Wallpaper for the bedroom: types, choices and tips for placement

A bedroom is a room where people spend an average of a third of their lives. For this reason, the wallpaper used for pasting walls is of great importance.

Choosing wallpaper for the bedroom, you can be guided by a variety of considerations. Some people give unlimited freedom to their imaginations and achieve excellent results. But when choosing a design concept and decorating a room, you must remember that the bedroom should be cozy. It is advisable to form a single space, therefore the wallpaper should reproduce the general stylistic concept. It is also worth remembering about such requirements as:

• lack of bright saturated shades;
• rejection of overly bright ornaments;
• permeability to air and water vapor - it is for this reason that it makes no sense to consider metallized wallpaper.

A key design requirement is to create a cozy environment. There is already a lot of stress in the life of modern people. It is necessary to strive for maximum relaxation, and wallpaper should help you rest and recuperate.

Additionally, you should consider:

• compatibility of the selected option with floor coverings and furniture;
• lighting nuances;
• reliability and service life;
• matching personal taste.

Wallpaper is made from a variety of materials, depending on which the properties of the finished finishing product change. All types have both positive and negative sides.

Paper is considered a cheap version of wallpaper. It must be remembered that the quality of the paper used is critical. There are single-layer and double-layer rolls, and it is easy to guess that the second option is noticeably stronger. The general advantages of paper wallpaper are:

• ecological cleanliness;
• air transmission;
• ease of sticker.

However, they also have a number of negative qualities:

• insufficient service life (maximum 5 years even under favorable conditions);
• susceptibility to burnout and mechanical destruction;
• impossibility of wet cleaning.

Non-woven non-woven wallpaper is considered a modern option. Non-woven material is denser than paper, and to obtain it, cellulose fibers are mixed with polymers. There are various schemes for drawing pictures.

Non-woven fabric is durable and allows air to pass through no worse than paper web. It allows you to smooth out small irregularities and eliminate cracks on the walls.

The non-woven fabric will not swell or shrink. For this reason, you can glue it immediately after covering it with glue.

The next type is improved non-woven wallpaper (with the addition of polymers, mainly vinyl).

Their coating has a different structure:

• smooth;
• foamed;
• embossed (obtained by silk-screen printing).

The application of a polymer layer increases the resistance of the material to mechanical stress. Small cracks and chips will be reliably covered under the wallpaper. However, due to the same polymers, the natural ventilation of the base is disturbed. In addition, some manufacturers use toxic coatings, so you will have to be very careful when choosing the right brand.

Textile wallpapers also look quite confidently against the background of the described types. Their cost is slightly higher than the cost of paper ones, but this is fully justified. A textile fabric always has two layers. Below is non-woven or compacted paper, and on top is fabric in the form of threads or canvas. This canvas can be very diverse.

There are options such as:

• cotton;
• linen;
• velours;
• jute;
• felt;
• silk.

Fabric wallpapers look exclusive, and in terms of environmental safety they compete with paper counterparts. At the same time, the textile fabric perfectly retains heat and dampens extraneous sounds. However, it is difficult to care for it, since wet cleaning is unacceptable. The fabric can easily rip or become clogged with dust, which is a serious problem with children and pets.

It is much easier to work with vinyl wallpaper. They have a variety of tones and textures. Other options worth mentioning are:

• the liquid wallpaper;
• photowall-paper;
• leather cover;
• Cork;
• bamboo;
• wallpaper for painting.

Bamboo wallpapers are invariably beautiful and safe and, importantly, they are not afraid of contact with water. For the manufacture of canvases, plant stems are taken, which are not stained. Visual effects are achieved by applying different parts of the stem. After splitting, they are fixed on a gauze pad. The surface can have a wide variety of colors: chocolate, yellow, tortoiseshell and green are found.

There is another option: wallpaper from the inside of a bamboo trunk. In this case, the strips are processed and polished very carefully. The blanks are also fixed on a gauze substrate. The color of such material can be quite different: there are dark, light and wenge-colored canvases.

Another plant material, cork, can be used in a wide variety of wallpapers. There are products:

• with non-woven base;

• with a paper base;

• no special base;

• self-adhesive type.

The thickness of the cork veneer strips is usually up to 1 mm.Baseless canvases are made by gluing crushed wood chips. In this case, adhesives are not used - adhesion is provided by the resin flowing outward with the help of heating. As for self-adhesive products, they are considered the simplest and most convenient for non-professionals.

