Casa dos Pássaros - Tufi Mousse. CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)
Spaces with more than one function in the home are no longer trends, they have become a reality. Integrating the rooms of a property using creative ideas becomes even more important in small spaces . According to the Housing Union (Secovi), 75% of residential buildings launched between January 2020 and August 2021 in São Paulo are spaces such as studios, lofts and even bedrooms and living rooms. Multifunctional spaces encourage multiple functions in the same space without looking cluttered – whether for those who live in small apartments or for those who are looking for a better connection between rooms . Within this concept, it is possible to make the balcony an extension of the living room, or the kitchen is attached to the dining room , for example. How to unify and separate environments?
Loft Pra Perto do Mar, de Juliana Pippi / (Mariana Boro/CASACOR)
One of the formulas for creating a multifunctional space is to create subtle elements that work both to create a sense of unity between rooms and to divide spaces. For example , MDF panels work as dividers and are great suggestions for these integrations, bringing beauty and modernity to the environment. 
The placement of central light – shining on the living room and kitchen, for example – creates a sense of integration . Shelves, drawers or countertops that separate two spaces also contribute to the feeling of unification. Below, we have separated 3 ways to integrate environments within the home! Balcony integrated with living room
That underused balcony corridor can take on new meaning if it becomes an extension of the living room . This idea creates a feeling of a more spacious space. 
Here's a little secret to promote natural integration: unify the floors of the two spaces to create space and avoid tripping, especially in small areas. Kitchen connected to the living room
(Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)
A small kitchen can gain a great sense of spaciousness when it connects to the living room. This redefinition of the layout can be inspired by the American kitchen , which uses only half a wall or a counter to create a separation from the living room. 
The counter that separates the kitchen from the living room can also be given a customized look, combining colors to create a better integration between the two environments. This countertop ornament creates a natural and soft division between the spaces , which is the proposal of the multifunctional space. Home office space
A work alternative that has become more popular during the quarantine period, the home office is here to stay! A great tip for your integrated home office is to create it near a window with good light , whether in the bedroom, living room or even on the balcony. integrated. 
