Choosing wallpaper for a small kitchen

The choice of wallpaper for the kitchen is not as easy as many people think. Often nondescript-looking wallpaper in a roll looks very nice on the wall. Conversely, externally spectacular canvases often look completely unpresentable.

For a small kitchen, it is better to choose wallpaper, thanks to which you can visually increase the space.

When doing kitchen renovations, housewives often cannot decide which finishing materials to give preference to. Currently, there are a huge number of ways to transform a room. It can be modern plaster, paint or wallpaper. Many people prefer the latter option. Thanks to wallpaper, you can not only hide some flaws and irregularities, but also visually increase the space of rooms, which is important for small rooms.

Designers recommend not just using this wall covering, but to combine and combine several types of materials in a small room. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to distinguish several peculiar zones.

The least suitable option for a kitchen space would be paper wallpaper., because they quickly deteriorate and fade. Do not use linens that contain linen, cotton, bamboo or wood, as they will begin to absorb all odors, as well as smoke. Canvases with embossed patterns will also be impractical, because dust will begin to accumulate on their surface, which will be difficult to wash without harming the pattern.

Regardless of the size of the kitchen space, you need to try to do everything necessary to make the kitchen bright, cozy and beautiful. There are no requirements for the design of this space, here everything is decided by the personal preferences of the owners and their imagination.

In the event that repairs in the kitchen are not planned for the next 8-10 years, you can choose more expensive coating options. They will look spectacular on the walls, while caring for expensive wallpaper is less laborious than for cheap products.

It is better to choose moisture resistant wallpaper for a small kitchen. If stains and other contaminants appear, you can get rid of them with a regular damp sponge and detergent. Such a moisture-resistant coating can be an excellent alternative to a kitchen backsplash, although it will last less than when using ceramic tiles or plastic panels for these purposes.

For a small kitchen, it is better to choose linens with increased resistance to fading. Considering that there is a gas stove here, it is worth choosing a product with fireproof impregnation, especially if it is decided to glue the wallpaper at a short distance from the stove.

When choosing kitchen wallpaper, you should take into account their features. Since in this room stains may appear on the surface that occur during the cooking process, the wallpaper is chosen taking into account the fact that they will often have to be washed or drips removed.

For the kitchen, these options are suitable.

• Plain paper wallpaper. This kind of material is easy to use. Such wallpapers are easy to stick even on uneven walls. The price of such products is very affordable.

• Waterproof products... This option is more suitable for using them in kitchens. Light, but not frequent washing is allowed with the use of detergents.

• Washable... Such wallpaper can even be washed with a brush, and areas of heavy dirt are rubbed using a liquid detergent.

• Friction-resistant products include vinyl and some other types of wall coverings.

Vinyl wallpaper can be a great option for your kitchen. Such coatings are more durable than paper ones, which begin to deform at high humidity, which is not uncommon in the kitchen. The same problems can arise with more expensive items, such as bamboo or silk fabrics. Although they will look very beautiful and impressive in the interior of the room, it is better not to choose them for kitchens. Such products are suitable for large, spacious rooms.

Textured or compact vinyl wallpaper will also be a good option for rooms with high humidity. They are easy to clean and will not scratch. Usually these are coatings that imitate brick or masonry, plaster.

In order for a small room to visually appear larger, it is important to choose the right color for wall coverings. There are shades, thanks to which it is possible to solve a similar problem and visually enlarge the space.

First of all, you should pay attention to the white color and its shades. An excellent option would be to choose yellow, coffee, gray or beige. Shades of peach, pale pink or blue will help to give the room coziness. Light green or mint color will add freshness to the room.

The choice of wallpaper color should also depend on which side the kitchen window faces. If the window opening faces the south side, it is better to choose cold colors. Otherwise, choose warm shades.

The choice of colors also depends on the size of the room. Light wallpaper is best for small rooms. Choosing dark shades may not always lead to the desired result.

When decorating a small room, many designers advise against giving preference to only white. Although a light shade will visually increase the area of ​​the room, it will not be entirely comfortable to be in it. In addition, all stains and dirt will be immediately visible on white wallpaper.

White wall coverings will look harmonious in tandem with a headset or accessories that are several shades darker.

When choosing a wallpaper, you need to consider what the pattern will be on them. For a small room, it is not recommended to choose options with a pronounced print.

A large drawing or ornament is allowed, but it should be used in dosage. It is not necessary to paste over the entire wall with such products. A three-dimensional drawing or pattern, large flowers or horizontal stripes will visually only make this room heavier.

In the event that photo wallpaper is used, you can also choose a large drawing or print. To give an accent, it is better to stick them on the wall opposite the entrance, they will immediately attract the attention of guests.

In stores, you can often see striped wallpaper, but many doubt whether they are suitable for a small room. The fact is that the horizontal strip will make the room visually wider. Considering that the ceilings in small "Khrushchevs" are already low enough, this option should be abandoned. Wallpaper with a vertical stripe will have the opposite effect. When choosing them, the kitchen will seem narrower than it really is. If the choice fell on striped wallpaper, it is worth decorating one accent wall with them.

Designers constantly offer to adopt new ideas, combine different design options, use all kinds of materials. So, the wallpaper, separated by a wide border, will look very stylish and beautiful. You can use a striped pattern on top, and paste over the lower part with plain canvases. Combining wallpaper with different patterns and textures will highlight the desired part of the room.

In the event that the choice fell not on monochromatic canvases, but on products with a relief or other pattern, you need to take into account some of the nuances:

• for a room with a low ceiling, it is worth choosing canvases with vertical or horizontal patterns;
• if the furniture in the kitchen is made in calm colors without frills, it is better to choose wallpaper with a pattern;
• for a small room, do not choose wallpaper with a bright print or pattern.

The color of beech goes well with any shade of wallpaper. The most advantageous beech furniture is in harmony with the green, olive and gray tint of the walls.

Blue wallpaper gives the room a special marine flavor. This option is more suitable for the Italian style. It is better not to choose blue shades for kitchens in regions with cold climates, because they will create even more coolness.

The choice of such photowall-paper can be a good option for a small kitchenette, made in the Provence style.

A canvas with a bright and catchy pattern will decorate the room, the main thing is to define one wall or niche for this. This technique will allow you to highlight the desired part of the room, give it freshness, cleanliness and comfort.

A successful combination of textiles with wallpaper in the same color scheme.

Using green, as well as yellow, will be conducive to communication. Such a choice is suitable for nature lovers, it will calm, tune in a friendly way.

The combination of several bright colors in the interior will highlight the zones, give the room comfort and coziness.

White color will give the kitchenette airiness. So that the room does not look like a hospital ward, it is better to dilute the monochromatic coating with bright accents.

An excellent option for a small kitchen would be a combination of pale blue and white.

Using the proposed options and taking into account the tips outlined above, you can transform even the smallest kitchen in a cramped apartment, visually making it brighter, more spacious and more comfortable.

You can find out how to properly glue the wallpaper in the kitchen by watching the video below.