Regardless of the specific design, the outer layer of the cork can:

• be painted;
• be covered with wax;
• varnished.

Also noteworthy are wallpapers made of leather or with imitation of this material. This wall covering was used in Europe during the Baroque era. So far, this style is perfect for creating a chic look. True, the cost of natural leather canvases is too high for most people, so imitation is much more common.

Interestingly, the "natural leather" effect can be created even on the most ordinary paper. For this purpose, gravure printing is often used, creating a smooth texture. If the printing processing is complemented by embossing, a rather pronounced relief appears. Even non-professionals can glue paper wallpaper with imitation of leather, but you have to carefully monitor the coincidence of the pattern.

The monotony of the ornament itself is also a rather serious problem. Over time, he can get pretty tired. Care should be taken to use "leather" motifs in rooms that are already luxuriously furnished. An excessive amount of them in this case can create a tasteless interior.

It is appropriate to complete the review of varieties of wallpaper on a liquid type. This is a relatively recent development that is gradually becoming more popular. Liquid wallpaper can be used from 5 to 8 years without losing its basic qualities. Like decorative plaster, it is applied with a trowel. Acrylic paints are widely used as dyes.

The dry composition is diluted with water - its amount is determined by the instructions. Due to its plasticity, the canvas has no seams. The same qualities allow you to smooth out minor flaws and facilitate the formation of the picture. Liquid wallpaper can be made on the basis of three types of fibers: cotton, silk and cellulose.

The negative sides of this material are:

• fast burning out in the sun;
• inadmissibility of wet cleaning;
• impossibility of applying to a smooth surface;
• irreparable clogging with dirt and grease;
• labor intensity of work - the need to spend a lot of time.

Whatever the material of the wallpaper, their theme is also very important. Not everyone will be satisfied with a monotonously painted wall or simply decorated with stripes. In rooms for boys, topics such as:

• adventures (pirates, distant wanderings, exotic countries and unusual plants, animals);

• historical subjects (famous personalities, cultural and historical monuments, battle canvases, ceremonial portraits, famous events of the past);

• fantastic images and fantasy;

• technology (large factories and railways, airplanes and cars, trains and ships);

• space (starry sky, space distances, nebulae, comets and asteroids, stars and planets, rockets taking off, astronauts, space stations).

The bedroom for the girl, of course, is decorated more romantic. Wallpapers with flowers, such as roses, look attractive. Images are no less common:

• based on cartoons and children's films;

• with dolls;

• with fairy princesses and other characters;

• with old castles;

• with landscapes.

We should also mention brick-like wallpaper. They reproduce natural masonry and have a similar function in the interior. Such a finishing material is used in the following styles:

• classic;

• country;

• loft;

• minimalism.

Also, imitation brick is quite appropriate in a Gothic setting. To create it, wallpaper from non-woven, vinyl and paper is used.But only in loft or Gothic rooms, it makes sense to paste over two or more walls with brick wallpaper. Otherwise, they can only be used for single accents.

As often as reproducing masonry, wallpaper with birds can be used. They create an interesting and unusual external effect. Images of birds will help you emotionally relax and relieve unnecessary mental stress. Moreover, it is very beautiful, but only if the compositions are chosen correctly.

The options can be very diverse:

• an eagle soaring in the sky;

• a flock of birds in the forest;

• flight over the mountains;

• a winged hunter diving for fish;

• migratory flocks;

• stylized image;

• exotic species of birds.

Images with sakura can look no less romantic than bird scenes. They will certainly add style and immediately raise the status of home owners in the eyes of others.

Of course, this solution can be used in the premises of a Japanese-style apartment. It is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the texture and the type of wallpaper material.

Sakura wallpapers are unacceptable in the interior:

• kitsch;
• retro;
• country.

However, in such a setting, other floral motifs and motives can be used. But you will have to thoroughly think over all the nuances so as not to spoil the impression of the room. Manufacturers are constantly updating their collections and looking for original solutions. The type of floral pattern depends on the selected style. Small light-colored flowers are suitable for vintage and rustic designs.

One of the brutal options is wallpaper with a tiger. These animals are distinguished by their gracefulness and harsh disposition. A beautiful, strong, dangerous animal will invariably attract attention. The interior, when using such a pattern, immediately becomes brighter and richer.

Images with tigers can be different.

