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The most beautiful wallpaper on the wall. Trendy ideas of fashionable wallpaper in the interior

Wallpaper for walls is the simplest and one of the most spectacular options for decorating the interior of the house. Among the huge selection of colors, textures and various effects, you can find exactly what will reflect the interests and mood of the owners of the house, and the ability to color and combine different materials allows you to create a completely unique design.

Pros and cons of wall decoration with wallpaper

Wallpaper is the most common way to finish walls in residential areas. In hardware stores, an incredible variety of colors, textures and materials is presented, which allows you to choose the perfect option, taking into account the characteristics of the apartment.

pros Minuses
Firstly, the pluses include the widest choice of colors and various effects. Today, you can make a selection for any style, with imitation of various materials and absolutely any image, from a nondescript ornament to a complex artistic 3D image. With all the positive qualities, wallpaper for walls still cannot boast of such strength as, for example, ceramic tiles. Only a few species can withstand animal claws and other domestic damage.
Another advantage is the variety in price. The cost of wall coverings depends on the characteristics and type of material, and some of them are quite expensive, but the price range starts with very budget models. It is impossible to finish the walls of shower areas and open balconies.
Not all species have a long lifespan, although some reach 30 years.
A variety of types allows you to finish in rooms with different conditions, such as high humidity, with abundant lighting or possible frequent mechanical damage. Some types are almost impossible to wash from pollution of a different nature.

Types of wallpaper

Each type of wallpaper for walls has its own distinctive features, different characteristics, composition and external effects. If there are some doubts about the choice of material, then there is, thanks to which you can stop at the most optimal option, taking into account all the nuances of the room.

  • Paper. Budget type of wall decoration with a large selection of colors and patterns. The material has weak indicators of strength and durability, fades in the sun, absorbs odors and is practically not suitable for any kind of cleaning. Paper ones are suitable for finishing enclosed spaces with the least possible contact, such as a bedroom or the upper part of a nursery, a corridor with a horizontal finishing method.
  • Non-woven. This species can be divided into two subspecies. Fully non-woven wallpaper and non-woven backing. The first type is most often used for painting. It has a variety of relief texture, which can correspond to almost any stylistic direction. The second type has a top layer of vinyl, they do not need to be painted, the surface may have a different pattern and color.
  • Vinyl. A popular type of wallpaper for walls is durable and strong. The vinyl covering is made in different variations with different external effects: silk-screen printing, foamed, hard vinyl. The surface is suitable for wet cleaning and decoration of any premises.
  • Liquid. This type is different from all the others. They are purchased in powder form and are self-diluted in water before use. Liquid wallpaper is applied to the walls like plaster, which avoids joints on the surface. The material breathes and goes well with other wall decoration methods.
  • Glass fiber. The most durable type of all listed. The composition uses glass, which, under the influence of high temperature, is drawn into fibers, and then turns into a canvas. Fiberglass wallpaper for walls is most often used for painting. The coating has a breathable surface, suitable for repeated dyeing, "not afraid" of mechanical damage and high humidity.
  • Textile. The material has a base and an upper textile coating, which can be made of different materials. Wallpapers have excellent external data and natural composition, protect against noise and do not react to sunlight. However, dust can settle on the surface, with the exception of linen coverings, and the material absorbs odors.
  • Linkrust. Wall coverings of this type do not have such wide popularity, but their quality characteristics are ahead of other materials. The composition of linkrust is absolutely natural, which is based on wood. The coating is not afraid of mechanical damage and high temperature, has a long service life and a chic appearance.
  • Natural. This type includes bamboo and cork flooring, which are made from natural raw materials. The materials are, first of all, environmentally friendly, resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, suitable for finishing balconies and verandas. Natural wallpaper for walls does not differ in a variety of colors and textures.
  • Wallpaper. Wallpaper with photo printing will make the interior unusual, stylish and individual, as well as successfully cope with the issue of space zoning. The drawing can be close to a real image (cities, flowers, animals), with a 3D effect, stereoscopic or expand space.

The photo shows a modern bedroom interior, the walls are decorated with wallpaper with a three-dimensional pattern.

Color spectrum

Table of the most popular colors

mother-of-pearl

The iridescent surface will look interesting in the light, and if a relief pattern is applied, then a play of light and the illusion of volume will be created. Mother-of-pearl wallpaper for walls can be in the form of an imitation of Venetian plaster or silk-screen printing. Both options are suitable for different styles and look impressive.

