Wallpaper has been considered the most common finish for walls and ceilings. They are presented in a large assortment. You can purchase simple paper, vinyl, acrylic, non-woven and other options. Also on sale are a variety of colors of wallpapers, which greatly expands the design capabilities. Their installation is simple. Recently, a combination of two or more species has been increasingly used. Such a design solution allows you to revive the space, fill it with a bright mood, originality and unusualness. There are several rules for composing compositions. About them will be discussed later. It is important to familiarize yourself with them, as this will create a harmonious design. The combination of wallpaper in the interior is accompanied by some difficulties. They consist in the correct selection of texture, pattern and color. This article will help you understand the intricacies of design.
Combination Highlights
First, let's figure out what a combination is. This concept implies the manifestation of creative creativity. It is surprising that you can even combine, at first glance, inconsistent options. This combination of wallpaper will create bright unusual accents. It is worth noting that the design of the space with the help of several paintings is a rather bold decision. That is why it is important to carefully select options for composing compositions.
All professionals advise before embodying creative ideas to have an idea of the final result, as they may not always be successful. And if you take into account that the room is used for recreation (for example, a bedroom or a children's room), then people living in it may feel discomfort with the wrong combination of colors or ornaments.
Visual effects
It is important to understand that in small rooms a combination of wallpaper with a dark tint range and a large pattern is unacceptable. Because of this decoration, the room will seem even closer and, of course, will not bring moral satisfaction. However, if you choose the right color scheme and ornament of paintings, you can get the following visual effects:
- visual increase in the volume of the room;
- layout adjustment;
- concealment of surface irregularities and angles;
- zoning of space;
- emphasis;
- optimal distribution of illumination;
- drawing clear boundaries of style.
Where can I use combined wallpapers?
Many people are interested in which room you can use this type of decoration. The most common options are living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. However, qualified designers argue that you should not be limited only to these rooms. For example, wall murals are a great solution, especially if you use a 3D image. Thanks to this solution, not only creative design of the space is created, but also the volume of the room is visually increased. The complexity of the hallway is the presence of a large number of doors. This is what significantly complicates its decoration. A properly selected finish will help to hide this defect.
No less impressive is the combination of wallpaper in your office. With its help, you can create the necessary atmosphere, which will contribute to the maximum concentration of attention on important points.
For children's rooms, such options are also relevant. First of all, thanks to this solution, it is possible to make a harmonious zoning of space, dividing it into several parts: for playing, relaxing and studying. It is important that in each of them a special mood is created with the help of certain colors and ornaments.
Optimal choice
What combination of wallpapers will look harmonious? A variety of options are combined by several rules. The key factors in composing compositions are design style, room size and lighting. All of them affect the choice of color design and pattern.
What else is recommended to pay attention to? On the invoice. There are two options for combining: embossed canvas with smooth and the same type. In the second case, the combination of two types of wallpaper is carried out according to the principle of tint gamma. If the emphasis needs to be placed on the relief of the texture, it is recommended to choose paintings of the same color.
It is important to understand that even in such a matter as the choice of combinations of wallpapers, it is necessary to listen to the advice of professionals. They strongly recommend paying attention to the quality of the paintings, color fastness and durability of the surface layer. It is from these criteria that the operational term of the finish will depend.
Combination Options
The combination of wallpaper by color can be divided into several options.
- According to the spectrum. In this technique, the combination of wallpaper colors is carried out according to the principle of combining the shades of one palette. For example, all tones of blue - from light to dark, red - from pink to burgundy, etc.
- Balanced color. The composition is made up of bright wallpaper (allowed with a picture) and plain. As a rule, attention is concentrated only on one wall, so paintings with ornaments are chosen for it, and the rest of the surfaces are decorated with a shade in which the drawing is made. Thanks to this decision, it becomes possible to create a harmonious interior.
- The combination of wallpaper in two colors (duet). For such combinations, you can use different shades of paintings, but combined with a similar pattern. For example, geometric shapes, floral motifs and more.
- Contrasts This combination is used in rooms where it is necessary to divide a single space into zones. Between the two types of paintings is a bright transition. It is important in these rooms to choose one dominant color. As a rule, preference is given to neutral tones. And bright and saturated shades are ideal in the role of accents.
Option number 1: vertical lines
Professionals offer many ideas for combining wallpaper in the interior. Let's look at the most common options.
The first one that deserves attention is the vertical lines. Striped wallpapers are ideal for these purposes. In the interior they look quite impressive. You can use vertical stripes of different sizes, textures and colors. This pattern allows you to visually raise the ceiling. Choosing this type of finish, it is recommended not to break the sequence, as this can lead to an imbalance. The optimal repetition step is one or two canvases. It is important to remember that the narrower the strip, the higher the ceiling will appear.
