as a source of visual interest and almost have the effect of an accent wall.
The abrupt change from the grey-green kitchen to the umber tone of the couch, then again to the soft linen tablecloth and dark chairs in the dining area, clearly marks the shift from one room to the other while maintaining the benefits of the wide open space.
A Completely Open Space With Loads of Natural Light
Large picture windows and multiple skylights in this example remove the need for artificial lighting on bright days. This home design style is populated by light neutrals and wood accents, further brightening the space.
The result is a relaxing and peaceful, yet cheerful, dining room, kitchen, and living room combo. Wall decor isn’t missed, and the lack of it only serves to make the room feel even more airy and spacious. The light fixtures the space does have are simple and understated, allowing the eye to glance right over them.
A Small Kitchen Island With Waterfall Edges to Allow Movement Throughout the Limited Space
A kitchen island is the perfect functional divider, creating more storage and countertop space while clearly defining the kitchen and living room areas. This open space has a curved corner, creating an ideal place for a set of small dining chairs and a round table.
A unique coffee table and a simple area rug further clarify the separation of the living room from the kitchen and dining room. Large light fixtures with unique designs are also a great addition to this type of layout.
A Kitchen and Living Room With a Physical Barrier to Create Separate Spaces
An island and/or a range hood is a functional way to lightly enclose an open kitchen, allowing each piece of additional furniture to breathe and creating a singular focal point to stand out in each part of the space.
The living room here features a modern couch and a gallery wall populated by painted works, and the rich wood of the dining table is embellished by a pop of bold blue from the vase. The mix of color palettes in this space furthers the separation, though no one area seems out of place in the room as a whole.
A Compact Kitchen and Living Room Design for Studio Apartments
This studio apartment has multiple focal points characterizing the room and visually creating separate spaces. The combination of beige, grey, and white walls helps to further set the rooms apart, while the open kitchen flows into the living room, and the living room into the bedroom.
The wall with a window between the sleeping area and the kitchen creates a sense of privacy that all bedrooms deserve without overly darkening the kitchen due to the lack of light.
Place the Living Space Off to the Side in a Loft Apartment
This unique loft apartment layout creates a natural division between the open kitchen and living room areas. The shape of the room and positioning of the stairs force the living room furniture off to the side with the illusion of a doorway created by the corner and the post of the railing.
The blend of colors here feels natural but also divides the spaces as we’ve seen in previous examples. A standing mirror is pointed towards the window, creating a reflection and amplifying natural light throughout the room.
Styled by Copparstad, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem
Embrace an Open Floor Plan By Carrying the Color Palette into the Living Room Area
This modern kitchen-living room combo uses a stunning marble kitchen island as both a focal point and a divider. The open kitchen allows for easy conversation with any guests or family members seated in the living room, with modern furniture and soft tones being carried throughout.
Statement light fixtures and small coffee tables bring character and personality into the room while maintaining the chic appearance of the areas.
A Kitchen and Living Room Combined With a Large Dining Table and an Area Rug to Create Separate Areas
This living room, dining room, and kitchen combination uses multiple methods to clearly outline where one room ends and the next begins. The area rug and dining room table both serve as dividing elements, while the brick accent wall ties everything together.
Bold decor pieces across all three spaces create a visual interest that draws the eye and helps it move through the room. Design ideas such as this one are growing more popular in larger, open-floor plan apartments.
Save Space in a Kitchen-Living Room Combo With Carefully Considered Furniture Placement
A uniquely shaped room can pose additional challenges when planning the placement of furniture. However, carefully choosing where the furniture will sit and working with the shape of the room can make all the difference.
This open kitchen area features plenty of storage between the open shelves and cabinetry, giving everything a proper place which, in turn, limits clutter and allows the living room to function as intended.
Use Different Materials and Colors to Separate the Two Spaces
One of the most distinctive design ideas we’ve seen. The blend of materials, colors, and textures is a source of endless visual interest, and eccentric wall shapes and positions make this a fun room combo. Stonework and wood fill the kitchen area, and solid colors with minimal patterns compose the living room.
The floor maintains its coloring and materials throughout both rooms, making this another great example of the use of area rugs.
Lightly Contrasting Paint Colors in an Open Kitchen-Living Room Design
The muted color palette used in this room creates a serene and tranquil air, a must for any family room. Using just one material for the floor, a graceful flow from one area to the next is created, furthering the peaceful nature of the room as a whole.
