White wallpaper in the interior
Wallpaper is the most used material for wall decoration. Given the popularity of classic tones, white wallpapers are often used based on different styles. This decor element is capable of performing several tasks at once. The first and main function is to decorate walls and ceilings (when it comes to ceiling options). The second function is a neat and pleasant background for furniture and various decorative elements that will look clear and expressive on a white canvas.
Peculiarities
It is worth noting that white wallpapers have certain characteristic features, due to which they have gained immense popularity:
- White is a classic. It is always relevant and does not go out of style.
- Pattern, print and any other pattern on white wallpaper has a special attractive look. If you want to make a painting or photograph stand out, it won't go unnoticed on a white canvas.
- This color goes well with various shades, be it bright colors, pastel colors or dark colors.
If you are afraid that the interior with white walls will become boring and monotonous, you can combine the decoration with other wallpaper and other elements. Also, designers suggest using snow-white wallpaper with various textures and decorations (pattern, embossing, print, etc.).
Advantages and disadvantages
Specialists in the field of interior decoration have compiled a number of advantages of using white wallpaper in the interior:
- From a psychological point of view, color has a positive effect on the emotional state. Spending time in a room with white walls can help release tension, relieve stress, and tune in to positive thoughts.
- Light colors create a light, airy, light and fresh atmosphere in the room. In addition, they visually increase the volume of the room. This advantage will be especially useful in compact apartments.
- White wallpaper can be used in any room of a residential building. A single color finish or a version with a neat pattern that sets you up for relaxation will look great in the bedroom. For the corridor, you can choose products with stripes, and for the kitchen with a large print.
- White will complement absolutely any color, regardless of its saturation and temperature. For this, designers fell in love with white wallpaper.
- If you choose the right texture and material of the product, this finish will harmoniously fit into almost any interior style. White wallpaper will harmoniously fit into classic, modern, ethnic and any other trends.
- Wallpaper for painting, even after a while after gluing, can be painted in any color, thereby transforming the decor of the room.
disadvantages
Despite a large number of advantages, this finish option also has its drawbacks:
- The first disadvantage of choosing a snow-white wallpaper is that they get dirty faster than other color options. It's no secret that stains and various contaminants are much more noticeable on a light background than on a bright or dark canvas.
- In order not to oversaturate the room with light, use white trim in the southern rooms of the house with caution. Balance the interior with dark items if necessary. Otherwise, the brightness will strain the eyes and negatively affect the psychological state of a person.
- Wallpaper in white has a reflective effect. Thus, if you put a gray sofa against their background, a shadow spot appeared on the canvas. The feeling of stained, aged wallpaper will be created.
It is worth noting that all of the above disadvantages can be avoided if you choose the right version of the product, organize comfortable lighting in the room and correctly combine this type of finishing material with furniture, decoration and other decorative elements.
Types and texture
All commercially available white wallpapers differ in texture, material and other parameters. Consider the types of this finishing material and their characteristic features.
Paper
This type is the most widespread and widely used since it appeared on the domestic market. This type of wallpaper has an affordable price, which has played an important role in the popularity of the product.
In turn, paper products are divided into the following subspecies:
- Simplex. Single layer option. Both smooth and embossed models with convex patterns are available for sale. Products with embossing or convex ornaments are actively used. Embossed patterns add expressiveness, volume and attractiveness to the canvas.
- Duplex. Double wallpaper created by pressing two layers of paper. One of them acts as a base, and the second is decorative. Their main advantage is resistance to light.
- Photo wallpaper. Finishing of this type was at its peak of popularity 10-15 years ago, but now their former glory is returning to them. If earlier still lifes, landscapes and other elements were depicted on the canvas, now products are often decorated with images of natural materials and abstraction.
Wall murals in white can visually imitate various coatings. Products imitating leather, stone or board are widespread. High-quality products look as realistic as possible. Images under Venetian plaster are very popular.
