Repair is always a very responsible business. But the most responsible thing is to make an attractive living room. The hall is the place where the owners of the house receive guests. This is where most of the time is spent. That is why the selection of high-quality correct wallpaper for this room is a very important point.
Types and samples
If the owners make a mistake with the choice of wallpaper in the living room, then they will be very uncomfortable in it. Why wallpaper, the answer to this question is simple. Designers and builders agree that other finishes lose to wallpaper as the most comfortable finish. It is thanks to them, whatever they may be, that you can create a very cozy living room in which it will be pleasant to be. In addition, just among the wallpapers, one can note the widest variety of choices for interior design.
When the choice is made of which material will become the main one for finishing, you need to decide on other parameters that relate directly to the wallpaper itself. There are a great many of them.
In the hardware store you can buy options for the classic style, hi-tech and even wallpaper for the "rustic" hall. Recently, there is no particular style that is more popular than others. As a rule, several options are at the peak at the same time. So, for example, often customers of wallpaper stores are interested in classics.
Even if someone decides to repeat someone else's interior, it is still unlikely to succeed, because in each particular room the wallpaper looks different. This should be taken into account when buying.
Often, apartment owners decide to stick wallpaper on their own, without calling master finishers. This is only a good idea if the homeowners know how to deal with any kind of material from which the wallpaper is made. And they come in paper, and bamboo, and textile. Read more about materials in the article below.
Doing it yourself will save a lot of money, but it can spoil the appearance of the apartment if you approach things carelessly and do not study the instructions on how to do it.
Material
When the question arises that it is time to make repairs in the hall, then first of all you need to decide what material will be used for decoration. The living room is, as a rule, a little polluted room, so the indicator of soiling is not so important.
But having chosen in advance what material the finishing materials will be made of, you can calculate approximately what the expenses will be.
In general, for decorating the walls of the living room, you can buy wallpaper from a variety of materials. Restrictions are set only on the basis of the repair budget. Among the huge variety, everyone will find what he needs both in appearance and cost. Manufacturers of this type of finishing materials take into account fashion trends and wallpaper manufacturing technologies.
Thanks to technological progress, more and more unusual wallpapers appear in the building materials market, which are gradually gaining popularity. But it's important to consider more familiar materials before the living room gets refurbished. So, roll finishing materials are:
Paper
This is the most common type of wallpaper. It is the cheapest. Paper canvases are very easy to glue, but they have their drawbacks. So, for example, they need to be protected from water and general humidity, as well as from sunlight, since over time the finish may lose color, and the pattern on them will not be visible.
Despite these shortcomings, they are quite suitable for the living room, because this is not a kitchen where humidity regularly rises and there is a risk of splashes.
This coating option has the longest history of development. China is considered to be the origin of paper wallpaper. From East Asian countries, they came to European countries only in the 18th century. Since that time, wallpapers have become very popular, and now it is not easy to find at least one apartment in which such materials would never be used for decoration.
Such materials are made not only smooth, but also structural. As a rule, all of them can be divided into two conditional categories: in two layers (duplex) and in one layer (simplex). The first option has, as a rule, a protective coating, which is designed to protect against environmental influences. Two-layer paper models are now very popular. In any case, this coating for the surface of the walls will serve the owner regularly for at least five years after they are glued.
The main indisputable advantage of these paper finishing materials, experts call their environmental friendliness. Paper does not provoke allergic reactions, easily passes air, this will not give a chance to develop fungi. An important plus of this product is a relatively low price.
It should be said about the defects that such coatings have. Paper is not considered a waterproof material, as a result, wallpapers made from it are not designed for use in rooms with a high level of humidity. They are rarely found in the hallway or in the kitchen.
non-woven
This is also a paper version of the coating, but it has a high level of resistance to damage, which is important in those apartments where there are children or pets. In general, such material looks prettier than ordinary paper wallpaper. They are denser, so they require special glue.
There are almost more such wallpapers on the materials market than paper ones. This is the current trend.
In building materials stores, as a rule, two types of such coatings are presented. If we talk about the first, then the finishing base for the walls, consisting of interlining, is durable and looks great. Wallpapers belonging to the second type are similar to the first, but have only a non-woven base, while the wallpaper itself is created from vinyl. To understand what the properties of such a coating can be, you need to figure out what kind of material it is.
So, this is a fiber of cellulose material combined with the help of glue with a special polymer composition, similar in quality to paper. The difference is that interlining is stronger and has stronger refractory properties. Wallpaper is made from such material, which is made for painting. The paint will repeat the texture that the canvas has. This combination looks amazing.
For repairs using non-woven models, acrylic or other water-based paints are best suited.
Non-woven wallpaper has excellent characteristics. They are made on a thick base, which means that by sticking them on the walls, you can close some flaws, get rid of cracks and bulges. Such models are difficult to ignite, which perfectly characterizes them as safe in case of fires and fires. They do not interfere with air circulation, so fungus will not appear on the surface.
Textile
Thanks to this material, the design of the walls will become a feature of the apartment. Most often used if the room involves decoration in a classic style. The main disadvantage is a very high level of soiling. The only way to remove dirt is to glue a new canvas. And this, as a rule, does not happen soon and requires new financial investments. And the textile finishing material itself is not cheap.
Velor
These wallpapers are based on paper on which nylon fibers are applied. They are suitable for almost any room, but in the living room they will be most effective. The process of gluing them is quite labor-intensive. The glue should be rubbed with smooth movements with a cloth, the joints should be ironed with a brush.
One of the main qualities of velor wallpaper is its soundproofing properties. The surface treated with such material shimmers like velvet. The material does not fade from sunlight, no matter how much it is used.
Interior artists often use this method of finishing to give a room a special decorative zest, decorating and emphasizing areas of the room.
But they also have negative properties. The pile collects a huge amount of dust. The villi also absorb odors, and not just get dirty, but you only need to clean it with a dry method. If there is a stain, it will not be so easy to remove it. And, as mentioned above, it is quite difficult to fix these wallpaper canvases on the wall.
Vinyl
On a par with non-woven, they are ahead of paper ones, since they are also moisture resistant. Most often they are glued in the corridor or in the kitchen, since it is there that a high level of moisture resistance is needed. But they are also good for the living room, because a large number of options, colors, patterns are offered.
They will be ideal in those rooms where there is always moisture. This is a frequent problem of the first and last floors in multi-storey buildings, as the proximity of the basement to the boiler room and the roof, which can periodically leak, affects.
Finishing vinyl coating has the ability to be in excellent condition for quite a long time - up to twenty years. It is important to clean it with a damp cloth when caring for it. The widest range of colors, textures, ornaments is also considered an advantage. Wallpaper does not lose color in the sun and is resistant to damage. Vinyl is great not only for wall decoration in the living room and hallway, but also in the kitchen, corridor.
Unfortunately, vinyl also has negative properties. Experts noted the release of vapors dangerous to humans, such as methanol. On the packaging with a roll, as a rule, it should be indicated that the materials used in the creation are environmentally friendly and meet all requirements.
In rooms where there is vinyl covering on the walls, it is better to open windows and doors as often as possible in order to ventilate the room.
Another negative quality is that the layer with pores, which is located on top, began to be created relatively recently. If you buy wallpapers of a long-standing production, they will not let air through, which means that moisture easily accumulates under them. This contributes to the appearance of mold on the wall and on the wallpaper, including mold that is dangerous to human life.
Liquid decorative plaster
Otherwise, such wallpaper is called liquid wallpaper. They are based on fibers that are made from special cellulose, they are absolutely harmless. The naturalness of the components is especially appreciated by modern people who care about the environment. In addition to other ingredients, the wallpaper contains a binder mass that has adhesive properties.
This type of wallpaper does not look like classic, but modern technologies allow the appearance of liquid wallpaper with the effect of silk, matte, textile, glossy.
It is not necessary to plan in which direction the light falls into the room, since liquid wallpaper does not have seams. Apply the mass when it is ready, it is possible not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling surface. In the process of work, the support of another person will not be required; it is possible to cope with their application alone.
Another advantage, thanks to which buyers love liquid wallpaper, is that there is no need to prepare the plane for a long time, which cannot be said about classic wallpaper. If there are minor irregularities on the walls, it is possible to get rid of them with the help of the applied mass. The result is a high quality finish that is free from defects.
