Answer the following questions first.
1. What is the purpose of the room?
Any wallpaper is suitable for bedrooms and living rooms. If you want beauty and practicality, pay attention to non-woven and textile ones.
It is better to use paper ones for the nursery: they are the most environmentally friendly and cheapest. If a child ruins the walls, it won’t be a shame to re-glue them.
In the kitchen or in a studio apartment, vinyl wallpaper and non-woven wallpaper with moisture-resistant impregnation will last a long time.
In rooms with high traffic and temperature changes (corridors, hallways, etc.), vinyl wallpaper, paintable wallpaper or liquid wallpaper are also recommended.
It is better to zone the room with natural and photo wallpapers.
2. Are the walls there smooth?
Non-woven, vinyl and textile wallpapers hide unevenness best. The worst are paper ones.
3. Is there a lot of light there?
The darker the room, the lighter the wallpaper should be. If the room is on the sunny side, you can use dark wallpaper, but with high light resistance. To determine it, study the pictograms on the roll.
- Half sun. Wallpaper is only suitable for darkened rooms.
- Half sun with a plus. With constant exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the wallpaper will lose its brightness.
- Sun. Wallpaper is suitable for rooms with windows on the sunny side.
- The sun is plus. Wallpaper does not fade even with constant exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
4. What is the humidity there?
In rooms where they deal with water, but ventilation works well, you can glue any wallpaper. The main thing is that they have moisture-resistant impregnation.
In rooms with poor ventilation, you need to glue “breathable” wallpaper: paper or non-woven paper-based wallpaper. It is better to avoid vinyl and textile ones. In conditions of high humidity, it can grow under them.
4. Will there be children and/or pets on the premises?
If yes, then the wallpaper should be washable and resistant to mechanical damage.
According to the degree of resistance to moisture, wallpapers are divided into waterproof, washable and super washable.
- One wave means that the wallpaper can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth, but not rubbed.
- Two waves indicate that the wallpaper can be thoroughly washed.
- Three waves - can be washed with detergent.
- One wave and brush - slightly damp with little friction is allowed.
- Three waves and a brush - washable detergents and scrub with a brush.
The strength of the wallpaper is indicated by the pictogram with a hammer.
Which material to choose
In the store you will see racks with hundreds of wallpapers. To avoid confusion, remember that based on the type of base, wallpaper is divided into paper and non-woven.
The difference is that it is always applied to a paper base (sometimes the walls are also smeared), but not to a non-woven base (the walls are treated with glue).
Based on the type of top decorative layer, wallpaper is divided into paper, non-woven, vinyl and textile. There are also such unusual wallpapers as liquid or fiberglass. Strictly speaking, this is not wallpaper at all.
Let's take a closer look at all the types of wallpaper.
They are made from different types of paper and come in single-layer (simplex) and multi-layer (duplex).
Simplex - thin and light (less than 110 g/m²) with a printed print.
Duplex wallpaper is heavier (the highest quality weighs from 140 g/m²), the design on them is not only printed, but also embossed.
Paper wallpapers are very popular because they come in a variety of prints, are breathable and inexpensive. But they have many shortcomings.
- Difficult to glue (they get wet, bubble, turn yellow from incorrectly selected glue).
- They are afraid of moisture (even with a moisture-resistant coating they will not last long).
- Easily damaged and worn out.
- Over time they lose.
- They do not mask wall imperfections well.
Non-woven fabric is a non-woven material consisting of cellulose fibers and polyester. Similar to paper, but heavier, denser and more durable.
Non-woven fabric can act as a base and as an independent material for wallpaper. In the latter case, the design is applied using hot stamping. Non-woven wallpaper in its pure form is quite expensive and has a meager range of designs, but it has many advantages.
- Resistance to mechanical damage.
- Easy to stick and maintain (as a rule, they have a moisture-resistant and sun-protective coating).
- Environmental friendliness.
There are quite a few 100% non-woven wallpapers on the market. The most common are vinyl wallpapers with a non-woven backing.
Vinyl is called wallpaper, the top, decorative layer of which consists of polyvinyl chloride (vinyl) or other polymer material. The base can be paper or non-woven.
Depending on the method of applying the pattern, vinyl wallpapers are divided into foamed (under the influence of high temperatures, the vinyl layer foams and a textured pattern is created) and hot stamping (the vinyl layer is rolled under textured rollers in a high-temperature chamber). Compact vinyl, heavy vinyl, silk-screen printing, inhibition - these are all hot-stamping wallpapers.
Vinyl wallpaper: on the left - foamed, on the right - hot stamping
Vinyl wallpaper is controversial. On the one hand, there are many advantages:
- Excellent wear resistance.
- Can be washed, including using detergents.
- They perfectly mask unevenness, cracks and other imperfections in walls.
On the other hand, they don’t breathe at all, they don’t burn, but smolder, releasing toxic substances. They are difficult to glue: they are heavy, they are glued only end-to-end (there will be bumps overlapping). In addition, this is a rather expensive option.
