We select wallpaper design for the living room

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Wallpaper in the living room design
Wallpaper in the living room design

Wallpaper and design of the living room is one of the most important elements of the design of the room. When creating the living room interior, the choice of wallpaper should be taken seriously enough. A negligent attitude to this issue can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Wallpaper in the living room design is determined by the style of the room and also affects its volume. Here, it will also be necessary to take into account quite a few factors that will affect the choice of wallpaper.

Today we will consider all these issues and you can do it yourself. Also on video and photo you will see ready-made solutions and it is quite possible they will suit you.

Making a choice of wallpaper in the living room

The range of wallpapers on the building materials market is very large, so it will take a lot of time to study it yourself by trial and error. This article will help you determine the choice of wallpaper for the living room quickly enough, while avoiding all possible troubles.

So, the first thing you need to decide on two main criteria:

  • The style of wallpaper in accordance with fashion trends, as well as with the personal taste preferences of all family members.
  • The main characteristics of the wallpaper. Those. material, cost, quantity, etc.

So, let's pick up the wallpaper design in the living room

Choose a style

The style of wallpaper should be determined in accordance with the general style of the living room. Use wallpaper that is not suitable for the type of room decoration - bad taste.

Choose the style of the room
Choose the style of the room
Classic styleThe design of the room, made in the style of timeless classics, should be favorably emphasized with wallpaper. For such living rooms, light wallpapers of delicate pastel colors, made of expensive materials that will look more elegant in the room, are suitable.

Attention: It is not necessary to choose plain wallpaper. Floral drawing or abstraction (patterns) will help soften the heavy array of walls, make the room more comfortable.

Art Nouveau style (modern design).For living rooms decorated in a modern style, plain-colored wallpapers of natural (natural) colors are suitable. The shade of the wall covering should be selected in accordance with the interior elements that you would like to focus on.

Attention: Do not fill the space with small details. This style does not accept this. Light, light shades, a minimum amount of furniture and accessories, as well as good unobtrusive lighting are welcome.

English styleWhen choosing this style in the interior design of the living room, wallpaper should be given special attention. They must be textured. Heraldic drawings are an integral part of the English style.
As for the general interior, it is impossible to do without a chest of drawers made with the effect of aging, a comfortable sofa and blackout curtains.
Provence styleWallpaper pistachio, milk and cream shades are ideal for such a living room. A small floral print will make the room in French cozy and romantic.
The interior for a living room in the Provence style should not be heaped up with massive furniture. “Light” upholstered furniture, pillows, light tulle - a great solution.

Choose the type of wallpaper

The design of the living room wallpaper is selected by type, their price is quite different, it all depends on the characteristics and material of manufacture. There are several options here. Everything will depend on your taste and environment of the materials.

Choose wallpaper for the living room by type of design
Choose wallpaper for the living room by type of design

Attention: If you have a lot of humidity on the site, then it will be better to take moisture resistant.This is especially true of housing located near water bodies.

Wallpaper is divided into:

PaperPaper wallpaper - an eternal classic. This is the most budgetary and traditional material. However, it is not suitable for everyone. After all, in order to use such wallpapers it is necessary to have perfectly even walls, as well as to be prepared for the fact that such wallpapers should NOT be washed.
VinylVinyl wallpapers, unlike paper ones (see point 1), can even be glued to walls that have small bumps. Also, despite the fact that vinyl wallpapers have a paper base, they can be wet-cleaned without deteriorating.
Photowall-paperWall murals are an ideal way to improve the interior without much effort and cost. Photo wallpaper in the living room can also be used to hide bumps or wall defects.
Textile wallpaperTextile wallpapers are made on different bases: paper or non-woven. As a surface coating, such types of fabrics as silk, linen, velor and felt are usually used. Textile wallpaper is most often used in
living rooms decorated in a classic style. They give the room grace and luxury, make it more comfortable.
Fiberglass WallpaperThis option is the most practical to use and fits most buyers. This finishing material is characterized by moisture resistance, fire resistance and ease of care. This type of wallpaper can be painted and cleaned without fear of absolutely nothing.
Non-wovenNon-woven wallpaper are an excellent base for painting. There is an opportunity to change the interior by simply painting the wallpaper. They are easy to clean and wash even with aggressive detergents. A great option for creative and creative people, as well as for families with small children!
MetallizedMetallic wallpapers are a fresh breath in the world of wall covering materials. Such wallpaper consists of a paper (lower) layer and aluminum foil, which is an excellent insulator of the room from exposure to various types of radiation.

The influence of space

When drawing up the interior design of the room, it is necessary to strictly take into account its size, location relative to the cardinal points, the height of the ceilings, etc.

  • So, for example, in a large, spacious living room filled with even light (located on the more illuminated side of the house), you can use bright colors when choosing wallpapers. Yellow, green, violet will give the room freshness, spaciousness and will help to raise the mood, give vitality to the residents.
  • In small living rooms, on the contrary, it is recommended to choose wallpapers of such tones that visually expand the space and make the room more spacious. Beige, peach, cold blue, aquamarine - the perfect solution.
  • If the living room is low, you should not choose wallpaper with a horizontal ornament or a large print, because such a pattern will make the room even lower visually. Vertical stripes, elongated geometric shapes or light plain wallpaper - great for low rooms.

Attention: Do not focus on wallpaper and interior items (furniture, accessories) at the same time. It is recommended to choose one thing: for example, if you have pasted bright wallpaper with a pattern, the furniture should be chosen concise, solid.

We use wallpaper decor

Living room and wallpaper design can be done with concentration not just on the common space. But also on individual elements or the wall.

In this direction, experts offer several options:

Focus on one wall
Focus on one wall
  • The two-color version of the wallpaper has perfectly proven itself. Here you can even apply one color, but just different shades. Also quite often they make a combination of different textures. For this option, horizontal division is better.
  • It will also be possible to place a bright pattern on one wall, which will increase the space of the room and concentrate attention on it.
  • There is no standard solution. Here you can select separate zones on the wall and this can be done by attaching polyurethane or gypsum strips to the wall. Also, this option will visually raise the ceilings.
  • You can also make a combination of the types and structure of wallpaper. At the bottom of the wall, fabric wallpapers are placed and simple glossy ones are attached at the top.

Design wallpaper and living room can be made completely different, there is no standard. The instructions will help you make the right choice. Just don’t try to stand out and do everything in one style. Then it will be nice to look.

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