Reviews will undoubtedly help to figure out what qualities this finishing material has. For example, this is the ability of a material to pass air. Sometimes buyers believe that with a seamless sticker, the plane cannot breathe, which means that fungi and mold can develop under it.
It is important to take into account that the cellulose base passes air very well, just because of this, you should not be afraid that the walls will become damp. This will free you from the greenhouse effect that tends to appear in some rooms.
Reviews from a huge number of buyers point to the relatively expensive price of coverage as a drawback. But this is true only on first impression. The overspending of material in this case is practically impossible, as a result of the repair work there is no waste left. You can prepare exactly the amount of the mixture that you plan to use right now, which is impossible to say about roll wallpaper. All these conditions force us to admit that the cost of such coverage is quite profitable.
Wall mural
This is a kind of paper and non-woven wallpaper, but with the difference that stunningly beautiful photo printing is applied to them. Thanks to the combination of photo wallpapers and ordinary ones in the room, you can achieve a delightful effect. More details about their combination in the interior will be discussed below. But now photo wallpaper can be mentioned as one of the varieties of material that is used in the repair of the hall or living room.
Although it is worth considering that photo wallpapers are used not only for this room. Often they can be found, for example, in the kitchen or in the nursery.
The liquid wallpaper
In fact, liquid wallpaper is a cross between standard paper wallpaper and decorative plaster. The basis for the mixture is viscose and cellulose, which are considered to be recycled raw materials. The fastening element for the composition is glue. In factory-made products, antifungal agents are added to the solution, as well as various kinds of plasticizers. As the main fillers, the factories use waste from the woodworking industry in the form of cellulose fibers and cotton linen.
For the manufacture of expensive types of wallpaper, natural silk fibers are used. Additional decorative additives have no technological significance. These include: woolen threads, marble or quartz chips, mica spangles.
Dimensions
It seems that such a parameter as size is absolutely not important, but this is an erroneous opinion. Depending on the size of the roll, you can calculate how many rolls you need per room. Usually the dimensions are unchanged, but recently manufacturers have begun to produce options, the footage of which can vary significantly. You can read about these nuances in the article below, but for now it is worth considering such an important parameter as the width of the canvas.
The most common on store shelves are rolls of the usual standard sizes. There are, of course, all kinds of unique options, in a single quantity - handmade. There are much fewer of them, it makes no sense to dwell on their sizes, since each company produces a roll of a certain width in an individual case.
However, it is important to distinguish and note two standard width options: half a meter and a meter.
- half meter- the most popular and well represented in the retail chains of Russia. They are made of various types, in large quantities, with texture and patterns. They also have a variety of materials. They are convenient for transportation. The main disadvantage is found already in the process of work. Due to the fact that they are rather narrow, a large number of seams form on the wall.
- Meter- quite rarely used in household repairs due to their considerable width. Such wallpapers are more difficult to transport - the weight of one roll is much greater than that of the previous version. But at the same time, finishing work with them is carried out at a faster pace, there are significantly fewer seams on the walls, often the cost of a wide roll with similar properties is lower than that of a narrower one.
Manufacturers offer customers unusual dimensions of panels. It is worth saying that such "oversized" in recent years are more and more common. They are released in leading European factories located in the territories of such countries as Italy, Belgium, Germany.
Now you should consider such a parameter as the length of the roll.
Before starting work, you need to find out the size of the surface that can be pasted over with a medium-sized roll. In Russia, a roll length of 10.5 meters is considered ideal, otherwise 10 meters and 5 centimeters with an error in different directions, as a rule, they take plus or minus three percent more.
Approximately in a roll 53 centimeters wide - 5.3 square meters, 106 centimeters wide - 10.6 square meters.
Not all designs involve floor-to-ceiling wrapping. It happens that you need to leave a strip on top or bottom, where there will be either a different type of wallpaper, or a completely different material, for example, an artificial facing stone.
When using wallpaper with rapport in work (this is how those pasting methods are called when the pattern shifts), two or three rolls will come out, but it all depends on the height of the walls to be finished.
Without shifting the pattern, only three or four sheets are spent, which is much more economical. When choosing a pattern, you need to take this into account.
They also produce extraordinary lengths. In this case, the rolls are 15, 20, 25 and 50 meters. Usually this is characteristic of materials for painting, the width of which is 106 centimeters, for example, Fintex and similar products.
If there is a pattern, then there may be significant "waste" or it will be necessary to glue the canvases with your own hands, leaving a large allowance at the bottom. Due to the allowance, the edges of the canvases near the floor or ceiling may become uneven, this happens when trimming.
To hide this defect, it is necessary to close the edges with a plinth from below or a special side from above.
By the way, the sides are made of the same material as the wallpaper, and are sold with them in the same collection. Otherwise, in order to choose the right edge for the selected wallpaper, you need to carefully look at the number of the selected wallpaper and compare it with the number of the edge. By color alone, by eye, it is almost impossible to determine whether the edge fits the wallpaper.
Colors and colors
The shade of the walls is of paramount importance in the perception of the design of the entire room, therefore it is quite natural that sometimes several times more time is spent on the selection of wallpapers that are ideally suited than on the actual wall pasting. Often, buyers spend a lot of time, effort and money to buy a roll of what they think is perfect wallpaper, but as a result they realize that they didn’t buy what they needed.
In order to avoid such annoying oversights, it is necessary to choose the right color carefully and consciously, after analyzing the many characteristics that can affect visual perception.
The modern building materials market offers any color and wallpaper colors: light, dark, lilac, white, brick-like, blue, purple, beige, yellow, plain, peach, gold, pink. The choice of finishing material for the walls is limited only by the wallet and imagination of the buyer, so it is becoming more and more difficult to decide on the right color for decoration. Many buyers want wallpaper to turn a room into a spacious, cozy and stylish space.
Of course, you can seek the help of specialists, they will be able to choose the shade of wallpaper in the room, but no one guarantees that they will be able to predict the desire or preference of their customer. Therefore, the most reliable way to choose the right color for the walls is to personally study all the tricks of creating a color composition in a room.
It is important to remember that a lot depends on the features of the premises that are planned to be designed.
You need to follow a lot of basic rules for the classic selection of colors:
- The peculiarity of the location and number of window openings in the hall. The degree of natural light entering the room should determine the color and material of the wallpaper. In rooms with windows that face the north side, there is always a feeling that they are colder than they really are. In such rooms, a lack of lighting will be noticeable if you make a mistake with the choice of color. Therefore, it is better to choose warm colors of the walls: peach, beige, pink.
- The dimensions and layout of the rooms also influence the choice of wall colors. Even the most spacious interiors are not always perceived as comfortable, and small rooms with the wrong choice of wallpaper can create a feeling of tightness. That is why it is fundamentally important to take into account all the characteristics of the rooms if you plan to make a design using different colors.
Colors for wallpaper in a small room must be selected as light as possible: beige, white, blue - the ideal choice in this case.
- The quality of the colors used in the design. This is the reason that has a direct impact on the "survivability" of the selected coatings. The better the paint, the longer it will last on the walls. Therefore, you need to use wallpaper options with paints that are resistant to sunlight.
- Individual features of interiors. Some areas in the interior require the use of a small number of colors, therefore, not always a random selection of a shade for the main color in a particular room can serve as a guarantee of a harmonious style.
- It is better to use and repeat already used shades indoors. For example, an important place is occupied by shades in which furniture, accessories, floors and textile elements are painted in the interior: in no case should inconsistency or excessive contrast of shades be allowed.
- When choosing the shade of the finish for the walls, it is necessary to take into account other parameters. So, for example, an overly bright color can contribute to the fact that emotional arousal occurs, and this is not always suitable for some room interiors, for example, a bedroom. At the same time, a faded shade can be perceived well only in sunny weather.
- You need to heed the advice of the experts. When there is no certainty that ready-made models of wallpaper will suit the interior well, designers advise purchasing wallpaper intended for painting.
Already glued canvases are easier to repaint in a different color than to re-glue. This will save you time and money.
- If the room is used for several tasks at once, as is the case with living rooms, then it is better to choose pale or neutral color. It is necessary to take into account some color characteristics, which are discussed in the article below.
- As noted earlier, light shades reflect sunlight, therefore they are able to turn the room into a much brighter and more pleasant space for being in it. They visually increase the size of the room, personify cheerfulness and cleanliness.
