Wallpaper with imitation

With wallpaper on the walls, in their traditional design, that is, with flowers, stripes or a geometric pattern, it is not realistic to surprise anyone today. Bare brickwork, for example, or half-collapsed plaster, is now considered a stylish and relevant decor.

The interiors are charming, where the walls are decorated with wood and clippings from old yellowed newspapers. However, making brickwork in an apartment, as well as finding a bunch of ancient newspapers for exotic decor, is sometimes an impossible task, but impossible until you stumble upon imitation wallpaper in a store. And anything can imitate such materials.

This direction in wallpaper design is now widespread. With the help of such a finish, you can simultaneously give the room an unusual, but attractive look, and save on work. Decorating the interior with imitation wallpaper is much cheaper than decorating with natural materials, and you can’t argue with that.

Of course, natural materials in the decor of the room are very prestigious. But do not think that wallpaper, with the texture of wood, leather, brick or metal, looks much worse on the walls. Modern technologies are so advanced that sometimes, imitation materials in decoration look even more impressive than their natural counterparts. In addition, they are easier to install and practically unpretentious in operation.

Let's get acquainted with the most popular options for copying natural textures, perhaps knowing their characteristics will help you choose the truly perfect finish to create a stylish room.

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Wallpaper with imitation: what, where, when?

The interior with imitation wallpaper in itself will be stylish, rich, beautiful, and if you add a few paintings, a couple of pillows, vases to it that will be in harmony with the background of the wallpaper, then it will also be complete. Your design idea will be embodied to perfection and you will only have to enjoy the coziness and comfort of the environment.

wood wallpaper
The main purpose of using such an imitation is to fill the interior of any functional and stylistic solution with wooden elements.
Wood-imitating areas can be combined in decor with:

1. Plastic panels.
2. Ordinary wallpaper.
3. Masonry.
4. Decorative plaster.

The main combinational task will not be the process of selecting textures and tones, but not the violation of the integrity of the interior.
Wood-effect wallpaper decorates rooms in both ancient and modern interior styles. In the first option, they stop at wallpaper imitating an old tree. They can depict worn boards, just tree bark or log masonry. In the second case, you will need wallpaper with an ornamental arrangement of wooden fragments.

Wood imitation wallpapers have different color schemes.They can be found in greys, pinks, sand, whites, yellows and even blacks, and each of them has the power to change the overall perception of a room's space.

The use of wallpaper under the tree allows you to ennoble the atmosphere of the room, because since ancient times natural wood has appeared exclusively in the decoration of the houses of wealthy people. Today, such interiors continue to be associated with luxury, although in terms of price they have become cheaper than before.

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Stone wallpaper

Wallpaper with stone imitation is the best choice if you want to decorate the room brightly and effectively without using natural materials in the decor.

In addition to decorative qualities, stone-look wallpaper has other advantages that are not available to other finishes:

1. They have the same basis as the types of wallpaper we are used to, so there are no problems with sticking them. This means that you can quite manage on your own with the behavior of the wall decor. Thus, savings will occur not only on the cost of the material, but also on finishing work.
2. Stone stylization allows you to create any compositional inserts on the walls. To do this, it is enough to determine the place for such an accent inclusion and decide what form it will be.
3. It will take a minimum of time to remove stone-like wallpaper from the wall, but you will have to tinker with natural masonry.
4. Since the thickness of the wallpaper with stone imitation is identical to the standard coating options, then in the decor, even combined, there will be no ugly joints that require masking with moldings, borders and other devices.
5. A large assortment offer of wallpapers of this type allows you to translate any design ideas into reality.

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Brick wallpaper

"Wallpaper with brick imitation can be used even in a small space: unlike natural masonry, they do not "steal" the area"

This was the first imitation solution that appeared on the market of finishing materials. The coatings were more like a pattern than a brick texture. Today, there are enough innovative brick wallpaper options in stores. Having pasted over the wall with them, you are unlikely to be able to find differences from real masonry, except perhaps in the process of closer examination. Relief 3D coatings are as close as possible to the original. Using them in the design of a room is the easiest way to transform the environment and change the angle of its perception.