The photo shows mother-of-pearl walls in blue tones.

Mint

A refreshing shade is suitable for decorating rooms with south-facing windows. The color is similar to the fusion of light turquoise and blue hues, it will look good in modern, Scandinavian, Provence, shabby chic styles.

Wallpaper styles in the interior

Provence

Beautiful and delicate style emphasizes the combination of elegance and rustic simplicity. The design uses pastel shades, a touch of antiquity and natural materials. For the walls, light wallpaper with a discreet floral or floral pattern is used. Monochromatic liquid wallpaper will also look good with imitation of bleached brick or wood.

Loft

The modern direction offers a rather rough finish for the walls or its imitation. The idea of ​​the loft direction combines the atmosphere of open industrial premises and home comfort. Wallpaper for walls with imitation of concrete, brick, plaster or wood will look harmonious in the interior, the color palette is close to the shades of materials, although it does not exclude the use of bright accents.

The photo shows a loft-style bedroom, the walls are decorated with wallpaper with ornaments.

Classic

The classic style is not characterized by the use of bright flashy shades. For the walls, a palette with discreet muted colors is used. The pattern may be different, for example, damascus, monograms, stripes, floral or floral ornaments. Monochromatic plastered wallpaper will look no less successful. For neoclassicism, you can add geometric patterns and wallpaper.

Baroque

The Baroque style is luxurious in details. The color of the walls can be light and calm or rich deep shade. The walls are decorated with monograms, damask and ornate floral patterns. Textile, fabric, vinyl silk-screen printing and linkrusta wallpaper will harmoniously look in the design.

Art Deco

The style is filled with chic and luxury in every detail, while it is elegant and sophisticated. Wallpaper for walls has a beautiful deep shade, it can be light or dark, bright flashy colors will be out of place. As a pattern, stripes, floral patterns or a geometric ornament are suitable.

The photo shows a combined black and silver wallpaper.

Scandinavian style

The design of the room is filled with light, natural materials and simple shapes. For walls, wallpapers of white or light pastel shades are suitable, you can also use photo wallpapers. The ornament is simple, it can be with floral motifs or in the form of geometric shapes, such as a zigzag or stripes.

Modern style

For a modern design, you can choose bolder shades, such as lemon and blue, or stick to a calm palette, focusing on details. Patterns imitating other materials, floral and floral prints and geometric shapes will look harmonious in the design of the walls.

The photo shows striped wallpaper in a teenage room.

English style

Refined English style does not tolerate bad taste and congestion in detail. Wall decoration is done with wallpaper in discreet colors with small patterns or stripes, which can be combined with natural wood.

East style

Both directions belong to the oriental style, but each has its own distinctive features.

Chinese

Chinese-style decoration can be done with wallpaper for walls with the image of birds, a flowering tree or flying dragons.

Japanese

In the Japanese style, you can focus on natural materials and minimalist forms. Natural wallpaper made of bamboo or fabric is suitable for decoration. Wall covering can be plain or colored, textured or with a thematic pattern (for example, sakura).

Art Nouveau

Sleek and expensive style. The decor uses a combination of natural materials such as wood, stone and glass. For walls, wallpaper with a palette close to natural colors is suitable: brown, beige, gray, white, gold and silver.

Country

Country style. The interior uses natural materials, simple shapes and cozy details. Wall decoration can be with a floral or floral pattern, stripes or plaid.

The photo shows a country-style kitchen, the walls are decorated with blue flower wallpaper.

Vintage

Antique design. For wall decoration, paper or fabric coverings with imitation boards, large floral and floral patterns, or images of butterflies and birds are suitable.

Other types

Pop Art

A playful design where walls can be decorated in the most daring colors, using large comic book designs or geometric shapes.

The photo shows a bright wall decoration in the style of pop art.

Mediterranean

Style from which breathes sea freshness. By the nature of the design, the Mediterranean style has much in common with the Greek. Finishing is carried out in natural colors, white, blue, sand, terracotta. The pattern is suitable with a marine theme, imitation tiles or stripes.

steampunk

Unusual style combines science and fantasy themes. Wall murals depicting large metal clocks or mechanisms are ideal for wall decoration.

