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The classic combination of colors in the interior can be compared with a series of repeating stripes of human life. Clear lines and strict forms are always appropriate and easily combined with any style. It is not for nothing that interest in black and white photography does not lose its relevance, despite the appearance of color photographs. The amazing possibilities of conveying the depth of an image with just two colors still inspire designers, photographers and fashion designers.

• The influence of graphics on the interior
• A few ideas to implement
• Achieving an overall balance



Non-standard drawings always fascinate, emphasize the originality of style

The influence of graphics on the interior

Wall paintings have existed for millions of years, which is confirmed by archeological excavations. With the advent of new opportunities and modern technologies, people continue to use graphic drawings to decorate their homes and give it unique features. The graphics in the interior resemble an artist's drawing with charcoal sticks or a simple pencil. Often, just a few lines allow you to give the design an originality that is no less spectacular than flashy art objects.

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Graphics are the best suited for arranging the workplace. The black and white palette helps you focus, get creative and does not distract attention. In addition to introducing some novelty into the interior of the room, it can be used as such:

• to form the visual center of the design composition;
• erasing the boundaries of functional areas in a studio apartment;
• configuration modeling by increasing the ceiling or expanding a narrow wall with proper selection of a pattern;
• creating a unique design in decoration or furniture;
• emphasizing the characteristic features of style, for example, hi-tech or modern;
• diluting the bright palette of interior colors used in the creation of pop art and kitsch;
• transforming decor elements by painting flower pots and lamps.



Office wall decor

As a plot, you can choose an image of animals, a night city, various philosophical lines, abstraction or flower arrangements. Particularly attractive in modern interiors is 3D graphics, which expands the boundaries by visually increasing the space.

Advice! Use graphics to combine functional areas or to create accents on walls, ceilings, furniture.



Smoothing ceiling lines with graphics

Basic rules for creating graphics

For the most effective impact, graphics are best applied to a neutral background. Most often, a black and white pattern in the interior is found in the form of black lines on a white wall.

Advice! Ornament, ethnic motifs or mandala look great in small rooms.

For example, a "dreamcatcher" in the bedroom above the bed will be a bright accent in a neutral color scheme. A more dynamic pattern that creates powerful energy is suitable for an office: an image of a flying plane or a car racing at high speed.

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Decorating a wall in a living room in need of an accent will require a more intricate pattern. A symmetrical composition with many details will be very interesting to consider.

Advice! When decorating the lounge area, it is advisable to avoid sharp corners and pay attention to gradual transitions with streamlined shapes. Such a schedule will help you tune in to a good rest and completely relax.



Relaxation area with light tropical wall decoration

In a room with a neutral color scheme, black and white graphics can create unwanted dissonance, so it's best to tone them down a bit.

Idea! For these purposes, mirrored decor elements with a chrome-plated surface that reflects the pattern are perfect.

If graphics are the main character in the interior, LED lighting will help enhance the effect and highlight the composition.



Accent decor in the hallway

Advice! Using graphics is about being creative rather than following strict rules. The main goal of this technique is to create a comfortable home in which it is pleasant to be.



The original design of the walls in the cafe

A few ideas to implement

Graphics in the interior can be in the form of a picture on the wall, made using airbrushing. Murals and frescoes look no less interesting. A slight glow from within creates a mysterious atmosphere and is great for Gothic interiors.

Advice! Stencils with ready-made images will help novice artists.

Various inscriptions used in cafes and restaurants are increasingly found in modern kitchen interiors. You can also place newspaper pages under the glass of the tabletop, adding English aesthetics to the interior.

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Black and white graphics on the wall have much in common with a tattoo on the body: the desire to move away from conservative foundations through self-expression. The rebellious spirit of the owner of the graphics is immediately felt due to the bold decision to apply such an image instead of a regular picture. The only difference is that repainting a wall is much easier than getting rid of a tattoo you don't like. So, the experiment deserves attention, and you should not be afraid to go a little beyond the traditional finish.



Graphic drawing that can be transferred to any part of the wall

Achieving an overall balance

To obtain a harmonious combination of colors, you need to focus on the effect that each shade causes. If white has the properties of expanding space and filling it with air and light, then black, on the contrary, is able to bring a touch of noir and mystery. Therefore, when creating graphics, it is important to consider the footage of the room, the flow of natural light and your preferences.

On a note! If the ultimate design goal involves twilight in the bedroom or living room, then you definitely should not limit yourself to using black.

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Another feature of black is its ability to emphasize the proportions of the surface. Any unusual shape or texture can come to the fore and become the “highlight” of the interior.

Important! If the surface is imperfect, has sharp corners or narrow openings, then it is better not to focus on such shortcomings.

No wonder fashion designers often turn to black as a showcase: it attracts the eyes of others like a magnet.



Stencil image that catches the eye

To smooth out transitions and dilute the contrast a little, you can add a palette of gray shades to the graphics, similar to black and white photography. If flashes of pure color without muted tones are included in such a drawing, the graphics will play with volume and the picture will become more lively.

• Volume is achieved with depth effect. Black elements seem to protrude forward, while white elements, on the contrary, are slightly removed from the viewer.



