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How to Choose Wallpaper for the Kitchen: Avoid Common Mistakes
12.03.2024 20:10
It is wrong to think that wallpaper in the kitchen is not the best option for wall decoration.
Thanks to modern technology, they are made in such a way that they can be easily washed.
This material does not absorb odors and is not afraid of mechanical damage, says Yulia Tychino .
In addition, if you choose the right pattern, you can create an original, yet homey and cozy atmosphere in the kitchen.
What material should you choose for wallpaper for your kitchen?
If you buy wallpaper, you can forget about paper ones right away. Even if they have a thin layer of acrylic coating.
They tear easily and are difficult to clean. Textile, bamboo, and cork are also not the best option, because they have a significant drawback - they absorb odors.
For those who want to make things easier, we recommend using self-adhesive vinyl wallpaper.
Vinyl washable wallpaper
This is the most common option. Vinyl wallpaper comes in several varieties.
The simplest and cheapest are washable sheets made of foamed vinyl with a pattern of kitchen tiles, kitchen appliances, fruits and vegetables. Now such prints are no longer in fashion. In addition, they are easy to damage.
Vinyl wallpaper on paper or non-woven base
Vinyl wallpapers on a paper or non-woven base are in great demand. The second option is better, because non-woven fabric consists of cellulose and textile fibers.
The canvas resembles fiberglass in its properties. Such wallpaper has the following advantages:
• durable,
• light-resistant,
• do not deform,
• hide wall defects,
• make installation easier, since the glue is applied only to the wall.
• and the vinyl coating makes the wallpaper moisture resistant.
Silkscreen Wallpaper
A good, but more expensive type of wallpaper for the kitchen. In terms of quality, they are in no way inferior to their counterparts, and externally they stand out favorably against their background and, one way or another, attract the eye.
It is better not to buy models with a relief texture, as they quickly become covered with plaque.
Choice of color and pattern
For a small kitchen, light wallpaper with a small pattern or plain wallpaper are suitable.
In a spacious kitchen, you can experiment with dark and bright colors (orange, light green, purple).
Designer prints (drawings of plates and bottles, large juicy oranges, coffee cups, etc.) are also suitable.
Previously we talked about what colors to use in a child's room .
