Choosing wallpaper under a tree

Each person strives for a harmonious and comfortable design of his home. Fortunately, for this, modern manufacturers produce a huge amount of finishing materials and interior items. Today we will talk about fashionable and beautiful wood-like wallpaper.

Wood-like wallpapers are canvases with imitation of natural natural material. Such finishing materials have won wild popularity and love of consumers, thanks to their stunning appearance, which gives the interior austerity, sophistication, warmth and comfort.

Wallpaper with a wood grain pattern can be safely called universal, as they look great in a variety of interiors and environments. Moreover, such canvases are undemanding in the selection of the color of the furniture. Objects of different tones will look great against their background.

Often, wooden wallpaper is combined with ordinary wall cloths, plastic panels, natural or artificial stone masonry and other popular finishing materials.

The main distinguishing feature of these wallpapers is that they can be used in both modern and "aged" interiors. For vintage, classic and historical ensembles, canvases are selected depicting old and worn boards. In more modern environments, wallpaper with beautiful textured ornaments looks great.

Psychologists say that such wall decoration is an excellent solution for people who are often in bright and colorful interiors (for example, at work). Beautiful wallpaper with a wooden structure will have a pacifying effect on a person, surrounding him with warmth and comfort.

Canvases with imitation wood have a number of important advantages that make them fashionable and popular:

• First of all, it should be noted that the presence of natural materials in the interior has always been a design trend. However, it is often difficult and expensive to install natural wood panels. Wooden wallpaper, on the other hand, is much easier to apply to the walls and is cheaper than full-fledged boards.

• Wood-like wallpapers are "warm". In a room decorated in this way, there will always be a feeling of warmth and comfort, which will please every owner.

• It is also worth noting that such a design arrangement is suitable not only for large and spacious, but also small-sized premises. This is due to the fact that the wallpaper itself is a thin canvas that does not take up additional space in the room.

• It should be noted that there is a wide selection of such wallpapers. Today, there are many variations on the market that imitate different types of wood. Thanks to the rich assortment, each buyer will be able to choose the best option for himself.

There are many varieties of wood wallpaper. Let's take a closer look at the popular options that are in demand among modern consumers.

• Natural wood. If you are looking for canvases that are 100% natural, then natural materials are for you.Wallpapers made of wood of natural origin are small and thin plates, the width of which does not exceed 20 cm. Such options have different textures. They can be simple and smooth, textured or complemented by beautiful natural patterns.

Natural wood wallpapers are attached to the wall surface using special glue, and to each other according to the groove-and-thorn principle. Such mounts provide good ventilation to the tree. In addition, plates with such clamps maintain the integrity of the pattern, since the seams in them are practically invisible.

Also, wallpaper made of abash wood, which grows in Africa, has not the most democratic price. This type of wood, the distinctive quality of which is its beautiful texture, is able to withstand humidity and high temperatures, as well as their changes. Often, panels made of such material are used for wall decoration in baths and steam rooms.

• From veneer. Beautiful veneer wallpapers are in great demand today. They are a fairly dense sheet of paper, one of the sides of which is covered with veneer made of a particular type of wood.

As a rule, wood veneer wallpaper is sold in rolls 5-10 m long and 35-50 cm wide.

In terms of the installation method, such wallpapers are in many ways similar to simple paper canvases. To attach them to the wall, it is necessary to smear one side (substrate), after which, by joining the edge elements of the picture, pasting the walls.

• From the cork. Cork wood-like wallpaper boasts excellent performance characteristics. Such options are made from finely ground and pressed oak cork, which is then glued to a dense paper sheet. Often a beautiful veneer sheet is used to add aesthetics to the wallpaper, which is attached to the face of the canvas.

• Bamboo. For the manufacture of such panels and wallpaper, the top layer of bamboo stalks is used and glued to the base. As a rule, these raw materials are based on strips with a width not exceeding 50 mm. Such wallpapers are most often treated with a special vegetable wax and varnished on top.

