Wallpaper for walls: types, how to choose a color and style, design, drawings, patterns, a selection of photos

Pros and cons of wallpapering walls

Wallpaper is the most common way to decorate walls in living spaces. An incredible variety of colors, textures and materials are presented in hardware stores, which allows you to choose the ideal option, taking into account the characteristics of the apartment.

Types of wallpaper

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

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

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

Color spectrum

Most popular color chart

Beige Turquoise Blue Gold Red Lilac Purple Burgundy Yellow Green Brown Orange Peach Light green Gray Blue Black White Pink

Mother-of-pearl

The iridescent surface will look interesting in the light, and if a relief pattern is applied, then a play of light and the illusion of volume will be created. Mother-of-pearl wallpaper for walls can be in the form imitations under Venetian plaster or silkscreen... Both options suit different styles and look impressive.

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

Mint

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

Wallpaper styles in the interior

Provence

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

Loft

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

In the photo there is a loft-style bedroom, the walls are decorated with wallpaper with ornaments.

Classic

For the classic style, the use of bright flashy shades is not typical. For the walls, a palette with restrained muted colors is used. The pattern can be different, for example, damask, monograms, stripes, floral or floral designs. Plaster-colored wallpaper will look no less successful. For neoclassicism, you can add geometric patterns and wallpaper.

Baroque

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

Art Deco

The style is full of chic and luxury in every detail, while it is elegant and sophisticated. Wallpaper for walls has a beautiful deep shade, it can be light or dark, bright flashy colors will be inappropriate. Stripes, floral patterns or geometric patterns are suitable as a pattern.

The photo shows a combined black and silver wallpaper.

Scandinavian style

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

Modern style

For modern designs, you can choose bolder shades like lemon and blue, or stick to a calm palette with an emphasis on detail. Patterns imitating other materials, plant and floral prints and geometric shapes will harmoniously look in the design of the walls.

The photo shows striped wallpaper in a teenage room.

English style

The sophisticated English style does not tolerate bad taste and overload in detail. Wall decoration is carried out with wallpaper in restrained colors with small patterns or stripes, which can be combined with natural wood.

East style

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

Chinese

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

Japanese

In the Japanese style, you can focus on natural materials and minimalistic forms. Natural bamboo or fabric wallpaper is suitable for decoration. Wallcovering can be solid or colored, textured or themed (such as cherry blossom).

Art Nouveau

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

Country

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

In the photo there is a country-style kitchen, the walls are decorated with wallpaper in a blue flower.

Vintage

Design with a touch of antiquity. For wall decoration, paper or fabric coverings with imitation boards, large plant and floral patterns or images of butterflies and birds are suitable.

Other types

Pop Art

A playful design that can be decorated in the boldest colors, using large comic books or geometric shapes.

The photo shows a bright pop art wall decoration.

Mediterranean

A style that exudes marine freshness. By the nature of the design, the Mediterranean style has a lot in common with the Greek.Finishing is done in natural colors, white, blue, sand, terracotta. The drawing is suitable with a marine theme, imitation of tiles or stripes.

Steampunk

The unusual style combines science and fantasy themes. Wall murals with large metal clocks or mechanisms are ideal for wall decoration.

Shabby chic

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

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

Patchwork

For interior decoration patchwork, wallpapers with imitation of many patches are used. They can be of different colors and have a different pattern, but must be combined with each other.

Retro

Retro finishes can be in bold colors, geometric shapes or repeating patterns.

American

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

Photo of wall decoration in the interior of rooms

Living room

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

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

The color of the walls should be combined with the kitchen set, it can be harmonious shades or a similar color in the elements. For the kitchen, it is recommended to use washable wallpaper... The dining area can be decorated with wallpaper with a large pattern, kitchen photomurals or vice versa with a nondescript ornament.

Bedroom

Bedroom decoration can be done in different ways: photomurals, completely in one color, highlighting the sleeping area, finishing the wall above the headboard with a different color or combining different coverings horizontally.

Children

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

Hallway and corridor

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

Restroom

Toilet walls need coatings that are highly resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. The best solution for finishing a standard or small room would be a light palette or wall murals that increase the space.

Balcony and loggia

Given the possible frequent temperature changes, it is better to use materials that are heat- and moisture-resistant, as well as those that do not fade in the sun, for the walls of the balcony. It will look interestingwallpaper for balcony from cork, bamboo, photowall-paper.

Other rooms

Cabinet

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

In the photo you can see wallpaper in a cage in the classic interior of the office.

Wardrobe

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

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

Billiard room

For the walls of the billiard room, you will need wallpaper with sound insulation and increased strength, for example, cork or fabric. Choose a muted, dark color so that it does not interfere with the game.

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

Attic

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

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

In a private house

Stairs

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

Dining room

Wallpaper for the walls in the dining room should be conducive to a pleasant pastime. The pattern and color is determined by the style of the dining room, but it's best to stick to light shades and casual prints.

Hall

It is better to choose a drawing that is calm, without bright elements, although in some styles, for example, pop art, this will be quite appropriate.

Options for designs, patterns and patterns

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Patterned wallpaper options

There are many options for decorating a room using ordinary wallpaper. Finishing can be carried out with one type of wallpaper, for this it is better to use monochromatic, textured or small-patterned coverings.

In one room, you can combine different colors, ornaments or textures, companion wallpaper suitable for finishing any area and, with proper use, correct space imperfections. This is where designer tips can help. It is also common to highlight the accent wall with contrasting wallpaper. They will also help to visually divide the walk-through room into zones, without prejudice to the area.

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

1. Monogram, damascus andstriped wallpaper can decorate many directions, from classics to modern elements.
2. More sophisticated geometric shapes and ornaments will adorn modern trendy interiors.
3. Floral theme, with a pattern of birds - a universal option, it is suitable for many styles, such as Provence, classic or vintage.
4. To create an unusual and effective design, as well as visual zoning, the room will be helped by options with imitation of materials, such as plaster, leather, a rock, brick.

How to choose the right wallpaper?

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

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

Wall wallpaper rules

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

• It is necessary to apply wallpaper only on the prepared surface, the walls need to be cleaned, leveled and primed,
• The glue must be selected in accordance with the characteristics of the material; for some types, glue for heavy types of coatings will be needed.
• When choosing wallpaper for walls, you need to take into account the peculiarities of caring for them. To do this, markings are placed on the back of the roll or package indicating the degree of interaction with moisture.
• For painting Structural wallpaper for walls designed for this, such as glass cloth or non-woven, is suitable.
• It is important to pay attention to Symbols on the packaging, they greatly simplify the choice.
• When combining wallpaper for walls you need to select canvases of equal thickness and preferably from one manufacturer.
• Regular maintenance will prolong the life of the coating and maintain its appearance.

Photo gallery

Wallpaper is deservedly the most popular type of home decoration. A variety of textures and the widest choice of colors allow you to choose an option that will ideally meet the personal needs of the owner. Various technologies and materials in the manufacture make it possible to carry out wallpaper decoration in almost any room of the house.