Wallpaper with brick imitation can be used even in a small space: unlike natural masonry, they do not "steal" the area. Also, it is cheap and practical, because if you want to radically change the style of the interior, the wallpaper will not be difficult to remove. Disassembling masonry or plastering a brick wall will be a more time-consuming task.
Most often, brick-like wallpaper decorates one of the walls of the interior. In this way, attention is drawn to it, that is, it is made accented. This technique is also in demand in zoning. In the living room, such a coating can highlight the dining area.

Brick theme is relevant in the hallways. It is better to decorate the side wall from the entrance with such a texture. On the same surface, you should hang a mirror, a picture and other hanging accessories.
If brick-themed wallpapers become only part of the interior decor, then it would be more correct to arrange the rest of the surfaces in restrained colors and without defiant drawings. Plain wallpaper or coloring will be ideal partners.

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Wallpaper for plaster

It would seem, well, what variety in decor can wallpaper with imitation plaster carry? After all, they are almost all on the same "face".But such an attitude to the material is unjustified. The wallpaper of the considered variety in each interior is perceived in its own way. Visually aesthetic effects arise due to the difference in the volume of space, the level of its illumination, the presence of other finishing materials. Therefore, so that the design of the room does not turn out to be ridiculous, you need to find companions for imitation plaster in advance. Wallpaper for plaster is presented in several variations, but only 4 are most popular:

1. With textured surfaces.
2. With non-woven base.
3. Venetian variety.
4. With vintage design.

Imitation of textured plaster is mainly used as decorative accents. The relief of the surface of such coatings is indispensable in the formation of an atmosphere of aristocratic luxury in an old setting.

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Fabric wallpaper

“Not everyone will allow themselves to use natural silks or velvet in the decor of the situation even today, but their wallpaper with imitation is easy”

Fabric, as wallpaper, has been used for a very long time. Exquisite materials draped the walls of the palaces of the Eastern emperors. There is no need to talk about the uniqueness and luxury of such decors. Not everyone will allow themselves to use natural silks or velvet in the decor of the situation even today, but their wallpaper with imitation is easy. Modern developments have made it possible to produce models of the latter in an affordable price category and at the same time preserve the qualitative characteristics of expensive, unique colors of coatings in them.

Fabric-like wallpaper is a kind of duplex, consisting of:

1. Non-woven or paper backing;
2. Front textile side.

The front surface may contain threads of natural fibers or be made of synthetics.

This finish is a godsend for a residential interior. It does not violate the natural ventilation processes, that is, it allows the walls, as they say, to “breathe”. In parallel, the material serves as additional sound insulation for surfaces. However, the luxury presented by wallpaper under the fabric must be protected from pollution and stains, because cleaning them is not only problematic, but unrealistic. It is categorically not allowed to wash the wallpaper, even with imitation of fabric, and you won’t even brush it with a brush. This is the only reason why the choice of fabric wallpaper for decors in some rooms is limited.

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metallic wallpaper

Wallpaper fabric with a metallized surface also refers to two-layer materials. Its front surface is thin aluminum foil. The basis can be any of those used today in wallpaper production:

- vinyl,
- fiseline,
- paper.

So that metal wallpapers do not lose their beauty, and also do not frighten them with their high electrically conductive properties, their surface is artificially oxidized or isolated from contact with the environment with translucent dyes.
Wallpapers with metallic imitation are distinguished by the texture of the coating. They may appear:

- embossing
- blackening
- patination,
- hand-painted.

Metal wallpapers are unusual, therefore they are always the center of the design composition. In this aspect, it is important to be able to choose the right type of texture and color. For example, antique moods reign in the Empire style, the implementation of which is carried out by artificially aged or really antique furnishings: stucco, figurines, and various decorations. Walls with a gold, silver or bronze tint and an original pattern will be the ideal background for them.In a hi-tech setting, a monochromatic embossed metallized canvas will feel great, in combination with patinated wallpaper and elements of restrained classics.