Statement light fixtures add the perfect touch to each section. Dark brown and black accents can be found throughout the area, helping everything appear cohesive and purposeful. The flood of sunlight through the windows enhances all of these elements and increases the breezy, carefree feel of the room.
Include Multi-Functional Furniture in Your Open Concept Kitchen and Living Room
One of the most effective design ideas when it comes to space-saving in the home is furniture that can serve multiple purposes. This incredible kitchen island provides more kitchen storage and an additional countertop for meal prep, but its usefulness doesn’t stop there.
This island divides the kitchen and living room areas and stores a TV that can be raised at the push of a button.
This spacious turn-of-the-century home for sale in Sweden (Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem) has neutral interior decor with a mixture of different wood tones against white walls and white ceilings.
The greige kitchen is planned along one of the walls, leaving out a spot for a round dining table in front of the window. The semi-open plan layout allows you to look from the living room into the kitchen, making it one big space with beautiful historic doors in the middle.
The natural look of the living room also comes back in the bedroom, where white walls are paired with warm beige curtains and grey textiles on the bed.
A greige kitchen with quartz countertops and chrome hardware
The minimal greige kitchen cabinets are paired with a slightly larger quartz countertop and elegant chrome hardware that adds a modern element to the setting.
The lack of upper cabinets gives the kitchen a lighter look. The exhaust is built into a white cover, making it blend into the wall.
The other side of the kitchen is used for a beautiful round dining table paired with wood wall shelving that is perfect for a few cups, glasses, and plants.
The fridge and larger appliances are included in the larger cupboards that are built on either side of the doorway.
A living room with white walls and neutral decor
The white walls in the living room make the interior crisp and bright, reflecting all the daylight coming through the windows. The combination of beige textiles and different wood tones warms up the palette and gives it a cozy appearance.
A single artwork above the sofa adds an elegant touch to the setting.
Two armchairs opposite the sofa give the layout on top of the light rug a lot of dimension, with the square coffee table taking place in the middle.
The TV is attached to the wall next to the historic double door, with a simple storage module underneath it.
A small bedroom with white walls and warm beige curtains
The bedroom has white walls as well, paired with a grey fabric headboard, grey bedside tables, and beige wall lamps to add a bit of variety to the color palette.
The warm beige curtains warm up the daylight coming through the windows and transform the color palette of this place.
A classic wardrobe fits perfectly with the historic details of the apartment.
A kid’s room with dusty pink walls and a wall rug
A small office space with a lounge chair
A modern bathroom with beige floor and wall tiles
A spacious hallway with custom storage and a niche space in the wall
This beautiful turn-of-the-century home for sale in Sweden (via Alvhem) has exclusively white walls that reflect the daylight coming through those large historic windows. The decor of the space is light and natural, with different wood tones warming up the setting.
The living and dining room has a white sofa, paired with a natural rug and a mixture of different wood tones around the dining table. The bedroom reflects this palette with white bedding and small wood furniture pieces to complement the look.
The kitchen has an assymetric floor plan, allowing for a small dining table in front of the window.
A living room with a white sofa and white walls
The white wall color in the living room is accentuated with white crown moldings underneath the ceiling and a white fabric sofa that blends in with the walls. The natural area rug blends in with the light hardwood flooring and provides the space with a warm look.
The dining area next to the white historic fireplace has a mixture of wood tones in the bentwood chairs around the table.
A statement linen pendant light works well underneath the tall ceilings in this historic room.
A mirror is a great decor piece on the wall and at the same time, it provides light reflection on the side of the room that doesn’t have any windows.
A bedroom with white walls and white bedding
The color palette of the bedroom is similar to the one in the living room. A white bed and headboard blend in with the white walls and two dark wood nightstands and beige wall lamps add a bit of contrast and color variety.
The mixture of beige, brown, and white tones makes for a very calm and tranquil appearance in the bedroom.
An off-white rug underneath the bed adds a cozy texture to the setting.
A dark wood bench matches the color of the nightstands and contributes to a contrasting color palette in the space.
A white kitchen on an asymmetrical floorplan
A simple white kitchen fills the space next to the bedroom. The rounded wall next to the window leaves just enough space to fit a small kitchen dining table.
