How to choose wallpaper for the color of furniture: modern ideas

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Dark wallpaper for light furniture, highlighted by details in the interior

Wallpaper in the room is the main background of the entire interior, they set the tone for everything in the room. But if we make repairs in a room that already has the necessary furniture and we are not going to change it, then choosing a wallpaper you just need to consider the style and color of the furniture.

Choose a wallpaper

Brown tones of wallpaper for light and dark furniture

In order to choose the right wallpaper, you need to know their quality, since not every type of wallpaper is suitable for any room, for example, washable wallpapers are chosen in the kitchen, and for a nursery wallpapers that are not afraid of mechanical damage are needed (see. What to choose wallpaper in the nursery).

The choice of the most suitable wallpaper can be entrusted to an experienced craftsman who is familiar with the range of materials. It will help to make a choice, calculate the required amount, and also perform high-quality sticking.

You also need to responsibly choose the color scheme of wallpaper and their ornament, given:

• The color combination of wallpaper and furniture.
• The color combination of wallpaper and the entire interior.
• The functionality of the room.
• The volume of the room.
• Room lighting.

Advice! When choosing a color gamut of wallpaper, it is necessary to take into account the wishes of all family members.

The main types of wallpaper

In the photo, a combination of light furniture with light wallpaper

Consider the most popular types of wallpaper and their advantages and disadvantages:

• Paper - the most common, as they have a huge assortment and a rather cheap price. They are environmentally friendly and pass air well, but are afraid of moisture and damage. Such wallpapers will not last long and will quickly lose their color.
• Vinyl (cm. Let's consider how vinyl wallpapers differ from paper ones.) - next in popularity after paper ones also because of the large selection and reasonable price. Such wallpapers will last quite a long time, as they are wear-resistant, do not fade and can be washed. The disadvantages include their air tightness, they are not suitable for a nursery or bedroom.
• Non-woven - are considered the best wallpapers for any room, as they consist only of pluses, these are environmental friendliness, moisture resistance, wear resistance, air permeability and much more that is necessary for high-quality wallpapers. The disadvantages include their rather high price and a small selection of colors, although they are well suited for painting.
• Fabric - expensive, but very effective wallpapers. They resemble a single piece of fabric and look elegant and rich. This type of wallpaper has a rather large assortment, but they require special skills for decals and careful care after. Such wallpapers attract dust and are afraid of moisture.
• Fiberglass - Eco-friendly wallpaper, well suited for painting. They are resistant to damage, moisture and ultraviolet. This type of wallpaper will give additional sound insulation, and they allow air to pass through well. They have a small assortment, but they can be repainted several times.
• Liquid - Wallpaper in the form of a powder, which is diluted with water before application. It is water that is their minus, since with it they are washed off. It also helps with damage, it is easy to wash off the damaged area and apply a new layer of wallpaper. When applying a special protective varnish on top of such wallpaper, you can not be afraid of washing them off.
• Metallized - A fairly new finishing material, which includes multi-colored foil, creating the appearance of metal.Such wallpapers are not suitable for any interior style, only for modern ones, for example, high-tech or minimalism. In addition, their colors are quite dark and not suitable for small rooms.

Advice! When choosing a wallpaper, you must additionally consult with a specialist about the qualities of the type of wallpaper you like.

Colors of wallpaper in the interior

A combination of peach wallpaper with a brown array

It has long been known that colors affect the mental and emotional state. Therefore, choosing the color of the wallpaper, you must consider which room they will be in:

• The bedroom should have calm and bright colors and shades, as this room is used for rest, relaxation and sleep. Of course, it can have bright accents in the form of wallpaper inserts, but the main background of the room should be done in pastel colors.
• Bright and saturated colors are acceptable in the living room, provided that the room is large and bright. Bright colors make the volume of the room visually smaller, so it’s worth diluting the bright colors more calmly, using a combination if your living room is small.
• In a nursery, zoning a room with a combination of wallpaper will be appropriate. In active zones, colorful wallpapers are well suited, and in the recreation and sleep zone, wallpapers of calm shades. Often for zoning in a children's room use murals or 3d wallpapers (see We select 3d wallpaper for the children's room).
• Any colors and shades will look good in the kitchen, it all depends on your taste and desire. Quite often, colorful wallpapers are used in the kitchen, which contribute to an increase in appetite. You can also use a combination of wallpapers for zoning or enlarging a room.
• The hallway often uses light-colored wallpapers, as this is usually a small room with no windows. Therefore, they try to make the hall visually larger, more spacious and brighter. But light wallpaper in a quickly polluted passage room is not very practical, and again the combination of wallpapers will save.

