Design features
The unchanging blue color is associated with the endless sky or water, hypnotizes with its depth and immerses you in an atmosphere of tranquility. Too much use of deep blue can lead to depression. On the contrary, a light blue shade promotes pleasant communication and a friendly mood.
- The blue color in the bedroom creates a sleepy atmosphere;
- To prevent the room from appearing too dark, blue can be combined with white;
- A cold shade is recommended for decorating a room with south-facing windows;
- Light plain curtains will help to lighten the interior with blue trim.
Views
The most common types of wallpaper are non-woven, vinyl, textile, paper, liquid and paintable wallpaper, we will consider each of them.
Views | Characteristics | Photo |
Paper | Popular wall decoration material, it has a breathable base, rich color range and low cost. Wallpaper can fade in the sun, absorb odor and is virtually impossible to clean. | |
Non-woven | Wallpaper hides small irregularities and defects in the wall. The moisture resistance of such a coating allows it to be used in any premises. | |
Vinyl | The bottom layer of this type of wallpaper can be made of paper or non-woven, but the top one is made of polyvinyl chloride. Virtually impermeable to air. They hide the unevenness of the wall surfaces. | |
Liquid wallpaper | They are sold dry; for work, you just need to dilute them with water and mix thoroughly. Apply to the wall with a spatula. They mask irregularities well and let air through. | |
For painting | Distinguish between paper, non-woven and vinyl paintable wallpaper. The embossed fabric can be painted several times without affecting its appearance. | |
Textile | The base is paper or non-woven. Fabric top cover. The canvas is easily soiled and difficult to maintain. |
Design options
Plain wallpaper
The chic blue color can coexist with calmer shades on other walls, thereby attracting attention to itself. Solid blue wallpaper will decorate both classic and modern interiors.
Wallpaper with ornament
The ornament can be repeated in other interior details or have a general theme. For example, seashells on the wallpaper and several decorative pillows with a different image, but a similar meaning.
With flowers
Flowers can also emphasize the stylistic direction of the room. Beautiful ornate flowers will accentuate the classic interior of a living room or kitchen, and small blue buds on a white background in the "Gzhel" style will make the interior lighter.
With drawing
Drawings make the design of the room more interesting. Wallpaper with prints is successfully combined with plain colors. Cute playful drawings will decorate the nursery, and the images of tree leaves will support the eco-theme.
Patterns
Monograms and damascus on a dark blue background will harmoniously fit into classic, Venetian and neoclassical designs, in addition, they can also become a "highlight" in a stylish loft interior. Graphic designs are a great way to decorate a modern living room or bedroom.
Strip
Stripes can also decorate designs in different styles. In addition, they serve as an effective tool with which you can visually adjust the area of the room, depending on the direction of the stripes.
Cell
White and blue cage will refresh the interior and will be an excellent interior solution for the design of a bedroom or nursery.
Imitation
Wallpaper imitating materials such as brick or wood saves space and is an order of magnitude lower than natural materials. Finishes with imitation of fabric or plaster greatly simplify the renovation process. Imitation tiles look beautiful, while the walls remain warm and the interior is cozy.
3d wallpaper and photo wallpaper
Walls can decorate absolutely any image, for example, space landscapes for a teenager's room or endless alpine mountains for a stylish living room.
With texture
Textured wallpapers will subtly emphasize the elegance of your design. Textures can form a whole image or repeat a simple pattern across the entire surface of the canvas.
Tips for choosing curtain colors
Despite the fact that blue is not the most standard interior decoration solution, in combination with some shades it forms a rich and rich duet.
- White curtains or tulle will brighten the room, even with dark blue walls,
- Thick yellow curtains will make the blue color of the walls juicier, as well as add bright notes to the interior,
- The color of the curtains depends on the shade and pattern of the wallpaper, such as yellow or gold monograms and beige tulle.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Bedroom
The blue color of the walls will soothe and create a soporific atmosphere. For a classic bedroom, plain wallpapers or wallpapers decorated with beautiful silver or gold patterns are suitable. In a modern bedroom, the wall above the headboard can be decorated with wallpaper with a three-dimensional effect image or 3D wallpaper.