If your home or apartment has a bedroom and living room in one space, making the most of your square footage is crucial. Fortunately, there are a plethora of excellent ideas you can try to make the most of your sleeping and living space. This list of the most creative living room bedroom combo ideas will inspire you and give you new ideas to help you optimize floor space in the best possible way.
Whether you live in a studio apartment or a small home, you can try these ideas to help separate spaces and create distinct rooms. With so many possibilities to choose from, it’s easy to make a living room combined with a bedroom a functional, appealing space.
Use a Curtain to Divide a Room or Studio Apartment
Although it’s a simple idea, this creative hack makes it easy to design a cozy bedroom and living room combo. A rail attached to the ceiling with a long curtain that reaches the floor makes it a cinch to close your bed off from the rest of the living area.
This DIY room divider is not only attractive, but it’s also easy and affordable to do. Choose a curtain in a material and a color or pattern that complements the rest of the space to give it an attractive focal point.
Light, neutral colors not only make a room appear larger, but they can also make any room cozy. Tones of beige, ivory, and tan play nicely with each other, and the light sage green walls add a subtle pop of color. Note how this room has a large window that allows for natural light. More sunlight can also help to make an open floor plan feel larger and more airy.
Since this room has multiple purposes, setting up the layout for the furniture the correct way is vital. Note how the bed is placed directly against the longer straight wall, and the sofa is set up against the angled wall on the opposite side with a coffee table directly in front of it.
Designing the right layout will easily transform a single room into two rooms without feeling disjointed. A tall bedroom wall mirror also helps make the space look and feel bigger while also serving a functional purpose.
As you look for living room bedroom combo ideas that maximize floor space, keep crucial accessories that help you stay organized in mind. In this example, the homeowner added plenty of hooks to the wall on the bedroom side, which is perfect for bathrobes, shirts, and other garments as well as extra throw blankets.
They also placed the mirror on the bedroom side and put a chair and floor lamp on the other to separate each space. High ceilings also help to make this living room bedroom combo look larger. Using floor-to-ceiling curtains is another smart way to trick the eye since it makes everything appear bigger.
Bold hues like dark blue and brown bring a dramatic pop to this living room and bedroom combination. Note how there is a dark blue throw blanket on the bed that complements the color of some of the accent pillows on the couch.
The designer also added wall art that reflects the same color scheme to make everything more cohesive. Integrating the same colors into each part of the room gives it a nice flow, even though the same space is designed to serve multiple purposes.
Although this is an open floor plan, the homeowner clearly chose to make the bulk of the room a living area. A small bed is tucked into a corner, and a modern wall sconce gives them a place to read before bedtime.
The rest of this room is designed to serve as the main living area, so the bulk of the furniture is for that purpose. However, adding the bed to the corner doesn’t make this room feel too cluttered yet it also gives it a cozy, welcoming feel.
This beautiful room serves as a comfortable seating area and guest room in one. The large angled window adds tons of natural light to give the small space a sense of calmness and serenity. Even if you don’t have a large home, you can accommodate guests by creating a room like this that works well as both a bedroom and a comfortable, cozy seating space for reading, entertaining, and relaxing.
The couch pairs nicely with a set of nesting tables, offering an ample surface area for books, drinks, and anything else your guests may need.
If you have a living and bedroom combo for your master bedroom, it’s important to integrate as much functional furniture as possible. In this space, the homeowner added a stylish dresser for clothing to eliminate clutter and keep things organized.
Storage furniture like this is especially important if you have a small space. Two different styles of tables on either side of the bed give this room a fun, eclectic vibe. A comfortable couch near the large window with a coffee table and simple chair adds a welcoming area to sit down and relax.
Incorporate Different Textures for a Stylish Combo Space
You can easily create distinct spaces through textures and furniture. The lush velvet couch along with a glass coffee table gives the room a nice, modern contrast. A large shag rug warms up any room, especially one that you’re also using as a bedroom.
The mirrored nightstand next to the bed is another great touch and a unique pendant light overhead finishes the contemporary vibe.
Whether it’s a dorm room or a living room bedroom combo, it’s best to keep things as simple as possible if you want to eliminate clutter. The light terracotta and beige tones in this room give it a lively yet peaceful aesthetic.
