Open Spaces and No Wardrobes: 7 Cool Ways to Zone a Room

How to create several functional zones in one room without building partitions or extra walls? We've gathered great solutions from our designers' projects — get inspired and take notes!

Flooring

For the interior of this kitchen-living room, a simple yet very effective way to divide space into zones was chosen — different floor finishes. In the kitchen, ceramic granite was laid, and in the living room, laminate that mimics light wood. Visually, the boundary between spaces is immediately noticeable. Additionally, using different materials for zones with different characteristics is functional and practical.

Design: Anna Suvorova and Pavel Mikhin

Soft Furniture

This is a classic way to divide space into several zones. In the kitchen-living room of this apartment, a yellow sofa became the dividing line between the kitchen and living room. A chair in the same bright shade was paired with it. If desired, the furniture can be rearranged to create new zones or combine all the space.

Design: Twosides.pro

Suspended Shelf

In this small studio, an open suspended shelf creates lightness and doesn't clutter the space. As a visual zoning solution in a compact area, it's a perfect find. The suspended structure is used for storing dishes or displaying decor. Additionally, thanks to it, a bar counter can serve as a home bar with drinks.

Design: Madina Bogatyreva

Color Scheme

Another way to zone a space using finishes is to highlight the room with a different color. In this small studio, white and complex blue-green tones were combined. The walls and ceiling in the hallway serve as a striking graphic accent that visually divides the common space.

Design: Ingresso Interiors

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Decorative Panels

In this cozy two-room flat, the wall behind the sofa in the living room was decorated with panels made of natural wood. They look expressive and clearly define the soft zone. Combined with light surfaces, the panels complete the chosen style, making the room cozy and comfortable. This solution suits those who prefer minimalism in decoration and don't want to clutter the space with additional structures.

Design: Violetta Koltan

Textiles

One of the beautiful and budget-friendly solutions is using curtains or drapes instead of partitions. In this studio, a bedroom was separated from the rest of the space using dense fabric. Closed curtains create the effect of complete isolation. Additionally, well-chosen textiles add extra comfort to the room.

Design: Anna Shevchenko

Lighting

If you want to give the dining area a slightly more individual look and visually highlight it, hang an elegant pendant above the table. In this project, a white chandelier with a unique stylish shade was hung above the dining area. Accent lighting provides a small amount of light but serves as a decorative element and adds character and atmosphere to the space.

Design: Olga Zikhareva and Irina Gavtseva