Shabby chic

Playful "doll" design. Filling and finishing is done in pastel colors: mint, peach, pink, green. Undoubtedly, floral prints, large and small, are used as a pattern.

The photo shows soft turquoise wallpaper with roses in the style of shabby chic.

Patchwork

To decorate the interior of the patchwork, wallpaper is used with an imitation of many shreds. They can be of different colors and have a different pattern, but must be combined with each other.

Retro

Retro-inspired decoration can be in bright colors, using geometric shapes or repeating patterns.

American

Wallpaper for walls in the American style is plain or with a discreet pattern, moldings in light colors are suitable for design.

Photo of wall decoration in the interior of rooms

Living room

The hall can be finished with one type of wallpaper or different materials. In a small space, both options are suitable. In the interior of the living room, you can combine different patterns and colors, highlighting some areas with the help of photo wallpapers or zoning the space.

Bathroom

For bathroom walls, it is imperative to use a material that is resistant to high humidity, such as fiberglass or vinyl. For greater reliability, it is better to combine the finish with painting or wall panels.

Kitchen

The color of the walls should be combined with the kitchen set, it can be harmonizing shades or a similar color in the elements. Washable wallpaper is recommended for the kitchen. The dining area can be decorated with wallpaper with a large pattern, kitchen photo wallpaper, or vice versa with a nondescript ornament.

Bedroom

The decoration of the bedroom can be done in different ways: with photo wallpaper, completely in one color, highlighting the sleeping area, decorating the wall above the head of the bed in a different color, or combining different coatings in a horizontal way.

Children's

In a child's room, wall murals, options with playful pictures or just different colors would be a good idea. Shades should be used not too bright, but positive.

Hallway and corridor

For the walls of the hallway of a closed type or with low lighting, it is worth using a light color of the wallpaper; they can be combined with artificial stone or brick. In open spaces, you can focus on color, highlighting, for example, one of the walls.

Toilet

For the walls of the toilet, coatings with high resistance to moisture and mechanical damage are needed. The best solution for decorating a standard or small room would be a light palette or photo wallpapers that increase the space.

Balcony and loggia

Given the possible frequent temperature changes, it is better to use materials that are heat and moisture resistant, as well as those that do not fade in the sun, for the walls of the balcony. Wallpaper for a balcony made of cork, bamboo, photo wallpaper will look interesting.

Other rooms

Cabinet

The work room should be decorated with wallpaper, the color of which will stimulate activity, such as blue or gray. The drawing should not be distracting or defiant, a simple ornament will be enough.

The photo shows a plaid wallpaper in a classic office interior.

For the walls of the dressing room, it is worth choosing a finishing material that is resistant to mechanical damage. Colors can be anything from a playful print to a simple solid neutral hue.

The photo shows brown wallpaper with a gold pattern in the dressing room.

billiard room

For the walls of the billiard room, you will need wallpaper with sound insulation and increased strength, such as cork or fabric. The color should be chosen muted, dark, so that it does not interfere with the game.

The photo shows striped fabric wallpaper in the interior of a billiard room.

Attic

The room on the attic floor is a separate cozy corner in the house. Walls can be decorated with wallpaper with a small floral or floral pattern, imitation wood or a calm plain canvas.

In the photo, the walls in the attic are decorated with photo wallpapers.

In a private house

Ladder

The decoration of the walls of the staircase is carried out depending on the style of the house. Finishing can be in the same color scheme with the rest of the room or become its bright accent, due to the color or large pattern.

Dining room

Wallpaper for the walls in the dining room should have a pleasant pastime. The pattern and color is determined by the style of the dining room, but it is better to stick to light shades and unpretentious prints.

Hall

It is better to choose a calm drawing, without bright elements, although in some styles, such as pop art, this would be quite appropriate.

Design options, patterns and patterns

There are many options for decorating a room with ordinary wallpaper. Finishing can be carried out with one type of wallpaper, for this it is better to use coatings that are plain, textured or with a small pattern.

In one room, you can combine different colors, ornaments or textures, companion wallpapers are suitable for finishing any area and, with proper use, correct the shortcomings of space. Design tips can help with this. It is also common to highlight an accent wall with contrasting wallpapers. They will also help to visually divide the passage room into zones, without prejudice to the area.

Drawings and patterns should reflect the stylistic idea in the interior.

