City wall murals in the interior: how to choose
Wall mural city in the interior of any room of your house or apartment, will look very elegant and noble. Wall murals with the image of the city, you can pick up for any style of interior room, under any color and in any room. In this article, we will take a closer look at what murals are and how to choose them correctly.
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Varieties of photo wallpaper
A few years ago, murals were already in fashion, but they quickly forgot about them, since the quality of the canvas and images left much to be desired.
Modern photo wallpapers differ in many criteria, for example:
- By the quality of the canvas.
- According to the texture of the canvas.
- By the size of the canvas.
- By type of image.
- According to the color of the image.
Let's take a closer look at the various types of photo wallpaper.
By the quality of the canvas
By the quality of the canvas, photo wallpaper is divided into four main types, these are:
- Paper mural - they are very popular, since this species has the largest variety of images and their price is affordable for any consumer. They are made of natural materials and pass air well, but they also easily tear, fade with time and do not tolerate moisture.
- Laminated photo wallpaper - Also quite common, although they are slightly more expensive than paper ones. Such photo wallpaper is very strong and can be washed, but not all of them are environmentally friendly and “breathe”. It depends on their basis, which happens: paper, vinyl and non-woven. Although this is not very important if the mural will be, for example, in the living room or kitchen.
- Texture mural - a very unusual and original form of paintings, on which the image is applied. They can imitate various materials, which is why the color and color of the images change. They may resemble: masonry or brickwork; sand or hoarfrost; tree bark or various fabric.
- 3D photo wallpaper (cm.3d wallpaper for walls: how to choose) Is the latest invention in the world of photo wallpaper. They are divided into: single - standard sizes, used as a separate element of the interior; standard - in the form of wallpaper with a pattern that does not require a clear dock; panoramic - one canvas on several walls, used for the background; fluorescent - glowing in the dark; LED - an electronic system that can change color and image.
By image type
Photo wallpaper is also distinguished by the type of image, the main four types, these are:
- Subject images. A drawing or photograph carries a certain thematic style, which emphasizes the style of the entire interior of the room. For example, for any rustic style, an image of a small town with hut houses is suitable.
- Panoramic images. This is a large-scale view of a city that creates a panoramic effect. For instance, city view from the window or balcony.
- Background Images. Such murals are usually pasted on the entire wall or several walls, and set the background for the entire interior of the room.
- Realistic image. This is a 3D wallpaper with the most realistic looking image.
Advice! Select an image, taking into account the size and illumination of the room.
Right choice
But first, in order to choose the right wallpaper, you need to consider:
- The functionality of the room.In different rooms, different types of photo wallpaper and images are selected. For example, in the bathroom, moisture-resistant fabrics and usually with a marine theme are chosen.
- The illumination of the room. If the room is dark, then the photo wallpaper with a dark image will only aggravate the situation, and the room will resemble a cave. In this case, an image in light colors is selected.
- The volume of the room. Voluminous and realistic images are not chosen in a small room, as they hide the necessary volume in the room and visually it seems even smaller. In narrow rooms, a horizontal pattern is selected, which visually makes it wider.
- The color scheme of the room. When choosing the color of the photo wallpaper, it is necessary to take into account the color of the entire interior of the room, since if the colors do not combine with each other, the room will turn out to be too clumsy and you can forget about the harmony.
- Photo wallpaper function. Wall murals can perform many different functions in different rooms. For example, zoning in a children's room - you can use a photo wallpaper to highlight a sleep, study or game zone.
Important! Be sure, when choosing photo wallpaper in common rooms, consider the preferences and tastes of all family members.
City on the wall
Wall murals of the city in the interior, suitable not only for modern styles, a wide variety of images of cities, makes it possible to choose the right one for any style of room and in any room. Of course, photowall-paper in an interior of a city, most effectively look in a drawing room, especially if it is a panoramic or background image. The color scheme of such cities is selected according to the overall color of the room and is emphasized by color accents and accessories.
Wall mural in the interior of the night city is well suited for the bedroom, as the view of the night city relaxes and sets up for rest. But for the bedroom you need to select the image of a calm city, as a vibrant city will keep in good shape. In the kitchen (see Photowall-paper in an interior in kitchen: we make a choice) Wall murals old city will look good in a classic or rustic interior. Even if you don’t have a certain style, they will do, and a large selection of colors will suit any color of kitchen furniture.
Wall murals in the interior of the old city are also suitable for the nursery, it can be from some favorite cartoon or fairy tale. If you place them in the active zone, then you should choose colorful images, and shades of pastel colors are better in the sleep zone.
Popular Stories
Wall mural in the interior of the city can be very different.
The most popular of them are:
- Megacities with high-rise buildings, wide streets and many shops. Such images are suitable for all rooms in modern styles.
- Cities with beautiful architecture and famous monuments. Such images are suitable for any room decorated in a classic style.
- Big cities with busy traffic of cars and people. Such images for dynamic people and modern styles.
- Small and calm towns, surrounded by greenery. Such images are suitable for people looking for houses of rest, for classic and rustic styles.
- Ancient, antique and dilapidated cities. Such images fit classic luxurious or antique styles.
Which city to choose
The most common are images of cities such as New York, Paris or London. But few people know that you can find an image of almost any more and less well-known city. If you can’t find, but want a view of a specific city, then you can simply order it.
Chicago will suit modern styles, for example:
- Minimalism.
- Modern.
- High tech.
Michigan with its famous lake will bring the calmness of the water to the interior, as well as help to visually increase the volume of the room.
Manhattan is a city of dynamics and active life. Especially good looks night Manhattan, with many lights and store signs. Ideal for loft style.
Amsterdam is suitable for calm people living a measured life. The views of this city are well suited to any of the classic styles.
Prague is an ancient city that will bring refined tranquility, comfort and noble stability to the interior of the room.
Rome will well emphasize the luxurious solidity of the interior, its majestic and ancient buildings will add to the interior of nobility and chic.
Dubai is a city of modern luxury, it is dynamic, active and unusually beautiful. If you want to impress your guests, then Dubai will help you with this.
Design Tips
To select a photo wallpaper with a city image, designers advise:
- You should not choose very colorful images, as their eyes quickly get tired, which creates discomfort.
- Wall murals with the image of a street cafe in an old or modern city are very suitable for the kitchen.
- In the living room without a certain style, images of modern megalopolises will look good.
- In the bedroom, not very vivid images of night cities or the calm streets of old cities are suitable.
- In the children's room, images of fabulous or fantastic cities will look good, depending on what your child loves.
Conclusion
Now we know how many different photo wallpapers happen and what a large assortment of cities there are. The city can be chosen for any style and color of the room, dynamic or calm, the city during the day or night panorama.
And even without finding the image of the desired city, it is not so expensive to make to order, and it will delight for many years. The video in this article shows detailed instructions on how to properly attach the murals with your own hands.
