Modern wallpaper in the hall: varieties, selection, gluing, examples

Starting repairs in the hall, it is very important to choose the right wall decoration, since their color, texture, quality can create the necessary atmosphere, correctly emphasize the chosen design style and visually expand the space. There are several surface finishes available. Most often, the walls are painted with paint or covered with wallpaper. For several decades, wallpapers have not lost their popularity. Every year, more and more modern wallpaper options appear, suitable for newfangled styles.

Modern materials for pasting walls are varied. In order to determine the choice, you should consider the main characteristics of each type, determine the pricing policy and the style in which repairs will be made in the hall.

These wall coverings have been popular for decades. Their low price allows them to be purchased by people with a low income or those who do not tolerate monotony and prefer to change the wallpaper every season. They can be single-layer or double-layer. As a rule, products have a smooth surface, however, there are models with a relief surface.

This type of wallpaper has a number of advantages.

• The first plus is the availability of this material.
• In addition, paper wallpapers are environmentally friendly. You can use them even if small children live in the house.
• Their surface allows air to pass through, which allows the walls to breathe.

This wallpaper is a paper material with the addition of fabric fibers. They have more advantages than paper ones:

• more durable;
• are not afraid of moisture;
• easy to use.

In order to glue them, the glue should only be applied to the wall surface, which greatly simplifies the workflow.

The disadvantages include the fact that not all types of non-woven wallpaper are environmentally friendly. These are products without a vinyl layer.

They are based on paper or non-woven with a layer of foamed vinyl. The surface of such wallpaper can be smooth, embossed or with a silk coating. The advantage of this type of product is its durability. This material is very tough, it can withstand contact with water, which makes wet cleaning hassle-free. It can be used as a base for paint. Despite a number of advantages, this type also has its disadvantages. Vinyl wallpaper does not allow air to pass through, which makes it impossible to use them in children's rooms.

Acrylic wallpapers also have a paper or non-woven backing. Their top layer is made of foamed acrylic. Although this material is not as durable as previous versions, but it is able to pass air, since the acrylic coating is applied to the base in a dotted manner.

Natural wallpapers are classified as luxury materials. They are made from natural materials such as bamboo, cork, straw and even seaweed. The base is most often paper, in some cases non-woven. The advantage of this material for wall decoration is an amazing aesthetic effect. In addition, the material is warm, pleasant to the touch, and environmentally friendly. The main disadvantage is their high cost.

In addition, due to individual characteristics, as a rule, on the wall where natural wallpaper is applied, the joints are visible and this feature is almost impossible to avoid. A special anti-dust impregnation is applied to this material.

Glass fiber is also a popular option for pasting surfaces. They are made from fiberglass. Many people confuse them with glass wool, but unlike glass wool, glass wool does not contain stabbing particles, and they are completely safe.

This species has a lot of advantages:

• this is the most durable type of wallpaper - they can last 30 years and not deteriorate at all;
• their surface can be washed;
• they often serve as the basis for paint application.

A very important point is that this material does not contribute to the development of microorganisms and fungi on the surface of the wallswhich is very important for people with allergies. The downside is that the choice of appearance of such products is rather limited. The surface of cullet has a characteristic relief and, as a rule, is limited to a few simple types of patterns.

These products have a surface made of natural materials such as velor, linen, silk, cotton. The base for applying the textile layer is non-woven or paper. Such coatings look very stylish and impressive, they create a unique, rich, cozy look in the room. The products are completely environmentally friendly, they have good thermal insulation and sound insulation. The high price of such material makes them not the most affordable option.

In addition, natural materials are difficult to protect from pets. Besides caring for them is quite laborious, although some models with a synthetic layer offer easier maintenance.

Metallic wallpapers contain a decorative layer of thin aluminum foil. This is ideal for high-tech rooms. Their advantage is that they do not fade in the sun, while being able to visually expand the space, they are durable. The difficulty in using this material is that wallpaper must be applied to perfectly flat walls, since the metal surface can deform from the slightest unevenness. And also the high cost does not make this type of wallpaper available to everyone.

