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Types of wallpaper
Along with the correct selection of colors, there is also the right decision in choosing the structure of the wallpaper. The choice is huge, so making sense of this variety seems to be not the easiest thing.
Paper | Environmentally friendly product, inexpensive. Walls with such wallpaper allow air to pass through. But the joints are often visible, are short-lived, fade in the sun over time, are not a moisture-resistant material. | |
Non-woven | Dense structure, joints are not visible, also "breathable" wallpaper and does not fade in the sun. But expensive ones are good "dust collectors" and are subject to mechanical damage. | |
Vinyl | Two-layer: the first layer is paper, the second layer is vinyl. Long-term use, resistant to mechanical damage. But it emits a harmful substance - formaldehyde, diffuses air poorly. Silkscreened wallpaper designs are suitable for classic styles. | |
Liquid | Seamless (no joints are visible), have good sound insulation, allow for partial repairs. Long drying time after gluing (about two days). | |
For painting | Two-layer paper wallpaper. Waterproof, no need to level the walls. Can be repainted up to five times. But they are susceptible to mechanical damage. | |
Textile | Two-layer: base - paper, second layer - non-woven. There are various additions: linen, cotton, polyester. Joints are not visible, excellent sound and heat insulation. Do not fade in the sun. Penetration of odors, high cost, "dust collector". |
Design
Plain
Wallpaper without a pattern and pattern can be pasted over the whole room or just one wall. They are combined with white or contrasting moldings. Wallpaper in blue tones does not look boring, since the emphasis is on the texture (waves, herringbone, speckled, polka dots, etc.) of vinyl or glass wallpaper. Neutral styling is suitable for modern, Scandinavian and classic interiors.
Plain wallpaper does not need to be matched to the joint.
Wallpaper with a pattern
Suitable for the style of the room based on the subject of the drawing and are divided into subspecies:
With ornament
The combination of the same shapes and lines, where the order of alternation and change of sizes creates dynamics in the interior.
Geometry looks best in a large version.
Polka dot pattern, the cage is combined with plain curtains or curtains with the same ornament. Suitable for modern and classic styles.
Imitation of brick, stone, wood, fabric, plaster
Suitable for any type of loft, Scandinavian or country style.
Patterns (damascus, monograms)
Suitable for art deco and classic style. Depending on the material of the covering of the wallpaper, it can be embossed or flat.
In a flower
This pattern is characterized by the interlacing of leaves, flowers, branches and grass.
When gluing wallpaper the continuation of the fragment must be observed.
Flowers can be large or small, white, pink or red. Suitable for classic, English, country and Provence styles.
Images of birds and animals
A bird or butterfly print works well for Provence or Shabby chic, and is also a good idea for an accent wall in a modern interior.
Stripes
Striped wallpaper can be vertical (which will visually raise the ceiling), horizontal (expand the space, but make the room lower), large (suitable for a large room) and small (for a small one). The stripe can alternate with another pattern, with stripes of a different color, or be monochromatic.
Suitable for minimalism and classic interiors.
Photo wallpaper, 3d wallpaper
An excellent choice for any room, they will help to visually enlarge a small room.
Combination with other colors
Wallpaper can be combined with one color that is close to blue (white, blue, aquamarine, turquoise, brown). In this case, cyan will be the background for the companion color. Also, wallpaper can be combined with lively contrasting colors of warm colors (orange, yellow, red) in moderation. These can be curtains, accessories, decor and textiles.
Light blue
This version of wallpaper in combination with a white pattern or pattern will create a feeling of cleanliness and freshness.
Dark blue
Combined with light gray stripes in a spacious hot room, wallpaper will create a cool effect, while wallpaper with gold patterns and white embossed skirting boards is suitable for a classic-style room.
Soft blue
They go well in any proportion with green wallpaper of light green and pistachio shades, and dark blue with olive.
Black and dark brown
Allowed for glossy furniture surfaces, as patterns on upholstery and wallpaper.
Photo examples of color combinations on wallpaper
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Orange blue |
In the interior of the rooms
In the living room
The blue color of the wallpaper in the hall complements the minimalism, classic or country style well. They can be used to paste over the area near the sofa or fireplace for relaxation. Combined with bright accents with yellow stripes on pillows and curtains.
Into the bedroom
It is best to choose a plain wallpaper with an embossed pattern in white or brown.
Light blue wall color will help you relax and tune in to rest.
If a plain wallpaper is chosen, then the accent can be made on beige, brown or white curtains and bedspreads.
In the kitchen
In a small kitchen, light blue shades for wallpaper will look appropriate together with a white or light brown set. In the blue kitchen, experts say, a person eats less food, this must be taken into account when choosing wallpaper. In the dining area, you can use kitchen photomurals with the image of the sea or sky.
In the nursery
Can be pasted over in bright or pale blue. Also, blue can be used to decorate only the recreation area, combining it with a pale orange work area. Traditionally, blue shades are found in the boys 'room, but when combined with white and pink, then this option is also suitable for girls' bedrooms.
In the hall
To create a bright hallway, it is best to combine a white ceiling with blue wallpaper. Such a choice will visually expand the corridor, add spaces without the presence of windows.
Rules for choosing curtains
Curtains can be in the same colors as the wallpaper and repeat the pattern. The color of the fabric or border can overlap with the upholstery, the color of dishes, accessories, edging of pillows, bedspreads and other interior items.
For visual correction of perception rooms use contrasting colors (bright purple or burgundy curtains decrease, and white translucent curtains increase).
To design one window, you can safely combine turquoise and yellow, blue and green, brown and turquoise, brown and white.
To prevent the interior from looking too bright, you need to choose pastel colors (pale yellow, lilac, light green). To accentuate a window in a bedroom or living room, you can make one of the curtains in a contrasting color.
It is better to choose curtains made of non-combustible fiber and simple cut for the kitchen.
For the nursery, blue roller blinds, tulle and classic curtains with a pink or gold pattern are suitable.
Choice of color of furniture, floor, ceiling and doors
Depending on the saturation of the wallpaper, a different color of furniture is suitable. You need to adhere to the rules: the darker the walls, the lighter the furniture, and vice versa.
It is better to make the ceiling and floor the same color, or it can be a dark laminate and a white ceiling. In a small room, it is not recommended to make the walls and ceiling the same color.
Interior doors are preferably white or light shades.
Style selection
When choosing wallpaper, it is important to observe the unity of style in the design of walls, curtains and furniture.
Classic
Recognizable by the characteristic print: white monograms and ornaments on a blue background, or gold patterns on a dark blue background. The size of the patterns depends on the size of the room. Plain-colored wallpapers will decorate with embossed borders, modeling and decor items.
Modern
It is distinguished by restraint and practicality, so here you can see plain wallpapers, photo wallpapers, geometric patterns and straight lines.
Country
Natural shades of blue combined with white, green and brown are characteristic.
Nautical
Used wallpaper with a small pattern, striped or photo wallpaper with a large thematic image on the entire wall. This option is ideal for a child's room.
Photo gallery
Below are photo examples of wall decoration with blue wallpaper.