- dark wallpaper in design, they are designed to create the opposite effects: stop the movement of light, turn the room into a gloomy and dark one, reduce space and exert psychological pressure on the subconscious.
It is better to dilute the cool color palette with more light and cheerful colors. Then the hall will be not only pleasing to the eye, but also stylish. It is dangerous to use only dark colors, as the room will look like a dark dungeon.
- Feng Shui is often used as a technique to perfectly match the color of walls. It implies a strict adherence to ancient traditions. Feng Shui experts say that in the children's room it is optimal to use yellow and green, in the bedroom - pink and burgundy, in the kitchen - white, black and red. But in the hall it is better to take white or beige tones.
- For those who cannot choose just one color scheme, there are other options. Multi-colored wallpapers are becoming more and more in demand, harmoniously combining and light and black colors(as a composition or pattern). Classic black and white wallpapers are gaining popularity again, allowing you to add contrast to the design of the room, which is sometimes so lacking in modern apartments.
For the correct and ideal decoration of interior decoration, experts recommend that you familiarize yourself with the psychological and aesthetic features of the main and popular colors that are used to color the wallpaper.
- A sign of energy and striving for the goal is violet shade on the walls. They can be applied in advanced living room or kitchen interiors. They will also look good in the bedroom. Lilac shades, on the contrary, have relaxing properties and do not make the design too dark.
- greenish wallpaper carry the beauty of natural nature. They are ideal for reproducing natural motifs and are suitable for almost any modern design, because they go well with all colors.
Using them, you can achieve the greatest harmony if you take such wallpapers in tandem with woody elements or floral ornaments.
- blue wallpaper- a sign of tender, deep. It symbolizes movement, energy, sea freshness. Color activates the awakening of fantasy, has calming properties, despite the potential of energy hidden in it.
Ideal for decorating such a living room where the owners sleep at night. By the way, yellow wallpapers have a similar effect, as well as shades such as pistachio and turquoise.
- Reddish and bright orange the colors of the wall coverings belong to the catchy color scheme. If they are used in excess in the interior, then this is fraught with overexcitation of those who are in the room.
This color has strong potential. Because of this, such shades should be taken only as accents when it comes to a residential interior.
- To make the space light, spacious, homely, gentle will help pink wallpaper coverings for walls. At the same time, this paint has long been not only for women. Combining with other colors can create an elegant and contemporary wall decor.
- blue wallpaper- An excellent option for those who prefer creativity and are not afraid to use rich shades. Gives the room an additional effect of freshness and lightness. Suitable for the living room and some areas of the kitchen, bedroom and children's room. Often used for male teenagers.
- It is considered to be universal gray shade: almost the entire palette of colors and styles suits it, and in the interior it does not exert the strongest mental pressure, unlike, for example, bright colors. In addition, they look quite aesthetically pleasing if there is a lot of natural sunlight in the room. No need to be afraid to use it, referring to its gloom and fading.
To ensure the completeness of the design, you do not need to stop at one color palette. The main feature of any interior will be a high-quality and correctly selected combination of several colors.
At the same time, they can harmonize not only within the same plane - on the walls, but also in a furniture set, textiles, and devices.
The choice of decor and decoration
You should pay attention to the fact that not all types of drawings fit equally well into the interior. This should be taken into account when planning.
Experts distinguish the following types of decor:
- Flat and convex.
- Matte and glossy.
- With 3D effect.
The difference lies in the method of application and the tools used.
Depending on the composition, the design coating can be:
- Shelkov. Silk fibers create a specific pattern and give the material strength, resistance to abrasion and fading. The cover is pleasant to the touch.
- Paper. Such wallpapers are less reliable than the first ones, but are easily restored.
- Khlopkov having the lowest degree of abrasion resistance.
- Mixed. This type of material has unique decorative properties that depend on the type of additives.
We decorate the walls with liquid wallpaper
- The walls will look great if they are decorated with vegetation. The plants don't have to be life size, you can make giant flowers or small spruces.
- Parts of the lounge are recommended to be decorated in soothing colors. To do this, you can use landscapes, geometric or floral patterns. Experts do not advise overloading such zones with drawings.
- If the design of the room allows, you can reproduce a stylish panel on the central wall.
stencils
You can create them yourself, but it's easier to buy at a hardware store.
The process of making a stencil with your own hands is simple:
- The image is transferred to paper using a printer and then transferred to cardboard.
- If the drawing is large enough, it should be divided into several parts. Print the elements, and then get a cardboard stencil, combining all the details into one and outlining them.
- An easier option is to use the services of a copy shop, where it is possible to print large drawings.
In addition to large stencils, you can use small contours. To do this, the picture needs to be cut out and inserted into the holder. A projection is created with the help of a flashlight in a semi-dark room. The light source should be behind the stencil. By adjusting the distance between them, they achieve the picture of the desired size. The resulting shadow should be circled with a pencil.
The decoration process consists of two stages. On the first, the first preparatory layer of liquid wallpaper is applied. After it is completely dry, you can work on the drawing. The stencil is attached to the surface with masking tape. The mixture fills the space inside it. If you finish finishing at this stage, the pattern will be slightly convex. To achieve uniformity, a second background layer is applied to the wall behind the stencil.
Important: masking tape and patterns can only be removed after the material has set.
Freehand Drawings
The method is more labor intensive. Moreover, the more color shades and textures, the more the drawing execution time increases.
The procedure is as follows:
- With a simple pencil, a sketch of the future drawing is applied to the wall with notes on the color scheme of each section.
- The mixture is being prepared.
- Part of the composition is painted in the main shade and applied with a spatula within the boundaries.
- As the main part of the pattern dries, the other parts of the mixture are tinted.
- Next, the wallpaper is applied to those parts of the sketch that do not touch each other.
- With the help of a spatula and a construction knife, the drawing is framed.
- Before the next step, the material must dry.
- After that, you can begin to fill in other parts of the composition and correct those places where the wallpaper lay unevenly.
- Various strokes and contours are drawn with special markers or wax pencils.
- The final stage is drying for 1-2 days.
See the following video for the technique of drawing a picture with liquid wallpaper.
Drawings on the wallpaper
The hall and living room are the right place to experiment with colors and shades. It is here that the use of both light and dark shades will be successful, since the design of this room is intended for everyday relaxation. At the same time, there is a need to create some kind of solemnity, since it is in this room that guests are most often received. The design should be suitable for creating family comfort and home warmth.
As mentioned above, a light color will turn the room into a softer one for visual perception. Here, a peach coloration is possible, causing a strong association with nature, which comes to life in the spring after hibernation, yellow. You can pay attention to the pattern on the wallpaper, where pink, blue, beige flowers will be used.
If the choice has settled on a dull color, you need to remember that an olive shade is often used in the hall: if the design is correct, then with its help it will be possible to emphasize the effects of an aged room. This effect of an artificially created aged wall is becoming more and more popular.
Do you want to use bright and contrasting colors in the room? Such wallpaper with a pattern is ideal for use as an insert: they can be placed in the so-called niches, placed on a free wall as a decorative panel. They can highlight a separate part of the room, thereby creating a zoning of the room.
Often allocate the place where the sofa and TV are located. It is not at all necessary to take a bright color with a pattern or pattern, it can simply be in sharp contrast with the main color of the walls.
A similar effect can be achieved using a dark shade, but, according to the advice of designers, they must be combined with more care than just bright colors. Dark is always a very strong accent, so you need to carefully choose the area that will be darker. It should be a perfectly smooth, beautiful wall that you really want to highlight and emphasize. It is important not to overdo it and not turn the accent into the main color of the room. It is necessary to maintain a balance of dark and light colors in the interior.
Light, according to many experts, should be more, regardless of the overall design concept.
If you apply colors and patterns that are associated with spring to decorate the living room, and these are warm colors: green, yellowish, orange, pinkish, peach, then the room will become cozy and positive. True, they have a feature - to cause a good appetite, so often these shades are used to finish the kitchen.
If the living room and kitchen are one room, as is the case in studios, then you can use this tip.
Light colors with various images are perfect for the corridor. Yes, walls can get dirty faster, but a lighter shade will make any room feel much larger visually. This is just what you need for small hallways or small living rooms.