The drawing should not be chosen spontaneously. In a hurry, unforgivable mistakes can be made. To improve mood and tone up, it is best to select natural subjects:

• Forest;

• garden;

• a meadow with flowers;

• Coast;

• exotic island.

Many people prefer cutting edge styles, and in such cases, urban themes are a win-win. With rare exceptions, these plots are painted in black and white. According to experienced designers, wallpaper with the image should be glued behind the headboard of the bed:

• famous or beautiful buildings;
• majestic bridges;
• highways.

Abstract dynamic plots are great for waking up, but falling asleep with them is uncomfortable. Only very courageous and confident people in their taste can like such an assertive, aggressive theme. Conservative landscape scenes will almost always work.

It is also worth mentioning the 3D wallpaper, which is suitable for bedrooms in a floral style. It is advisable to place graceful flower plots at the head of the bed.

Of the relatively new, gaining popularity options, hand-painted deserves attention. Her plots are dominated by birds of paradise and graphic drawings. True, such topics are sometimes overly catchy and contrasting. However, this will definitely be the original image. Whatever drawing people like, you need to think about the combination of colors.

The perception of the wall and its emotional impact depend on the color. If there are no special preferences, then it is worth stopping at plain wallpaper. At the same time, active colors (orange and red, as well as all their shades) in the bedroom are of little use. It is advisable to paste over the rooms facing the north with light green, yellow and peach wallpaper.Green and blue tones (sometimes used together) help visually cool south-facing rooms.

The individual colors can now be disassembled. Care should be taken when using purple, black and chocolate shades, as they:

• absorb light;
• visually reduce space;
• can create the feeling of a semi-dark basement or a prison cell.

White is very often used in design, as this is an impeccable classic option. Light colors cheer up, against their background any furniture is perceived advantageously. The light background also emphasizes the merits of the patterns, both bright and pastel colors.

It would be logical to look at the pastel-colored wallpaper. Along with pinks, blues, greens and yellows, beige and lavender tones are also suitable. All these options allow you to make the room more romantic without being too assertive.

Gray wallpapers look neutral. They are suitable for styles such as:

• minimalism;

• modern;

• loft;

• high tech.

Gray tones are perfectly combined with black or dark blue furniture. This combination will suit even the most strict men. The used glossy gray color together with silver or golden curls will suit elegant ladies. If a married couple lives in the house, then it is worth using gray-yellow, gray-pink, gray-green combinations.

The drawings applied to the wallpaper can significantly improve the perception of the room. But you need to select them, as mentioned above, taking into account the nuances that only people themselves know. Floral walls are invariably feminine and romantic. If the bedroom will be used by a married couple, you can use fragments of a cage and stripes in addition to this design. A checkered or striped wall is suitable for decorating a purely masculine bedroom.

This solution is suitable for several stylistic directions:

• for the English style;
• for a flawless classic interior;
• for the style of modern classics.

You can combine different types of cells and stripes. The narrow lines of a juicy color can become an expressive accent for any one wall. This solution is especially often practiced in modern styles. Provencal rooms are usually covered with wallpaper with floral and floral designs. The same approach is appropriate in a shabby chic or retro bedroom.

Ornaments with geometric details add austerity. They will harmoniously fit into classic interiors and Art Deco furnishings. But you can combine not only colors - textured embossing often adds style. Embossed wallpaper can mimic the look of a variety of chic fabrics. In some cases, visual combinations are used to mask negative aspects.

For example, if the ceiling is clearly uneven, you need to place a bright pattern in the middle of the wall, as it can distract attention. Quite often, the combination of wallpaper is designed to emphasize the differences in the functions of individual zones. It also helps to achieve the following goals:

• narrow or expand the space;
• demonstrate accents;
• focus on a point;
• replace separate decor.

Some designers prefer to use a type of combined wallpaper with molding. Vertical slats will help divide the room into separate zones and delimit individual decorative details on the wall itself. Moldings give the room the required originality and sophistication. Also, these elements can replace PVC trims and corners. The main functions of moldings are:

• masking minor wall defects;
• elimination of irregularities;
• decorating the border with the ceiling;
• increasing the attractiveness of the room as a whole.

To create partitions, you can apply:

• plastic;
• foamed polystyrene foam (polystyrene);
• gypsum;
• marble;
• polyurethane;
• wood.

