Photo wallpaper in the hall: pros and cons, varieties, choice, examples

All people dream of creating a cozy and interesting interior in their home. A hall occupies an important place in every house or apartment. Today we will talk about how to decorate such a room with photo wallpaper.

Wall murals are used to create a non-standard and beautiful interior in a house or apartment. They are pasted over only part of the space in the room, for the rest of the zone, ordinary canvases are used.

When making photo wallpaper, a decorative pattern is applied to a special dense base. Such coatings can be of several types, depending on the type of ink used to apply the picture and the basis for the background. The easiest and most affordable option will be materials with eco-solvent paper-based inks.

In addition, there are fabric models... For them, special latex inks are used, they are safe for humans, but at the same time they perfectly convey all colors and shades.

And also there are materials with non-woven base and ultraviolet ink. This variety has the highest cost, but at the same time it is she who has excellent color rendering and an increased level of resistance to mechanical damage.

Often such wallpapers are used to visually separate individual parts in a large room. So, using this material, they separate the living room and the kitchen or dining room.

Wall murals are created from several constituent elements.

• Paper. Canvases can be either single-layer or multi-layer. Most often they have an additional substrate (duplex). In this case, the upper part differs from the lower one in the type of structure. The paper used for the production of such wallpaper has an increased level of strength.
• Non-woven In combination with special paper, interlining is an excellent option for breathable materials (wood walls).
• Vinyl cover... This component does not allow air to pass through, therefore the application should be combined with non-woven and paper.
• Textile base. Used in some models, it helps to convey the picture as accurately as possible.

Wall murals have a number of important advantages.

• Durability. The dense texture of the paper base of such wallpapers has excellent durability, which significantly increases their service life.
• Beautiful appearance... Wall murals are able to create an original and unique design in the interior of any room. They are also considered to be a space-expanding covering.
• Create accents... Such wallpaper in the interior of the hall can indicate an accent wall, which will dilute even a too dark and uninteresting design.
• Zoning. Making a room with photo wallpaper will make it easy to highlight individual parts in a room without walls and partitions.
• Thematic. This covering can perfectly emphasize the chosen stylistic direction of the hall.
• Easy to apply. Almost all varieties of such wallpaper have an adhesive surface designed for easy application of the material to the aligned walls.
• High level of quality. Modern photowall-paper is made according to special technologies that do not allow them to fade during operation under the influence of sunlight.
• Interior customization... This material allows you to create an original and beautiful design in the living room.
• Security... These coatings are made only from environmentally friendly components, so they cannot harm a person and his health.
• Realism of images. It is ensured due to the fact that the joints between individual fragments of the canvas are practically invisible, so the entire pattern after application looks solid.

Despite all the advantages, wallpapers also have some disadvantages.

• High price... Such coverage will cost much more than regular wallpaper.
• Complex wall preparation... Before applying photowall-paper, the walls should be subjected to a special complex treatment. Indeed, in this case, the surface should not have even the smallest irregularities.
• Complex application procedure... It is better to trust the covering of such wallpaper to professionals, especially in cases where the material is represented by one large canvas.
• Difficult blade replacement. If damaged, such coatings are difficult to replace with new ones. At the same time, it is difficult to choose a drawing that, over time, will not get bored with household members.

Currently, in specialized stores you can find a variety of types of photo wallpaper for decorating halls. All of them can be divided into several large thematic groups.

This topic is considered the most popular among consumers. In this case, choose models with a large landscape. Large images of birds and wild animals will look good on the canvas. Often they all do it with 3D effect... Mountain ranges are often depicted on the pavements.

This topic is also considered to be quite common. Large roses of various colors are often depicted on a paper canvas. Wallpaper with flowers can fit into almost any interior.

The most beneficial photomurals with a marine theme will look in the room of the Mediterranean direction. Often such canvases depict compositions with the sea coast.

On some samples, an additional drawing is applied in the form of a small ship, shells or sea rocks. This type of design will make the design as fresh and interesting as possible.

Such varieties will fit perfectly into the interior. in loft or high-tech style. These canvases often depict cities at night. Often the drawing is done in black and white colors.

Such coatings look great in interiors with glass furniture in a minimalist style. And also these canvases will look great with decorative metal elements or chrome surfaces.

Such coatings will not be suitable for every hall design. In order for them to look harmonious in the interior, you need a suitable design for the room itself.

In the interiors of the classical style, photo wallpapers with an imitation of a mosaic or fresco will look great. They can best fit into spacious rooms with high ceilings.

Samples with frescoes have a richer and more solid appearance. Such coatings look like a beautiful picturesque painting with a slightly convex pattern. Most often, the picture is made with a sepia effect. The wallpaper should take on a slight vintage photographic effect.

In addition, stereoscopic pictures are considered a popular and new option. These canvases are produced with massive relief patterns that create a 3D effect. As an image, abstract figures or compositions of plant elements are most often used.

And there are also samples with a schematic representation of the interiors of other rooms or houses. Such options may not be suitable for all premises. Most often, only some part of one wall is pasted over with such materials.

Another interesting option is considered coverage in the form of large geographic maps. In this case, not only modern schemes are taken, but also samples made to match the old style.

Space-themed photomurals also fit perfectly into the interiors of living rooms, although they are most often used to create designs in teenage rooms. Ceiling coverings are considered original. Often the image is placed in the middle of the ceiling, creating a backlit structure along the edges. These pictures can also be flat or 3D.