Liquid wallpaper has come into fashion relatively recently, but already enjoys considerable popularity. They are based on adhesive and cellulose, and various decorative elements, dyes, glitters are also added to the composition.

This type of wallpaper has almost the same advantages:

• environmental friendliness;
• the ability to create an unusual embossed surface;
• in finished form, there are no joints on the surface;
• easy to care for.

These wallpapers have a self-adhesive base, which makes them easy to use. This type is more often used to complement wall decoration. There are a huge number of options for pictures and patterns, therefore there is an opportunity to choose a drawing for any style and to complement the general background favorably.

Currently, the most trendy living room wall coverings have a bold vibrant palette. The main shades are: yellow, chocolate, pink and orange. Products in olive, turquoise and green shades look very impressive. Classics are still in vogue as well. Solid light wallpaper does not lose its relevance.

Various images and patterns on the wallpaper. As a rule, options with a bright pattern are used to decorate one of the walls. The floral print is also relevant, it is perfect for a room made in the style of Provence and any other delicate, airy style.

Wallpaper is especially popular. with images of animals, and not only in realism, but also in the linework style, where the outlines of the animal are made using lines. This style is perfect for styles hi-tech, loft and minimalism.

When choosing wallpaper, first of all, they take into account the design style in which the renovation was made. And also the size of the room is of great importance. For small rooms, it is recommended to choose light colors, they will visually increase the space.

• In a studio apartment, the style is often used loftfor which matte dark wallpapers in natural colors are suitable. Decorative materials with the image of a brick wall are the best fit for this style. In addition, wallpaper can be not only in the form of decorative bricks, but also any other natural material.

• Wall murals fit perfectly into the interior of the living room. What exactly will be depicted on them depends on the individual preference of the owner and the style in which the renovation was carried out.

• For a modern modern style best suited metal wallpaper, which will best set off furniture, decor of this style.

• If the hall is decorated in the baroque style, it is recommended to take textured wallpaper that has patterns suitable for the style, combined with the textiles in the room.

The design of wall coverings and their color depends on who lives in the given room. So, a room for a girl will be stylistically different from a room where a man or a married couple lives.

Modern design allows you to deviate from strict rules and classics. Competently combining all the details, you can combine things that are incompatible at first glance and get a delightful, stylish design.

Presently a combination of different colors and textures of wallpaper is in fashion. This means that the matte surface of the material can look great in combination with the textured one. This also applies to natural or textile wallpapers, which are usually used in combination with regular wallpapers.

Wall murals have not gained popularity in vain... An incredibly simple method of application and a beautiful effect make them an indispensable material for building designs.

Fashionable but unusual option - liquid wallpaper is also at its peak... The way they are applied to the walls is quite unusual, as is their very consistency. In the finished version, they look interesting and stylish.

Using various types of wallpaper and other materials, you can decorate any room, making it stylish and sophisticated. When purchasing a finishing material, they pay attention not only to the quality of products, but also to aesthetic data.

Using three-dimensional printing, the simplest wallpaper can be converted into a large-format image. Thanks to this move, the surface looks more realistic. 3D wallpapers are very durable and environmentally friendly. At the same time, they are quite expensive. Today you can buy such a fluorescent canvas even with backlighting.

Buyers were especially interested in gradient wallpapers, the surface of which gives a smooth transition from one brighter shade to a light calm one. On the walls, they look very impressive, making the room visually spacious and airy.

A combination of materials is used to give accents. The combination of geometric shapes with plain light wallpaper looks very bold and unusual.

Photowall-paper will perfectly fit into the design of the room.

Light wallpaper with a floral print will go well. This option is suitable for a Provence style living room. In this case, it is better to choose furniture in a light color. In textiles, ruffles and draperies are welcome.

For a loft-style living room, matte or gray wallpapers are more often chosen. At the same time, models with decorative bricks or stones can be glued to one wall. Dark furniture will complement the decoration of the room. A metal floor lamp and a small amount of decorative elements complement the style.

And a few more successful combinations.

For information on how to correctly and beautifully combine wallpaper in an apartment, see the next video.