Combined wallpaper in the corridor of the apartment
Getting into someone's house for the first time, the first thing we pay attention to is the hallway. Of course, everyone wants to make a positive impression on their guests, but often too little effort is invested in the design of the hallway. However, an intelligent and discerning owner will focus on details: the type of finish and its combination with the surrounding furniture, colors, and style.
When planning the renovation of the corridor and hallway in the apartment, the owners want to get an original, modern and stylish result. This goal is easily achieved by combining different types of wallpaper, finishes, furniture selection and lighting distribution.
Benefits of design
Each owner has his own idea of comfort. Some see the corridor as dark, others as light; some people like bright colors, while others like muted ones. These preferences are visible right from the start. Detailed design of the hallway is a rarity. Everyone understands that a corridor is an easily polluted area, therefore, its design should be practical.
The entrance hall is a special room in which the morning preparations for work end, guests are met. This is the place where a stroller or bicycle is left, where the place for a pet is arranged, where outerwear, bags and hats are hung, so the choice of wallpaper should be in favor of practical, wear-resistant and washable options.
Practicality doesn't always mean simplicity. Wallpapers can be completely different in composition and properties (non-woven, bamboo, liquid, vinyl, and so on): from fashionable, exclusive, with an original pattern to plain light or dark variations.
Today, combinations of materials of different textures and colors in the design of the corridor are popular.
This design method has many advantages. Not everyone can be proud of a large hallway, but it's nice to feel the size of the apartment. Even in Khrushchev, you can equip a decent hallway by competently gluing wallpaper. The first advantage of combining the two types of wallpaper is the ability to change the shape and visual size of the hallway, subject to a "smart" combination.
For example, a vertical strip will visually raise the ceiling, while a horizontal strip will, in turn, expand the walls. Wall murals depicting the beauties of nature with a distant horizon line will make the atmosphere of the room more spacious, while the image of large images, on the contrary, will narrow the space.
The next advantage of combining different wallpapers is the ability to highlight one of the walls. This is achieved by using a large pattern, a contrasting color or a different texture of the wallpaper. It is important that this approach helps to set a general style for the whole apartment, because you can make a smooth transition of some finishing elements from one room to another.
The flip side of the coin is that you will have to spend more time and effort to select the best combination of shades and textures, and then to carry out the design work itself. However, any quality work involves the cost of mental and physical strength.
Choosing wallpaper
The first thing to start with creating a luxurious and unusual hallway design is the selection of wallpaper. It is the color, texture and combinations of wallpaper that create the final result.
Below are the main points to consider when choosing a wallpaper.
- The quality of the wallpaper is of great importance. It is worth purchasing only brands that have taken place on the market;
- Practicality is paramount. Wallpaper should be easy to clean from dirt and dust. It is not necessary to paste over the entire corridor with moisture-resistant wallpaper, you can stick them only on the most contaminated places;
- High strength;
- Remember that it is better to choose light shades in a room of limited area.
The thickness of the wallpaper must be identical, otherwise ugly joints await you. However, they can be leveled with moldings, stickers or wallpaper tapes. When choosing a combination of companion wallpaper, you need to understand the following rules.
- In a house where children and animals live, it is recommended to arrange the bottom in dark colors, and the top in light colors.
- In the generally accepted sense, bright colors press on the eyes and have a bad effect on the state of the nervous system, therefore, if more than one person lives in an apartment, it is better to refuse flashy colors;
- If the hallway is completely compact, cold tones will be salvation: light blue or gray-blue.
- Black and purple are great when paired with warm shades, as they visually narrow the space.
- Bright accents will bring originality to the design of the corridor.
- Remember to stick to your basic style.
What kind of wallpaper are there?
Today, the building materials market is replete with a variety of assortments, so there are no problems with the availability of materials. But a large selection will definitely confuse those who do not have a clear idea of what they want in their head. The most worthy and proven types of wallpaper today are listed below.
- Vinyl wallpapers very easy to operate, not prone to fading, abrasion, easy to clean. Such wallpapers easily mask the unevenness of the walls. Easy to combine. They are both thick and thin;
- Acrylic Wallpaper slightly less wear-resistant, but impervious to moisture. They are pleasant to the touch, have a velvety texture and are perfectly combined with other types of wallpaper. When cleaning this type of wallpaper, do not use detergents and hard brushes;
- Non-woven wallpaper very durable and resistant to external influences. They are not environmentally friendly, but they easily tolerate repainting several times when you want a change;
- Glass fiber Is a natural version of washable wallpaper. In addition, they contain components that prevent the formation of mold. Glass fiber also easily tolerates repainting;
- The liquid wallpaper are a special plaster that is great for the corridor. They combine well and are environmentally friendly. Allows you to create unusual patterns and transitions.