Textile wallpaper consists of several layers: a paper or non-woven base plus a decorative layer of linen, silk, cotton, felt, velor or jute.
Such wallpaper looks luxurious, has good noise and heat insulation, and hides wall imperfections well. And jute and flax are also resistant to sunlight. But textile wallpapers also have disadvantages:
- Expensive (often sold not by rolls, but by linear meters).
- They accumulate dust (not suitable for) and absorb odors.
- Difficult to clean (some can be vacuumed, some can be washed with a damp cloth).
- Difficult to glue.
Other types of wallpaper
They can have either a paper or non-woven base.
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The highlight is that the canvases form a single picture. Photo wallpaper is suitable for highlighting one or two walls. They are also often used for visual purposes. They are environmentally friendly and not very expensive.
Use plain paper or foam non-woven, as well as fiberglass wallpaper.
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The latter are made from fiberglass threads impregnated with special compounds and have a clearly defined texture. The choice of textures is small (herringbones, diamonds, matting), but glass wallpaper can be repainted many times. At the same time, they hardly lose their appearance.
They consist of a paper or non-woven base and a decorative layer of foamed acrylic.
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They are not as heavy and expensive as vinyl, but they are not as durable. Another advantage is that acrylic wallpaper allows air to pass through freely.
They are produced, as a rule, on a paper basis, and serve as a decorative coating. natural materials: bamboo, veneer, reeds, straw, seaweed and so on.
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Such coverings are very heavy - you can’t glue them with regular wallpaper glue. They are usually used for decorating small sections of walls.
This is a cellulose mixture with glue and decorative inclusions.
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Liquid wallpaper is applied to the wall with a spatula. This wall covering is suitable for hallways, corridors, and balconies. In case of mechanical damage, you can always tint them, but you should not wash liquid wallpaper.
How to choose the color and pattern of wallpaper
Having decided on the type of wallpaper, calculated what you will need, and having found the appropriate rack in the store, you can choose a pattern and shade. We won’t limit the flight of your imagination, but let us remind you of a few basic rules of interior design.
- The smaller the room, the smaller the pattern. Large compositions on wallpaper will “eat up” an already small space. Wallpaper with vertical stripes will make the room taller, and wallpaper with horizontal stripes will make it wider.
- Plain and even more so glossy wallpapers are glued only to perfectly smooth walls. It is better to disguise imperfect surfaces with the help of colorful embossed wallpaper without shine.
- Photo wallpaper or natural wallpaper on one wall is an excellent solution for zoning and expanding space. The main thing is to choose the right picture and shade of the background wallpaper.
- The shade of the wallpaper depends on the room. So, for a bedroom where a person sleeps and generally spends quite a lot of time, it is better to choose calm pastel colors. In the kitchen, the walls can be covered in appetizing colors: orange, green, yellow.
- In small rooms, avoid black, white and contrasts (blue plus orange, purple plus yellow, etc.). This enlivens the interior, but makes the space visually smaller.
Remember: the lighting in a store is brighter than at home, and wallpaper in a roll always looks different than on the wall. Be prepared for differences between expectations and reality.
What else to look for before buying
Hold the sealed roll in your hands and read the insert carefully.
To avoid surprises during renovations in the form of subtle differences in shade or pattern, always take wallpaper from the same batch and with the same article number.
And one last thing. Be sure to clarify under what conditions you can return the wallpaper if you suddenly don’t like it.
Sooner or later, we all think about changes in life: about changing jobs, places of residence, or maybe not so global ones, for example, about renovations. Renovating is a big step, even if you decide to freshen up just one room. This is not only the investment of money and effort, the time spent, but also the complexity of choice.
To ensure that the results of the update do not disappoint you, you need to pay attention to the size of the room and its functionality. There are a huge variety of finishing materials, but wallpaper has rightfully occupied a leading position for many years.
Modern materials
The oldest ancestor of modern wallpaper is, oddly enough, fabric, which was used to decorate walls in the houses of the nobility. But progress does not stand still; over time, the fabric covering was replaced with a more affordable paper one. Along with traditional paper materials, many synthetic analogues are used.
Of course, it’s not so easy to decide among the many materials offered:
The leader among other options is undoubtedly paper wallpaper; they are the most environmentally friendly, although not so practical.
A more practical choice would be vinyl wallpaper. This is the same paper, but applied to a PVC base, which makes this material more durable. They can be cleaned using a damp cloth.
Perhaps this is the most suitable solution for a bathroom or kitchen. You can find vinyl wallpaper in hardware stores that is visually similar to fabric; it is known as silk-screen printing.
Non-woven wallpaper is considered the most progressive and quite expensive coating. Non-woven fabric is a cellulose-based non-woven material; one might even say that it is an improved version of paper. Several layers of cellulose, soldered together, form a very durable, moisture-resistant and, importantly for residential premises, breathable fabric.
Such wallpapers are made both smooth and embossed; they are often used for painting. They also produce coatings not entirely from non-woven fabric, but only on its basis with various surfaces, both paper, vinyl and even fabric. Their price is much cheaper.
