Wallpaper for the walls in the living room

Living room is the front room of the apartment. Here not only the whole family gathers, but also guests are welcomed. Therefore, it is very important to take seriously the design of the room, and especially the choice of wall covering. Now the most popular option for wall decoration is wallpaper. When choosing wallpaper for the walls in the living room, first of all, you need to think about the features of the room: its shape, size and lighting. Then you should turn to the style features of the living room, because each style has its own characteristics. Style rules and frameworks limit the designer's imagination, but at the same time, they help him create an individual style based on already created and developed templates.

A variety of materials, colors and textures of wallpaper poses a difficult choice for the owner of the apartment. To find the right wallpaper, you should learn more about each of their types.

General rules: how to choose wallpaper in the living room

1. Each room has its positive features. Some rooms, unfortunately, also have disadvantages. Therefore, it is important to determine from the very beginning what positive features need to be emphasized, and what shortcomings will have to be dealt with.
2. Of the variety of wallpapers, the most popular are paper, non-woven, vinyl and fabric. When choosing wallpaper for the walls in the living room, you need to remember that family and dinner parties are often held in this room. A large number of people come here, sometimes with children. Wallpaper in the living room should be not only beautiful, but also practical. From frequent mechanical and light exposure, they can deteriorate and fade. It is important to know the pros and cons of each material in order to choose the right one.

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Features of wallpaper from different materials

1. Paper wallpapers can only be glued to flat surfaces. Such wallpapers give out any flaw and the slightest curvature of the wall. If the walls of the living room have such shortcomings, they must be leveled before wallpapering. This is a rather laborious process. In addition, paper wallpapers are not durable, they do not tolerate exposure to water, their colors quickly fade under the influence of light. They are difficult to clean and can only be glued in rooms with low humidity. The advantages of paper wallpaper are a variety of colors and low cost.
2. Acrylic wallpapers are similar in properties and price to paper ones, but they are more durable and moisture resistant.
3. Non-woven wallpaper is more practical than paper. They tolerate water better, their colors are less prone to fading.
4. Vinyl wallpapers are easy to care for. They are moisture resistant. But this is not their only merit. In addition, they are easy to apply. They are mainly used for the kitchen. For the living room it is difficult to choose vinyl wallpaper, because even now their range is small. It is very difficult to find the right color.
   

   plain fabric wallpaper in the interior of the living room

5. Fabric wallpapers look rich and luxurious. Their use is typical for classical and English styles.Fabric wallpapers are impractical and difficult to care for. This is the main disadvantage of using them. The second disadvantage is their high cost.
6. Bamboo, rice and reed wallpapers are widely used in the design of the living room. They are quite practical in gluing and care. In China and Japan, the creation of such wallpapers is a real work of art. They are made by hand, which is why they are included in the category of one of the most expensive wallpapers. But there are ways to save money! You do not need to finish all the walls with such wallpaper. Bamboo, rice and reed wallpapers are perfect for creating an eco-friendly accent in the living room. As the main wallpaper, you can choose cheaper materials.
7. The combination of wallpaper has become widespread. It is used for a variety of purposes: to give the living room a special charm, to zone the room, to dilute the monotony with an interesting decor. You can combine wallpapers both from the same material and from different ones. But it is worth considering the joints. Designers advise using wallpapers from the same material, as they are easier to join. If, nevertheless, materials with different thicknesses are used, a border or molding can be used. For the design of the joints, you can also use decorative elements made by hand.
   

   vinyl wallpaper in the living room

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Wallpaper color for the living room

1. The choice of wallpaper color for the walls in the living room primarily depends on its size. For a small room, it is better to choose the most light and airy wallpaper. They will visually expand the space. For spacious living rooms, you can use dark and bright colors.
2. If the living room is warm and well-lit, it is better to choose wallpaper in cold colors so that the feeling of constant stuffiness is not created. And vice versa. Dark and cold living rooms require warm shades.
3. If light furniture is chosen, you can play in contrast and paste over the living room with dark wallpaper. Accordingly, dark furniture will look great on a light background. Playing with different shades of the same color is also very interesting. The main thing is not to overload the living room with a lot of flowers. Even well-matched colors and shades can bring disharmony to the room if there are too many of them.
   

   blue accessories dilute the warm colors of walls and furniture

4. The most suitable colors for combining wallpaper in the living room:
   1. brown and beige (classic, psychologically pleasant combination);
   2. olive and orange (even if only 10% of the walls of the living room are given orange, it will still seem bright; you need to be careful with orange - it is very bright and accent, and the most unpredictable thing about it is that it changes the surrounding shades);
   3. burgundy and pink (soft and gentle combination);
   4. green and yellow (bright and natural colors; help to increase vitality and mood);
   5. blue and white (a gentle combination that will soothe);
   6. purple and gray (bright, stylish contrast);
   7. golden and milky (a luxurious combination);
   8. lilac and silver (bright, moderate splendor).