  1. Monograms, damask and striped wallpaper can decorate many areas, from classic to modern elements.

    How to choose the right wallpaper?

    Simple rules and some tricks will help you choose the best option for finishing.

    1. For a small room, you should choose a light palette for decoration.
    2. Wallpaper with stripes, depending on the direction, will visually make the room higher or wider.
    3. To visually bring the wall closer or reduce the space, wallpaper in bright colors and with large patterns is suitable.
    4. For rooms with high traffic or a high probability of mechanical contacts, it is better to choose anti-vandal coatings.
    5. For the kitchen, bath and toilet, washable coatings with high resistance to moisture are suitable: vinyl, fiberglass, liquid, self-adhesive.
    6. For a nursery, you should choose the safest material, eco-friendly wallpapers, such as cork, glass, bamboo, are suitable.
    7. For a country house and a summer residence, you need to choose a material that is not afraid of temperature changes and humidity.
    8. The color palette should reflect the character of the owner; for the design of the women's room, you can choose delicate pastel and light shades. Brutal cold shades are suitable for a masculine interior.
    9. For those who are fond of Feng Shui, it is worth paying attention to colors, each shade has its own meaning, for example, white clears the mind, blue inspires, and green has a calming effect.

    Rules for decorating walls with wallpaper

    When working with wallpaper, you must follow simple, but still rules.

    • It is necessary to apply wallpaper only on the prepared surface, the walls must be cleaned, leveled and primed,
    • Adhesive must be selected in accordance with the characteristics of the material, for some types you will need glue for heavy types of coatings.
    • When choosing wallpaper for walls, you need to take into account the features of caring for them. To do this, a label is placed on the back of the roll or package indicating the degree of interaction with moisture.
    • Structural wallpapers for walls designed for this, such as fiberglass or non-woven, are suitable for painting.
    • It is important to pay attention to the symbols on the packaging, they greatly simplify the choice.
    • When combining wallpaper for walls, you need to select canvases of equal thickness and preferably from the same manufacturer.
    • Regular care allows you to extend the life of the coating and maintain its appearance.

    Photo gallery

    Wallpaper is rightfully the most popular type of finish for living spaces. A variety of textures and the widest selection of colors allow you to choose an option that will ideally match the personal needs of the owner. Different technologies and materials in the manufacture make it possible to carry out wallpapering in almost any room of the house.

Without wall decoration, any room will seem uncomfortable. The exception is when it is part of a design project. Finishing is carried out using a variety of finishing materials. The most popular are. Manufacturers offer various options, among which it is easy to choose the right one. For those who choose wallpaper for walls, the photo catalog will help you choose the right option for a particular one.

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Features of choice


The ornament will appeal to those who prefer shabby chic or retro. They add rigor to an art deco or classic bedroom.

We use a photo catalog with examples of decoration to select wallpaper for the living room


Liquid wallpaper - a universal solution

The advantages of this type of finishing material for walls include:

  • Environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity;
  • Resistance to temperature changes;
  • Can be used for wall decoration in an unheated room;
  • Maintainability. The damaged layer is quite easy to repair;
  • Formation of a holistic canvas without seams;
  • High vapor permeability. As a result, there is no condensation and mold on the surface of the walls;
  • Resistance to wall shrinkage;
  • Possibility of reuse;
  • Durability;
  • Good noise and heat insulation characteristics.

To remove liquid wallpaper from the wall, just use warm water and a spatula. The collected mass can be dried and reused later, or immediately applied to another surface.

Attention! Liquid wallpaper should not be applied in a room with high humidity and poor ventilation.

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Existing types of wallpaper. A wide range of interior design options. Useful tips among the variety of ideas for pasting walls with wallpaper. Photos with examples of the latest trends in 2017. A combination of different textures and materials.

About wallpaper types, cost comparison

Bamboo wallpaper is a piece of nature in your home.

To date, a large number of types of wallpaper are known. The most popular are:

  • paper;
  • tissue;
  • non-woven;
  • vinyl;
  • cullet;
  • bamboo;
  • beaded.

You can’t list them all - the assortment among manufacturers and the materials from which they are made is so large. Let's look at each type in more detail.


The nursery for the boy is a combination of cold pastel colors and pure white. White furniture goes well with white splashes of wallpaper pattern and painted birds sitting on a branch.