If you add a little color, you get a unique decor.

Advice! Black and white graphics are very practical: if necessary, the drawing can be supplemented with paints, changed or beaten with decorations.

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The scope of graphic elements in design is not limited to the development of packaging sketches, posters and book covers. Whether you're sitting in a cozy cafe or racing down a godforsaken freeway for adventure, graphics are all around you. Whether you're a professional designer or just have good taste, this post is sure to provide some useful ideas.

Graphic coloring

First of all, be bold in choosing furniture. A good option is the POANG chair from IKEA. Of course, not all furniture should have a “flashy” color - one or two armchairs are enough, which will act as accent elements in the interior.

Shape geometry

Add accessories that are dominated by combinations of different geometric shapes, such as this lantern from H&M Home. Although minimalism is considered to be the most characteristic feature of a modern interior, there are not many "geometric" accessories.

Typographic elements

For most people, the Society 6 brand is associated primarily with T-shirts and various decorative knick-knacks. However, the company also produces bedding, shower curtains and other accessories that will help you bring a touch of typographic style to your home interior. Take a look at the print that adorns this duvet cover - laconic, modern and at the same time quite expressive.

lines

Straight lines should be the main motif in the design of any element of the "graphic" interior - from lighting to furniture and, of course, accessories. This wood table lamp from Muuto will add a graphic feel to any office setting and recreate the 'sculptural group' effect in any office setting.

Symmetry

For those who want to make their interior truly unique in its kind, today there are many solutions. But the most true of them is, perhaps, graphics. And no explanation is needed for this.

It is worth considering the possibilities that can be implemented with graphics in modern interiors. After all, modern interior trends are more concise and formulaic than their traditional types, so it can be difficult to give a modern interior something really of its own. This is especially true of the laconic high-tech style. However, for any other style, you can always find a pattern that does not break the harmony. The Japanese have already learned this: everyone knows that in Japanese modern interiors there has always been an unobtrusive wall painting with floral motifs - and it remains relevant to this day.

The most common and almost traditional appearance of graphics in the interior are paintings or reproductions of contemporary artists, works of the designers themselves. Such paintings are most often located on the walls of bedrooms and living rooms. Illuminated paintings have become a fashionable element. But this is not the only way to give the interior an individual sound.

Modern painting on the walls is both a decoration and part of the interior decoration. With its help, most often allocate functional areas of the room. In the bedroom, the graphic marks the seating area, in the kitchen, the dining area, and in the living room, the sofa wall. Graphics in the bathroom is most often used for the wall above the bath. And how much a child may like the graphics, and it’s not worth saying: in the nursery, it’s the right place. Often, with the help of graphics, window and door openings are distinguished. Graphics on functional items such as furniture or interior doors can also bring a room to life. A print with a raging sea or a spacious field on an interior door can look very impressive. You can decorate a door or a furniture facade with one patterned coil, or you can make it the main decorative detail of the room.

Today it is not difficult to transform a room: it is not necessary to paint it manually. You can purchase special stickers for walls, doors and furniture. They are quite durable and resist external irritants well. Film graphics are very popular among manufacturers of interior doors, furniture and stained glass. There are even kitchen aprons decorated with a film - despite all the effects of humidity and temperature, they remain in an attractive form for a long time.

The main advantage of graphics in the interior is the ability to give it a real personality, without violating the stylistic unity. You should only correlate your choice with the features of an existing or proposed interior direction.

Graphics - what is it

The term graphics comes from the ancient Greek word "grafo" - I write, draw, draw. In general, graphics (not to be confused with graffiti) is an art form where images are drawn with lines and strokes using charcoal, pencil, crayons, brushes or other tools. Mankind, throughout its evolution, starting from the first rock paintings, constantly performs graphic drawings. Not only artists draw, everyone draws, just like that or for business, in thought or as a keepsake.

Graphics is based on the art of drawing, but has its own expressive possibilities and visual means. The expressive means of graphics include a stroke, a contour line, a spot (sometimes colored), a background (most often white), with which the drawing forms a nuance or contrast ratio. The visual means are very diverse - from direct, fluent, quickly completed sketches to carefully thought out and developed compositions - decorative, pictorial, line. Color in graphics can also be used, but, unlike painting, in graphics it plays only an auxiliary role, since graphic drawing involves the use of one, maximum two colors.

The areas of application of graphics are so numerous and multifaceted that it is almost impossible to list them. This area starts from simple drawings and drawings in school lessons and ends with quite realistic images of professional artists.

As an independent art form, graphics began to be considered only in the 18th century. Before that, it was considered only an auxiliary material for creating frescoes, paintings, engravings and mosaics. Today, the graphics of outstanding masters, whether they are sketches, detailed drawings or sketches of future paintings and frescoes, are valued and carefully stored no worse than works of painting and architecture.

Technology for creating graphics on the wall

When you look at graphic drawings, sometimes you are simply amazed at the technique and skill of the artist. It is not given to everyone to create exciting pictures from simple lines. Naturally, most of the originality of the work is determined by the talent of the master, but without systematic work on the development of technology, it will not be possible to fully reveal it.

