How to choose the right wallpaper?

Wallpaper is one of the most common ways to decorate walls, which does not lose its relevance, despite the fact that it began to be used many centuries ago. Over time, the appearance of the first wallpaper has changed significantly. From this article, you will learn about what types of wallpaper exist now, and how to choose the most suitable option for yourself.

There are many different types of coatings. Some are thinner, others are voluminous and embossed. Some fit into a room with large windows, while others perfectly complement a dark room.

First of all, wallpapers are divided depending on what material they are made of. The most common option since the days of the Soviet Union is, of course, simple paper wallpaper.

Next come non-woven and acrylic wallpapers. They are used a little less often, but on the other hand, they are more durable than thin paper ones, which tend to creep in the hands during the gluing process.

Cork or bamboo coverings look beautiful on the wall. They are many times stronger, which means that you will not have to redo the repairs so quickly. In addition to these popular varieties of wallpaper, there are others, but they are much less common.

Another parameter by which the types of wallpaper differ among themselves is their size. The strip can be wide or rather narrow.

The size of the patterns covering the surface also varies. The print can be larger or smaller - you need to choose the appropriate option depending on what goal you want to achieve when making repairs. So, for example, in a room with low ceilings, wallpaper with longitudinal patterns will be appropriate, and in a narrow room - with transverse stripes.

As for the colors, they can be almost anything. The choice of the right shade depends on the style in which your room is decorated.

Light yellow wallpaper or any other covering in light colors is suitable for decorating almost any room.

In a spacious room, dark wallpapers - brown, lilac, dark gold or red - will also look good.

The base of the wallpaper can be decorated with additional details. This allows even the simplest wallpaper to be styled like a masonry or brick wall, for example. Let's take a look at a few decor options.

• Smooth. It's worth starting with a simple, smooth wallpaper. Outwardly, they are distinguished only by the presence of a beautiful pattern. Patterned wallpaper is used in many rooms, but most often in children's bedrooms.

• Embossed. Another interesting option. They are decorated with a convex or depressed pattern. It is practically invisible from the side, but embossed wallpaper still looks more elegant than simple one.

It is very aesthetically pleasing and stylish. So you can safely choose an excellent wallpaper with molding or baguette for your room.

In addition, the surface of the wallpaper can be decorated with all kinds of glitter, stickers and other decorative elements.

In order for the wallpaper to blend well with the interior you created, you need to correctly combine it with other details. Wall covering should be combined with the floor covering, the color of the ceiling, furniture or curtains, for example.

They fit both beige furniture and light curtains or other textiles. They also go well with light-colored doors and windows. A slightly darker wall covering is also a good backdrop for cappuccino-colored sofas and armchairs and other cozy details. For example, a coffee-colored wallpaper or an embossed coating with a small floral print.

Wallpaper can also be successfully combined with other coating options. So, in cozy living rooms or bedrooms, it is good to combine decorative plaster with light wallpaper made of any material. A decorative brick, located, for example, above the doorway, will perfectly complement such a base. Also, do not forget about wood. The wallpaper is successfully combined not only with the doors of the bleached oak shade, but also with the same light panels.

In the kitchen, wallpaper is successfully combined with tiles or stylishly decorated aprons.

It is worth choosing wallpapers based on the style in which they are made and how high-quality they are. Good wallpaper should correspond to the functional purpose of the room, make it more comfortable and spacious visually. When choosing a coating, it is important to remember some more nuances.

When choosing a wall covering, consider the presence of light. When choosing a color, the type of lighting in the room plays an important role.

In light rooms, you can use gray, green, purple, blue and other cold and dark colors.

Also, the purpose of the room cannot be ignored. So, in the kitchen, where life is constantly boiling and something is being prepared, you are unlikely to glue paper wallpapers, or at least try to combine them with a protective coating.

These are precisely the rooms where, no matter how carefully you behave, the walls are most often dirty. And, if on simple paper wallpapers such a stain remains forever, then moisture-resistant wallpapers can always be wiped with a well-wrung out cloth.

