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How to quickly and easily choose wallpaper for the bedroom. Designer tips
25.03.2024 08:30
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:21
When renovating an apartment, it is very important to decide what wallpaper to choose for the bedroom?
After all, this is where a person spends most of their time, including the night. In the modern market of finishing materials, there is a huge number of wallpapers of various types, colors and patterns.
This article will discuss the types of wallpaper and their characteristics. Taking into account the recommendations of interior designers, you will be able to choose wallpaper that is suitable for your bedroom, says Yulia Tychino .
Paper
The most common type of wallpaper, including due to its low cost. They can consist of one or two layers of paper with a pattern applied. The choice of paper wallpaper is huge, it is possible to choose almost any that suits your idea of decorating the room.
An important characteristic of this type of finishing material is density. Thin ones (up to 110 g/sq.m.) will be crushed and form unevenness when glued, thick ones (over 140 g/sq.m.) are not suitable for uneven walls, as they do not stretch well.
It is best to choose wallpaper with a strength index that lies between thin and thick. Such material is attached to the walls using glue. The process of pasting paper wallpaper is simple and accessible even to non-professionals.
Paper wallpapers are breathable and do not contain toxic substances. The disadvantages include damage due to mechanical impact, light, and water. They will last for three to five years of use.
Non-woven
Such wallpapers are made with different sizes of the canvas in a roll. Therefore, it is inappropriate to evaluate its cost in comparison with others, it is necessary to recalculate it per square meter. They come in different colors and textures (smooth, with a three-dimensional pattern, and others).
There are varieties that can be repainted. Non-woven wallpaper hides small wall defects well, and does not change its size or shape when exposed to water. It is glued with a special glue.
The operational properties of the material in question are similar to the previous type, except that non-woven wallpaper for painting can be repainted, thereby changing the look of the room without much effort.
Acrylic
They are paper wallpapers with an acrylic coating. The price range for a roll of such wallpapers is very large, it is formed based on the country of manufacture. Most often they are produced in one color, the number of colors is not limited. Their surface is always textured due to the coating.
They are glued in the same way as paper ones, only you can use more liquid glue. Damage to the spray layer during gluing is possible if it is too soft.
Acrylic wallpapers are more resistant to water and light than paper and non-woven wallpapers. Since the polymer is not applied in a continuous layer, the material allows air to pass through.
Liquid
A relatively new solution in interior decoration. In the store it looks like a powder or a ready-made composition in bags, which only needs to be diluted with water. Liquid wallpaper is much more expensive than other types. There are different colors, but their choice is limited.
This wallpaper looks and is applied like plaster. There is no need to level the wall before applying it. The surface is not smooth, but without seams and joints. If any area is damaged during use, it is easy to restore - you need to apply the composition to this place and level it.
The room with liquid wallpaper should have normal humidity so that they retain their appearance and properties. They improve the sound insulation of the walls, do not change their color over time.
Designer Tips: What Wallpaper to Choose for the Bedroom
Wallpaper in the bedroom should be in harmony with furniture, decorative elements, etc. Together they create their own style, comfort, and coziness.
When creating a bedroom look, the first thing you need to do is decide on the color scheme.
It affects both physical and psychological health of a person. So, green is suitable for the bedroom because it relaxes and soothes, improves the cardiovascular system. Yellow helps to overcome depression, cope with nervous tension, and also helps in creativity. Blue soothes and relaxes, helps the respiratory system.
It is worth remembering that there are many shades of colors, and several solutions can be combined in one interior.
In a small bedroom, designers recommend using light colors, including those with a small pattern. Gloss is welcome, as it visually expands the space. Liquid wallpaper is best, but other types should not be discounted.
Warm tones with patterns fit perfectly into a classic interior. Volume only adds elegance and luxury. Non-woven wallpaper can provide it.
Modern style is very often used by designers. They choose smooth wallpaper of one tone as a base. Photo wallpaper or wallpaper with a pattern can be used to accent one of the walls. A universal solution in this case is to purchase paper or acrylic wallpaper.
This article does not list all existing types of wallpaper, but those that have been described are ideal for the bedroom. Following our recommendations, you can easily and quickly navigate the huge selection of finishing materials.
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