In order for the wall surface to look harmonious and complete, it is better to use moldings at the joints. They will set clear boundaries. An excellent option are the strips made in the same color, but with different saturations. If the room is not very large, then you can make a composition with plain wallpaper, which will somewhat balance the effect. For large areas, paintings with a pattern, both large and small, are suitable.
In order to create a unique interior, just glue the wallpaper in the correct sequence. For example, consider the design of a standard living room. Wallpaper in light green color without a pattern can be used in the corners and on the central wall, and on the remaining surfaces to glue the canvas in a strip. The main shade, in this case light green, should be either the base or the color of the stripes themselves. A fairly common option is to decorate only one wall with plain wallpaper, the rest can be striped or vice versa. Then in the second case the space will be less saturated.
Option number 2: horizontal lines
Striped wallpaper in the interior can be used not only in a vertical arrangement, but also in a horizontal one. Due to this, visually increase the volume of the room.
This method consists in the fact that the paintings are combined in a horizontal line. For clarity, you can use moldings or borders. It is important not to neglect the combination of the color palette, as well as pay attention to the texture. The principle of gluing can be different. For example, apply horizontal stripes on the entire wall or only on one part in a 2: 1 ratio. When using this method, it is necessary to alternate the canvas, observing the pattern of color or ornament. The step height can be changed depending on the layout, furniture, room size. The main thing is to remember that the joints between the sheets should be as even as possible. As a rule, the ceiling level is usually taken.
These wallpapers look most successfully in the interior of a bedroom or kitchen. As a rule, the kitchen space is not large, so a horizontal strip will significantly increase the volume of the room. When choosing this finish, different types of paintings harmoniously combine. For example, the upper part of the wall can be glued with paper wallpaper, and at the bottom use more dense options - non-woven, vinyl, acrylic. They are resistant to abrasion and mechanical damage, so the decor will have its original appearance for a long time.
Option number 3: composition of the inserts
Not every room layout can be called perfect. However, with the right choice of decor, the features of a certain space can be turned into advantages. For example, plain wallpaper in the bedroom interior will look rather boring, and using too bright options is also not recommended, as a person will most likely experience discomfort. In such situations, you can apply small inserts. They will play the role of paintings or panels. It is preferable for such a decor to highlight a free wall on which mirrors, shelves and other objects will not be located. It is also advisable not to make it high furniture.
The best ideas of professionals who are already embodied in interiors are options with large ornaments. You can also play with the texture. Heavy wallpapers, such as vinyl or non-woven, are perfect for this. In order for the insert to faithfully resemble a painting, it is recommended to frame it with a frame. For this purpose, you can use both wood, gypsum, and artificial modern materials. The only thing you need to pay attention to is that the inserts must fully correspond to the style of the room.
Option # 4: patchwork technique
The patchwork technique is currently popular. It is a decoration of surfaces with shreds. For such a technique, different colors of wallpaper are suitable. You can combine both monophonic canvases and with a pattern. There is no need to use strict rules in creating these interiors. All fragments can be completely diverse. The only limitation is the invoice. It is in this matter that it is necessary to achieve maximum harmony.
The interior, which uses patchwork technique, is built on accents and contrast. Therefore, do not hold back in fantasies. Brightness, eccentricity and saturation are welcome.
If the room is designed for relaxation (bedroom, children), it is recommended to choose a discreet wallpaper with a pattern. Such a space should not have a psychological burden. As a rule, attention is concentrated only on one wall, otherwise there is a likelihood of greatly oversized rooms.
To compose compositions, you can use different geometric shapes. Classic are squares. The most original look triangles, rhombuses, polyhedra. In order for the space to look harmonious as a whole, it is worth observing a certain pattern in the alternation of shreds.
Option number 5: decorating niches and ledges
Often you can find the layout of rooms with niches and protruding corners. Many consider this a drawback. However, with the original finish, they will easily become the highlight of this space, giving it a special twist. If the room is dominated by monophonic decor, then it is recommended to use bright wallpaper with a pattern for niches, and it can be both small and large.
A good option is to use a variety of colors. For the fragments, the most daring solutions, such as red, orange, lime and others, are suitable. Also, the canvas with a bright plot looks original. It is important to understand that such a finish will be an accent, so the rest of the items will be a complement.
Option number 6: photo wallpaper
For a significant transformation of the room are used murals. With the right image, you can achieve different effects. It is amazing that these canvases are ideal for any style. A wide selection allows you to not be limited in the decor. The plot of the image plays an important role. It is he who will allow you to set the mood for space, fill it with originality and hold a clear theme. For example, wall murals in the hallway can be chosen with the image of huge megalopolises, for the kitchen, options with dishes are suitable, for the bedroom - with flowers, sea open spaces, for the children's room - any cartoon characters, fairy tales.