Color features
Color is one of the most important details in an interior. Affects the mental and emotional state of a person, mood, thoughts, consciousness. It masks the flaws of the interior, improves the inner atmosphere and hides the flaws. Scientists use color as a psychoactive tool.
It is important to choose the right colors and shades. Purple is a noble and extravagant color. It has a pronounced character, gives a feeling of inner peace and harmony, a feeling of comfort, lightness, freshness. Visually enlarges a small room. Purple fights melancholy and depression, helps to cope with anxiety.
When used correctly, purple wallpaper is good in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, nursery, hallway and bathroom. Purple wallpaper combined with dark and light wood furniture gives the interior a contrast, makes it stylish and luxurious.
Types of wallpaper
Wallpaper is one of the most popular finishing materials. Its advantages are obvious - affordability, a huge selection of colors and textures, convenience and ease of use. Depending on the material from which the wallpaper is made, the following types are distinguished:
Paper | The most inexpensive material. It can be of different density. Advantages - affordable price, large assortment. Of the shortcomings, it should be noted fragility, the color fade quickly, they are afraid of moisture. | |
Non-woven | It is based on non-woven fabric with the addition of non-woven fabric. They have high density and strength. Moisture resistant and environmentally friendly material. Easy to use, hide minor wall defects. | |
Vinyl | There are wallpapers on paper and non-woven backing. Advantages - durable, moisture resistant, long service life, easy to clean. Disadvantages - poor air permeability, emits harmful substances. | |
Liquid | A kind of decorative plaster. It is based on cellulose, decorative fibers, dyes. Environmentally friendly and durable material, evens the walls, has no seams. | |
For painting | They are popular in the Russian market. The advantages are that the wallpaper does not need to be re-glued, it is enough to simply repaint it, durable, affordable, varied in color and texture. Suitable for both home and office spaces. | |
Textile | Textiles are used to add uniqueness, luxury and sophistication to the interior. Advantages - there are no seams, sound insulation, thermal insulation, natural material. |
Design
Today on the market there is a large selection of wallpapers in terms of production technology, texture, size, color palette.It is necessary to take into account all the factors affecting the final result, choose the right combination of wallpaper with furniture, decor and textiles.
Plain | Suitable for small spaces. They are successfully combined with white skirting boards and moldings, do not distract attention, serve as a good background for paintings and accessories. | |
Geometric patterns | The pattern consists of lines, geometric objects that visually transform the room. Suitable for modern interiors. Combines well with wallpapers of other colors. | |
Strip | Suitable for all interior styles. The horizontal strip visually expands the space, and the vertical one raises the level of the ceiling. The narrow stripe is invisible, but at the same time original. The wide stripe adds style to the room. | |
Plant drawing | Well suited for interiors in classic and Provence style. The wallpaper depicts elements found in nature - flowers, buds, grass, stems, roses, butterflies. Wallpaper with a small pattern is a good option for small rooms, with large ones - for spacious interiors. | |
Classic drawing | Popular in classic interiors. Consists of intersecting curls, monograms forming a single pattern. Can be coated with an additional metallized coating to add shine. | |
3D Wallpaper | Expensive, durable material of high quality. All violet colors are used, suitable for large rooms. Made of environmentally friendly materials, moisture resistant, fireproof. |
What styles do they suit?
Purple wallpapers, thanks to all sorts of shades, allow you to decorate the interior in any style in a luxurious and original way. For each option, you can choose "your" purple.
Classical
For walls in a classic style, dark purple with a relief, not an elaborate pattern, is suitable. When combined with furniture and textiles, it creates a calm, classic ambience in the home.
Modern
This variation uses light shades of purple. Can be combined with embossed wallpaper, photo wallpaper. The modern style includes flowers, striped patterns, checks, abstract, monochromatic.
Modern
There are bright colors, patterns, vertical and horizontal stripes, abstract images that attract attention. Stylized wallpaper can be used, with the effect of plaster and brickwork.
Minimalism
Wall-paper of a single color is used, without bright accents, not distracting attention from the stylish interior and furniture. Delicate purple shades with a simple texture and small patterns in this version will be the perfect solution.
High tech
Unusual style based on non-standard technologies and design solutions. A dark purple color is used, imitating metallic and glossy surfaces, as well as abstraction and wallpaper.
Choice of curtains
If there is little sunlight in the room, it is better to choose tulle, but if the room is bright enough, you can hang dark curtains. A bright color such as magenta visually reduces space.
The following color combinations are suitable for purple:
- For dark purple walls, eggplant, green curtains, chocolate shades with milky patterns are suitable.
- Pale purple walls suggest the presence of cherry, purple, turquoise, blue, violet, yellow, orange, beige, brown curtains.
- Delicate purple is combined with blue, lavender, mustard, light green, creamy curtains, giving them a richer shade.
If the room is small and has several windows, it is best to use roller blinds or roman blinds.Color - beige, pink, turquoise. Well suited for living room and kitchen.
Curtains are used in classic interiors. A great option for rooms with high ceilings and large windows. Color - beige and silver. Looks advantageous in the living room and bedroom.
Roman blinds in light colors are suitable for the bedroom and living room. Visually increase the space and add light.
The pattern on the curtains depends on the amount of light and the size of the room:
- If the room is small, it is better to choose a fabric with a small pattern;
- In a large room, material with a large print is used;
- If the drawing is located vertically, the room becomes higher, if horizontally, it is wider;
- Abstraction, waves, geometric patterns, striped textiles are popular.
Combination options
Pure purple is best used as an accent and combined with other colors:
- White. The most versatile and elegant combination. A pair of "white + purple" becomes more intense with the use of pink and lavender shades.
- Beige. Neutral color, can be used as a base. This combination gives the room comfort and extra coziness.
- Yellow. The combination of purple with soft shades of yellow, sand or mustard color looks advantageous.
- Green. In nature, you can find a similar harmonious combination - violets, irises. It is important to correctly combine light green and purple tones in order to avoid "heaviness" in the interior.
- Brown. In this case, painted surfaces and natural materials are used - stone, wood.
- The black. Despite the "gloominess", the combination with black color will add style to the interior and emphasize its dignity.
- Pink. The room takes on a gentle and light atmosphere. This combination visually enlarges the space.
- Blue. Has a relaxing effect, great for the bedroom. These colors are best combined in large rooms.
Living room
It is not recommended to glue purple wallpaper around the entire perimeter; it is enough to focus on one of the walls of the hall. Purple has a relaxing effect, it helps to rest after a hard day at work. It goes well with such cold shades as indigo, cornflower blue, lilac.
Kitchen
An excellent option for those who follow the "figure" - purple shades can suppress appetite. Large kitchens use bright colors. Light shades give lightness, airiness, visually enlarge the room. It is necessary to select the geometrically correct furniture in order to avoid the "congestion" of the space.
Bedroom
Interesting design solutions allow you to create a unique interior with purple wallpaper. The bedroom looks luxurious in a classic style. The light and pale purple color is suitable for small rooms. Dark purple is used for contrast. A dark or white wood bed will be eye-catching. Relaxing in such a bedroom is a pleasure.
Children
Suitable for children of all ages. Purple wallpapers are used in large and small rooms, in modern and classic interiors. A large amount of purple can tire a child, lead to a melancholic state, so it is important to choose the right "companion color".
Hallway
It occupies a small area, maybe in the form of a corridor. It is better to decorate the hallway in a light solid color, which is successfully combined with white skirting boards and moldings. Purple wallpapers make a good backdrop for artistic pictures.
Photo gallery
Below are photo examples of how purple wallpaper looks in an interior of different style and functionality.