Creating an accent with wallpaper looks pretty good. This is done like this: three walls are made similar, of the same color, texture, and the last fourth is deliberately decorated with some noticeable spot. In the role of a highlighter, wallpaper of a different color or color can play, having a different texture or pattern, or those that have a pattern, but there is no pattern on the other three. The latter option includes, for example, photo wallpapers. Probably a combination of wallpaper with some other finishing material.
The designer can create a so-called spot only from color or from color and texture.
Style and modern design ideas
For almost all design styles, wallpapering surfaces is acceptable. Armed with imagination, you can use them to create bright interiors, focus on individual architectural elements, reproduce silk panels and abstract paintings. It is worth dwelling on the most common and popular style options for living rooms.
Minimalism
A modern citizen works hard during the working day, therefore, once at home, he must be able to relax. The effect of relaxation is perfectly promoted by wallpaper in the style of minimalism: white wallpaper on the walls, delicate or pastel colors.
The brightest and most unusual details or accents for such a design should be used as little as possible, a very sharp and contrasting shade transition between walls and furniture is unacceptable. This applies not only to the color scheme, but also to interior items.
Classical
Traditional design involves light colors, now some designers especially pay attention to the fact that incomplete wall decoration is acceptable. A good option for a living room in a traditional manner is, for example, textiles.
It is important to remember that the material itself is very heavy, which is why significant difficulties can arise with its gluing.
The traditional design can be supplemented with wallpaper with the image of stucco, various paintings or columns, it would be nice to use wallpaper with a design for magnificent curtains as accents. Traditional furniture implies showiness, scale, must be combined with the walls according to the scale or according to the achromatic principle.
It is recommended for such a design to take plain vinyl or reed wallpaper with a soft pattern. Suitable decorative plaster, called liquid wallpaper. Cold painting on the walls is welcome. It is permissible to apply wallpaper with a small pattern throughout the living area.
Baroque
When choosing wallpaper for this style, rich colors are used: scarlet, yellow, coffee with ocher color. The structure of the wallpaper for the living room must be heavy. Ornate complex ornaments and floral, lace patterns look great in the design of the hall. Accents are often used, all kinds of inserts, which, as a rule, involve highlighting with the help of frames or moldings. You can glue wallpaper depicting raw plaster.
Rococo
Rococo is a direction that experts attribute to the directions of the Baroque style. Its distinguishing features are richness, splendor and some playfulness in the design of the living room. Quite often you can see rooms decorated with wallpaper in pastel colors: pinkish, bluish, greenish.
For wall decor, as a rule, textile wallpapers with fractional ornaments, carved and stucco frames are used. In order to give shine to the coatings glued to the wall, silk or glossy material is used before painting. Wallpaper with snow-white or gold stucco molding looks great in the interior of the hall.
The transition between the wall and the ceiling is recommended to be smoothed out using an elegant pattern (otherwise called a paduga), decorations like frescoes look great. The peculiarity of the style is the frequent use of mirror planes, gilded furniture details. Elegant rococo wallpaper for the hall is a great idea for those who love beauty.
Modern
If the owner of the room wants to decorate it in modern style, you should pay special attention to the color. Saturated colors organically fit into such a design, but it is better to muffle them with additional design, otherwise they will dazzle in bright light. The selection of color and light at the same time is important here. The walls with a pattern depicting, for example, an ornament on the skin of a leopard or other animal look quite bright. Art Nouveau also implies floral motifs on the wallpaper.
English style
In general, it is not at all necessary to create a similar pattern the size of the entire room - the designers believe that one or two walls, decorated according to the rules of the English estate, will be enough.
Provence
A well-known southern French design is a set of shades from a light pastel palette, it is usually devoid of ornaments. At the extreme, this is a design that has discreet geometry as a pattern or a floral motif. A variety of colors is permissible and even sometimes looks better, but at the same time they should not stand out too much - the emphasis is still on muted tones.
When choosing wallpaper for the living room, you must first consider what kind of room you plan to decorate. The lighting conditions, the size and shape of the room play a decisive role, because the color, saturation of tone and the pattern of the wall covering can significantly change the perception of the interior.
Living room: types of wallpaper
The history of this type of decoration began in China, around the third millennium BC - they began to stick rice paper on the walls. Modern wallpaper for the living room can be either traditional, based on paper, or washable, based on other materials. According to the base material, they are divided into:
- Paper;
- Vinyl;
- Acrylic;
- Fiberglass;
- Metallized;
- liquid;
- Natural (textile, bamboo, leather and others).
Each type of wallpaper has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider them in more detail.
Paper
Classic wallpapers for the living room are made on a paper basis. They are not moisture resistant - but in the living room this is usually not required. Caring for such a coating is simple - from time to time they need to be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. A variety of colors and patterns allows you to choose the right design for any interior, whether classic or modern style. Paper can have a different texture, color, be smooth, structural or embossed.
Vinyl
With the help of polymer fibers, interesting designs are created. Non-woven vinyl coatings have a leveling effect and work as an additional heat and sound insulating layer. The wallpaper design for the living room with silk screen printing is suitable for classic styles. The silk-threaded vinyl used for the top layer allows for impressive modern wallpaper designs for living rooms.
Acrylic
Toboi have a paper base, on which a polymer is applied by a dot method. This gives them a certain advantage over vinyl, as it facilitates air exchange. However, they are less resistant to water and their service life is much shorter. The paper base is not able to mask the defects of the wall, and the design possibilities are very limited, so this type of coating is not widely used.
Fiberglass
Wallpaper for walls in the living room made of fiberglass has its advantages: they are very durable and strong, they “breathe” well, they can be washed. However, the disadvantages are also obvious: there is only one finishing option - painting, and it can be repainted a limited number of times, since the paint gradually hides the relief, worsening the decorative properties. The high cost and complexity of dismantling also do not contribute to the popularity of this coating.
Able to favorably emphasize the design in the style of hi-tech or techno. Some options are suitable for classic styles. The basis is interlining, on which aluminum foil is applied in a thin layer on top. An embossing or drawing is applied to the foil, usually under the metal: gold, silver, platinum, bronze. The foil has heat-insulating properties, is resistant to moisture, does not fade, does not wear out for a long time.
The composition of this finishing material includes cellulose as a base, silk fibers, dyes, decorative components (mica, mother-of-pearl, various minerals in crumbs, sparkles, gold and silver threads), as well as substances that protect against mold, decay and binders. In appearance, they resemble plaster, are supplied dry and are diluted with water before use.
natural
Wallpaper can be made of fabric, bamboo or jute fibers, leather plates. Natural fiber coatings applied to interlining are also called natural. Real dry plants can be woven into these coverings. The original interior design is not the only advantage of this coating. Natural wallpapers have heat-insulating properties, do not fade, and are environmentally friendly.
Wallpaper color for the living room
Using the color of wall coverings and its saturation, you can create various interior effects - for example, highlight functional areas, “raise” low ceilings, “push apart” walls, “lighten up” a room, or, on the contrary, create an intimate atmosphere. In interior design, this technique is widely used.
They will give it splendor, add illumination, especially in cases where the windows face the north side. Gradual, gradient darkening from top to bottom will create the illusion of high ceilings. The traditional design of living rooms is the decoration of the lower part of the walls, which gets dirty faster, in dark, and the upper part in light tones.
more often used to highlight one or another part of the wall - for example, in the fireplace area. The color scheme is selected in accordance with the chosen style of the room and the personal tastes of the customer, while there are several general rules that must be followed to create a comfortable interior:
- Too bright and “acidic” tones should be avoided, especially in large areas;
- In rooms with a lack of natural light, you should not paste over the walls with wallpaper in dark, saturated colors;
- In small living rooms, it is better to use one tone for the walls, and it should be light.
Combining wallpaper in the living room
The room reserved for the living room may have an irregular shape, or ceilings that are too low. A very large room is also not always good: a person will not feel very comfortable in it. These and some other shortcomings can be corrected by combining wall coverings of different colors, patterns and textures.
Geometry
Zoning
Various combinations of wallpaper colors in the living room are used to divide the space into functional areas - a fireplace area, a reading area, a TV viewing area and others. The same technique helps to highlight the living room in open layouts.
Wallpaper - a decorative element
The wallpaper of two colors in the living room can be used to create an original wall decor from wallpaper with a pattern or pattern. For example, all walls are light, and several sections are dark with a pattern, they can be framed using a wooden, metal or plastic plank.