DIY repair
If you decide to hang wallpaper in a room without resorting to the help of specialists, then you simply need to use the recommendations of leading experts.
The most important step is preparing the walls. It is necessary to remove the old wallpaper. Please note that different materials have their own characteristics when removing them. Vinyl and non-woven ones can be easily removed, you just need to pull the bottom of the canvas, but paper ones are better to be pre-wetted or steamed with a steam generator.
If, after removing the old coating, you find unevenness or cracks, then it is best to plaster the walls. The final step before covering the walls with new wallpaper will be priming.
The next point that needs to be taken into account is that the glue should be used exclusively for the selected type of wallpaper, otherwise it may simply come off. The glue consumption depends on how much wallpaper is needed for the room.
This is a truly unpredictable task of renovation, who would have thought that you would need not only aesthetic taste and knowledge of the basics of interior design, but also a simple knowledge of mathematics! After all, in order to avoid unnecessary expenses on materials that are not needed or will remain superfluous, you need to determine their exact quantity.
First, you need to decide on the parameters of a roll of wallpaper: the width is usually standard 50 cm or 1 m, but the length (quantity per roll) can vary from 7 m to 18 m, these data are presented on the label.
Secondly, take measurements of the room. The height from the ceiling to the floor and the perimeter of the walls to be pasted.
And finally, do some simple calculations. The perimeter of the room must be multiplied by the height of the walls, we get the area to cover without subtracting window and door openings. Now divide the resulting product by the area of the roll (length multiplied by width) and we get the required number of rolls. If you don’t really want to do this kind of calculations, there are ready-made tables or online calculators.
I would like to note one more important point: such a rough calculation is suitable for plain wallpaper or with an asymmetrical pattern, but if the pattern is matched joint to joint, add 20% to your calculations.
Features of choosing wallpaper
Before deciding which wallpaper to choose for a room, you must first take into account the functionality and style in which the room as a whole is designed. Also great importance has the size of a room, because with the help of wallpaper you can visually correct planning and lighting errors.
It is best to cover small areas with wallpaper in light colors without rich and catchy patterns, otherwise bright walls will visually reduce the already modest area. Low ceilings will be visually raised by a vertical pattern.
Add warm, cheerful colors to a cold and gloomy room. Spacious, bright rooms sometimes lack coziness; the design of wallpaper with floral embossing can correct this situation.
Large rooms
In general, large and spacious rooms are an excellent option for flights of creative imagination. The most perfect place for experimenting with color and texture. You can safely combine bright colors with large patterns and plain fabrics, varying the combinations.
Most often, the largest room in the apartment is the hall. But it also happens that the most spacious room is the only one and includes a living room, a bedroom, and an office.
In this case, a design technique such as zoning will come to the rescue. You can highlight the recreation area by marking it with a bright print against the background of plain walls in the same color scheme. You can also note the intricate texture of the niches and columns in the room.
Another interesting technique used for spacious areas is wallpaper with a 3D effect. These are canvases with a three-dimensional pattern applied, and inclusions of reflective particles create a three-dimensional image.
Such wallpaper is used when zoning space. The paintings look realistic and creative, but due to the significant cost, they are not accessible to everyone.
Photo wallpaper in a modern interior
If 3D wallpaper is best suited for spacious rooms (in small rooms it is difficult to achieve a three-dimensional effect), then classic photo wallpaper is a universal solution. Moreover, the variety of existing options is amazing and it’s quite easy to get confused when choosing a theme for photo wallpaper.
The most popular options:
- Various landscapes: majestic mountains, exciting sea or noble herbs of Provence;
- Urban themes, it can be either a modern metropolis or a quiet cozy courtyard;
- Bright large floral motifs, with the help of modern laser printing a fairly realistic effect is achieved.
- Fairy-tale characters will delight your little ones in the nursery.
Photo wallpaper will indeed be a win-win solution in the interior of a room with wallpaper, but a couple of tips are worth taking into account. Firstly, do not choose too bright a palette of colors and too dynamic an image, it may soon become boring. And, secondly, do not clutter the wall with wallpaper of this type with furniture.
Wallpaper for the bedroom
The bedroom is the most intimate and inaccessible room for strangers. When choosing wallpaper for the bedroom, we strive to follow the principle of calm and tranquility, because where else if not in this room do you want to relax and unwind. But at the same time, you don’t want to fall into the trap of clichés and cliches, but make the design cozy and unique.
The main principle of choosing wallpaper for the bedroom is environmental friendliness. When choosing a color scheme, it is best to stick to calm tones, and if you want to add some zest, then an excellent solution would be zoning with a bright print on one of the walls or unusual textiles in contrasting tones to the wallpaper.
Wallpaper for the nursery
The main principle of choosing wall coverings for a nursery is, of course, environmental friendliness and safety! As for design, as we can see in the photo of the wallpaper for the children's room, the flight of imagination has no limits. And yet, no matter what bright and festive atmosphere you would like to create for your baby, remember that in this room he can not only play and have fun, but also relax and do his homework.
