Surely our mothers and grandmothers remember well the fashion for photowall-paper which reigned about thirty years ago. The choice of finishing materials in Soviet stores was so meager that the mural seemed the height of perfection. With their help, it was possible to bring at least a small fraction of originality into the interior of typical apartments. In addition, the price of them was quite affordable.
The theme of photowall-paper in those days was limited - forest, river bank, birch. Few managed to connect their plot with the interior of the room. Therefore, when the market for finishing materials began to expand, the murals seamlessly moved to outsiders.
Triumphant return
It's no secret that fashion moves in a circle. Some thirty years passed, and the murals again took the leading position. One of the reasons for the renewed interest was a huge variety of subjects and themes. There was an opportunity to choose photo wallpaper more carefully, given the style of the room, its size, and the preferences of the owners.
Modern photo wallpapers in the interior of the living room, bedroom, kitchen fulfill not only a decorative, but also a practical function. They can hide the imperfections of the room, visually changing its geometry.
Modern photo wallpaper
Today, this material is not only a multiply enlarged photo image, as it was before. Today it can be a reproduction of paintings, a comic strip, a mural, an interesting shot from a film, a night starry sky or a landmark of a big city. Such a huge assortment allows you to choose an interesting option for any room. Today we will tell you which murals in the interior of the living room, bedroom, nursery are most appropriate.
Living room interiors with photo wallpaper
Experienced designers believe that photo wallpaper is appropriate in any room. But they look especially good in the living room. Ideally place them in a relaxation area. This applies to wallpapers with beautiful scenery. That is why they can most often be seen in living rooms or bedrooms, because in these rooms people relax. Wall murals in the interior of the living room should be placed directly in the recreation area. You can put the sofa directly to the wall, which is covered with such patterns, or you can place it so as to admire the realistic landscape. Wall murals in the interior of the living room will contribute to the creation of an original accent wall on which you can hang a TV, but only if they have an abstract pattern or the main part occupies a background. Otherwise, you will lose part of the picture, and the TV will look like something completely inappropriate and superfluous.
All finishing materials can change the interior. The living room, in which the murals have an urban theme (city streets, buildings, squares), will appeal to lovers of the loft, urban, hi-tech styles. An excellent addition in this case will be bricks, stone, metal. Wall murals in the urban living room will be perfectly complemented by minimalist modern upholstered furniture, glass racks and tables, chrome lamps and accessories.
Pop art style
If the wallpaper depicts pop stars and cinema, glamorous girls, characters from famous films, then you can create a living room interior with photo wallpaper (the photos you see in this article) in the style of pop art. In such a room it is good to have parties for young and modern guests.
Other styles
If you prefer Italian, French or Mediterranean style in the living room, then wall mural murals are best for you. As a rule, they depict a magnificent view from the window or exit to the veranda. Such options are suitable for the living room in a classic style. In addition, murals that represent a reproduction of a famous painting are appropriate for the classics. These samples will fill the interior with the spirit of luxury and antiquity.
Wall murals in the interior of a country style living room depict fields, horses, pastoral pictures. They are used to give rustic motifs to the interior. Quite often they are used in country houses.
Floral wallpaper is very popular now. Roses in the interior are suitable for any style - a classic living room and a modern room in a minimalist style.
Making a bedroom
In each house, the bedroom is a special room in which you can completely relax, forget all day cares and fully relax before the next working day. To do this, you need to create maximum comfort in the room. This is not at all difficult to do. The most important thing is to desire this very much.
Modern photo wallpapers will help you achieve your goal. This forgotten material has returned to our homes. The interiors of bedrooms with murals are not just a fashion trend. This is a unique opportunity to make your holiday complete. You probably noticed that in a cozy and comfortable bedroom it is easier to fall asleep.
Choosing the right option
If you are a supporter of the classical style, and your bedroom is furnished with high-quality furniture made of natural wood, then you should not purchase wallpaper in light green color. The mixture of styles and colors will not give comfort to the bedroom.
If you like everything expressive, bright, then wallpaper with original and unusual images of rich tones is more suitable for you. The interiors of bedrooms with murals for romantic natures should be filled with flowers, pictures of the night city, landscapes.