Wallpaper in the living room: photos of interiors
The photos below are examples of the use of modern wallpaper in the interior of the living room.
Photo 1. Gray wallpaper in the interior of the living room highlights the fireplace and TV area.
Photo 2. The wallpaper in the living room in two colors gives a graphic look to the interior and divides it into functional areas: a fireplace and a sofa.
Photo 3. White wallpaper in the living room, combined with dark elements - furniture and flooring - give the interior a graphic look.
Photo 4. Traditional design with light wallpaper with floral ornaments.
Photo 5. Decorating the living room with brick-like wallpaper highlights the sofa area in modern interior design.
Photo 6. The combination of light-colored wallpaper with an unobtrusive pattern and dark furniture in the living room gives expressiveness to the interior.
Photo 7. An interesting wallpaper idea for a living room in an eco-style design.
Photo 8. Beautiful wallpaper for the living room in pink tones creates a romantic interior.
The living room, or hall, is the room where guests are invited, where the whole family gathers. The hall is rightfully considered the face of the house, its hallmark. If not every stranger is allowed into the kitchen, into the bedroom, then everyone who came to visit is invited into the hall. Therefore, the choice of wallpaper for the hall should be approached especially carefully.
Depending on what furniture is located in the hall, carpets, textiles on the windows, what color the ceiling is painted, and wall coverings are chosen. Moreover, the choice is influenced by the style of the interior of the house and what the owners want to demonstrate to their guests in the first place (for example, passion for something, their wealth, etc.). Hence the choice of wallpaper for the hall is considered in certain styles - hi-tech, romance, rococo, empire or strict classics.
What wallpaper to paste in the hall?
- Vinyl. Due to their impeccable qualities, they are usually used in the kitchen and in the hallway. In the design of the hall they are used extremely rarely due to poor breathability and a small assortment. Variety - silk-screen wallpaper. At the top, a silk thread is added to their vinyl layer.
- Paper. The most popular in the last century. Although then they were the only ones. Today they are in high demand only because of the huge selection and cheapness. Can be glued in rooms with low humidity.
- Non-woven. The most popular wallpapers today. Used as a basis for painting and independent wallpaper. Excellent combination of price / quality.
- Textile. They consist of two layers - a natural fabric is applied over a non-woven or paper base: silk, cotton, linen. Now two types of such wallpapers are offered - from a solid canvas and filament. There are several varieties: silk, jute, felt, velor.
- Acrylic. Good alternative to paper wallpaper. They are more durable and water resistant.
- Metallized. They act as protection against electromagnetic radiation. Well shield radiation from radio, television, mobile phones located behind the wall, neutralize the radiation coming from power lines. They include two layers - the top is made of aluminum foil, the bottom is paper.
- Liquid. Initially, they have a liquid or powder form. They are diluted with ordinary water-based paint and applied with a roller or spray gun. Created on the basis of cellulose, cotton, textiles.
| Types of wallpaper | Advantages | Flaws |
| Vinyl | Embossed, durable, moisture resistant, have interesting decorative qualities. | Heavy in gluing, expensive, airtight, have a specific smell, which is felt for a couple of days after gluing. |
| Paper | Easy to glue, cheap, large selection, well hide minor imperfections. | Do not wash, wash quickly, fade in the sun. |
| non-woven | Environmentally friendly, reasonable cost, "breathe", easy to clean, hide cracks in the wall, can be painted. | Transparent, small assortment, medium heat and sound insulation. |
| Acrylic | Breathable, environmentally friendly, washable, practical. | They are afraid of moisture, a small assortment. |
| Textile | Good heat and sound insulation, natural, antiseptic, no joints, very beautiful. | Require professional gluing, very expensive, dust collectors, dry clean only, strongly absorb odors. |
| Wall mural | Original, universal, large assortment of images, worthy cost. | They do not hide the flaws of the wall, they require professional gluing. |
| Metallized | High level of heat and sound insulation, protection from radio and television devices, protection from electromagnetic radiation, easy to clean, resistant to detergents, water. | Dear, they do not tolerate various mechanical damage, they do not “breathe”. |
| Liquid | High sound insulation, environmentally friendly, no joints and seams, do not fade. | Small selection, dear, can't be washed. |
What wallpaper to glue in the hall: a choice based on furniture design
If the furniture is dark
Buy lighter wallpapers, but at the same time not "flashy". An undesirable selection of wallpapers that have a large pattern. You can add an accent element that matches the color of the furniture.
If the furniture is light
In such a situation, the choice of wallpaper directly depends on your imagination. You can play with texture and color. Focus on contrasts. Wallpaper with a large pattern looks very original and impressive.
If the color of the furniture is bright and saturated
Wallpaper can muffle it a little. If you are a supporter of bright contrasts - use wallpaper in a complementary color in relation to the color of the furniture. So, they will only reinforce each other.
If the furniture in the hall is two-tone
Often, furniture manufacturers use two colors in their projects. The neutral color of the wallpaper, matched to the color of the facades or lighter, is well suited to this furniture. The contrasting color of the body of the products will create an unusual effect, showing the contours in the merging color of the walls and facades.
If the furniture has more than 2 colors
In this case, the best solution is a neutral gray color, since the accent in the room is supposed to be on the furniture itself. It is good if the drawing is inconspicuous and small or completely absent.
What wallpaper to choose for the hall, taking into account the styles of the interior?
Classic
The area of the hall does not always allow you to create a classic interior in its textbook understanding. In this case, wallpapers can come to the rescue, which will be an accent in the decor, and will not make you doubt that we are in the classics. Since they are distinguished by their bright color and original patterns: damascus, monograms, floral ornaments, royal lilies.
Modern
Warm, pastel shades of Art Nouveau colors fascinate with the grace and plasticity of the lines of their ornaments. Themes such as waves, plants, wind, swans are more common.
Provence
The French style, which was named after the province, is characterized by modesty and simplicity. Wallpaper in the Provence style of warm, light colors with a floral pattern that resembles an old chintz. Together with the uncomplicated composition of different flowers and bouquets, there is a similarity with the original and naturalness. They are characterized by cheerfulness and an abundance of sunny color.
Loft
Translated from English. "loft" means "loft". The main task of wallpaper in this style is to create an atmosphere of ancient walls, contrasting with modern furniture. It is important that an unplastered part of the wall be present in the room (you can at least imitate it in the wallpaper). The wallpaper itself is similar to natural plaster.
Japanese style
The location to natural in the Japanese style also determines the material from which the wallpaper should be made. It's silk, rice paper. The depicted drawings are traditional, inherent only in Japanese culture: cherry blossoms, fire-breathing dragons, hieroglyphs or cranes. The color scheme, like life itself, is peaceful, calm, conducive to peace.
Country
A style of nostalgia and simplicity for simple village life. And wallpapers that do not differ in the complexity and pretentiousness of the pattern. Light pastel colors with stripes, checks, a modest flower or a discreet geometric pattern.
What color wallpaper to paste in the hall?
Attention! The choice of wallpaper color for the hall should be given special attention. Each color has a certain effect on perception, and, if chosen incorrectly, it can visually change the space or make the stay in the room not very comfortable.
Therefore, before deciding on the color of the wallpaper, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with each of its values:- green - relaxes, soothes, suggests rest. The most neutral color, pleasing to the eye. By adding yellow to it, it becomes life-affirming and joyful.
- Yellow - optimistic, cheerful, stimulates the nervous system and vision. An excellent medicine for low self-esteem and predisposition to phobias.
- Blue is a phlegmatic, cool color. Relieves blood pressure and tension. The color of peace and tranquility.
The combination of several colors also matters. Please note that the following combinations are poorly perceived by the eyes:
- black with red;
- blue with white;
- black with yellow;
- orange with white;
- red with yellow.
The choice of wallpaper color depending on the direction of the world
- In northern rooms, it is better to give preference to a color from a warm range. Such warm colors can create a feeling of comfort and warmth in the room, and also make the room visually larger. Cover the room with golden, yellow, orange or coffee wallpaper and you will feel that it has become a few degrees warmer in it.
- In rooms oriented to the south, where there is already a lot of heat, it is worth breaking it up with cold shades. These are all shades of blue, blue and grey. It is recommended to adhere to this rule in the halls facing east, southwest and southeast. In such rooms, it is also important to use non-fading wallpaper.