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Drawing and texture of wallpaper for the living room

1. For pasting the walls of small living rooms, it is advised to use wallpaper in a small pattern. Large patterns will visually reduce the space. The wallpaper pattern for the walls in the living room depends on the chosen style of the room.
2. If the room has low ceilings, vertical stripes that visually raise the ceiling will help solve this problem. They can be narrow or wide, you can alternate strips of different thicknesses. If the ceiling in the living room is high enough, you can use horizontal stripes as a pattern. They will visually expand the space.
3. Also common textured wallpaper. Thanks to a variety of patterns, you can choose a wallpaper for every style.
4. One of the walls of the living room can be decorated with photo wallpapers. Their selection is now very diverse.You can pick up a beautiful landscape (mountains, beach, forest, and so on) or more modern paintings. Widely spread photo wallpaper with the image of luxurious palace rooms or abstractions. Wall murals with a distant perspective can visually enlarge the space.

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Wallpaper Tips for Each Style

Wallpaper for the walls in the living room should be consistent with its design. Even before wallpapering, it is necessary to determine in what style the living room will be decorated. Knowing the style features of each design direction will help you choose the right wallpaper for the walls.

Wallpaper for walls in the living room in a classic style

1. The classic style is characterized by the use of natural wood or its skillful imitation. The use of wooden panels is popular here.
2. In addition, a variety of textile and paper wallpapers are used to decorate the living room in a classic style. Their pattern and colors depend on the characteristics of the room. The most popular color is beige. This style loves wallpaper in warm and light colors. Dark colors are best used in furniture.
3. The horizontal division of the wall into two parts looks interesting. The lower part (1/3 of the height of the wall) is decorated with wooden panels, and the upper part with textile (in the budget version - paper) wallpaper with a small floral pattern. However, this option is best used in rooms with high ceilings.
4. It is worth noting that wood panels and textile wallpapers are expensive. If the budget is limited, you can pick up budget materials that imitate expensive ones.
5. Monograms, royal lilies and floral ornaments are suitable as patterns.

Wallpaper for the walls in the living room in the Rococo style

1. The living room, decorated in the Rococo style, is characterized by excessive splendor and pretentiousness. Wallpaper should follow this trend.
2. The main colors are: white, green, pink, blue, gold.
3. Among the materials choose the most expensive and high quality. Textile wallpapers are very popular.
4. Exotic floral patterns, decorated with gold or silver elements, are suitable as a pattern.

Wallpaper for walls in the living room in Art Nouveau style

1. Wallpaper colors in living room in modern style should be soft, light and muted. It can be warm shades of green, purple, gray, ocher, gold and other autumn colors.
2. Plain wallpaper is often chosen in such a living room. Let's say a light floral ornament, waves, swans and smooth lines. Among the patterns, the most popular are smooth vertical lines with rounded elements 1-2 tones lighter or darker than the main color of the wallpaper.
3. Wallpaper should not stand out. They serve as a backdrop for brighter furniture and decor elements. Paper wallpapers will perfectly cope with this role.

Wallpaper for the walls in the living room in Art Deco style

1. Art Deco, like Rococo, is characterized by luxury. But here it is more moderate.
2. Colors for wallpaper are better to choose saturated, but not too bright. They should create an interesting backdrop for furniture and decor items. Most often I use a combination of white and black, brown (close to dark chocolate), ivory, gray, gold, silver.
3. For wallpaper, it is better to use the highest quality and most expensive materials.
4. Wallpaper pattern should not be conspicuous. Lace and abstract patterns are perfect.

Wallpaper for walls in the living room in loft style

1. The task of this style is an imitation of the attic.
2. To achieve the greatest authenticity, use wallpaper with imitation of plaster or bricks.
3. Textured wallpaper will do just fine with this task.

Wallpaper for walls in the living room in Provence style

1. Provence is a French provincial style. He loves natural colors and natural materials.
2. For wallpapers, warm and light shades are suitable.
3. An ideal pattern would be a small floral ornament.

Wallpaper for walls in the living room in high-tech style

1. This style places great emphasis on modern technology. As for wall decor, one important rule must be followed: neither the color nor the pattern of the walls should distract attention from the modern setting.
2. It is not necessary to use expensive natural materials here. More practical and budget options can be used here.
3. For high-tech style, you can pick up glossy wallpapers. They fit perfectly into modern interiors.
4. This living room loves cold shades. White and gray shades are especially popular.
5. In wallpaper patterns, it is better to stick to minimalism. Fine lines work great.

Wallpaper for walls in the living room in eco-style

1. The inspiration for creating an eco-style in the living room is the beauty of nature.
2. When choosing primary colors, you should give preference to natural colors: brown (close to dark wood) and green (its light shades, close to olive). These are the colors of the earth and plants. The colors of straw, sand and stone will also work.
3. White color will ideally dilute the combination of brown and green.
4. Bright colors are best used in their more muted shades and in small quantities.
5. It is better to leave the walls smooth - without drawings. If you still want to add a pattern, plant motifs will look better.
6. As large patterns, you can use images of trees and branches, and for a small pattern, you can use creepers, small leaves and flowers.
7. Here, inserts from wooden panels, as well as from fabric, bamboo and rice wallpapers, will look harmonious.
   

   murals are ideal for an eco-style living room

Choosing wallpaper for the walls in the living room is very interesting and not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. It is important to immediately determine the advantages and disadvantages of the room, its style orientation. Based on this and based on their own desires and tastes, the owners of the apartment will be able to choose the wallpaper suitable for the living room.

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