You can visually divide the room using the above-mentioned photo wallpaper; your favorite cartoon characters will be wonderful companions in the play area of the room. And leave the part of the room reserved for relaxation in calm colors with discreet patterns.
The palette, of course, should be chosen based on the gender of the child and his preferences, but too loud shades in large quantities should be avoided.
When creating a room design yourself or entrusting your choice to a designer, do not forget that renovating a room is a responsible undertaking, which can either please you with novelty and freshness or disappoint you with disappointed expectations.
Consult with all the inhabitants of the room being renovated, come to a common decision and let the new decoration bring only positive emotions.
Photo of wallpaper in the room
Wallpapers vary. Interior designs can also be varied. An important issue is the preparation of walls for wallpaper, how to remove wallpaper from walls, etc. Well, here you will find out how you can combine different textures with each other, look at the wallpaper for walls photo catalog, as well as the wallpaper video below in our article.
Types of wallpaper and comparison of pricing policies
If you go by the prices offered at LEROY MARLENE, then the main types of wallpaper cost (one roll):
- Paper from 35 rub.
- On a fabric basis from 780 rub.
- On a non-woven basis - from 300 rubles.
- Liquid wallpaper – from 515 rub.
If you prefer to decorate a room in your own home with bamboo wallpaper, this way you will bring in a piece of living nature.
Today, when everything is quite common and there are many modern technologies and innovation, there are so many different types of wallpaper. See wallpaper for walls photo, for a general understanding of how and what materials may look in the interior.
Common types of wallpaper are:
The simplest ones are paper ones.
- Fabric based
- Non-woven
- Vinyl
- Liquid
- Beaded
- Bamboo
In fact, it is not even possible to list all the existing types of wallpaper that can be found today. Now you can learn more about each type.
Paper wallpaper
This type has long been the most common. At the same time, they are the cheapest among other types. As a rule, they have some kind of design on the front side. But they are completely fragile. And if there are unevenness on the walls of the room, then such wallpaper simply will not hide them.
Despite everything, it is paper wallpaper that remains in the leading position among all world manufacturers.
Fabric wallpaper
This type, as a rule, can be found as silk, cotton, synthetic fabrics or combinations thereof. Wallpaper for walls photo - will allow you to see them in the interior.
If we compare the price range, fabric-based ones are much more expensive than paper ones. But they are also more durable, and this is very important! And they look much more beautiful and even more luxurious. Their main advantages are the ability of sound insulation, heat and noise insulation. Thanks to them, heat will not escape through the walls as much as, for example, through paper wallpaper.
If we compare the structure, then these wallpapers are similar to paper ones, which are the basis. But this type is distinguished by its high strength and density, unlike its predecessors. This allows you to glue them in rooms where a high degree of strength of the material is simply necessary. For example, it is ideal to use them in a children's room or in the hall. See photos of wallpaper on the walls for the hall.
On the outside, such wallpaper is coated with polyvinyl chloride, making it completely resistant to moisture (for example, for rooms where the humidity level is high). This allows you to extend the service life of the material itself, the coating on the walls, and the building. If you look at this type differently, it does not allow air to pass through at all, which is why the walls do not breathe at all. If you glue this type of canvas, you can create a variety of textures or reliefs on the walls.
The basis of this type is fiberglass, as well as reinforcement, which greatly contributes to the high strength of the material.
Advantages of this type:
- In their beautiful appearance.
- In durability, which is no different from plastic.
- And their strength resembles steel cables.
The only drawback is their high cost. But it absolutely justifies itself by the fact that the material is really very durable to use and reliable.
And if you get tired of them, it is not at all necessary to remove them, since you can apply a putty layer on top of them. See wallpaper for walls photo catalogue!
Liquid wallpaper type
The mixture is initially purchased in dry form. Next, it needs to be turned into a solution, immediately before finishing the walls with wallpaper of this type. The basis of this type is cellulose. And when such wallpaper applied to the wall dries, it will look as if the walls were covered with wallpaper in the usual, standard way. It is for this reason that such wallpaper is called liquid.
And their advantages:
- In strength. It is much larger compared to plaster and putty.
- Ability to level walls (if necessary).
- In maintaining air circulation, creating favorable microclimate in room.
They are absolutely natural, bringing a piece of wildlife and naturalness to every home. They are completely free of toxins. This material is completely harmless to human health, but its prices are quite high. Decorating walls with bamboo wallpaper can be the most unique and elegant, giving comfort and coziness. They do not need painting, since the naturalness of their textures and colors are the most popular and are in considerable demand among consumers who can afford such luxury.
Beaded wallpaper
They are canvases that can be either on paper or on a non-woven or vinyl base, and their front side is covered with small beads, which are offered in a wide variety of colors in stores today.
If you decorate the interior of a room with such wallpaper, it will look chic and magnificent. See photos of wallpaper on the walls for the beaded hall.
Properties of photo wallpaper
This type of wallpaper is usually used to accent one wall in a room. A glossy design is applied to them, and the image itself can be completely different, whatever you want!