Kitchen
A good kitchen option would be wallpaper with an unobtrusive pattern, for example, in a white and blue check, polka dots or a small flower. Another design option can be a combination of plain wallpaper and a colored apron, in this case, attention will be focused on the work area. The combination of blue walls and white furniture looks especially harmonious.
Living room
Blue would be a particularly good idea for a living room or hall with south-facing windows or a room with abundant natural light. Depending on the style of the room, the walls will be decorated with large flowers, imitation fabrics or stylish patterns and images.
Children
The color blue is undoubtedly associated with the design of a child's room for a boy. However, a rich shade can be played up and make a themed interior that any child will like, for example, a space or nautical theme.
Hallway
Bright blues are recommended for open or well-lit hallways. In a small space, blue can be combined with light colors such as white or beige. So the corridor will not seem small and will become much more interesting.
Color combinations
Combination options
Accent wall
This finishing option not only decorates the room with an expressive color or pattern, but also attracts the eye and denotes the central area of the room. The accent wall can be decorated with imitation of natural materials, 3d image, or simply decorated with a bright color.
Solid + pattern
Wallpaper with patterns will unobtrusively decorate the room. In hardware stores, options for plain wallpaper and with various patterns that have a common background are often presented. It is easy to combine them in the desired proportion.
Pattern + Pattern
Different patterns can have a common theme or color scheme, such as vegetation, nautical themes, or abstract patterns with a common color scheme. Another finishing option can be the same wallpaper pattern with a different background.
Combination with photo wallpaper
Photo wallpaper will be in harmony with wallpaper of a similar or lighter shade. The image will accentuate attention and make the interior more interesting. Photo wallpaper can cover one or more walls. It is worth remembering that volumetric and dark images can hide the space.
Dividing a wall into two horizontally
A finishing method that has been used for a long time and, at the same time, does not lose its relevance. As a rule, the upper part is done in light colors, and the lower part in a darker color. A decorative plinth or wallpaper strip can separate the two parts.
Decor
Wallpaper can also serve as a decorative function and be decorated like a real painting. For example, a dark blue wallpaper with ornate patterns, framed in a baguette frame, will decorate a classic interior, and a plain canvas of a juicy shade, decorated with moldings, will look stylish against a light background.
Room zoning
You can divide a room into functional zones using color, different textures or patterns. This way helps to save space, while labeling each area.
Combination with furniture, floor, ceiling
Furniture
Furniture in white colors will be harmoniously combined with blue wallpaper, it will brighten the interior. The shape of the furniture will support the stylistic direction. Simple shapes are suitable for nautical, modern, loft and high-tech styles. For a classic interior, furniture with graceful and flowing shapes is suitable; the color scheme may be in favor of white, brown or beige.
Floor
The flooring can be laminate, carpet, parquet, tiles or self-leveling floor. A design with a white marble floor will look spectacular, the contrast with blue will emphasize the depth of the color of the walls and the rich pattern on the floor. Beige laminate or carpet is suitable for the design of a room in any style and will blend harmoniously with any furniture.
For kitchens, bathrooms and toilets, tiles are the best choice of flooring.
Ceiling
To make the room visually brighter and more spacious, you can use a simple flat white ceiling.A glossy surface will visually multiply the space due to its reflective properties. A wide ceiling plinth with a smooth transition from blue to white looks interesting.
Style solution
Classic
For the interior of a room in a classic style, a dirty shade or, on the contrary, a sky blue shade will be a good choice. Walls can have a smooth matte surface without patterns or be decorated with silk-screen printing with flowers, monograms and damask.
Modern
The interior will be decorated with wallpaper with ornament, 3D pattern, texture or various effects.
Provence
The style combines tenderness, romance and comfort. Light blue wallpaper with a small floral print or liquid wallpaper with a plaster effect will be the best interior solution.
Country
For rustic country, you can choose both light and dark shades of blue. The walls can be decorated with an unobtrusive white and blue cage, a cute floral pattern or imitation of painted wood.
Nautical
The color blue is inseparably associated with the marine theme. Monophonic, striped wallpapers and unobtrusive thematic ornament will look harmonious.
Photo gallery
The blue color of the finish can create a completely different mood. The light palette fills the room with positivity and lightness, the dark palette calms and distracts problems.