You can stick bamboo wallpaper with your own hands, but it is better to call a couple of assistants who will press the material and hold it until the glue is fixed. Before pasting wallpaper with such canvases, it is necessary to properly prepare the surface and thoroughly clean the walls. Such wallpaper is glued, starting from the middle. They are cut only with large and strong scissors.

• From paper. Also, the category of "wooden" includes classic paper wallpapers, on which simple images are applied. These options are the cheapest. They can be used to decorate a room. Today in hardware stores you can find a huge number of paper canvases that imitate wood.

They can imitate old and faded planks or expensive wood.

• Combined. For wall decoration, wooden wallpaper made of combined materials is often used. As a rule, such canvases have a horizontal separation of the finish. So, for the upper part of the wallpaper, simple canvases with a small print or monochromatic coatings can be used, and for the lower part, darker surfaces imitating natural wood can be used.

• 3D wallpaper. The texture and uniqueness of natural wood are perfectly conveyed by high-quality photo wallpapers in 3D format.

These three-dimensional canvases are produced in the following modifications with such interesting elements:

• log ends, where the saw cut with annual rings is visible;

• high-quality processed clapboard;

• longitudinal cuts with beautiful linear patterns;

• sheathing in the form of a shipboard or barn board;

• spectacular finish in the form of small boards of different shades;

• artificially aged panels in the popular retro style (with traces of old paint or nails);

• planken panels decorated with a pattern;

• "Relief" prints for a frame or cut;

• patterns imitating natural tree bark.

Do not think that the choice of wood wallpaper is limited to brown shades that are standard for this natural material. Today, you can find more original canvases in stores.

For example, beautiful white wood-like wallpaper will surely refresh the interior and make it more delicate. Especially often, a similar color of this finishing material is used in the design of such a popular style as Provence or shabby chic.

Canvases that imitate mahogany look elegant and expensive. These options can be used to create rich and luxurious ensembles.

Pink wood-like wallpaper looks gentle and soft. Such light-colored materials will not only refresh the interior, but also make it more peaceful and welcoming.

Furniture of light and pastel colors is recommended to be placed against a background of wooden wallpaper with a purple tint. Of course, it is necessary to rely on the tonality of the paintings. If they are nevertheless light and delicate, then you can turn to more solid interior items of dense and dark colors.

Beautiful and fashionable wallpaper imitating natural wood looks organic in both modern and antique ensembles. For interiors in a historical style or the popular "vintage" style, coatings with the following characteristic features are ideal:

• images of logs neatly laid on top of each other in a specific order;

• the image of natural tree bark, which has its own natural flaws;

• kind of aged shabby boards.

If we are talking about ensembles in a modern style, then it is best to turn to spectacular wallpaper made up of wooden fragments, decorated with a variety of prints and ornaments.

Today, good old photowall-paper, stylized as natural wood, is very popular.

As for the well-known rustic country style, you can use canvases that imitate poorly processed wood with all its flaws and knots.

Wallpaper imitating wood will be a great solution for an interior in an attractive eco style. Its name speaks for itself. For such ensembles, you can choose canvases with both smooth and natural textures with a slight relief. It is advisable to reinforce this finish with natural flowers and plants in order to emphasize the eco-friendly orientation of the interior.

Perfectly wooden wallpaper looks in the style of French Provence. This trend assumes the presence of natural materials in the setting, differing in pastel or light shades. So, for a Provencal ensemble, wallpaper in pink, white or beige would be an ideal solution.

For a classic style, it is recommended to select a darker flooring finish and a lighter shade of the walls. It will be easy to find suitable furniture for such a color tandem.

Choosing high-quality and beautiful wood-like wallpaper, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• It is not recommended to use natural wood wallpaper for interior decoration if the room in which you want to paste it is damp. Of course, there are better and more wear-resistant canvases that are not afraid of such conditions, but, as a rule, they are made from exotic breeds and are very expensive.
• If you still firmly decided to buy such finishing materials for a room with slightly high humidity, then they need to provide additional protection, and it does not matter where the natural wallpaper will be located: in the decoration of the walls or ceiling. For this, you can use a special varnish or wax.