This type of material has its advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at them next.
- Thanks to them you can create excellent contrast in the interior.
- They attract attention to themselves
- If one of the sections of the main wallpaper is damaged, you can use photo wallpaper, thus hiding the “damage”
- The range of applied images is the widest
- It is a very painstaking process of covering walls with them if the design consists of many small parts or details.
- If you choose the wrong location, they can to some extent distract from relaxation, conversation, watching TV, etc.
They represent a three-dimensional version of the image, which from the outside looks very real.
3d wallpaper for walls is also divided into some subtypes. And so, in more detail about them.
Standard view (single)
They are a small part of all the wallpaper that covers the walls of the room. Appearance they resemble the illusion of optical perception:
- Stripes may blur
- Reality is distorted
- A wide variety of geometry projections are used
Panoramic view
Such wallpaper can already take up much more than the previous type. Panoramic 3D wallpaper is applied to one to three walls. They look very luxurious thanks to three-dimensional images that can carry anything: even mythological scenes, even the most unusual and fantastic landscapes.
The highlight of this type is their three-dimensionality during the day. But at night, a pleasant diffused light appears in the room, thanks to which you can feel the full reality of what is happening. The fact is that they contain fluorescent light bulbs, which are the basis of such extraordinary lighting.
LED 3D wallpaper
Their system is quite complex. They have some kind of backlight that can be adjusted using a special remote control. With them you can create any picture in the room!
Selection of wallpaper based on the type of room
The most suitable types of wallpaper for the living room are fabric or textile based. Liquid wallpaper or bamboo wallpaper will also fit in original.
The design of natural, fabric or non-woven wallpaper would be very appropriate here.
It is best to use paper wallpaper here. After all, they are inexpensive, which means that in accordance with the age of your baby, they can be changed, and you don’t have to worry that the child will ruin them. The main thing is that you need to select wallpaper in light colors for this room.
The most appropriate wallpaper option here is vinyl or fiberglass, since these types of materials have a high degree of moisture resistance and durability. See wallpaper on the walls in the kitchen photo.
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Just like for the kitchen area, it would be appropriate to decorate it with vinyl or glass wallpaper. Bamboo materials will bring a piece of nature.
The right choice of wallpaper to visually increase or decrease space
To do this, there are some tricks that you need to remember:
- If the ceilings are low, the walls should have a small pattern or just plain, but light tones.
- If the ceilings are too high, choose wallpaper with horizontal lines or large patterns.
- If the room large area, it is pasted over with dark shades. For example, look at the photo of black wallpaper on the walls. Alternatively, it could just be a large pattern.
- If the room is located in the northern part of the building, it is better to choose warm wallpaper tones. For rooms in the southern part of the building, choose cool shades.
- In the case of combining different types of wallpaper, they must be correctly selected in tone and color. Their density and thickness, as well as their texture, should not differ from each other.
How to combine wallpaper
When choosing vertical stripes on wallpaper, you should always take into account that this way you help increase the height of the room.
If you choose horizontal stripes, the space expands. The room becomes wider and more spacious. But in this case, the ceilings may seem lower.
When decorating a nursery, you can use the principle of a patchwork blanket.
The main thing you need to adhere to when combining different wallpapers in one room, and indeed all repairs in general, is a serious and responsible approach to this issue, especially if you do everything on your own!
Wallpaper for walls is the simplest and one of the most effective options for decorating the inside of a 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 various materials allows you to create a completely unique design.
Pros and cons of decorating walls with wallpaper
Wallpaper is the most common method of finishing walls in residential premises. Construction stores offer an incredible variety of colors, textures and materials, which allows you to choose the ideal option taking into account the characteristics of the apartment.
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| Firstly, the advantages include a wide selection of colors and various effects. Today you can make a selection to suit any style, with imitation of various materials and absolutely any image, from a nondescript ornament to a complex artistic 3D image. | Despite all the positive qualities, wallpaper for walls still cannot boast of such durability as, for example, ceramic tiles. Only a few species can withstand animal claws and other household damage. |
| Variety in price can also be considered an advantage. 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. | Walls of shower areas and open balconies cannot be finished. |
| Not all types have a long lifespan, although some reach 30 years. | |
| The variety of types allows finishing in rooms with different conditions, for example, high humidity, abundant lighting or possible frequent mechanical damage. | Some types are almost impossible to wash from various types of contaminants. |
Types of wallpaper
Each type of wallpaper for walls has its own distinctive features, different characteristics, composition and external effects. If you have some doubts about the choice of material, then there is one, thanks to which you can settle on 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 poor strength and durability, fades in the sun, absorbs odors and is practically not suitable for any cleaning. Paper ones are suitable for finishing enclosed spaces with the least possible contact, for example 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 with a non-woven base. The first type is most often used for painting. It has a varied relief texture that can match almost any stylistic direction. The second type has a top layer of vinyl, they do not need to be painted, the surface can have a different pattern and color. Vinyl. Popular view
- wallpaper for walls is durable and strong. Vinyl coating is made in different variations with different external effects: silk-screen printing, foamed, hard vinyl. The surface is suitable for wet cleaning and finishing of any premises.
