The choice of wallpaper for the hallway and corridor

There should be no imperfections in the interior of the home: it is important to take care of every room, including the hallway and corridor. Wallpaper is of great importance in the decoration of these premises. As one of the key design elements, they keep the walls neat and tidy. The choice of wallpaper for the hallway and corridor is subject to a number of features. Before buying, you should study the types, fashionable shades, colors, pattern combinations, texture and other nuances.

Wallpaper is a wall and ceiling finishing material of different types. This finish is internal. Wallpaper is sold mainly in the form of roll products, although, thanks to modern production technologies, another type of material, packed in bags, is offered to the attention of buyers.

It is the type of wallpaper that determines the method of pasting the surface of the walls: they are glued in the form of cuts of the required length or spread with a spatula.

In production, different raw materials are used, which determine the quality and performance characteristics of each type of wallpaper.

The most common materials are paper, textiles, and vinyl. Today, this cladding is much more interesting than the products of the Soviet era: modern manufacturing companies offer a wide range of goods, which is often the focus of premises.

If earlier it was believed that wallpaper for the hallway and corridor did not have a special meaning, today the opinion has changed radically: such a facing helps to determine the status of the owners of the house, it indicates their taste preferences and determines the aesthetic perception.

The choice of material is based on the knowledge of the varieties. There are many of them, however, not all raw materials are suitable for a hallway or a narrow corridor. And the point is not at all about the color: the texture and pattern are not suitable, which either reduce the space of already small rooms, or they glow too much, or create a feeling of heaviness. In addition, some varieties do not suit the style.

The most popular types of finishes, which are appropriate for almost every style of interior composition, are wallpaper: paper, vinyl, non-woven, textile, paintable, liquid, glass wallpaper, natural, 3D.

Roll products differ in different widths, which is very convenient and allows you to paste over the walls as accurately as possible, without bubbles and folds.

• Paper wallpaper - budget canvases with a paper base and a drawing or photo printing applied to it. They differ in thickness, can be quite thin and are divided into two categories: simplex (single layer) and duplex (double layer). The first of them are simpler, cheaper and more difficult to glue, the second are able to hold out on the walls for more than 5 years without requiring gluing. These canvases are afraid of moisture, therefore, upon contact with water, they can move away from the walls.
• Vinyl analogues are distinguished by a porous surface structure. Unlike paper canvases, they consist of two layers: a vinyl top and a non-woven backing. In some products, the base is paper. This finish is expensive, although it does not justify its price, since after some time it releases formaldehyde vapors into the air. Bright representatives of the variety are silk-screened wallpapers - smooth, hard and foamed canvases, the colors of which are embossed, from which the canvases are made similar to fabric.

• Non-woven the wallpaper resembles vinyl. They are quite dense, made from polymers or textile fibers. Such canvases are breathable, they are fireproof, resistant to ultraviolet radiation, so they will fit in a hallway bathed in the sun. The texture is pleasant in that it hides small irregularities in the walls, which is a significant plus. However, non-woven coatings accumulate dust on the surface and have a structure that requires careful handling.
• Textile wallpaper looks like a decorative covering with woven threads glued to a paper base. The threads can be intertwined or parallel (as close as possible). This finish is quite controversial. It demonstrates the well-being of the owners of the house, however, in the pasting it is rather capricious and does not allow the slightest hit of glue on the surface of the front side. It is difficult to glue it, moreover, you will have to apply the composition only to the wall, which is not always convenient and sufficient for maximum adhesion.

• Wall finish for painting - wallpaper, predominantly white, one meter wide, made on a paper backing. The structure of the material is embossed, has a different simple pattern, often similar to chaotic stucco molding. Due to the unusual relief when painting, an interesting pattern is created, while you can hide the unevenness of the wall. The material is attractive because it can be painted many times: the paint lays down evenly, painting all the recesses of the relief.
• The liquid wallpaper Is a new generation product, which is the only one from the line of interior wall decoration that is produced in bags and resembles glue-wool. Moreover, the similarity is not only external: the material is also diluted with warm water and allowed to brew for the right time (about a day), tightly closing the bag. The finished raw materials are smeared on the wall: the type of cladding is original, heterogeneous, reminiscent of an uneven mosaic. The uniqueness of the material is the ability to perform any pattern. To do this, after priming, paint the desired composition on the wall, then fill the wall with different shades of wallpaper. The lack of raw materials is the fear of water hitting the surface.