Bedroom of a teenage girl. Fabric wallpaper with one of the most popular motifs - "English cage".


Fabric wallpapers in silver tones will become the main decoration of the bedroom of a young successful lady living in the modern world. Notice the furniture also has "metal" fittings and tones.


Romantic living room in lilac tones. Delicate hearts on the wallpaper are accentuated by purple leaves of a decorative tree.


The wallpaper is decorated with an embossed pattern of birds sitting on branches. Delicate pastel colors blend perfectly with the selected furniture.


Embossed vinyl wallpaper, reminiscent of ancient stucco on the walls, will be a great addition to the boudoir of a middle-aged lady.

Paper

The most common type of wallpaper at all times has always been paper. They are the cheapest. Most often they have a picture on the front side. However, they are not durable, and also will not be able to hide the uneven surface of the walls. But, nevertheless, paper wallpapers still remain the main market leader in global manufacturers.


The room, located in the southern part of the building, should be covered with wallpaper in light cold colors with a large pattern. Furniture, decorated to match, harmoniously looks with the walls.


The most common are plant motifs - flowers, plants, trees and the like.


The perfect combination of paper wallpaper and textiles on the windows. A bedroom for romantic natures who value sophistication and comfort.


Paper wallpaper with an unobtrusive pattern will ideally fit into a combined bathroom (washbasin and toilet), where there is no high humidity, like in a bathroom.

fabric

Such wallpapers are mainly panels of silk, cotton or synthetic material, as well as their various combinations. Against paper wallpapers - fabric ones are much more expensive, but at the same time they will last you much longer. And yes, they look luxurious. Fabric wallpaper can somewhat improve sound insulation, besides reducing heat loss from the room through the walls.


Luxurious wallpaper in a luxurious interior. What could be better?!


In rooms with a low ceiling, wallpaper with vertical stripes will visually lift it.


Bedroom in modern style. Furniture with elements of antiquity (aged wood) plus bright decor elements is a great option for a creative person.


Minimalism - smoothness of forms and nothing more. "Geometry" in the wallpaper is the only bright element of decor.


The bedroom, decorated with fabric wallpaper with bright colors on a black background, clearly reflects the world of the sensual nature of its inhabitant.


Bedroom in Provence style. A simple pattern on one of the walls goes well with the color scheme of all textiles.

non-woven

Non-woven wallpaper is very similar in structure to paper, which formed their basis, but with a more durable surface of the panel and the density of the material. This is what allows them to be used in the living room or in those places where there is a high traffic of people or special strength of materials is required. The multi-layer structure of these wallpapers allows you to choose the most suitable option for the outer layer among them - polymer or natural textures.

Vinyl

The outer layer of these wallpapers consists of pure polyvinyl chloride. That allows you not to be afraid of getting wet walls and wallpaper in rooms with high humidity, prolonging the life of the wall covering and the building itself. But on the other hand, vinyl wallpapers do not let air through. This means that the walls will not "breathe". But using such panels, you can form any texture and make embossed walls.

This type of wallpaper is based on fiberglass and reinforcement, which increases the strength of the canvas. Glass fiber:

  • beautiful as pure silk;
  • durable like plastic
  • as strong as steel wires.

But they are quite expensive at cost. However, they quickly pay off with the duration of use and the reliability of the material. If you suddenly get bored with them - it is not necessary to remove them from the walls, you can simply apply putty on top of them.

Glass wallpaper - pros and cons:

In fact, this is a dry mixture, making a solution from which you can decorate the room. It contains cellulose. Drying, the walls take on the appearance - as if they were. That is why this type is called - liquid wallpaper. They are much stronger than ordinary plaster or putty, they perfectly level the surface of the walls, while maintaining the air circulation of the microclimate of the room.

What is liquid wallpaper, liquid wallpaper application technology:

Bamboo wallpapers are a piece of nature in your home, they are completely free of any toxicity. Initially, this is an environmentally friendly material, but somewhat expensive compared to others. With their help, you can create a unique cozy atmosphere in any home and room. They do not need to be painted - natural colors and textures are much more popular and are in special demand among many buyers who can afford these trendy wallpapers.

Beaded

Beaded wallpapers are wallpapers on a paper, non-woven or vinyl basis, covered with tiny beads of a wide range of colors. The interior, in the design of which such wallpapers will be used, will be unique and impeccably excellent. All neighbors will be jealous.