- Liquid.
- This type is different from all the others. They are purchased in powder form and diluted in water before use. Liquid wallpaper is applied to walls like plaster, which avoids joints on the surface. The material breathes and goes well with other methods of wall decoration. The material has a base and an upper textile covering, which can be made of different materials. The wallpaper has excellent appearance and natural composition, protects against noise and does not react to sunlight. However, dust can settle on the surface, with the exception of linen coverings and the material absorbs odors.
- Linkrusta.
- Wall coverings of this type are not so widely popular, but their quality characteristics are superior to other materials. The composition of linkrust is absolutely natural, based on wood. The coating is not afraid of mechanical damage and high temperature, has a long service life and an elegant appearance.
- Natural.
This type includes bamboo and cork coverings, which are made from natural raw materials. The materials, first of all, are environmentally friendly, resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, and are suitable for finishing balconies and verandas. Natural wallpaper for walls does not differ in the variety of colors and textures.
Photo wallpaper.
Wallpaper with photo printing will make the interior unusual, stylish and individual, and will also successfully cope with the issue of space zoning. The drawing can be close to the real image (cities, flowers, animals), with a 3D effect, stereoscopic or expand the 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, it will create a play of light and the illusion of volume. Mother-of-pearl wallpaper for walls can be in the form of an imitation of Venetian plaster or silk-screen printing. Both options suit different styles and look impressive.
The photo shows mother-of-pearl walls in blue tones.
Mints
A refreshing shade is suitable for decorating rooms with south-facing windows. The color is like a fusion of light turquoise and blue shades, it will look good in modern, Scandinavian, Provence, shabby chic styles.
Wallpaper styles in the interior
The modern trend offers a fairly 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 imitating concrete, brick, plaster or wood will look harmonious in the interior; the color palette is close to the shades of the 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 restrained muted colors is used. The design can be different, for example damask, monograms, stripes, floral or floral patterns. Plain wallpaper under plaster will look no less successful. For neoclassicism, you can add geometric patterns and photo wallpaper.
Baroque
The Baroque style is characterized by luxury in details. The color of the walls can be light and calm or a rich deep shade. The walls are decorated with monograms, damask and ornate floral patterns. The design will look harmonious with textile, fabric, vinyl silk-screen printing and linkrust wallpaper.
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 inappropriate. Stripes, floral patterns or geometric patterns are suitable as a pattern.
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, wallpaper in white or light pastel shades is suitable; you can also use photo wallpaper. The ornament is simple, it can be with floral motifs or in the form of geometric shapes, such as 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 the details. Patterns imitating other materials, plant and floral prints and geometric shapes will look harmonious in the design of the walls.
The photo shows striped wallpaper in a teenager's room.
English style
Refined English style does not tolerate bad taste and overload in details. The walls are decorated with wallpaper in subdued 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 depicting 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. The wall covering can be plain or colored, textured or with a thematic pattern (for example, sakura).
Art Nouveau style
Elegant and expensive style. The design 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 checkered patterns.
The photo shows a country style kitchen, the walls are decorated with blue floral wallpaper.
Vintage
Design with a touch of antiquity. For wall decoration, paper or fabric coverings with imitation boards, large plant and flower patterns or images of butterflies and birds are suitable.
Other types
Pop Art
A playful design, wall decoration in which can be in the boldest colors, using large drawings from comics or geometric shapes.
The photo shows bright wall decoration in pop art style.
Mediterranean
A style that exudes sea freshness. By the nature of its design, the Mediterranean style has much in common with the Greek one. The finishing is done in natural colors, white, blue, sand, terracotta. The pattern is suitable with a marine theme, imitation tiles or stripes.
Steampunk
The unusual style combines scientific and fantasy themes. Photo wallpapers depicting large metal clocks or mechanisms are ideal for wall decoration.
Shabby chic
Playful doll-like design. Filling and finishing are done in pastel colors: mint, peach, pink, green. Undoubtedly, floral prints, large and small, are used as designs.
The photo shows soft turquoise wallpaper with roses in the shabby chic style.
Patchwork
For patchwork interior decoration, wallpaper with an imitation of many patches is used. They can be different colors and have different patterns, but must be combined with each other.
Retro
Retro-style 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.
Photos of wall decoration in the interior of rooms
Living room
The hall can be decorated with either one type of wallpaper or different materials. In a small room, 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 wallpaper 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 finishing with painting or wall panels.
Kitchen
The color of the walls should be combined with the kitchen set; these can be harmonizing shades or a similar color in the elements. For the kitchen it is recommended to use washable wallpaper. The dining area can be decorated with wallpaper with a large pattern, kitchen photo wallpaper, or, conversely, with a nondescript ornament.
Bedroom
Decorating a bedroom can be done in different ways: with photo wallpaper, completely in one color, highlighting the sleeping area, finishing the wall above the head of the bed in a different color, or combining different coverings in a horizontal way.