Visual perception is extremely important for a person. In some cases, he is guided solely by him to make an impression, increase efficiency or cheer up. People have long noted that in a room with light and warm walls, even in cold weather it seems warmer, and in the summer heat it is more pleasant to hide in a room with cold colors. The temperature is exactly the same, but the human eye is cooler.
Each color, as well as a person, has its own psychotype. There are extrovert colors: orange, yellow. They are able to give their energy, and vice versa - there are introverts. Green, blue are sources of potential energy. With the right color you will feel comfortable.Sometimes a color that matches the psychotype of the owner enhances its dominant qualities. A choleric or sanguine person in a yellow room may not concentrate well, be more emotional. A phlegmatic or melancholic person in a green or blue room will plunge into despondency and depression. Therefore, it is sometimes recommended to apply the law of physics, since opposite charges attract, and to compensate for the tendency to daydreaming and romance with a yellow love of life, and excessive emotionality with blue calmness.
Combined wallpaper for the hall
Many interior styles imply the mandatory use of combined wallpaper. For example, in the Victorian style, the walls are covered with horizontal stripes, consisting of two consonant types of wallpaper, separating them with a border tape.
Attention! Nowadays, combining different types of wallpaper is a great opportunity to show your individuality. In modern design, there are combinations of not only different colors, but also patterns and textures.
According to the designers, the most successful of them are those presented in our table:
In some cases, the wallpaper is combined in such a way as to make one wall or its separate part accent. And the rest is pasted over with wallpaper of a neutral color. There will be two options here:
- Accent wallpapers stand out from the rest with a rich pattern. The base has the same color.
- Accent wallpapers always contrast with all others. In this case, complementary colors must be used to achieve the desired effect. The table below shows pairs of a complementary base color, but derivatives can also be considered complementary.
Attention! When using complementary colors, you should be as careful as possible, otherwise you can get a rich interior that will quickly tire your eyes. Most often, designers use derivatives of primary colors.
The most popular types of wallpaper combinations
| Solid wallpaper of the same color, but its different shades. | They bring zest to the interior, suitable for lovers of plain walls and without any decor. |
| Plain wallpaper with patterns | They are used if you want to decorate the room with a large panel, or if there is a large pattern on the wallpaper. This will be unacceptable for small rooms. |
| With different patterns | The most difficult type of combination. As a rule, two types of wallpaper are taken with a different pattern, but a consonant background color. Usually, geometry is used in combination with abstraction, as well as a floral ornament with a strip. |
| Wallpaper in various colors | The main rule is that one color must be neutral. |
| Horizontal division | The top is in a small pattern, the bottom is a striped wallpaper. The bottom is in a small pattern or plain, the top is a large pattern, stripes. The top is plain, the bottom is a large pattern. |
It is worth noting that the hall in the "Khrushchev" should fulfill at least two roles - a gathering place for the whole family and a guest room. Therefore, it should have an appropriate appearance for receiving guests and be comfortable for households. First of all, so that the hall does not seem cramped, it is worth choosing the right wallpaper for decoration. There are several rules that allow you to visually enlarge a room, add space and air to it:
Do not be upset that in many ways the small rooms of the "Khrushchev" limit the flight of your imagination in terms of design. Even from a small hall you can make a modern room, pleasant for guests and cozy for households.
Fashionable wallpaper for the hall
Recently, murals have been especially popular, which quickly received the favor of people. All this thanks to their wide range. In addition, they are easy to stick and relatively inexpensive. It only takes accuracy and a little effort for a panel with different images to appear on the wall of the hall. Moreover, they do a good job of expanding the space. Nowadays, you can order wallpaper from a photo or an individual sketch.
In addition to the already familiar paper ones, which have a short lifespan, and the quality leaves much to be desired, there are vinyl and non-woven photo wallpapers on sale. They are printed on dense material with different textures: canvas, plaster, stone, sand. To continue their life, in order to avoid their soiling and rubbing, a laminating film or a special varnish is applied to their surface. Leave the film application to a professional. This is a rather difficult job that requires certain skills.How to glue wallpaper to eliminate defects
If your choice falls on non-woven or paper wallpapers, you can glue them yourself by watching our video.
If you bought textile, metal wallpaper, then it is better to resort to the help of specialists. Also, you should remember that on the wall or in a roll, they may look different. And therefore, if you have the opportunity, try to unfold at least two rolls in order to understand how harmoniously they will look in the canvas, and not on a narrow strip, a little more than half a meter wide. If the wallpaper you like seems to be overloaded with a pattern, it's not scary. You can always combine them with others that are consonant in color or texture. This is even better - no one will have a hall with this wall design.The main room in any house is the hall. In it, a person spends most of the time, gathering with the whole family to watch TV or receive guests. Starting repairs, everyone faces a difficult choice, what kind of wallpaper to choose for the hall, because not only the appearance, but also the comfort and coziness of the household will depend on this. Therefore, before buying wallpaper, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various types, which may differ in properties, colors and composition. Pay attention to the bright colors of the living room interior in the photo:
Wallpaper in the hall must be chosen more carefully, as they must be endowed with some features, so that they can last for quite a long time.
Wallpaper selection criteria
Wallpaper must be selected according to the following parameters:
- burnout resistance. Usually the hall is the largest room in the house with large windows and bright lighting, and so that the wallpaper does not fade from sunlight, it is advisable to choose a material that is resistant to fading;
- practicality. Wallpaper should not be easily soiled and resistant to abrasion;
- environmental friendliness. An important point is the microclimate, so oxygen saturation depends on whether the wallpaper is breathable.
Which canvases are better to choose for the living room in Khrushchev can be seen in the following photo:
Types of wallpaper
Paper - the most common type of wallpaper, quickly fade and have a short life, but still in demand because of the low price and ease of sticking. Such wallpapers, as a rule, are used in ordinary Khrushchevs. An example of paper wallpaper is shown below in the photo, but as you can see, it looks aesthetically pleasing:
Vinyl - thanks to its relief structure, they hide the imperfections of the walls. Much more practical than paper, but almost do not let air through. These wallpapers are also better suited for Khrushchev, because in such apartments the walls are often uneven, and you want to hide this. The photo shows a well-chosen wallpaper.
Non-woven - modern wallpaper, which is very popular. Durable, not subject to fading, moisture resistant. They can be repainted at any time. Correct value for money. In the photo below you can appreciate the competent design of the hall:
Acrylic - have good performance and are known for resistance to fading, abrasion, they can be washed using detergents, and they also have excellent breathability. Quite suitable for small apartments such as Khrushchev. Pay attention to the proposed photo of the living room below.
Textile - a two-layer material consisting of a paper base and natural fabric (cotton, silk, linen). They are environmentally friendly, resistant to fading and pollution. An excellent example of such wallpaper is shown in the photo:
Metallic or foil wallpaper- consist of a paper and foil layer, endowed with heat and sound insulation qualities, protect from radio and electrical radiation. Waterproof but not breathable. The photo shows the most elegant option.
Liquid - modern and very popular wallpaper for the hall. Sold as a dry powder or ready mix. Dry diluted with water and applied to the surface with a roller. Made from natural materials. Environmentally friendly. Can be used in Khrushchev, inexpensive and not a pity. The simplest option is shown below.
Wall murals - with their help, you can create an original and original living room interior and embody bold design ideas. Check out the photo below:
Choice of colors
Of course, when choosing a design for the walls, one of the main criteria is the color scheme. First of all, everyone is guided by their own tastes and preferences, but there are nuances that must be taken into account. An important circumstance, of course, is the size of the hall and its features.
At the same time, in a room that is located on the north side, it is better to choose wallpaper in warm colors that create comfort. Suitable peach, strawberry or apricot colors. Photos can serve as a great example for you:
When choosing a color scheme, it is imperative to take into account the mental and emotional state of family members, since too toxic colors can cause an aggressive state.
The spacious hall gives more opportunities with the choice of color, and saturated colors have properties to stimulate activity. This is possessed by bright orange, green and lilac.
If the hall is small in size, and in Khrushchev it is exactly like that, then even the most beautiful wallpaper, which has bright or dark colors, will produce a feeling of pressure. A large pattern in a small room will not look good, it will make the room much smaller. To visually enlarge it, you should choose a calm light color that expands the space.
The design of the hall in a vertical and horizontal combination allows the choice of bright and calm shades of wallpaper.
Pattern selection
An important role in the design of the walls of the room is played by a pattern or image on the wallpaper.