• Also, when choosing canvases made of natural wood, you should remember that wood parasites are often found in them. Before installing such an attractive finishing material, you need to make sure that your home is sufficiently protected from various insects.
• If you decide to buy veneer wallpaper, then you should know that such material must be protected from direct sunlight. If the room for which you have chosen such a finish is on the sunny side, then the wallpaper will delight you with its beauty for a short time. The veneer surface will have to be constantly coated with special coloring agents, as it will fade rapidly.
• Most wood wallpapers don't come with glue. In the selection of this element, it is recommended to contact only trusted manufacturers in order not to harm the finishing materials and ensure their reliable retention on the walls.

In the next video, you can watch an overview of wood grain wallpaper.

Wallpaper imitating wood looks impressive in many interiors. Let's take a closer look at several attractive ensembles with such finishing materials.

• Such canvases are often used to decorate accent walls in the bedroom behind the berth. For example, it can be a wallpaper made of natural material in a brown shade in an ensemble with surrounding white walls and the same light floor.In such conditions, wooden large beds with bed linen in gentle colors look great.

• Such wallpapers look good in the living room. They can be combined with similar laminate floors and light ceilings. Sofas and armchairs of classic shades, dark metal lamps and coffee tables made of wood perfectly fit into such ensembles.

• The canvases, depicting several boards, displayed in a row and painted in different pastel shades, look original and unusual. A similar background will look great in a stylish bedroom behind a bed with linen in delicate shades. The ensemble can be supplemented with bedside tables, reminiscent of small hemp made of natural wood.

• Wooden wallpapers of unusual colors look unusual and fresh in many interiors. For example, it can be turquoise canvases with a pronounced woody texture. These wallpapers can be combined with light ceiling finishes and dark floors. As for furniture, for such conditions, the best solution would be tables, shelves, sofas and armchairs of a milky color and a shade of crème brulee.

• Cork wallpaper looks interesting and unusual in the interior, due to its structure.

• A dark chocolate wooden ceiling and the same floor, diluted with walls with wallpaper imitating poorly processed wood of brown-gray shades, will look very elegant, rich and unusual in the interior. In such conditions, laconic light or chocolate furniture, light ottomans and chairs, as well as snow-white curtains on the windows will look best.

• White wood-like wallpaper will look great in a living room with the same light wooden floor, a snow-white sofa and a rack with shelves and drawers in a milky shade. Such light colors should be diluted with a dark brown coffee table, stylized in antique style, metal lamps with wide shades and brown curbstones.

• If you want to decorate a room in a non-standard and extraordinary way, then you should take a closer look at various wall combinations in the interior. For example, you can paste over the lower part of the walls with wooden wallpaper, in which narrow boards have different colors (for example, yellow, blue, dark blue, brown and purple), and finish the upper part with simple white plaster. Black armchairs, a mint metal floor lamp, a wooden decorative bench and a fluffy brown rug will look great against such an interesting background.

• Multi-colored canvases look interesting and fashionable in any interior. For example, in the living room, you can glue wallpaper depicting boards in orange, yellow, dark chocolate and white. White sofas with orange decorative pillows on small metal legs are suitable for such a background.

• Unusual shabby chic wallpaper, the surface of which has an imitation of old paint, can be glued behind the light brown bed in the bedroom. You can complement the design of such a sleeping area with decorative multi-colored pillows with ethnic patterns and wooden bedside tables.

• Washable wood wallpaper looks great in the bathroom, especially when combined with white trim on the surrounding walls. For example, these canvases can be pasted over the surface behind the bathroom and the cabinets under the sink.

• Against the background of white wooden wallpaper, you can also place furniture in gray tones.However, in such cases, it is necessary to dilute the interior with bright decor items or details made of brown wood, so that the image of the room does not seem too depressing.