The most popular moldings are made of plastic and foam, since they are inexpensive and at the same time tolerate temperature extremes well. Also, these materials do not suffer from excessive moisture. True, for a bedroom this is not a very significant advantage. Plaster molding looks beautiful and retains its original color for a very long time, but at the same time it is fragile, and it is difficult to install it.

Wood structures allow not only to decorate the wallpaper, but also to protect them from various deformations. This solution is compatible with various types of decor. You can even put the same type of wooden moldings in all rooms of the house, thereby emphasizing their external unity. Anyone can handle the job.

Both simple and combined wallpaper must be selected taking into account the style of the room. Modern rooms are covered with smooth monochrome wallpaper. A light glossy canvas will add space, and a matte one will make the atmosphere cozier. You can also use neat one-color drawings, abstract motifs, graphics. However, all this is used only as accents.

Classic wallpapers help to combine antique monumentality with luxurious Renaissance motifs. Warm white tones will be truly "royal": from creamy to ivory and light beige. It is recommended to choose golden or silver ornaments with plant motifs for greater splendor. Instead, an imitation of plaster stucco or soft leather is suitable. Many people prefer romantic provence rather than classics.

In a room of this style, pink, lilac, milky and other pastel colors are used. For more persuasiveness, you can add floral prints to these colors. To eliminate monotony will help the alternation of ornaments and monochrome areas. If the Provencal setting seems too frivolous, you can choose another option, for example, the Scandinavian style.

It is characterized by wallpaper of the following colors:

• iridescent silver;
• snow-white;
• transparent blue;
• light gray;
• light green.

The Japanese style has its own requirements for wallpaper. It is appropriate to use in it:

• bamboo canvases;
• walls with drawings of hieroglyphs, bamboo leaves, fans, Fujiyama;
• thematic photowall-paper.

Another approach needs to be practiced in art deco rooms. This style includes abstract and floral patterns. The colors should be rich, but calm at the same time. To visually expand the space, holography and optical illusions are used.

In rooms that are modest in size, only light wallpaper is allowed. In a larger room, try playing with contrasts, creating dark walls as opposed to light furniture. However, this must be done carefully.

The universal rule is to match warm colors to warm, and cold to cold. This combination is the most harmonious. In the bedroom, it is appropriate to use wear-resistant wallpaper. Their main advantage is ease of maintenance.

Separately, it should be said about light-resistant coatings. They are used only where there is a lot of sunlight. The technique of applying the image to the wallpaper is also of great importance.

Embossing allows for fashionable, beautiful images and helps to mask minor surface imperfections. However, the embossed material is not very strong. Hot embossed wallpaper is considered a more practical option. They can be used to paste over all rooms.

Silk-screen printing also deserves attention. These wallpapers are characterized by the following indicators:

• special silk effect;
• attractive gloss;
• chic patterns;
• an abundance of heterogeneous tones.

Primed wallpaper is often a good choice. It is applied to pre-colored paper. Priming allows you to achieve a festive, solemn look. It is worth taking wallpaper from one batch and carefully checking the conformity of the pattern. You also need to give preference to products from leading manufacturers.

There are a number of ways to apply wallpaper to expand the space. As in any other room, it is recommended to use wallpaper with vertical or horizontal stripes in the bedroom. A more original solution is a photo wallpaper with a pronounced perspective. An example of this is a road going into the distance. If the room is small and has no windows, it is better to use wallpaper with the same pictures or "with a view from the open window."

If the drawing runs horizontally, then the space becomes wider, but at the same time it decreases. The vertical orientation of the picture, on the contrary, raises the upper part of the room and reduces the area of ​​the bedroom. Those areas that need to be enlarged are usually pasted over with wallpaper with rhombuses or trapezoids. When the room is too large, drawings are used with large details, placed as often as possible. Professionals advise making an accent wall or a small area behind the head of the bed.

The following wallpapers are suitable for this:

• with a large pattern;
• with a contrasting color in relation to other surfaces;
• with an atypical texture.

There are many stylish examples of bedroom wallpaper. The photo shows how attractive walls with ordinary floral patterns can look. The light composition will surely appeal to many people. However, dark and very dark wallpapers can also be very interesting with the correct use of color contrasts.

The photo shows how wallpaper looks with a vertical stripe. Their light tonality fully corresponds to the general spirit of the room. You can also note the wide possibilities that the wallpaper has. The landscape attracts attention with its unusual appearance. The blue and white combination immediately catches the eye.

Tips for choosing wallpaper in the video below.