If you suffer from insomnia, you are constantly tired, try using wallpapers in calm colors with elements of greenery. Perhaps it will be foliage on a warm background or a huge tree. We assure you that in such a bedroom you will quickly fall asleep and get enough sleep.
Pros and cons of this design
The interiors of bedrooms with murals have their supporters and opponents. The first consider that this finishing material enlivens the room, tunes in a certain wave. In addition, murals visually expand the space, so they are especially relevant in
small bedrooms.Opponents of this decision believe that such bedroom decorations quickly annoy the owners. To prevent this from happening, you need to carefully think through the interior.
Wall mural in the interior of the kitchen
For such a complex room (high humidity, temperature changes) the use of photo wallpaper is a bold decision. It can radically change the interior. Mostly murals are made on the basis of paper, but you can pick up samples on a non-woven basis. They have a number of advantages over paper - they fit perfectly on the wall, practically do not swell from glue, the components are easily adjusted to each other. Naturally, they are a little more expensive than paper samples, but for a spectacular accent you can afford such high-quality and reliable material. If you were not able to choose the desired plot on a non-woven basis, then you can buy it on thick paper, but always with an additional water-repellent coating.
Some selection rules
When deciding to purchase photo wallpaper, it is necessary to observe a number of rules so that the repair result does not disappoint you. A small kitchen, one of the walls of which is fully pasted with photo wallpaper, will not expand the room, but will lead to the opposite effect. In this case, it is best to use photo windows on the walls or small panels. But if you really want to see wall-murals in your miniature kitchen, choose images where at least a third of the space is occupied by air or water.
The image of a juicy slice of lemon falling into the water, from which thousands of sparkling splatters are scattered, will be much more appropriate in the kitchen than the murals depicting a shady park.
Color scheme
It is advisable to decide in advance before buying the wallpaper what exactly you want to see in your kitchen, what color you need. Will it be a black and white image of nightly New York or romantic Paris. It is possible you are more interested in an orange-orange collage.
If your kitchen will be decorated in monochrome or in black and white, then you can afford bright accents. It can be flowers or berries, luxurious still lifes. It would be appropriate to use abstract images.
In that case, if the interior of the kitchen is made in bright colors, the requirements for photo wallpaper will be slightly higher. Black and white photographs or photographs made using the sepia technique are best suited for such an interior. Cold tones (blue, green, lilac) make the small kitchen more spacious and higher, especially for rooms with windows facing south. For example, a lilac flower swinging against a blue sky, or an endless lake with delicate lotuses.
Wall murals in the interior of the kitchen represent a unique opportunity to make a cozy and original corner out of an unremarkable typical room.
Children's room
This room is a whole world for a little man. Here he grows, develops, his interests and preferences are formed here. That is why it is necessary to design this room taking into account the interests of the child, and only then think about fashion trends.
There is an opinion that a child’s room from one to three years old does not need to be pasted over with bright wallpaper, it is better to use more calm and soft colors. Other experts believe that it is advisable to make one wall saturated and bright, so it will enliven the room. Wall murals brilliantly cope with this task. It is better to place them in the playing area.
Children at the age of seven can already choose their own wallpaper for their room. During this period, they are very fond of images of animals. So, cute kittens and puppies, graceful horses, luxurious and proud tigers and lions may be to their liking. The main thing is that the animals depicted are not angry and aggressive.
Baby photo wallpaper in the interior can be very diverse. Girls prefer to see tender flowers in their room. Boys prefer images of heroes of their favorite cartoons, pirates, ships and cars.
No less original solution - photo wallpaper coloring. They are able to develop a child’s creativity. When decorating a room for a baby, remember the sense of proportion. It is not necessary to wallpaper all the walls from floor to ceiling. One wall or panel is enough. Consider the nature of your child when choosing songs. For a hyperactive baby, wallpapers of aggressive stories are categorically contraindicated.
Black and white photo wallpaper
This option is suitable for stylish people. To produce such wallpapers, black-and-white and sometimes color photographs are used, which are specially discolored to obtain a stronger effect. It should be noted that black-and-white photographs usually look sharp and contrast. Choosing such wallpaper, do not forget that vertical drawings visually expand the space. For this reason, they look harmonious in small rooms with low ceilings.