- Metallic wallpaper Is a relatively new phenomenon in the world of building materials. They have a thin foil coating. Their cost is very high due to spraying or hand painting. As a rule, they are made in dark colors.
- Cork wallpaper are a natural and sustainable option. They have a thin wax coating, are moisture resistant, have a soundproofing function, but their color palette is not very rich.
How to combine?
After the choice of wallpaper has been made, gluing begins. But first, you should familiarize yourself with all the nuances of creating a unique design for the hallway area. There are several basic principles for combining.
- You can glue two types of wallpaper that have a different embossed pattern;
- Combining smooth wallpaper with wallpaper with a pronounced texture;
- Play with contrasting shades;
- The use of wallpaper in two colors combined with moldings and frames.
Consider not only the texture, but also the general surface properties of a particular model. If wallpaper with a glossy surface was chosen for a small corridor, then you need to be prepared for the fact that when the lighting is turned on, glare and reflections will occur, which will distort the general background premises. Before wallpapering the corridor, apply auxiliary markings so that the result is not overshadowed by inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Marking to ensure perfectly even pasting of the walls. Designers take three approaches to combining wallpaper.
- Horizontal;
- Vertical;
- Patchwork.
If the ceilings in your apartment are high enough, a horizontal approach is fine. It is recommended to paste over the area below with dark moisture-resistant wallpaper. The classic requires a light stripe.
Combining more than three colors is not recommended in order to avoid clumsy. Vertical alignment of wallpaper is an option for narrow corridors. This approach is also good for rooms with uneven walls.
Popular combination options 2017
As it turned out, there are many combinations of combinations, the main thing is to follow simple principles and do not forget that wallpaper should be combined with furniture and interior items. Special specific skills are not needed to work with the creation of combinations; the whole process is available for a beginner to repair. The scope for experimentation is huge, so any idea has a chance to come true. You can combine the wallpaper in any adequate way, the main thing is that the result looks beautiful and harmonious.
There is no definite answer to the question of what is the most fashionable in 2017. Timeless classics are still relevant along with ultra-fashionable design. However, among the trends of the outgoing year, some are still of paramount importance.
We present to your attention the techniques of the designers that you most fell in love with in 2017.
- The first method is to split the wall into two horizontal lines. The essence of the method is that light and delicate tones will smoothly flow from top to bottom into a darker and more uniform one. This method involves decorating with borders or moldings.
- The second method is to alternate vertical stripes of contrasting colors. Such a room always looks stylish and elegant.
- The third fashionable method is the application of a background image and its further decoration. Thus, one section of the wall is accentuated.
- The design of protrusions and niches is also one of the favorite trends of recent times. The method is carried out by decorating a bright background, original texture and thereby changing the shape of the hallway.
Real ideas for combining wallpaper in the interior
We draw your attention to the combination of multifaceted and deep shades of blue: indigo, ultramarine, aqua and other cold colors.
Gray is neutral and versatile. It will be equally appropriate both in the bedroom and in the living room, hallway and even the nursery.
Geometry is now in vogue in all its forms. A small geometric pattern will complement the hallway well.
The floral print is always in trend. The main thing is not to overdo it. Several generations ago it was fashionable to paste over the entire space with lush roses, but now the main thing is to skillfully dose bright accents.
Fashion for black and white will not leave our homes soon. This is an immortal classic. It is difficult to spoil the hallway with high-quality graphics in any style.
"Metallic" trends have not given up their positions for several seasons. Often these wallpapers have an ornate embossing in gold or silver. This finish looks incredibly expensive and luxurious.
High quality image printing is able to immerse us in a lush spring forest, lavender field or on the seaside. The image of bookshelves looks very warm and cozy. If we are talking about a nursery, then here you can take a walk with the use of fabulous landscapes and their inhabitants. Recently, designers have often turned to the inclusion of geographic maps in modern design, whether it be a world map or a hometown map.When referring to such a hallway design, it is important to remember that the main tone should be one color, otherwise even the most outstanding image may be lost.
However, there is no better way to accentuate a certain area than using photo printing.
For information on how to combine wallpaper in the corridor, see the following video.
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