The living room is the calling card of the whole house.
Choosing wallpaper for this room is not an easy task because it must combine practicality and respectability.
This room is intended for family relaxation, so the design should satisfy the tastes of all household members, says Yulia Tychino .
Color and pattern
The color scheme will depend on two factors: the size of the room and the preferences of the residents. As for the area of the living room, it is better to choose light pastel colors for a small room.
A spacious room opens up virtually unlimited possibilities for color experiments.
The wallpaper pattern should be subordinated to the shape of the furniture and the overall mood of the room. Smooth lines or strict geometric shapes should be repeated in the furnishings.
Otherwise, you can give free rein to your imagination. The construction market offers a huge selection of colors and patterns, among which you will certainly find a suitable option.
Types of wallpaper
Manufacturers offer not only a variety of wallpaper designs. Wallpaper can be divided into several types depending on the material of manufacture:
- Paper
- Vinyl
- Textiles
- Metallized
The price of wallpaper directly depends on the material from which it is made. Paper wallpaper can be called an economy option. It can be single-layer or double-layer. Their main disadvantage is their short life. Paper wallpaper needs to be changed at least once every five years.
Vinyl wallpaper can be on a paper or non-woven base. This type of wallpaper is distinguished by its durability and stylish appearance.
Textile wallpaper is made from fabric. It can be made from linen, felt, jute, etc. Textile wallpaper is environmentally friendly and easy to clean.
Metallized wallpaper will be an ideal option for a modern interior style. Their top layer is covered with foil. Such wallpaper is subject to mechanical damage.
We create a stylish space
Before buying wallpaper, you need to decide what tasks it will perform in the living room interior. With their help, you can divide the room into several zones or visually change the proportions of the room. Wallpaper can become the dominant design or its invisible part.
Two types of wallpaper are used to delimit space. One acts as a background. The second type is used to cover one wall or part of it.
In this way, you can place interesting accents. Photo wallpapers look spectacular in this role.
Wallpaper can visually enlarge or, on the contrary, reduce the space. As mentioned above, it is better to choose plain wallpaper in pastel shades for a small living room.
Various patterns and ornaments will hide the space. A low ceiling can be visually raised if the room is pasted with wallpaper with vertical stripes. Horizontal stripes will visually make the wall wider and the ceiling lower.
The choice of wallpaper also depends on the interior style. Large patterns are welcome in classics. In retro, it is better to choose a flower or polka dot. Wallpaper with optical illusions and city landscapes looks spectacular. Textile wallpaper will fit harmoniously into the eco-style.
Previously we talked about choosing a practical kitchen table .
Expert: Julia Tychino
