A central place for gathering and holdingfree leisure in every family is the living room. Here you need to meet guests and hold family celebrations, so the design of such a room makes you think about the interior of its owners. You should not forget about the functionality of such a room on weekdays and uniqueness - during festive moments.
When decorating the walls of the living room, it is important that all finishing materials are environmentally friendly, since this room is classified as residential.
Different approaches to design and style
There is a great variety nowadaysmaterials and design approaches allows you to create a unique atmosphere and highlight the room against the background of other rooms. When developing such a unique project, you do not need to radically separate it from other rooms, since there will be disharmony among people in the living room. Return to the table of contents</a>Drywall and its functionalityPlasterboard sheets have firmly entered the number of the most common building materials. Their use allows to construct not only frame partitions for visual and functional division of the premises, but also to erect intricate figured walls.
Plasterboard wall covering.Plasterboard walls are reinforced with a metal profile, making it possible to use them as main walls and supports. These can be book shelves, niches for aquariums, cabinets, music and lighting equipment. The flexibility of the material and the ability to make arched openings, niches and openings of various configurations from plasterboard ensure a constant demand for it. And the metal frame gives rigidity to the entire structure and securely holds the doors. In addition to aesthetic functions, assembled boxes are an excellent option for laying communications, electrical wiring and household appliances. When installing a dividing wall, do not divide small rooms, otherwise they will look uncomfortable. Return to contents</a>Natural and artificial stone
Schemes for finishing walls with decorative stone.When choosing natural or artificial materials for decorating their living room, owners consciously avoid excesses and luxury. Such interiors feature a fireplace, electric, natural or artificial. The walls in the living room are decorated with wooden or wood-imitating beams, striped or checkered fabric draperies. Rustic motifs and neutral tones prevail. Very often, plastered walls are covered with paint, paneled with wood or stone. A combination of several materials is quite a successful option; sometimes even finishing the ceiling or one wall gives the desired result. This style of minimalism and rural hinterland is called country. It will be appropriate to use homespun rugs, curtains, tablecloths. Return to contents</a>Classic living room design
Walls in a classical style are usually decoratedwood, wallpaper or simply paint. The main thing is that the colors should be neutral and calm, warm. Fans of the classic style do not have to wonder what to decorate the walls with. Wood, wallpaper or paint are acceptable for the classics. Moreover, wood is used not only for the ceiling or floor. Finishing the walls with wooden panels and a combination of stucco, expensive antiques and carved furniture convey the general spirit of classicism, which prevailed among aristocrats and kings. But the classic style can be conveyed without the use of expensive decorative elements. For example, with the help of painting the walls and a good choice of colors, the interior can be brought to perfection even with a very modest family budget. With the high cost of wood, its analogue is currently MDF panels, natural veneer or imitation of valuable species. Return to the table of contents</a>Bleached wood
Bleached wood adds a touch of class to the living roomelegant look and is perfect for a classic style. A completely different effect is achieved by using lightened wood for wall decoration. Wooden elements with glass areas give the room a festive and solemn feel. Light and pastel shades prevail, there are decorative elements with floral patterns. Upholstered furniture is covered with fabric in a wide strip, and curtains and wallpaper - in a small flower. Not only wood and wallpaper can be combined, but also two types of wallpaper: one of the patterns is used as a "carpet", the second - serves as a background. Paintings with carved frames act as an additional decorative element. Return to contents</a>
Drawing-room rules
When choosing wall decoration in the living room, you should adhere to the following rules:
- Small spaces can be visually expanded by means of wallpaper with a horizontal wide strip;
- in the living room with low ceilings should not attach a large chandelier or lamps: from this room will seem even lower and lower.
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Modern tendencies
Modern finishing options include:the presence of minimal decorative elements, i.e. the minimalist style is developing. The absence of unnecessary details visually expands the space and increases the volume of the room. This style is characterized by correct geometric shapes, simplicity and functionality. Such recommendations are applicable to rooms of different sizes, but very often two rooms are combined by eliminating partitions. For a complete transformation of the space, windows without partitions or from floor to ceiling are installed. Instead of curtains, blinds are used, which are more functional in everyday life and are distinguished by their easy maintenance. Among the modern materials used for wall decoration, there is plasterboard, laminate or parquet board, relief and textured paints. This style does not tolerate small floral patterns, stripes or lace frills - only rigor and functionality. In living rooms, the design of which is created in strict accordance with minimalism, you cannot find cabinets, shelves and racks. The role of these items is performed by built-in niches. Return to the table of contents</a>
Creative approach
Modern wall decoration can be donewithout any rules and styles. This direction is called fusion. The created interior turns out to be extraordinary, unique and allows to realize all the wishes of the customer. The styles used for decoration allow to create an individual design of the room, to convey the artistic taste of the owner of the house.