Vinyl
Furnishings experts say the look has been gaining popularity in the past few years. They are made from two layers. Used paper and non-woven. Customers can choose from glossy and matte finishes.
Variety of vinyl coverings:
- Foamed vinyl. Products have a rough volumetric texture. Such options are often decorated with rhinestones and sparkles.
- Kitchen (thick) vinyl. It has a smooth texture. Some canvases are glossy. This makes the surface easy to clean. Washable options are chosen for kitchen rooms.
- Silk-screen printing. This option changes color depending on the angle of incidence of the sun's rays. Due to their structure and composition, they have increased resistance to abrasion.
Textile
White textile wallpaper draws attention with its stylish and sophisticated appearance. A fabric made from natural raw materials or threads made from natural or mixed fibers are attached to the base.
Non-woven
This product is based on the fiber of the same name. Foamed vinyl is applied over it, creating three-dimensional and structural patterns. Patterns can contrast against a light background or merge in a single scale.
Acrylic
This option has a lot in common with foamed vinyl models, but instead of vinyl, acrylic is used in the production. The result is stylish and embossed canvases.
Fiberglass
Products made from a special composition of minerals. The raw materials are carefully processed before use.
Liquid
In terms of structure, this is not a canvas, but a mixture based on natural ingredients with the addition of glue. After application, the white liquid wallpaper hardens, decorating the wall with a textured and stylish finish. Their main advantage is easy restoration if necessary, and given the fact that spots, dents and other defects are very noticeable on a light canvas, this parameter is very useful.
Natural
Natural wallpaper is made using natural components applied to a paper base.
Varieties:
- Linkrust. Wallpaper of two components: paper and a layer of mastics (vinyl chloride, lonoxin and others).
- Cork. Such wallpapers will add notes of nature and naturalness to the interior. This eco-friendly material is ideal for home decoration with allergy sufferers.
- Bamboo. Cloths made from natural split bamboo.
By type of placement, wallpapers are ceiling and wall. White canvases of this type look great on the basis of one room. If a light finish is selected for a large room, it is recommended to choose one meter long wallpaper.
For the convenience of buyers and a faster gluing process, manufacturers offer self-adhesive wallpapers, but the choice of such canvases is very limited.
Prints and decor
Now is the time to consider the variety of white wallpapers. White canvases often complement various elements. They give the product a special look.
Plain colors are the most common option. They are ideal for modern styles, where rigor and conciseness are important. For hi-tech, you can choose a crystal white glossy wallpaper.
There are a lot of drawings that decorate the canvases in light colors.
The most common:
- Geometric shapes (with circles, squares and other elements).
- Monogram.
- Ethnic ornament of various subjects.
Images can be volumetric (embossed) or smooth. Products of this type are used on the basis of various styles. White wallpaper with a silver pattern or gold will be the perfect complement to the chic classic decors. Products with abstract lettering or geometric patterns will harmoniously fit into extraordinary styles. Canvases with small or large patterns make up the lion's share of products.
Canvases with silver have a cold temperature, while golden elements are warm elements. Consider this when combining wallpaper with other elements in the interior.
Stripe models are often used to visually resize a room. Horizontal stripes will make the room wider and longer. Vertical striped prints will add taller ceilings. To make the effect stronger, the additional element is painted in a bright color. Red and white stripes look spectacular, as well as products with yellow, orange, purple and other patterns.
Wallpaper with polka dots, small or large, is used to decorate various rooms. Modern manufacturers offer a huge range of this finish option.
Colorful prints look great on white trim. For the nursery, you can choose products with butterflies, animals or flowers. Also for this location, wallpapers with stars that glow in the dark are suitable.
It should be noted that products decorated with flowers are ideal for decorating various rooms. If you want, you can add a colorful element to the decor with poppies - bright and colorful buds.
To create a romantic effect, choose a model with blue flowers, purple (choose delicate shades, for example, lilac and lavender), pink, blue and other colors.