Children's
In a child's room, a good idea would be photo wallpapers, options with playful pictures or just different colors. Shades should be used that are not too bright, but positive.
Hallway and corridor
For the walls of a closed hallway or with poor lighting, it is worth using a light color of wallpaper; they can be combined with artificial stone or brick. In open rooms, you can focus on color, highlighting, for example, one of the walls.
Toilet
Toilet walls require coatings that are highly resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. The best solution for decorating a standard or small room would be a light palette or photo wallpaper that increases the space.
Balcony and loggia
Considering possible frequent temperature changes, it is better to use materials that are heat- and moisture-resistant for the walls of the balcony, as well as those that do not fade in the sun. Wallpaper for a balcony made of cork, bamboo, or photo wallpaper will look interesting.
Other rooms
Cabinet
The work room should be decorated with wallpaper, the color of which will stimulate activity, for example blue or gray. The design should not be distracting or provocative; a simple ornament will be enough.
The photo shows checkered wallpaper in a classic office interior.
For dressing room walls, you should choose a finishing material that is resistant to mechanical damage. The color can be anything from a playful print to a simple plain neutral shade.
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, for example cork or fabric. The color should be muted and dark so that it does not interfere with the game.
The photo shows striped fabric wallpaper in the billiard room interior.
Attic
A room on the attic floor is a separate cozy corner in the house. The walls can be decorated with wallpaper with a small floral or floral pattern, wood imitation or a calm plain canvas.
In the photo, the walls in the attic are decorated with photo wallpaper.
In a private house
Ladder
The walls of the staircase are decorated depending on the style of the house. The decoration can be in the same color scheme as the rest of the room or become a bright accent due to color or a large pattern.
Dining room
Wallpaper for the walls in the dining room should be conducive to a pleasant pastime. The pattern and color are 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, for example pop art, this would be quite appropriate.
Design options, patterns and patterns
There are many options for decorating a room using regular wallpaper. Finishing can be done with one type of wallpaper; for this it is better to use monochromatic, textured or finely patterned coatings.
In one room you can combine different colors, ornaments or textures, companion wallpapers are suitable for finishing any area and, when used correctly, correct the shortcomings of the space. The designer's advice can help with this. It is also common to highlight an accent wall with contrasting wallpaper. They will also help to visually divide the passage room into zones, without compromising the area.
Drawings and patterns should reflect the stylistic idea in the interior.
- Monograms, damask and striped wallpaper can decorate many styles, 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.
- For a small room, you should choose a light palette for decoration.
- Wallpaper with stripes, depending on the direction, will visually make the room taller or wider.
- To visually bring the wall closer or reduce the space, wallpaper in bright colors and with large patterns is suitable.
- For rooms with high traffic or a high probability of mechanical contacts, it is better to choose anti-vandal coatings.
- Washable coatings with high moisture resistance are suitable for the kitchen, bath and toilet: vinyl, fiberglass, liquid, self-adhesive.
- For a child’s room, you should choose the safest possible material; eco-friendly wallpaper, such as cork, glass wallpaper, or bamboo, is suitable.
- For country house and dachas, you need to choose a material that is not afraid of temperature changes and humidity.
- The color palette should reflect the character of the owner; to decorate a women’s room, you can choose delicate pastel and light shades. Brutal cold shades are suitable for a masculine interior.
- For those who are interested in 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 to the prepared surface; the walls must be cleaned, leveled and primed,
- The glue must be selected in accordance with the characteristics of the material; for some types, glue for heavy types of coatings will be needed.
- When choosing wallpaper for walls, you need to take into account the features of caring for them. To do this, a marking is placed on the back of the roll or package indicating the degree of interaction with moisture.
- Structural wallpaper for walls designed for this purpose, such as fiberglass or non-woven, is 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 maintenance can extend the life of the coating and maintain its appearance.
Photo gallery
Wallpaper is deservedly the most popular type of decoration for residential premises. A variety of textures and a wide selection of colors allow you to choose an option that will ideally suit the personal needs of the owner. Different manufacturing technologies and materials make it possible to decorate with wallpaper in almost any room of the house.
Combination is a simple and effective design technique that allows you to transform any room, embodying your fantasies in an original and stylish interior. By combining wall materials of different colors, textures and patterns, you can visually adjust the space and divide the room into functional zones. To decide how to glue two species to achieve the desired effect, you should familiarize yourself with the rules and methods of combination.
Combination rules
Dissonance in finishing discovered after completion of repairs is difficult to eliminate and requires additional costs.
Living in a room with a boring or “screaming” interior negatively affects the mood of household members and can cause a deterioration in well-being. Proper combination is carried out according to certain rules and must take into account several factors.
Compatibility assessment criteria
When choosing materials for finishing walls in a room, pay attention to the following parameters:
Color
To assess the harmonious combination of different shades, you can use the color wheel diagram. An elegant classic interior suggests options for gluing adjacent tones, and for decorating rooms in a shocking pop art style, preference should be given to contrasting colors.
Texture
When using canvases with different textures for walls, it is advisable to choose the same shade. In this case, the difference in the surface finish of the material will be more noticeable.
