Repair is a scary word that promises not only great financial losses, but also the cost of effort and time. But today, to change the appearance of the apartment, do not stock up on Corvalol. Due to the abundance of tips that are full of Internet sites, you can radically change the interior design at fairly reasonable prices. The walls most affect it. They are the foundation upon which design is based. We'll talk about wall decoration today.
Fashionable or comfortable?
What are the most stylish shades in interior design in 2017-2018? There is no exact answer to this question. The design of the room is carried out taking into account many factors - the size, the abundance of light in the room, the chosen style. An important role is played by the individual preferences of the owner. You can choose any color of walls that you like.
But the question of which decorative materials to use is especially relevant. After all, I want to be beautiful, high quality and for a long time.
Wallpaper decoration
Recently, wallpapers have lost their former popularity, but still remain in demand.
Often for decorating a bedroom or living room choose vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven basis. The textured surface gives them beauty, and the dense texture extends the operation for several decades. They do not fade in the sun, some of their species can be repainted many times. In addition, they hide the roughness of the walls. Need special glue for vinyl. Now the trend is a small and large geometric print.
In addition, in the assortment of shops you can find textile wallpapers. This is a paper wallpaper with a fabric surface. The only negative is that they attract dust.
Glass walls are much less commonly used for wall decoration. Meanwhile, they are distinguished by excellent operational properties. They can be washed, repainted many times, and most importantly - they let air through, and the walls "breathe".
Liquid wallpaper, which is made on the basis of cellulose fibers, also has “breathing” properties. A few years ago they were incredibly popular. For residential premises, this decoration option is one of the most suitable.
Cork wallpaper is made on a paper basis with a wax coating. Cork texture provides them with a number of positive properties. The main disadvantage of this type of wallpaper is the high cost.
Other finishes
A laminate is often laid on the wall. Of its main advantages - ease of installation, durability, a huge selection of wood textures, beauty. But most often the laminate is combined with other materials - plaster, drywall. Designers often play in contrast. For example, if you chose a dark laminate for one wall, then for the rest it is recommended to choose bright plain wallpaper.
Painting walls with acrylic, silicate or latex paint still does not lose its relevance. This option of wall decoration will save not only finances, but also time. However, before painting the walls, it is necessary to make sure their surface is perfectly even, so the walls are pre-aligned with plaster.
Design of walls with decorative plaster will give the interior of the room sophistication and beauty. For decoration of dry rooms (bedroom, living room, hallway), it fits perfectly. Its main advantages are beauty, ease of care, resistance to mechanical damage, environmental friendliness. But it is worth considering that many varieties of decorative plaster do not like moisture and are not cheap.
Wall panels for interior work are just starting to catch on. They have many advantages - they hide flaws, are easily mounted on any surface, are not afraid of moisture, and are easy to care for. Moreover, their cost is significantly lower than other, less practical materials. In the photo, the wall design was created using natural wood panels.
We decorate the walls of the bedroom or living room
Wall design is the basis of the interior of the room. Therefore, many are wondering how to give them originality. Consider the most popular options.
Photowall-paper allows to give the room a special beauty, which will perfectly complement the interior or become its center. Often they have a paper or non-woven backing, but their main advantage is a beautiful pattern that allows you to give the room a special atmosphere.
The wall painting looks unusual and interesting. They usually paint one of the walls. Put drawings by paint or airbrush. It can be a painting, a photo portrait, a pattern and much more. You can purchase stencils to create a beautiful ornament.
DIY decoration is very popular today. Designers offer to try themselves in the handmade sphere even to those people who are far from fine art. Without special financial costs, you can create something original and unusual with your own hands.
Pictures, posters, panels will make the design of the room original and unique. They will also help hide some of the flaws and imperfections in the surface. A photo in the design of the walls of the apartment will remind the couple of the happiest events in their life.
Unnecessary in everyday life, but interesting objects will make the room exclusive. These can be hand-painted plates, hand-made paper crafts, wood compositions and other materials.
Wall design in the kitchen
For the decoration of kitchen walls, it is necessary to choose materials resistant to moisture. Otherwise, a fungus will appear on them soon.
Many people choose vinyl wallpapers for kitchen decoration. If you prefer wallpaper, you need to glue them away from the sink. It is recommended that the area immediately above it be decorated with a decorative stone, tile or mural.
Also, for the decoration of the walls of the kitchen, fiberglass wallpaper for painting and metallic wallpaper are purchased . The latter are especially relevant for small kitchens, as they visually increase the space.
Ceramic tiles are still popular for decorating kitchen walls. But if the room is completely pasted with tiles, its design must be supplemented with decorative elements - vases, beautifully laid out fruits, etc.
Finally
When choosing a material for decoration, be sure to pay attention not only to the beauty and cost, but also to its quality.