Add-ons
As a rule, embossed wallpaper is decorated with rhinestones and sparkles. Such products are chosen for the design of glamorous styles and classic trends.
Each color combination creates a specific effect. White combined with green or turquoise will create an atmosphere of freshness and naturalness. A duet with beige will add a touch of tenderness. With brown - a classic combination of snow-white with natural wood color. Mother-of-pearl canvases, due to the reflection of rays, will fill the room with light and sophistication.
Ways to combine two types
White wallpapers can be combined in different ways:
- With photo wallpaper. If you want to highlight a picture on a photo wallpaper against the general background, place it on the wall in a duet with white walls.
- Companions. Wallpaper combined with other types of canvases is a modern and stylish technique. On the basis of one room, two different coatings are used, which complement and simultaneously emphasize each other.
- Vertical. Wallpapers with different textures are connected in a vertical plane. It can also be a tandem of monochromatic options with products decorated with drawings and prints.
- Horizontal. The method is similar to the above, only the products are connected in a horizontal plane.
- Inserts. Decorative inserts from wallpaper are made on the wall. Given the huge assortment, customers are offered a huge variety of wallpapers in white color. A printed insert can act as a painting.
Styles
Wallpaper in white can be used in a variety of styles, be it classic or modern decors.
- Minimalism and hi-tech. Plain-colored wallpapers are the best choice for laconic and restrained interiors.
- Classic. Products with gold or silver patterns will fit perfectly with classic decors. The drawing can be smooth or three-dimensional. Such canvases will look especially gorgeous in the living room, hall or bedroom. In certain options, canvases with a bright pattern are suitable. A red, burgundy or purple ornament will create an atmosphere of chic and nobility in the living room.
- Loft. In this case, wall murals with the image of whitewashed boards or bricks are ideal.
- Provence. White canvases with a floral pattern will complement the French style.
- WITHkandinavian style. White walls in this direction are the most common decoration. The best choice is plain white canvases.
Choose the size of the pattern on the canvas carefully. For compact rooms, it is recommended to choose products with a small pattern, for spacious ones - on the contrary.
What to combine with?
Experts distinguish two main methods:
- Contrast. The name speaks for itself. Light canvases are in harmony with wenge-colored furniture. This type of wood has a rich dark color, which is favorably emphasized against a snow-white background. You can also choose a finish for a dark floor (linoleum, parquet, laminate and any other coating).
- Merge... Choosing a wall finish for furniture is a common design technique. Furniture in light colors combined with white walls fills the room with light and lightness. To prevent the interior from becoming faded, it must be supplemented with a dark or bright element, for example, a plinth, cornice or curb. You can also place a picture in bright colors on the wall.
If some repairs have already been made in the room, you can choose wallpaper for a stretch ceiling, floor, or combine it with doors.
Producing countries
The modern market offers a huge selection of products. High-quality products from abroad are especially appreciated - made in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and other European countries. Given the versatility and popularity of white canvases, all firms operating in the wallpaper production segment are engaged in their production.
Domestic companies also keep up with foreign firms. Russian firms produce a huge range of wallpapers in light colors. A variety of models are presented on store shelves - from monochromatic canvases to products with voluminous products, prints and other elements.
Beautiful ideas in the interior
At the end of the article, we will look at stylish options in the living room and decors using light wall finishes in various locations.
- Living room decor in classic style. Chic and sophistication.
- Loft style room. White brick wallpaper.
- Decor in Khrushchev. A bedroom with snow-white walls.
- White photomurals under the board. Ideal for a loft.
- Bedroom decoration with white canvases with a black pattern.
- Laconic and minimalistic design of the hall in a modern direction.
- Strict and discreet design of the hall in the apartment. The photo shows how the white color clearly contrasts with the dark shades.
When choosing a material for wall decoration, remember that regardless of its color and style, the product must be of high quality. Only in this case, the wallpaper will look great and retain its beauty for a long period of time.
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