The ornament, consisting of horizontal or vertical stripes, visually changes the size of the hall: the horizontal stripes visually expand, and the vertical stripes stretch upwards.
The pattern, consisting of leaves and various greenery, gives the hall color and light. Wallpaper with such an ornament is best suited to a room with low lighting.
The geometric pattern on the walls with the right color selection looks very stylish. During the purchase, it is advisable to hold your eyes on it for a while, as they tend to cause ripples in the eyes. The photo below shows an interesting example.
Matching with furniture
Light furniture will contrast in an original way with dark walls and large patterns. Not bad for the hall in Khrushchev wallpaper in bright colors.
Dark accessories are combined with light wallpaper and a medium-sized pattern.
Furniture in bright colors should be muted by lighter shades of the walls, but if you want saturation, you should complement the interior with a matching color to the shade of the furniture.
Two-tone furniture is combined with neutral lighter colors or a tone that matches the main part of the furniture.
The multi-color should leave an accent on itself, so a neutral gray color of the walls will do.
Styling
Classic. Decorating a room in a classic style may not allow the area of \u200b\u200bthe hall, but if you still have a desire, pastel colors with monograms, lilies or any other floral pattern can come to the rescue.
Modern. Pastel shades, by the way, will suit this style in the hall. It can be graceful and plastic lines in the form of waves, plants, swans, wind.
Provence. A style that speaks with its simplicity and modesty of the French province. Wallpaper in the style of Provence - sunny and cheerful, warm, light colors made to look like old chintz.
Loft. With this style, you can create an interesting interior of the hall, in which modern furniture should contrast with old walls. Wallpaper under a plastered wall is better combined with any non-plastered part of the wall.
Country. Rustic simplicity in your living room. Light shades of wallpaper in a small flower, stripe or cage. It is better to choose ornaments discreet and modest.
Japanese style. First of all, Japanese-style wallpapers are made from natural materials such as silk and rice paper. The drawings are traditional in this culture: cranes, hieroglyphs, sakura, dragons. Shades should be calm, conducive to peace and meditation.
Combination methods
Sometimes you really want to create something individual and unforgettable in the interior of the hall. This is not difficult, but it is important to determine what the goal is. Very often a person is guided by a visual assessment and makes an impression about the room on his feelings. Combined wallpaper for the hall:
For a visual change in the room, a combination in a vertical or horizontal way is better suited. Possible combinations of patterns - stripes and flowers, geometry and abstraction.
A horizontal division will look good in the Khrushchev hall - the bottom is striped, the top is in a small pattern; the bottom is a plain or small pattern, the top is a stripe or a large pattern; the bottom is a large pattern, the top is plain.
It is better to highlight any zone with the help of inserts or niche design. This will allow you to properly arrange the space of the hall in Khrushchev.
Combining wallpaper patches will help to diversify the interior. The photo shows it very clearly.
The combination for the hall of plain wallpaper or with a pattern is used to create a panel.
The combination will be successful if you correctly combine the pattern, color and texture of the wallpaper.
The combination of textures - glossy and matte, smooth and rough surfaces.
The choice of wallpaper for the hall is a very interesting and entertaining process. Among the huge variety of wallpapers, it is not enough just to choose, the roll must be unfolded and compared with several colors of other rolls. This is necessary to compare colors and ornaments. Carefully try to choose wallpaper for the hall, and below is a video that shows how to do it right:
When choosing wallpaper, the main thing is not to be afraid of experiments. Guests will be pleasantly surprised by the design abilities of the hosts. Just follow your taste.
Repair is an exciting and at the same time difficult task. After all, the atmosphere of the house, and mood, and even well-being depend on the surrounding interior. This is especially true of living rooms, where we spend our free time, communicate with the whole family, meet friends. A bad choice of curtains, carpet, pillows and other accessories is not difficult to fix. But the wallpaper that usually decorates the walls remains for several years. Fortunately, now their choice is so huge that it can satisfy the tastes of even the most capricious. At the same time, such a rich assortment baffles many. So that buying wallpaper does not turn into a headache, use the simple advice of designers.
Types of wallpaper: advantages and disadvantages
One of the important criteria when choosing wallpaper is their material. Each type has its pros and cons:
- Paper - a classic that does not lose popularity. The oldest, but still not descended from the shop windows, type of wallpaper. They are single layer and double layer. Double-layer, of course, is stronger and more durable than single-layer. Modern production technologies make it possible to create magnificent drawings and relief patterns on paper wallpapers. Paper wallpapers can be decorated with embossed patterns.
- Non-woven - a successful novelty of the modern market. They are made from cellulose with an admixture of binders. Non-woven wallpaper is also made for painting. Such samples can be repainted up to 10 times.
Non-woven wallpaper looks great, easy to glue and do not lose color for a long time - Vinyl. They have a strong position in the market. Their shortcomings are more than covered by virtues. The basis of such wallpaper is either paper or interlining, and foamed vinyl is applied on top. The surface is smooth, textured or silk-screened.
When buying vinyl wallpapers, you should not worry about deep relief, because they can be washed even with a cleaning agent - Glass fiber for painting. Made from fiberglass. There are various textures and reliefs and are designed for interiors where simply painted walls would be ideal.
Glass fiber is used to paint walls - Textile - a guarantee of originality. Give a special chic and luxury decoration. Fibers of natural fabrics are applied to a paper or non-woven base. They are linen, silk, jute. Such wallpapers create a special atmosphere of comfort, coziness and warmth of the room.
Textile wallpaper will give the interior a special chic - Natural - the most environmentally friendly option. With the advent of fashion for eco-style and the preference for natural materials, wallpapers that meet such requirements have also appeared. Bamboo, straw, reeds, cork, algae and other natural materials are applied to a paper or non-woven base. With such wall decoration, your living room will get a truly unique look.
Natural bamboo wallpaper will give a feeling of closeness to nature - Metallized, or metal - know-how in the world of wallpaper. More often, a thin layer of aluminum coated with special varnishes and paints is applied to the non-woven base. Such wallpapers have different patterns and shades, but they are all metallic gray.
Designs using metallic wallpaper always look interesting. - Liquid - an alternative in repair. Outwardly, they look a bit like decorative plaster. They are a liquid mixture of paper and cellulose fibers and binders. They are applied with a roller on the wall and after drying they give the impression of a deep relief texture of uneven color. Manufacturers offer a huge number of colors and shades.
Liquid wallpaper is simply applied with a roller on the wall - Wallpaper. They give a unique opportunity for self-expression and fantasy. With their help, unique designs of living rooms are created. But there is one nuance. Designers and builders unanimously recommend forgetting about the old paper version of photo wallpapers, because they are of very poor quality: they burn out quickly, they are very difficult to glue, and tear. So, if you are already planning to decorate the room with photo wallpapers, it is better to spend more money and buy them on a vinyl or non-woven basis, but get a really pleasing picture of rich colors that will remain unchanged on the wall for a long time.
Photo wallpapers - a guarantee of the uniqueness of the design of the living room
Table: pros and cons of different types of wallpaper
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Video: types of wallpaper
How to choose the right wallpaper for the hall: what to be guided by
When choosing wallpaper, the main thing is not to make a common mistake: to come to the store and buy just what you like. Wallpaper should fit the general idea of the room, and not vice versa. In addition, when choosing a color and pattern, you need to take into account the nuances of your room and lifestyle.
What type of wallpaper do you prefer
First of all, you need to decide on the type of wallpaper, keeping in mind the advantages and disadvantages of each of them:
How to take into account the size and illumination of the room
Having decided on the look, we proceed to the choice of color and pattern. Take a look around your living room and evaluate its size:
- if the hall is small, light wallpapers are suitable, preferably plain. Such walls will visually expand the room. For lovers of ornaments and prints, in this case, only a small and rare pattern can be advised. Large bright flowers, monograms or geometric shapes will absorb an already small space;
For a small living room, it is better to choose light wallpaper with a small print. - to expand the boundaries of a small room, a good solution would be to use photo wallpapers with a perspective that goes into the distance. This is especially suitable for a narrow and elongated living room;
Wall murals help expand the space - if the ceilings are low, opt for a vertical pattern. This will make the living room a little higher;
Vertical pattern on the wallpaper visually increases the height of the room - rooms with windows to the north and west, i.e., on the shady side, require special attention. Here you can not use cold, saturated dark and deep colors: blue, purple, black, green, even burgundy and dark red shades. They will turn the already light-poor hall into a medieval castle. Light wallpaper in warm shades (ivory, all shades of beige, golden, yellow, peach and orange) will make the living room sunnier and more comfortable;
Wallpaper in warm colors will make the living room sunnier - owners of living rooms with windows to the south and east, that is, the sunny side, are unlimited in the manifestation of fantasy. If you think that your room is too light for the hall, you can muffle it with cold or dark colors.