If your goal is to emphasize the colors of metallic overflows, then combine wallpaper with cork, masonry, bamboo decor. In the style of grunge and underground, wallpaper with a metal imitation that has passed the chemical etching stage will be required.

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Wallpaper under the skin

“Wallpaper with such an imitation can become a compositional center in animal design”

What is valuable about this type of wallpaper is that no animals are harmed in their production, although their appearance is more than realistic. They are difficult to distinguish from the original, not only in appearance, but also in tactile qualities.
The plausibility of the appearance is ensured by high-precision embossing, characteristic of a particular type of animal skin, as well as the use of high-quality raw materials in the production.
And from what today you can make wallpaper under the skin, if not from real consumables? Of course, from vinyl, interlining and the ubiquitous paper.

Types of drawings
Let's see what type of skin patterns are reproduced in wallpaper with its imitation. There are a lot of options, which means that you can always pick up something special, non-trivial in your interior.
So what do our compatriots most often choose for interior decor?

In the first place are wallpapers that verify the beauty of the python skin pattern. Why is this solution preferred? Because, in addition to the aesthetic side, python skin wallpaper also attracts with the ability to adjust the space. The scaly landscape is uneven. Small items have volume. Together, this brings a special dynamism to the decor, which is an integral part of respectable environments. It is this finish that can emphasize the viability of the owner of the room. Skin imitating wallpapers are also suitable for marine interiors. Their combinations with white and blue colors are especially successful. It gives the impression of being in a luxury resort.

Second place went to imitation zebra skin. This solution is for those who prefer monochrome in the interior and respect minimalism. Wallpaper with such an imitation can become a compositional center in animal design. They are restrained in color aspects, so they will definitely withstand the proximity to the colorful and intense colors of the rest of the environment. The appearance of a similar texture on the walls in the loft interior will also be successful.

Wallpaper under leopard skin look in the interiors no worse than the above options. It is not just attractive and giving comfort, it is quite worthy of elite interiors. Complement the background with upholstered furniture with the same luxurious finish and stylish accessories, and you have a charming predatory decor. Leopard skin in the decoration of the room is a truly modern solution.

Among Europeans, wallpapers with imitation crocodile skin are popular. They are an indispensable attribute of the decor of English offices and rooms where important negotiations are being held. The finish, although it looks a little rough and gives off a slight bad taste, is actually a stylish, strong and expensive solution. The ostentatious high cost leaves no one indifferent. They will certainly talk about the nuances of such interiors, the only question is in what way.

Another stunning interior decoration option is leather-look wallpaper with silver or gold embossing. Undoubtedly, such luxury is the prerogative of palace interiors, however, embossed leather is actively used in reproducing modern styles of furnishings. The best partner for such a finish will be antiques.
When compiling a design project using this type of finish, you will have to balance on the verge, on one side of which there is style, and on the other - mauvais ton. The following rules will help prevent a miss:

– Wallpaper with embossed leather imitation does not have to be glued to all walls. A lot, in this case, is not good at all. This means that you can completely hide the walls under this type of finish only if you clearly raise it so that the background does not get wet in a few days and all other accessories will be in harmonious balance with it.

- Do not try to combine wallpaper under the skin of different animals in the decor of one room. The combination of leopard, zebra and snake skins is unlikely to preserve the integrity of the composition. If you really want to create some kind of decorative mix, then it is better to use simple and, if possible, monophonic materials for this.
- In a room with wallpaper of this specificity, there is no place for objects with a varnish coating or a metallic sheen. Even a very spacious space, they mercilessly overload.

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Conclusion

Wallpaper imitating the texture of natural materials often surpasses the originals in its decorative effect. Although they are a simple and relatively inexpensive finish, in terms of durability, both natural materials and their analogues are on the same level. This allows you to change and improve interiors in the most extraordinary contexts.

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