Wall murals can be produced in a variety of colors. In this case, the color of the coating should be combined with the palette of the overall design in the hall.

Nature-themed wallpapers tend to contain a large number of shades of green and blue. Such options go well with interiors decorated in light and muted colors.

Floral wall murals can be produced in several vibrant colors. Such options are as stylistic accents in the room. They can depict details of many saturated light colors (orange, red, yellow, light green, lilac, blue).

There are wallpapers made in black and white colors. They are considered a good option for a minimalist style. Sometimes these canvases are designed with abstract images or geometric shapes of various sizes.

Photo wallpaper for the hall can be decorated in a variety of stylistic directions.There are contemporary-style coatings that mimic the application of rough, untreated bricks. These options are great for the interior. loft or hi-tech.

There are wall murals in provence style... Light light shades (beige, white, cream, peach) are chosen for their background. They depict a small floral ornament in a brighter palette.

For interior modern you can choose a wallpaper with a large alternating pattern. Almost any pattern of various shapes can be used as an image. In this case, the colors should not be too bright, it is better to choose a neutral light palette.

For the design made in gothic style, you can use more daring and catchy options. So, it is permissible to use black coatings with brighter abstract pictures or with small 3D compositions.

Before buying suitable photo wallpaper for the hall, you should pay attention to some of the nuances. So, be sure to consider the size of the room in your apartment or private house. For small rooms in "Khrushchev" buildings, you should not select samples with large convex pictures.

Large elements of a dark palette can visually reduce the space. In small rooms, it is better to glue photowall-paper in light colors. Such options can not only visually expand the area, but also slightly raise the ceiling.

If your room is too large, wall murals with large elements are suitable here. This option will help to visually narrow the space a little. In addition, large details will not be lost in the overall design of the hall.

For rooms with a large area, an excellent option would be canvases with 3D-images of flowers or floral ornaments.

Consider the general layout of the room. In a room with a small number of pieces of furniture, wallpaper with bright macro photographs can be placed, since the details will not obstruct the beautiful pattern of the coating.

remember, that Photo wallpaper should be combined with normal indoor wallpaper. In the hall, you should not combine coatings of too bright colors. If you want to decorate one of the walls in a bright color scheme, then the rest of the coatings should be done in a monochromatic neutral color.

If you want to use photo wallpaper as an accent in the design of a room, then you'd better choose a canvas. with a light calm background, which depicts a large eye-catching pattern in bright colors.

When you have chosen and purchased a suitable option for photo wallpaper, you should check it before you start gluing. For this, the canvases are laid out on the floor. The individual parts are interconnected in such a way that a single pattern is obtained.

All parts must fit exactly together. And also you need to make sure so that the colors on all canvases match. Only after that you can proceed to applying wallpaper to the walls.

Before gluing wall murals indoors, you need to decide exactly where to do it. As a rule, in the hall they are located near the recreation area (near armchairs, a sofa). In this case, the cover can be placed behind the sofa or made in such a way that it can be easily seen while sitting on it.

It is not recommended to place the wallpaper on the same wall as the TV. In this case, the purpose of such coverage is lost, since the picture is divided into parts.

In rectangular or square halls, one of the walls is often completely pasted over with photo wallpaper. Thus, it is better to design spacious rooms.

After pasting the wallpaper it is recommended to use a protective cover for them... A special varnish is used as such a substance. It is able to make the material more durable and resistant to mechanical damage. The composition is applied in several layers.

If during operation the drawing from the surface of the coating has worn off or faded a little, then it can be restored using a special pencil. Before applying the material, make sure that the glue is properly prepared... Otherwise, over time, the wallpaper may become covered with small bubbles. The same can happen due to poor smoothing of the material after application.

For a small room, decorated in neutral light colors with brighter pieces of furniture, a canvas depicting a city at night may be suitable. At the same time, several black elements can be included in the interior.

For a modern design, made in black and white, a wallpaper with a gray city image would be a good option. But at the same time, you need to make sure that the interior does not turn out to be too boring and gloomy.

If your room is made in gray tones with white upholstered furniture, then you can use wallpaper with a natural theme. But at the same time, you need to make several bright accents in the form of decorative elements.

The interior, made in white and brown shades, can be decorated with light wallpaper (white, beige, milky) with a 3D pattern in the form of large flowers. The contours of the elements can be coated with gold or silver.

In the hall in brown and gray tones, you can place a lighter covering with a convex image. As a picture, you can choose a decorative large branch with leaves and several large rose flowers in delicate shades.

In the interior of a spacious living room in light gray and white tones, you can place purple, light lilac or blue murals with abstract pictures. Such canvases can only be glued to a part of the wall. Such options are used in order not to make the interior too boring or ridiculous.

Living rooms with white walls and darker wood flooring can be fitted with white or light gray wall murals and large floral prints. At the same time, options with a long image along the entire height of the room will look advantageous. In spacious rooms, it is permissible to use such canvases with a convex image. They are best placed behind the sofa.

Living rooms in pastel colors with green or orange furnishings can be used for nature-themed wall murals. In this case, it is better to choose canvases with a large number of different green and yellow shades. Such a coating can be glued only on a separate part of the wall, if the hall is large.

For an overview of photowall-paper, see the video below.