3D wallpaper is a three-dimensional image; from the side, such wallpapers look very realistic.

Wall mural: the pros and cons of using

As a rule, photo wallpapers are one bright glossy pattern, which is the main focus on one of the walls of the room being decorated. What is it for? Let's look at the positive and negative aspects of this subspecies.

Photo wallpapers in the interior:

3D wallpaper, gluing specifics

3D wallpaper is a three-dimensional image; from the side, such wallpapers look very realistic. But among them there are several types. What? Let's figure it out.

Single/Standard

This is a small part of the wallpaper. In appearance, they resemble some kind of optical illusion:

  • blurry stripes;
  • distorted reality;
  • various geometric projections.

Such wallpapers already occupy more space - either an entire wall, or two, or even three. These are incomparable in their luxury three-dimensional images from mythological scenes to fantastic landscapes.

Fluorescent

The peculiarity lies in the fact that during the day it is just a three-dimensional drawing, and at night the room is filled with pleasant diffused light, creating a feeling of complete unreality of what is happening. And all thanks to the fluorescent light bulbs underlying their illumination.

LED wallpaper is a complex system of lighting, which can be adjusted using the remote control, creating a particular picture.

Choosing the type of wallpaper depending on the room

Living room

Find out what trends will be relevant in 2017.

Children's

In the nursery, it is best to use paper wallpapers. They can be changed along with the development of the child, without fear that he will spoil them ... Children's wallpapers should be pastel colors.

Kitchen

Fiberglass and vinyl - will be the best helpers. They are moisture resistant and durable.

Hallway

Vinyl and cullet will help extend the life of your hallway, they are reliable and durable. Natural wallpapers - bamboo - will also look good.

How to visually expand / reduce space with the right wallpaper

To do this, you need to remember a few tricks:

  1. At low walls, they should be covered with wallpaper in light colors or have a small pattern.
  2. If the ceilings opposite are too high, then choose wallpaper with horizontal lines or large patterns.
  3. In large rooms, it is customary to paste over the walls with dark wallpaper. Or they should have large patterns.
  4. In rooms located on the north side of the building, it is better to glue wallpaper in warm colors. And for those located in the southern part, cold shades will be the best option.
  5. If you want to experiment a little and make combined wallpapers, then they should be of similar tones, of the same thickness and texture.

The combination of wallpaper in the interior

If you choose vertical stripes when combining wallpaper, then you should know that in this way you visually increase the height of the space between the ceiling and the floor. Horizontal lines contribute to the expansion of the space of the entire room, but "lower" the ceilings. You can also use the patchwork quilt method. Most of all, it is suitable for a child's room. The main thing is to approach the matter with all responsibility so that you don’t get a “clown outfit” instead of a well-thought-out design.

Trendy colors and wallpaper design trends for 2017

We suggest you look through the catalog of fashionable wallpapers of this year.


"Deceptive" wallpapers - they look like anything - leather, brickwork, paving stones, rock, but not wallpaper.


Wallpaper with plants - any plant motifs.


Cartographic wallpaper - maps of antiquity and modernity. Including as children's treasure maps.


Wall mural - here everything is clear and without words. Any landscapes, paintings and photos.


3D wallpaper - three-dimensional images of various subjects.


Shape geometry.

See other examples of wall decoration with wallpaper:

Combining different types is a relatively new technique, but designers quickly fell in love with it and became widespread.

Countless combinations allow you to make your wildest dreams come true, expand the space, divide the room into zones and give the interior a fantastic look.

Wallpaper manufacturers keep up with the times and combine wallpapers that are suitable in style into collections that will help those who decide to do a combined design make a choice.

Before you go to the store, it is useful to study the advice of professionals and understand the basics of combining wallpaper in the interior.

Types of combination of coatings

You can combine not only colors and their shades, but also ornaments, patterns and wallpaper textures, or play with different textures within the same color. Below are some of these combinations.

Range

The spectrum is understood as a combination of several shades within the same color. For example, one wall can be made with a gradient, when one color, for example, soft beige, turns into dark brown after several colors. Another example is four walls painted in different shades of the same color, for example, from light gray to black.

You can place them clockwise or counterclockwise, as long as the colors gradually move from one to another.

Balance

The basis of this technique is a combination of complex wallpapers with intricate ornaments and simple plain ones, the color of which repeats the color of the complex wallpaper pattern.