Decor
In order for the sticker design to be harmonious, their decorative design must be combined in color and style. A composition of smooth plain and patterned fabrics looks good. Combining bright colors with vertical and horizontal patterns is undesirable, since this decorative option is perceived negatively.
Among the popular options is decorating walls with wallpaper of the same color, but in different shades. Graduated canvases in peach, beige, coral or dark blue tones can be placed both horizontally and vertically.
They go well with plain ones and with patterns in the form of wide or narrow stripes. This decor visually increases the height of the ceiling and creates the effect of a more spacious room.
Selection rules
In order for the combination to be harmonious, the following rules must be observed:
1 The finishing material must be of the same thickness, otherwise the difference in structure and at the joints will be noticeable. Paper canvases are combined with paper, and vinyl with vinyl. The surface of the walls is leveled before pasting.
2 To assess compatibility, you need to attach the selected samples to each other in natural light.
3 Combining canvases of different colors, choose: various options for shades of cold or warm colors; closely spaced tones or contrasting colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel.
4 When purchasing wallpaper of different colors for a room, you should choose a material with the same texture and surface finish. It is not advisable to combine matte and glossy fabrics.
When studying various gluing options, you need to decide on the method of finishing the walls and the effect that is expected to be obtained as a result of the renovation of the room.
Combination problems
The choice of materials for interior transformation depends on the purpose, overall dimensions and design features premises. Combination allows:
Share space
Using partitions, furniture and screens in a large room to divide it into functional zones requires significant costs and leaves a feeling of cumbersomeness.
To highlight areas, we combine different colors, decor or textures. This method clearly defines the boundaries of individual zones, allowing you to maintain the effect of spaciousness.
Hide defects
Leveling walls is a labor-intensive job that requires certain skills, time and significant financial investments. If you combine two types, you can hide surface defects and create a unique interior.
Adjust proportions
In many apartments with not very good layout the overall dimensions of the premises violate the harmony of perception.
By covering the walls with different wallpapers, you can visually change the space and adjust the proportions of the room.
For example, the perception of an elongated rectangular room will change if the ends are covered with dark or bright canvases, and the side walls are decorated in pastel colors.
To create an interior with an unusual decor, you can combine rich colors with smooth or patterned canvases in soothing shades.
This combination draws attention to the selected area and gives the room a unique flavor. As an accent, instead of bright canvases, photo wallpapers with interesting images of flowers and landscapes, picturesque views of cities, or with an abstract design are often used.
Combination Methods
To understand how to decorate beautifully, you need to study different ways to decorate walls and choose the appropriate option. To decorate rooms, different methods of combining canvases are used.
Horizontal combining
It provides for pasting in the form of two stripes with horizontal division at a certain height. For the upper part, canvases with three-dimensional patterns are usually used, and for the lower part, a pattern of vertical stripes of different thicknesses is used.
The color scheme of the wallpaper can be the same shade, but the lower area should be darker. This will avoid distortion of proportions in the visual perception of the room.
The division of the border is made using a border. A photo will help you evaluate how these combined wallpapers look.
How to beautifully stick it with horizontal division? The main thing is to choose the right location for the line that separates the different canvases.
Its height depends on the height of the ceilings in the room and for standard apartments is 1 m. For low rooms, it is undesirable to use this type of wall decoration, since it can visually reduce the space.
Wallpaper, combined with a horizontal division of the canvases, looks harmonious in spacious living rooms and in offices in a classic or traditional English style.
Vertical stripes
When planning to hang beautiful wallpaper of two types on the wall, pay attention to canvases with vertical stripes.
This pattern visually increases the height of the ceilings, and the room is perceived as more spacious.
However, you shouldn’t cover all the walls with striped wallpaper: the same type of decor quickly gets boring, and a lot of small stripes can cause fatigue. An option is a combination of striped decor with matching plain colors or canvases decorated with discreet patterns.
Using vertical combination, you can highlight functional zones. A photo will help you decide how to properly hang striped wallpaper on the walls: after looking at different combinations, it’s easy to choose the finishing option that suits you.
Accents and niches
One of the popular finishing techniques involves highlighting one wall with the help of decor. Using wallpaper in bright, saturated colors or with an interesting and unusual pattern, they create an eye-catching object.
The remaining walls are covered with neutral canvases of suitable shades. A photo will help you understand how to hang such wallpaper.
The layout of some rooms provides for a niche. It can be draped with curtains, covered with a partition or built-in furniture.
Another way to disguise niches and various protrusions is to use wallpaper dark shades and with a motley pattern. On the contrary, you can highlight non-standard structural elements with the help of bright canvases.
An interesting way to decorate walls is the patchwork technique. This type of decoration is especially impressive in a children’s room, in a country-style kitchen or in a bedroom decorated in “Provence” style.
To understand how to combine wallpaper with each other in these cases, you can look at photographs of various interiors or find inspiration in the works of sewing masters using the patchwork technique. To create a panel you will need pieces of canvas of the same shape.
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