If you need more storage, a shelving unit hung on the wall would work well as either an impromptu dresser or a bookcase. Notice how decorative accents are minimal here, which makes the room look and feel much larger while freeing up valuable wall space and square footage.
This room utilizes tall built-in cabinets that are perfect for storing clothing and other items, keeping everything neatly tucked away and hidden from view. A modular couch converts into a comfortable bed that can easily be turned back into a sofa during the day.
Using as many pieces of multifunctional furniture as possible is the best way to get the most out of a bedroom and living space combo. Note that the wardrobe is built over the bed, utilizing every bit of wall space for extra storage.
Rooms with large windows make it easy to add natural light to give a small living space a bright touch. In this room, a plethora of greenery and natural tones give it an earthy, boho-inspired style. A shaggy rug and round wooden table in the center of the room work well to ground the space and separate each section based on its function.
If you have limited space, using low-profile furniture can make any living room feel larger. The short coffee table, bed, and sofa here work well because the room has tall ceilings. One main piece of artwork serves as the focal point, but the rest of the walls are blank which helps make this room feel comfortable without being cluttered.
This homeowner did the opposite of the previous example and chose to make the most of their tall ceilings. A wooden shelving unit wraps around two walls, offering a place to show off artwork, collectibles, or other decorative accents while keeping everything off of the floor and furniture.
It can also work well as additional storage. Doing this is also a smart way to get more square footage out of the available space you have.
This beautiful historic home with light grey walls and a white kitchen (via Alvhem) has a beautiful blue sofa and a variety of subtle blue accessories paired with beige tones for an elegant play between cold and warm in this interior.
The spacious living room features an eye-catching blue sofa and a bookshelf that is fitted in the corner of the room, forming a little reading corner. The adjacent bedroom is decorated with a mix of blue and beige tones as well so that both spaces match visually together.
Through a wallpapered hallway, you can reach the L-shaped kitchen layout that leaves a large space in front of the window for a spacious dining table with a blue tablecloth.
A living room with light grey walls and a blue sofa
The blue sofa in the living room sets the stage for the interior color palette of the entire apartment. The blue is matched with tints of beige in the curtains and pillowcases for a wonderful play between warm and cold.
The blue and beige tones come back in the living room gallery as well for a cohesive effect.
The wall corner in between two doorways is used as a reading corner, featuring a wall shelf that fits the corner perfectly.
A rattan armchair and small coffee table fit the area underneath the wall shelf perfectly and the other side of the doorway is decorated with a wall rug.
A white kitchen with black countertops and a dining area
The L-shaped kitchen layout works well in the space, leaving a large portion of the kitchen floor plan available for a cozy dining area.
The kitchen dining area is covered with shiplap wainscoting on the bottom half, giving this area a subtle farmhouse look.
A light grey bedroom with a classic white wardrobe
The bedroom wall color matches the one in the living room for a cohesive look. The beige and blue textiles add a play between warm and cold to this room as well and the white linen headboard stands out against the subtle wall color.
A custom wardrobe with a classic appearance fills the wall opposite the window and matches perfectly with the classic white porcelain fireplace in the corner. The gold hardware on the cabinets fits perfectly with the historic hardware on both the door and fireplace.
A home office spot next to the window makes this space a multi-functional room.
A hallway with floral wallpaper and a window towards the kitchen
This elegant turn-of-the-century home for sale in Sweden (via Stadshem) has a spacious living and dining room with a sage green wall color. A small staircase leads to the kitchen, with a basic look and an eye-catching yellow accent wall.
The bedroom has a subtle beige wall color, enhanced with various beige tones in the textiles on the bed. The decor of this apartment is simple and modest, making the beautiful wall colors and historic features stand out.
A sage green living and dining room with white crown molding
The spacious sage green living room has wainscoting details on the wall and white crown molding that stands out against the wall color. Two beige fabric sofas and a fluffy white area rug are paired with subtle fabric lampshades for a subtle look that draws attention to the beautiful wall color.
On the other side of the living room, you can find a spacious dining table that fills the assymetric section of the floor plan. The deep brown tone of the dining chairs stands out in this setting beautifully.
A small staircase leads up to the other rooms, which are slightly higher than the living room.
A basic white kitchen with a yellow accent wall
The white kitchen cabinets paired with butcher block countertops have a basic look, paired with a beige tile backsplash and green-grey walls.
