Everyone will agree that the living room isis one of the most important rooms in the house. It is here that meetings with friends and family take place. Therefore, it is especially important to decorate it beautifully and effectively. The most popular material for finishing is wallpaper. Today, their choice is quite large. When renovating this room, you can consider the most modern ideas using wallpaper in order to choose the most successful and suitable option. To do this, you need to know what kind of wallpaper is suitable for this room, what characteristics it should meet and which type of such products is better to choose.
In a large, bright room, you can combine light wallpaper with dark wallpaper.
Characteristics of wallpaper suitable for the living room
Before you buy wallpaper for decorationliving room, it is necessary to take into account their characteristics and practical functions. This is very important, because if you make repairs using low-quality or unsuitable materials, it will not please the eye for long. So, first of all, the material should not be easily soiled. There are light wallpapers on which traces of dirt are not noticeable, but it is better to choose dark tones or with small patterns.
Table of wallpaper characteristics.An equally important characteristic applied to finishing materials is environmental friendliness. Wallpaper should be breathable. In addition, dirt should not accumulate on it. In this case, wallpaper will be a good option. In addition, for cladding it is necessary to choose materials that are not subject to rapid fading. They will not change under the influence of the sun and will retain their original appearance for a long time. Products with a dense structure are well suited for this. With their help, you can implement a variety of repair ideas. You should not ignore such a characteristic as beauty. This is one of the main aspects that must be taken into account when. Of course, for everyone this criterion is purely individual, so in this case you need to rely only on your personal taste and take into account the style of the room as a whole. Return to contents</a>
The color for the decoration of the living room
When thinking about it, don’t forget about such an important indicator as color.
Wallpaper with narrow vertical stripes will makethe room more elongated. It plays a major role in wall decoration. If wallpaper is chosen as a finishing material, then its texture and patterns should be taken into account, which should match the overall design of the room in color. With the right choice, the room can seem larger or smaller, depending on what effect you want to achieve. Thus, the larger the room, the brighter and more saturated the walls can be. Materials with a large pattern or horizontal stripes are also suitable here. If the room, on the contrary, is small and has low ceilings, then it is better to choose light tones of wallpaper. Finishing with a small pattern and patterns is also possible. To visually make the room more elongated, you can purchase finishing materials with narrow vertical stripes. When renovating the living room, you can use cold colors. They will have a good effect on the psyche and help relieve stress. They will suit almost any interior. It can be light purple, blue, light burgundy and similar colors.
Figure 1.Products made in light and soft tones are ideal for a modern living room style. Despite this, many people prefer to use dark shades in this room. There are various options for finishing using dark colors. They help create interesting and unusual living room interiors. If you combine dark colors correctly, they will decorate any room. In many cases, brown wallpaper in combination with light shades is suitable for the living room. This can be either the design of an accent wall or the selection of light furniture for dark walls. This option looks quite interesting. If you use dark gray wallpaper, warm-toned interior items will help to liven up the room. Purple is also popular today, with which you can implement all sorts of ideas for repairs in various styles. Return to contents</a>
Kinds of wallpapers suitable for the living room
When choosing suitable design ideasthe living room, you should choose the right type of wallpaper. If earlier there were the simplest and most primitive paper products, today you can use various decorative options. Each of them has its own features and advantages. With their help, you can make the walls original and modern. The most popular types of wallpaper suitable for decorating a living room include non-woven, textile, vinyl and paintable wallpaper. Return to contents</a>Application of non-woven wallpaper
Figure 2.For a classic style design, options with voluminous wallpaper and unusual patterns are suitable. Such products are perfect for a living room primarily due to their practical characteristics. They are quite dense, which is well suited for surfaces with irregularities or cracks. This will hide them. In addition, they are durable and will last for many years. Another positive quality of non-woven wallpaper is their resistance to the sun. They will not fade quickly and will remain beautiful for a long time. Today, there is a wide variety of such products containing drawings, patterns and interesting colors. It is also important that these types of wallpaper are best suited for painting. They can be repainted at least every year, thereby quickly and without major repairs changing the overall appearance of the room. Return to contents</a>Using Vinyl Wallpaper Vinyl Productsconsist of paper with a vinyl coating applied to it. It is very durable and moisture-resistant. Thanks to this quality, the walls can be washed with a damp sponge or cleaned with a brush. Moreover, such products will hide minor wall defects in the form of an uneven surface. The seams are practically invisible at the joints. If the sheets are of high quality, they will last about 20 years. They are made from environmentally friendly materials. They will be absolutely harmless to health. Vinyl coatings can have different densities. With their help, you can pleasantly transform any living room. Return to contents</a>Application of fabric wallpaper
Figure 3.Floral and plant motifs are suitable for the Art Nouveau style. Fabric wallpaper will make any living room chic and luxurious. With their help, you can add charm and sophistication to the room. Such products are a paper base with fabric on top. After they are pasted on the walls, it will seem that they have become voluminous. If you use such fabric wallpaper as an idea for repairs, you should take into account some nuances. First of all, you need to remember that such canvases require careful maintenance. They cannot be washed or brushed. Over time, a lot of dust accumulates on them, which can only be removed with a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner. Return to contents</a>
Selecting a wallpaper for a particular style
When thinking about living room renovation ideas,It is necessary to take into account the style in which it is decorated. Each of them is characterized by certain types of wallpaper, their colors and design options. Thus, products made in light and soft colors are ideal for a modern style. They can have some kind of pattern, include interesting lines and geographic images. Light tones of walls can enlarge the room, which is so consistent with the modern style. The main thing here is that nothing catches the eye. An example of such an option is shown in Fig. 1.
Figure 4.Light colors and floral patterns are typical for a living room in the Provence style. Wallpaper with elegant patterns in the form of floral motifs or gilding and painting is suitable for the classic style. Here, the wallpaper should look luxurious and rich, so it is better to choose fabric or non-woven canvases. As for the color, in this case, gentle and soft coffee tones will be appropriate. The walls in the living room in the classic style can also be decorated in brown with white and gilded inclusions. Options with voluminous wallpaper and unusual patterns are well suited here. A successful example of using wallpaper in the classic style is shown in Fig. 2. In the Art Nouveau style, you can use wallpaper in muted shades. Products with natural ornaments are also suitable. Yellow, green, purple or golden options can be used as a suitable color. Floral and plant motifs will work well. This style is characterized by naturalness and naturalness. This should be reflected in furniture, textiles, accessories, etc. A good option can be seen in Fig. 3. Yellow, milky, beige or cream walls and all similar shades will suit the Provence style. Here, ideas for renovation using wallpaper with geometric patterns, as well as multi-colored floral patterns, are possible. The room should have slightly aged furniture, pillows, porcelain, etc. The combination of wallpaper with this style can be seen in Fig. 4. Thus, when renovating a living room, much attention should be paid to the choice of wallpaper. You can combine two or more options at the same time by decorating an accent wall. If you do everything right, you can achieve a unique style in the living room, the appearance of which will always please the eye. The main thing is that everything looks harmonious and interesting.