A combination of opposites

This technique is perfect for decorating a teenager's room. The idea is to combine wallpaper in contrasting shades according to the color wheel.

So that such a combination does not put pressure on the psyche, it is better not to decorate the room in active opposite colors, let one of them dominate, while the others passively balance the overall impression.

Game of textures

To emphasize the difference in wallpaper textures, it is better to decorate the room in one color. In this case, it will turn out to bring the idea to life and focus on textures.

Practical application of combination

Before buying wallpapers, it is important to decide what kind of tasks you want to solve with them.

Masking uneven walls. With the help of a bright strip on a light background, which is located on the opposite wall, you can distract the observer's attention from various defects.

Using this technique, you can also disguise communications and details that spoil the interior. Using wallpapers of different colors, you can easily, without resorting to additional costs for arches and partitions, divide the room into zones.

Resizing the room. By highlighting one wall with bright wallpaper or a print, you can visually expand the room.

Decoration. With the help of bright accents, you can define the general idea of ​​the whole room, set the mood for textiles and other decorative elements.

You can highlight one object and thereby make it the main one in the room, for example, with several stripes of contrasting wallpaper of the same color, highlight the bed area in the bedroom.

Important combination rules

It may seem to you that buying several types of wallpaper is as easy as shelling pears, but it is not. Here is a little reminder for those who start choosing wallpaper.


The difference in textures and the difference in wallpaper thickness are not the same thing.

It is better to choose wallpapers of the same thickness so that joints are not noticeable after gluing. Do not combine more than two colorful patterns and more than three colors in one room.

More shades are allowed only in one shade range, for example, from beige to brown.

Combine bright colors with soothing pastels. In order to fully determine the color, attach two wallpaper samples to each other in natural, best street lighting. Glue the wallpaper only on well-prepared, even walls.

Combination methods

There are many ways to combine wallpapers, your room should tell you which one to choose.

Patchwork technique. With this method, pieces of wallpaper of a simple or more complex shape are combined into an original panel. It can occupy the entire wall or be part of it. For example, an area with a TV can be highlighted in an original way using a wallpaper mosaic.

Wallpaper can be an independent decorative element in this technique. horizontal combination. One of the most popular methods in the West and in America, in our country it has not received such wide distribution.

Perhaps this is due to the strong association with the hospital or the entrance, where the walls are traditionally painted in two colors. In fact, this combination looks very comfortable, here you just need to follow a few rules:

  • the top wallpaper should be lighter than the bottom;
  • the ornament is best used only for the top row of wallpaper;
  • the border dividing the borders should be below the middle of the height of the room and not divide the walls in half.

In a room with low ceilings, it is better not to use this technique at all, but to choose wallpaper with horizontal stripes, they will visually move the ceiling up.

Accent. The current trend is highlighting one wall with bright wallpaper with a geometric pattern or a bright print. In this case, the other three walls must be decorated in a calm range.

Disguise. If you want to hide unwanted elements of the room, such as a niche or a functional box, this can be done with dark or colorful wallpapers. In the same way, you can mask the unevenness of the walls, which could not be eliminated in the process of preparing for wallpapering.

Ornaments. If you want to divide the rooms into zones, you can use the technique of combining wallpapers in similar colors, but with different ornaments. It is important here not to deviate from the chosen palette so as not to overload the room with color.

There are a lot of ideas for combining wallpapers, you can make your choice by searching the Internet for photos of combined wallpapers in the interior. Feel free to let your imagination run wild, but remember that it should always be combined with a sense of proportion and style.

Photo of combining wallpaper in the interior

The choice of clothes for the walls is a very responsible and important task that has to be solved during repairs in an apartment or house. After all, the walls occupy the largest area in the home. The atmosphere throughout the house depends on how correctly and harmoniously the wallpaper is selected in each of the rooms. Thanks to the huge selection in hardware and hardware stores, you can easily find original and beautiful options for any interior style, if you give free rein to your imagination and imagination.

Kinds

Modern manufacturers of finishing materials offer their customers a huge variety of wallpapers of various textures with all kinds of patterns and fashionable prints. Consider their main types:

  • The most common paper wallpaper can be of two types - single-layer and double-layer. On the market, this traditional type of finish is represented by the widest choice of colors and a variety of patterns. Ease of use, low cost and environmental friendliness of this product make it competitive, despite significant drawbacks, such as soiling, fragility and the inability to mask wall irregularities.