A yellow accent wall on one side of the kitchen makes the kitchen look pop.
A beige bedroom paired with beige textiles on the bed
The subtle beige walls in the bedroom are paired with off-white curtains and a beautiful mixture of beige textiles on the bed.
A single beige art print and two chrome wall lamps finish the look of this minimal bedroom.
This majestic turn-of-the-century home (Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem) has two living rooms, with a large dining room in the middle for a spacious floor plan. The largest living room with windows on two walls has white textiles paired with contrasting black sofas for a powerful effect.
The dining room has doors on both sides and an oval dining table with black wishbone chairs in the middle of the space. The second living room stands out from the other rooms with light wall colors with its warm grey paint color on the wall.
The classic greige galley shaker kitchen is paired with grey marble countertops for a classic look with a modern touch.
A light-flooded living room with two black sofas
The large living room has off-white walls, white curtains, and a white sculptural pendant light hanging over the middle of the space. Two black sofas stand out against the light color palette in the room.
A combination of leather chairs and warm-toned pillowcases add a warm element to the interior.
A standing TV and a bookshelf attached to the wall decorate the wall next to the doorway nicely.
A dining room with eggshell walls and black wishbone chairs
The living room has a beautiful eggshell wall color, making the white crown molding underneath the ceiling stand out. The walnut oval dining table in the middle of the space is paired with elegant black wishbone chairs matching the black sofas in the living room.
Two black leather armchairs decorate the two living room corners next to the window.
A vintage sideboard decorates the wall opposite the window and holds a Snoopy lamp and a few decor pieces.
A second living room with warm grey walls and a white sofa
The second living room pairs a white sofa with a white fluffy area rug against a warm grey wall color. The brown marble coffee table adds a textural effect to the space.
The wall next to the doorway is fitted with wall shelving just like in the other living room.
A greige galley shaker kitchen with grey marble countertops
The greige kitchen cabinets are paired with a beautiful grey marble countertop for a warm and elegant effect.
The galley kitchen layout allows for lots of storage and countertop space on a narrow floor plan.
This layout allows for a spot for a kitchen dining table next to the window.
A main bedroom with light grey walls and a grey linen headboard
The main bedroom features light grey walls, beige curtains, and a classic white wardrobe. The headboard is made of a grey linen fabric that contrasts against the light bedroom setting.
The spacious bedroom allows a spot for both a vanity table and a home office spot against the walls.
A blue guest bedroom with a home office spot in front of the window
A hallway with two mirrors to reflect the daylight coming from the other rooms
This gorgeous loft apartment for sale in Sweden (Photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem) has an impressive exposed brick wall in the living room and a massive window that lets in an abundance of natural light.
The ground floor features a sofa section, a dining area, and a corner kitchen all in the same room. The second level has a small bathroom and in the sous-terrain, you can find the bedroom.
The exposed brick wall is paired with a beautiful concrete floor and limewash walls that bring out a modern industrial loft style in the interior.
A living room with an exposed brick wall and a beige fabric sofa
The large window in the living space is decorated with beautiful beige curtains, matched by a beautiful beige fabric sofa. To bring a little bit of color to this neutral decor, a purple vintage armchair is added to the living area.
Next to the sofa, you can find a beautiful brown marble dining table that complements the warm tones of the brick wall. Warm walnut dining chairs complement this dining area beautifully.
A white area rug visually separates the dining and the sofa area from each other.
Next to the concrete staircase that leads up to the bathroom, a beautiful oak kitchen is planned out in an L-shaped layout.
The dark wood cabinets are paired with a stainless steel backsplash and stainless steel appliances for an industrial touch. The limewash walls complement the kitchen perfectly.
In between the kitchen and the front door area, you can find another staircase, which leads towards the sous-terrain bedroom.
The stainless steel backsplash is paired with a stainless steel magnetic knife holder, which is both practical and stylish.
A front door area with a vintage sideboard
The vintage sideboard and full-length mirror next to the front door create a beautiful hallway section that is separated by a glass divider. A wall-hung TV finds its place in this area as well.
A modern bathroom with a black vanity and grey stone shower tiles
A sous-terrain bedroom with limewash walls and a mirrored wardrobe
Since the bedroom doesn’t get as much natural light as the rest of the space, the wardrobe features mirrored doors that reflect a lot of the light back into the room.