Creating graphics on the walls begins with surface preparation. The wall should be perfectly flat, without the slightest cracks, depressions or bulges. Then a background is applied to the wall, most often it is white, but other colors are allowed. The main thing is that the background color should be in contrast with the color of the future drawing. Now you can start drawing. It is for drawing, because if painters “paint” pictures, then they only draw graphics.

Art graphics on the walls requires the graphic artist to have knowledge of a variety of painting techniques, the ability to work with various materials and paints, knowledge of painting and architecture. Graphics are generally distinguished by a high level of preparation and performance of work.

You can draw graphics both manually and using a stencil. Stencil graphics can be mastered by almost everyone, you just need to choose the right template. But the author's graphics can only be done by a talented person, since not everyone can convey the character and mood of the drawing with such a small number of strokes.

Graphics on the walls in the interior

Graphics are available in many genres of drawing - this is a portrait, and a still life, and a landscape, and a historical genre. However, the most popular graphic genres are portrait and landscape. In the main graphics is illustrative, so it is more decorative.

A large-scale portrait looks very original on the walls. It can be either your portrait or the image of your favorite actor or musician. Moreover, the beauty of graphics is that without achieving full accuracy, you can convey the energy of a person, his mood. Graphics gives the artist more freedom for self-expression than painting, due to the accessibility and simplicity of technology, the ability to work quickly, displaying momentary emotional experiences.

Graphics on the walls is ideal for people who prefer minimalism in all its manifestations. No other type of monumental art better than graphics will express the desire of the owner of the premises for minimalism and individualism at the same time. Plain walls and a contrasting graphic pattern are better than any painting able to emphasize the elegance and sophistication of the interior. And at the same time to demonstrate the undoubted aesthetic taste of the owner.

You can look at examples of works made in the graphic technique in the section Latest works of the studio.

Graphics on the walls - our advantages

Graphics on the walls is a challenge to the talent and creativity of any artist. The masters of our studio have accepted this challenge more than once, and always come out victorious. Such victories became possible thanks to the undoubted talent of artists and designers, their creative thinking and high professionalism. We never stand in one place, and are constantly looking for interesting solutions for you.

What is a print? print It's just a print. Printing on fabric, paper, embossing on leather or dyed wool. There are a lot of ways to apply a graphic pattern on a surface. And this, in turn, opens up the widest scope for the use of prints.

Let's look at the most original options for using prints in the interior today.

1. Three in one

Place a composition of 3 graphic elements on the wall. The simpler and more unpretentious the forms, the better. Now the whole world is striving for simplicity. We will not lag behind and interpret the stories we like in our own way.

Advice: Try not to use more than 3-4 colors in a graphic drawing.

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2. Fly agaric method

Try to diversify your monochrome interior with a bright color print. In a white room, for example, a red upholstery of a sofa with large white circles will look especially juicy.

Advice: The main principle here is the more contrast, the better.

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3. Write to me, write

All kinds are especially popular this year. They can be framed, they can be written simply on the wall or furniture. Strive to control the meaning of those expressions that fill your house - they have their own influence on the course of events.

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4. Colored paradise

Floral prints will help bring more cheerfulness to the interior.

Advice: Do not skimp on the colors - in a plant theme, it is almost impossible to overdo it with them. If you have chosen floral motifs - be it textiles on the windows or matching cushions, let them be as colorful as possible.

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5. Simulate man-made

If you do not have special skills, talents, time or desire to decorate your own home by hand, do not despair. Modern technologies make it possible to easily recreate an imitation of man-made on any material. So, the print on the fabric that hangs on the wall looks like hand-painted textiles. And the pillow looks like a batik-painted one.

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6. Create individual masterpieces

If, on the contrary, you gravitate towards self-expression through art, then it is quite possible to realize your potential in your own home. Create an idea, draw a sketch and order a printed panel from specialized organizations. Size - at your discretion - from 20x20 cm to 10x3 m. It will be something between wallpaper and photo wallpaper. With your personal, exclusive design.

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7. Look for stylistic connections

If you once collected posters, records, magazines, comics - now it's time to put some of your treasures on public display. Surely in this large collection there are several copies that are similar in style. Decorate them with dignity and place them close. Color is not so important here - show the stylistic unity of the created composition. And she will be appreciated.

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8. Illusions

You can print images on almost any material with a flat surface. You can create fun illusions - print metal on paper, fabric texture on metal, and more like that. This will add complexity and mystery to such an element of decor.

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9. Draw a horizon

You are probably already used to a baguette under the ceiling and to multi-level structures. Now try to draw a wide strip of color on the wall just below its junction with the ceiling. You will see - the effect is amazing. The room takes on color. In addition, the color of the strip can perfectly match one of the prevailing colors in the interior. So you tie them together and make the interior even more thoughtful.

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10. Draw diamonds

One of the rare graphic elements in use is . Its form is simple and elegant to perfection.

Advice: Create prints that are monochrome, bright, with different textures and matte levels. Upon closer examination, such an effect will only benefit the entire interior as a whole.

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