Furniture in the interior

The combination of gray and white in the interior of the bedroom

Furniture items are the basis of any room and, of course, you need to choose the right wallpaper for the color of the furniture, if the repair is not done from scratch. And since the furniture can be different and the tastes of everyone are varied, the choice of wallpaper can become difficult.

Combinations of furniture colors and wallpapers

Dark wallpaper works well with white furniture.

We will try with the help of tips to figure out how to choose wallpaper for furniture.

There are several general rules:

• When choosing the coloring of the wallpaper, be aware that there should not be sharp contrasts between them and the furniture, but the same color is also not very good, as they will be lost against each other's background.
• If your furniture is quite old and completely unremarkable, then you can focus on the walls, thereby distracting attention from it.
• If you are proud of the unusual look of your furniture, then you should choose a quiet coloring of the wallpaper so that it does not attract attention, but only emphasizes the individuality of the furniture.
• If you can not decide or find the desired color for the wallpaper, you can purchase wallpaper for painting, and mix your own color with your own hands.

Important! When choosing the coloring of wallpaper for furniture, do not forget to take into account the whole interior and design of the room, as well as its size and lighting.

Common color combinations

Shades of orange in furniture and wallpaper

Consider the general rules for the compatibility of some basic colors:

• White is a universal color, combined with all colors and shades, the best colors:

1. The black.
2. Red.
3. Blue.

• Black - also combine well with all colors, preferred:

1. Green.
2. White.
3. Orange.
4. Red.
5. Yellow.

• Red - the color of activity and dynamics, prefers:

1. Yellow.
2. Green.
3. White.
4. Gray.
5. The black.

• Yellow - the color of positive prefers such colors as:

1. Green.
2. Blue.
3. Purple.
4. Blue.
5. Gray.
6. The black.

• Green - the color of calm, prefers:

1. Yellow.
2. Red.
3. The black.
4. Brown.
5. Beige.

• Blue - the color of the sea, goes well with colors such as:

1. Yellow.
2. Green.
3. Purple.
4. Red.
5. Gray.

Of course, choosing combinations, it is necessary to take into account the functionality of the room, its illumination and area.

We select the color of wallpaper for the color of furniture

The combination of pink trim with white furniture

Let's consider more specific colors of furniture, and what color gamut of wallpaper will suit them:

• White furniture is the universal color of furniture, since any colors and shades are combined with white. Both light and dark wallpapers will look good. Bright inserts or accents also match the color of such furniture. If you choose light colors, make sure that the furniture does not merge with the color of the walls, pictures of bright colors or murals can help with this (see Wall mural with tulips in the interior) It’s very easy to choose wallpaper for light furniture.
• Brown furniture is a symbol of classics and nobility. Choosing the color of wallpaper to brown furniture, you need to determine the style of the room. For example, if these are natural styles aimed at nature - choose pink, green, blue or yellow. If these are classic styles, beige, gold, burgundy and other colors will do, making the interior simple and restrained. Knowing which wallpapers are suitable for brown furniture, we can choose the style of the room.
• Dark furniture - for example, black or a shade of wenge. Wallpaper under dark furniture will only fit light or bright colors and shades such as yellow, pistachio, olive, red or orange, since such furniture will shade everything in the room. You can choose light wallpaper for dark furniture with a bright pattern, but carefully so as not to oversaturate the room with flowers.
• Multi-colored furniture - most often it is a kitchen set or upholstered furniture. It’s best to choose pastel colors for such furniture, since there is enough color in the room anyway. For bright accents it is possible to use inserts with the same colors and shades that are present in the furniture.
• Yellow furniture - will harmoniously look with such colors as pink, brown, green, pistachio or orange.
• Red furniture - or mahogany furniture will complement the wallpaper in colors such as gold, fawn or blue.
• Beige furniture - choosing the color of wallpaper for it, you must take into account its shade. For example, warm sunny shades will suit caramel beige, sand beige will look good with green or pistachio.

Conclusion

The combination of blue and cyan in the interior of the living room

We learned in more detail how and how the different types of wallpaper differ, which will help us determine their choice, given the functions of the room in which we use them. We also learned the compatibility of the basic shades, and now the selection of wallpaper according to the color of the furniture, so loved by us, will not be difficult.

Now we can easily make high-quality and harmonious repairs without changing the old furniture we have loved so much. The video provides instructions on how to choose the right wallpaper.