• Glass fiber - a kind of material with a fiberglass structure. It is made using a special method that resembles knitting. The work uses glass threads. In order for the material to acquire a stable shape, it is treated with special impregnations. Glass fiber is an original design solution for the hallway or corridor, they are not subject to decay, are acceptable, do not contain harmful toxins and can be painted.
• Cladding with 3D effect - a variety with a volumetric (three-dimensional) image. A canvas with visual distortion can change the volume of space, therefore it is an appropriate type of decoration. 3D wallpaper has a dense structure that is resistant to accidental mechanical damage. They do not burn and fit perfectly on the walls without forming bubbles. However, with a lot of advantages, this finish does not always look good on the wall: for the illusion to be harmonious, you need a small print or more space.

• In line natural wallpaper includes products from jute, leaves. Besides them, bamboo and cork coverings are interesting. Compared to other analogs, these materials are quite expensive, although their quality characteristics are quite high. They are resistant to moisture, look advantageous and expensive, pull the design to the desired level with a premium look and are combined with different environments. Their distinctive feature is a shade of sandy color and an appearance that is far from the classic presentation.

In the huge selection of wall finishes, it is difficult at first glance to buy what you need. Sometimes there are a lot of options around, which, with their variegation, divert attention from the desired canvas.

In order not to get confused when buying, it is worthwhile to outline an algorithm:

• viewing the existing furnishings of the hallway or corridor;
• choice of shade and pattern, taking into account the area of ​​space and lighting possibilities;
• choice of canvas in the store (several options);
• identification of pros and cons (method of gluing, complexity, resistance to abrasion under mechanical stress);
• calculation of the quantity, taking into account the observance of the figure;
• purchase based on value for money and premium.

Wallpapers are not purchased based solely on appearance. Of course, it must be beautiful and have a pleasant texture. However, this alone is not enough. Often, at first glance, the canvas seems special, and upon repeated examination it irritates the eyes.

To simplify the choice, it is worth taking note of a few useful tips:

• the type of wallpaper must be "correct": it is important to pay attention to strength, average thickness of the material, the absence of a porous structure (it breaks off in small pieces in case of accidental mechanical stress);
• excessively thick and textured canvases are more difficult in facing, if the walls have irregularities, they can quickly move away between the joints;
• a matting and a small strip in the interior of the hallway or corridor create wall ripples: such drawings look great up close, but from a distance they hit the eyes;
• it's time to forget about standard solutions, today they are commonplace: depending on the pattern, the wallpaper can be combined in paired rolls or glued horizontally on the wall;

• a large print of wallpaper destroys a small space, so it will not work for a narrow corridor or a tiny hallway;
• if the room is narrow, you can glue paired wallpaper, drawing attention to the edges of the width (it is better to choose plain canvases on the long sides);
• if the space is small, it is better to choose washable wallpaper: this way you can extend the life of wall coverings and it is easier to take care of the cleanliness of the walls;
• if there are plastic panels in the interior of the hallway or corridor, dense embossed wallpaper is suitable for them as a companion: they are better combined with the smooth texture of plastic.

It is necessary to pay attention to the subtleties of color combinations. Today, gluing wallpaper on the wall means being a designer. It is not enough to choose a beautiful drawing and an interesting base.

It is important to take into account the combination with furnishings, the depth and saturation of the shade:

• despite practical considerations, dark shades will create the illusion of a decrease in space, they will press on the floor;
• you cannot buy canvases in the same color with the floor covering: this creates the feeling that the floor is wrapped on the walls;
• if the hallway or corridor is replete with small objects, a large print is excluded: it will create an atmosphere of disorder;
• if a color is chosen that is not in the interior of the room, you cannot do without support through design elements (hangers, floor lamps, lamps, rugs);
• if the room has a window, wallpaper in the color of the curtains is excluded (the walls should be different from the curtains).

Wallpaper colors for the hallway and corridor are multifaceted. There are no rigid limits: delicate taste is important. Some people manage to complete the design with the use of dark shades, and the hallway looks stylish and status at the same time. You can take the ideas of experienced designers as a basis.

Conventionally, all shades are divided into practical and beautiful. The first group includes canvases of beige and diluted brown colors. Of all the shades of the color palette, they fit the most harmoniously into the interior of the hallway and corridor. This is a classic, appropriate outside of the choice of style.

The canvases of the second group are divided into two types: pastel shades and rich colors. Muted light colors include lilac, gray-pink, blue, turquoise and delicate peach shades. The bright colors of the palette include soft greens, burgundy, wine reds. The colors look muted, due to the texture of the canvases they look expensive and stylish.

As for the whites and yellows, their choice is not so popular. White is easily soiled, so it is not suitable for rooms with high traffic. Yellow gives way to beige and milky: this way the walls look more premium. Black paints in the interior of the hallway and corridor are inappropriate. The maximum that they are supposed to do is to decorate the elements of the wallpaper pattern (and even then in a small amount).

The decoration of canvases is a special topic. Each brand seeks to release something unique that can attract a customer. In a competitive environment, the canvases are distinguished by a variety of texture and pattern.