How to choose a pattern
Monochromatic walls or in a bright flower, vertical abstraction or monograms in a classic style - this is a matter of individual taste and preference. But nevertheless, there are several points that will help you choose an ornament so that you don’t get tired of it and after six months you don’t want to change it:
How to match the chosen style
Under the influence of television programs about repairs, many people want to decorate rooms not only beautifully and comfortably, but also in some kind of design style. There are a huge number of interior styles. The most popular in our country:
- Classic style is understated elegance. He absorbed the ideas of ancient minimalism, leaving a commitment to expensive materials and rich patterns in the decoration of walls, carpets and furniture. Classics in the interior prefers pastel and cream colors. And if dark brown, green and gold are acceptable for furniture, floors and carpets, then the walls should be designed in white or light beige tones. The drawings on the wallpaper are paintings, monograms and floral ornaments, which do not really stand out in color against the main background of the wallpaper.
The walls in a classic living room should be light in pastel colors. - In Art Nouveau style, walls should not draw attention to themselves. They disappear behind the beauty and decorativeness of furniture, shelves, racks, vases and other accessories. Therefore, it is best to decorate them with plain wallpaper in soft light, but warm or neutral tones: pale pink, pale peach, beige, etc.
In the Art Nouveau style, the walls serve only as an inconspicuous backdrop for various accessories. - Many are attracted by the Provence style with its tenderness, lightness and grace. Wallpaper for him are selected pastel colors: white, cream, beige, light green, pale yellow and pale orange. Although sometimes turquoise, terracotta, aquamarine are also allowed. More often the walls are executed in a monochromatic solution, but a drawing in a small and frequent flower is possible, reminiscent of the fragrant meadows of Provence. And also liquid wallpaper, reminiscent of antique plaster, will be appropriate here.
Living room in Provence style is an exquisite tenderness - Among lovers of new modern styles, hi-tech is the most popular. This style loves minimalism and functionality in everything. It is characterized by the use of the most modern materials in all elements of decoration. Decoration is inappropriate here. Therefore, the walls are usually simply painted in white, shades of gray and metallic, black, sometimes beige. The best choice of wallpaper would be the "paintable" look. There are options with photo wallpapers depicting urban landscapes with skyscrapers, as well as metallized, but smooth and without a pattern.
High-tech minimalism primarily applies to walls: no drawings, patterns or bright colors. - Minimalism, very simple and practical, is gaining more and more popularity. The ideal solution for a living room in this style would be crystal white walls. But it is possible to use other colors of pastel colors. In general, minimalism involves the use of a maximum of five colors in the interior of the room.
The ideal solution for walls in minimalism is crystal white walls. - One of the new interesting styles is eco-style. Its name speaks for itself - devotion to natural materials in everything. Here, as nowhere else, natural wallpapers will look better. And you can also consider a combination with photo wallpapers depicting a natural landscape. The color scheme of such a living room is natural tones: beige, green, sand, white and wood color.
Natural wallpaper - a suitable choice for an eco-style living room
If you want to get an interior that fully meets the laws of a particular style without the slightest touch of folk amateur performance, trust the professionals. For those who are not so critical of this issue, you can try to design a room for spending leisure time with family and friends in the outlines of your favorite style.
Color options and combinations
Suppose you have decided on the type of wallpaper, weighed all the pros and cons, thought about what colors and patterns are suitable for the size and lighting of your room, but there are still many options and it is very difficult to come to a final decision. To cope with this task, you need to come up with an entire room. It is wrong to select parts of the interior separately, it is necessary to draw up a general idea of the living room, imagine, or rather sketch the floor, ceiling, walls, furniture, curtains and even accessories (pillows, carpet, vases, pictures etc.) Such a holistic approach will help to avoid mistakes in choosing the color of the walls.
How to decide on a color
To make it easier, use the tips and tricks of designers:
- you can design living rooms completely in one color, using its different shades from the lightest to the darkest. This design is called monochrome;
In monochrome design, shades of the same color are selected - a more complex option: the use of two or more colors, which, creating contrasts, complement each other;
When using two or more colors, their compatibility must be taken into account. - the fashionable trend today is the use of a black and white combination or black-gray-white. This design is called achromatic. It is often used to create high-tech as well as luxurious art deco style.
Living room in gray and white colors looks very stylish
The color wheel can help you match colors correctly. Usually they use colors located opposite each other for a two-color interior, on the edges of a triangle - for a three-color interior, a square - for an interior in four colors, etc. The selected options can be used not only in their pure form, but also their halftones and shades. 
The color wheel and color combination schemes will help you not to make a mistake
It is important to know that you cannot combine two strong colors (when mixed they give black, for example, green and red) in their pure form. They are combined either through a third neutral, for example, white, or one is taken as a basis, and the second in its calmer pastel version.
Another interesting trick is using a picture as a source of inspiration and a reference for choosing a color palette. To do this, find any photo or image on the Internet that you like with its color scheme. It can be nature, and still life, and just an abstraction. Transferring colors from the image to your interior, it is important to observe their proportions and shades. Otherwise, it won't be what you expected. The walls occupy most of the space of the room, respectively, the dominant tone in the selected photo will be the color of your wallpaper. Distribute the rest to furniture, flooring and accessories.
Wallpaper combination techniques
An interesting option for decorating walls is combined wallpaper. Here are the possible options:
- When combined horizontally, the walls are vertically divided into approximately three parts. The upper 2/3 are pasted over with one wallpaper, and the lower third with others, suitable in tone and pattern. Various combinations are used: vertical stripes with horizontal ones, patterned and plain wallpapers, floral prints and stripes, etc. Special companion wallpapers are often produced. So you can use ready-made thoughtful combinations.
Horizontal wallpaper combination looks beautiful in rooms with high ceilings - Vertical combination is an alternation of stripes with a different pattern or with a pattern and plain.
Vertical combination offers many options - The use of inserts framed by thin fillets allows you to roam your imagination and come up with an original design. Such inserts are appropriate to use to highlight any area in the living room. And also this is a good solution for owners of small apartments, the taste of which is too boring for plain walls.
With the help of wallpaper inserts you can create a unique design - Patchwork combination is also a very interesting option, although it is not used so often for halls. One wall, part of it or a partition, if any, is divided into equal squares, each of which is covered with wallpaper with a different pattern, but completely matching in tone. In this case, the rest of the walls must be plain.
Patchwork combination gives originality and charm - The simplest combination is the selection of one wall or part of it. In such cases, usually the whole room is pasted over with plain wallpaper, and the area to which you want to draw attention, with a rich, bright or large pattern. It is not necessary to select wallpapers that match in tone. You can combine different colors using the techniques described earlier.
The combination of wallpaper can successfully highlight the recreation area
Combinations with photo wallpaper
As an option for the last type of wallpaper combination, you can use photo wallpapers for zoning or highlighting any piece of furniture. When choosing wallpaper, think about what you want to achieve:
- to expand the space, photos that take your eyes deep into the distance are suitable;
- to maintain the desired atmosphere or style, order the appropriate images. For example, a reproduction of contemporary fashion artists for a kitsch-style living room, an antique temple for a Romanesque-style hall, a photo of city streets for loft lovers, a sakura branch for Japanese minimalism;
- just for aesthetic pleasure, choose any picture that gives you that.
When using photo wallpaper, it is important to combine them with the rest of the interior. Photo gallery: wallpaper for the hall
Fashionable trend - decorating the room in gray-white tones Photomurals will help create the desired atmosphere The combination of shades of beige and mustard is an example of the successful use of two colors Wide striped wallpaper is a fashionable and stylish wall decoration Thoughtful design of the living room as a whole to the smallest detail is a guarantee of a sense of satisfaction after renovation Using combined wallpaper, you need to decide what and how you want to highlight Liquid wallpaper can be successfully selected for any room design