In the living room, most people strive to create the most comfortable atmosphere in which both family and guests will feel comfortable. Therefore, high-quality wallpaper with a warm palette is chosen as a wall covering. Good wallpapers always go well with linoleum or parquet, creating a general color scheme in the chosen room. A thoughtful interior should combine from two primary colors to four.

For the bedroom, you can choose a combination of plain wallpaper and an interesting pattern or picture.

Otherwise, the selection principles remain the same - it is better to choose pastel shades for the light floor and windows facing the north side.

Separately, you need to talk about the choice of material.Each type of wall covering has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The main advantage of paper wallpaper is its low price. If you are looking for a temporary option for decorating a rented apartment, for example, then this option will suit you perfectly. There are a very large number of colors and shades of such coatings, so you can always find a good and inexpensive option for decorating any room.

Also, paper canvases are suitable for those who want to do repairs with their own hands, but so far have no experience in this matter. The paper base fits well on a flat wall surface. True, this type of coating has many significant disadvantages.

Another common option is vinyl wallpaper. They are much heavier than thin paper ones, and therefore more difficult to glue. In this case, a thin paper base is complemented by a high-quality vinyl covering, which looks impressive and allows you to slightly extend the life of the wallpaper.

Vinyl wallpaper with a special chemical embossing can be safely used not only in the kitchen, but even in the bathroom. They do not deteriorate in high humidity conditions, and can be cleaned both with a cloth soaked in warm water and with the use of special cleaning products.

And silk-screened canvases can create a luxurious atmosphere in your living room or bedroom.

There is, in fact, only one downside to such wallpapers - the high price. But, if you are willing to pay for quality and spectacular appearance, then this is a good choice for decorating almost any room.

Acrylic wallpaper is the golden mean between the two previous options. On the one hand, they are cheaper than vinyl, on the other, they look much more aesthetically pleasing than paper ones. If necessary, they can be cleaned of dust or stains by wiping with a damp cloth.

Of the minuses of acrylic wallpaper, it is worth noting that not all manufacturers offer a quality option.

If you want everything in your room to be as natural and environmentally friendly as possible, then pay attention to wallpaper made of natural bamboo or cork. Most often they are sold in light and as natural colors as possible. Such wallpapers are harmless both for you and for the environment.

Therefore, many often combine them with the usual. If you glue the wall with a bamboo covering from the street side, then the room will be much quieter and more comfortable.

Finally, it is worth mentioning liquid wallpapers. They are rarely used. With the help of them, you can effectively hide irregularities and small cracks. In fact, this type of coating looks more like decorative plaster than the usual wallpaper.

Of the minuses, a very high price and problems with application should be noted. Here you will have to bother with how to properly dilute the composition that will be applied to the surface of the walls, as well as purchase additional tools.

There are two main principles by which designers come up with color combinations of wall coverings with furniture.

• Harmony. In this case, they try to choose all things in the same color scheme, without combining cold shades with dark ones. So, with white furniture, for example, light beige wallpaper is best combined. Small details that are found in the interior should also not get out of the general palette, so try to think through everything to the smallest detail.

Even a dark room with black or red furniture and burgundy wall covering can be made very attractive in this way.

• Contrast. Another, completely opposite to the previous one, is a combination of contrasting colors. This is more true for modern interiors. A striking example of this is a room with yellow wallpaper, a blue sofa and a green headset. At first glance, this combination seems too bright, but if you choose the right shades, everything will look really stylish.

There are many manufacturers from different countries. Many people call the highest quality wallpapers created by German firms, but, in fact, in each country there are certain brands that many trust, and which practically do not disappoint consumers.

Among German brands, wallpapers from Décor Deluxe and Aesthetics Paper, for example, are especially popular. In Italy, these are Sergio Rossenelli, Cavalli, Zambiati.

Despite its simple appearance and widespread availability, wallpaper is that versatile material that can be used to decorate almost any room, creating something new and interesting every time.

To do this, take inspiration from design solutions. Such trendy ideas as combining light and dark wallpapers, combining paper coverings with an artificial stone or brick wall, and others, will be appropriate not only in a luxurious studio, but also in a small apartment, which will immediately transform after such a renovation.

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