The choice of wallpaper must obey two rules:

1. practicality;
2. beauty.

Design takes into account several factors, among which texture is of particular importance.

She may be:

• smooth, due to which the drawings have clear and expressive lines (lace and floral motifs, geometric shapes, flowers, striped wallpaper);
• with a relief pattern (including 3D), which allows the canvases to look three-dimensional (velor wallpaper, embossing);
• with imitation of the texture of different materials (for laminate, tiled masonry, weaving, crocodile skin, turtle shell, zebra or python skin, with pebbles).

They should bring notes of positive (warm shades) and home comfort into the premises (catchy metallized and fluorescent canvases that create the illusion of a disco are excluded). In general, the furnishings should correspond to the entire style of the apartment.

Pasting wallpaper is a simple matter, but many have a lot of questions. Some are interested in where to start decorating the walls, others do not know how to glue the canvases correctly. It may seem that each canvas has its own tricks and features of pasting.

In fact, everything is not as complicated as it might seem:

• if the walls were covered with other wallpaper before the repair, they should be removed with a spray gun and water (it is easier to remove the old coating, the canvases are removed in large fragments, and there is practically no dust);
• the method of gluing is indicated on each roll (sometimes it has a schematic image);
• thin canvases are glued with an overlap, superimposing one on top of the other, dense wallpaper is glued close to each other (end-to-end);

• since there is rarely a window in these rooms, the first canvas is glued from the door, then they go clockwise around and return from the back side of the door;
• if the canvases are textured and dense, no matter where to glue them: you can start working from the corner (this way you can arrange the corner as accurately as possible without distortions and folds);
• the method of pasting is influenced by the design options for the location of the wallpaper: if this is a patchwork technique, the cut fragments will have to be glued from the middle or according to the markings applied.

Since wallpaper of the same design is boring, you can decorate the walls of the hallway and corridor with different techniques of experienced stylists.

The most interesting stylistic solutions are:

• horizontal combination - gluing canvases perpendicular to the floor using the alternation method, taking into account the peculiarities of the pattern (relevant for the strip);
• vertical alternation - a technique similar to the previous one, but with a slight difference: the drawing is distinguished less than a plain canvas (it is better to arrange the center with a print, start alternating around the edges, making the plain stripes wider);

• using two roughly the same shades - accentuation of walls, unobtrusive contrast, distracting attention from unsightly corners of the room;
• mix of plain wallpaper and patterned canvases (or photo wallpaper) - a method of highlighting the accent zone, in which they use fabrics different in texture and the same in combination,decorating part of the wall or all of it with a bright spot through a thematic drawing;

• patchwork technique - gluing on the wall of small fragments of different colors and patterns, cut into squares or rectangles (imitation of a patchwork);
• panel inserts - the creation of a home art gallery, which is carried out by gluing a small fragment on a plain covering, followed by framing in a frame made of a baguette or ceiling plinth;

• emphasizing the features of the room - deliberate underlining of protrusions, niches, panels, achieved by highlighting them with contrasting wallpaper;
• reception of space zoning - dividing a room into separate parts, a way to create a clear organization, visibility of order;
• way with panels - an original solution to the interior composition, in which the wallpaper is pasted by the method of alternation, zoning or highlighting the design features (glued to the wall or the panels themselves).

An entrance hall or a corridor, "dressed" in different textured wallpapers, looks elegant and cozy. The uniqueness of the wallpaper lies in the fact that it goes well with white walls.

Colored and soft contrasts can create a unique effect:

• the hallway and corridor can be decorated with different wallpapers, combining a strip and floral lace in beige shades: an excellent solution for zoning combined rooms with a combination of wallpaper and panels;
• the design of a light hallway can be done using paired wallpaper with lace ornament: due to the interesting texture, the walls do not look boring, and the black accent of contrast will distract attention from the wall protrusion, which reduces the usable area;

• you can make a royal design by combining textured wallpaper in a terracotta shade with beige panels: adding paintings and a mirror with gilding to the interior and supporting the idea with wall lamps with gold trim, you can emphasize a special status;
• an original method of contrasting beige embossed wallpaper and a photo print with a forest theme in the form of a door will allow you to bring space and warmth into the space, filling the room with a special atmosphere;

• lovers of complex techniques will definitely like the interior composition, which combines horizontal and vertical lines: you can accentuate part of the wall by choosing wallpaper to match the color of the floor covering;
• the walls of the hallway can be decorated with non-woven wallpaper in stripes: canvases with a relief texture, located horizontally, are excellent for the columns and ledges of the hallway (for the harmony to be perfect, it is worth supporting the shade of the wallpaper with a rug of the same color, but a different simple pattern).

For information on how to glue non-woven wallpaper, see the next video.