  • Modern non-woven wallpaper - a finishing material consisting of a mixture of natural cellulose and synthetic fibers. This product has high strength and durability. In addition, they are very convenient to use: they do not shrink and do not stretch after drying.

  • fashionable vinyl wallpaper is a non-woven multilayer material with a surface layer of pure vinyl chloride polymer. Very durable and high-strength finishing material with increased resistance to air humidity. Despite the rather high cost of the product, this finishing material is today one of the most popular among buyers around the world.

  • Textile wallpapers- a multilayer finishing material, the front layer of which is a real fabric. The most expensive versions of these wallpapers are made using natural silk or cotton. Such wallpapers have a luxurious appearance and are often used to decorate rooms in aristocratic interior styles, such as English, Renaissance, Baroque or Classicism. This type of finish also boasts a long service life. True, in order to avoid burnout, it is not advisable to use them in rooms where there is a lot of sunlight.

Use in the interior

During the repair process, everyone tries to find an original design that will emphasize their individuality and commitment to a certain taste. Long gone are the days when practically monotonous factory-made wallpapers with boring and nondescript patterns “flaunted” on the walls in our houses. Nowadays, everyone can make their apartment individual, corresponding to the taste and character of their owner.

So, beautiful clothes for walls, ideally matched to a certain style of interior, can become the most important highlight in the design of the room, create an original and vivid visual effect, or, on the contrary, give peace and harmony to the atmosphere of the room.

Probably, many people dream of transforming their home with the help of bright original wallpaper for the walls and at the same time maintain the harmony of a single design line. We must not forget that bright colors in design are mainly used for accents, this rule also applies to wallpaper for walls.

It is highly undesirable to paste over all the walls in the room with too bright or colorful wallpaper.. It will be extremely difficult to relax in such a space; overly saturated color schemes for wall decoration can provoke spontaneous irritability and even headaches.

The option of combining wallpapers of different textures and colors will look much more harmonious. This solution is perfect for a room in which it is necessary to carry out zoning or to achieve a visual "expansion" of the area. Bright wallpaper pasted on one of the walls in the room will perfectly cope with this difficult task.

When choosing finishing materials for various rooms in a house or apartment, you need to remember the basic rule - they must certainly be combined with all other elements of your interior. Nowadays, wallpaper manufacturers, along with traditional types of finishing materials, offer customers the most incredible wallpapers, with an unusual design and interesting texture.

When choosing such wallpapers for decorating a room, it is important to consider which of the rooms they will be intended for. The main thing is that the finishing materials you choose are environmentally friendly, that do not contain harmful impurities in their composition, especially if they are used indoors for children or people suffering from allergic reactions, as well as in bedroom apartments.

Unusual wallpaper for different rooms

In the children's room, wallpaper with the image of funny animals is perfect.

In the room of a controversial teenager, wall clothes with an incredible optical illusion are suitable, which allows you to immerse yourself in some unreal space and renounce reality. True, pasting with such wallpaper requires special care and precision in fitting, which can present some difficulties.

For little geeks, you can decorate the room with interesting wallpaper with lots of puzzles, puzzles and crosswords.

And for preschool children, you can paste over the nursery with wallpaper-coloring - in such a room it will be interesting to spend time not only for your children, but also for their friends, and at this time you can safely do urgent household chores.

But the room of a young princess can be decorated with wallpapers with Disney cartoon characters, with images of fairy-tale castles or a magical forest with beautiful animals, flowers and birds.

For a spacious living room, panoramic wallpapers are well suited, which can give the room a completely unique look. It can be a thicket of forest, a seashore, skyscrapers of modern cities, mountain peaks or a dizzying waterfall. The themes offered by manufacturers of panoramic wallpapers are very diverse, so buyers will not lack a choice.

If you want to create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility in the room, then it is best for you to pay attention to wallpaper with natural landscapes.

And if you need expression, it is better to choose the lights of big cities, filmed from a bird's eye view. The high quality of the print on such finishing materials makes the image as realistic as possible, which allows you to instantly transform almost any room. Placing panoramic wallpaper at the junction of two walls visually erases the corners, making the transitions smooth and turning the space of the room into a piece of wildlife.

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