When starting a renovation, every family wants to make their room beautiful while spending as little money as possible. When it's a matter of choice the best way wall decoration, photo wallpapers occupy one of the leading positions in the ranking of consumer choice. But how to choose photo wallpaper High Quality that would serve you for a long time and not lose their appearance? It is necessary to understand their main varieties.
This is very important, because today there are a huge number of manufacturers, each of which has its own approach to the production and design of photo wallpapers. Besides best photo wallpapers– not always the most expensive, therefore, by focusing on their properties and characteristics, you can save money.
So what types of photo wallpapers exist, and how do they differ from each other? Let's look at this issue and find out how to choose photo wallpaper depending on the characteristics of the room and your own preferences.
Types of materials
Before deciding which photo wallpaper to choose, decide in which room they will be used. Photo wallpaper made of any materials is suitable for a bedroom or hallway.
If you decide to glue photo wallpaper in the nursery, then the most important criterion should be their environmental friendliness and health safety child. In the event that photo wallpaper will be glued to the bathroom, it is important to choose a material that will easily tolerated high temperatures, moisture and steam. And for the kitchen it is better to choose photo wallpaper that Can be easily cleaned of dirt.
Which photo wallpaper is better in quality? To find out, let's look at the features of their composition. There are several types of photo wallpaper depending on the what materials are included in their composition:
- vinyl;
- non-woven;
- paper;
- fabric.
Most An economical option is paper photo wallpaper, but their price fully corresponds to the quality. That is why it is better to use paper photo wallpapers if you do not expect to use them for a long period of time.
Vinyl- These are washable photo wallpapers; they react calmly to moisture and ultraviolet radiation. Thanks to the special properties, you can clean vinyl photo wallpapers using detergents and chemicals and not worry about them discoloring or losing their shape.
Why not choose for a wall in the bedroom or living room? Original and calm design, pleasant interior and maximum comfort - this can be achieved with high-quality modern photo wallpaper.
Attention! Depending on the size, photo wallpapers can be sold whole or divided into several fragments. Rolled photo wallpapers do not have seams, but they will be more difficult to glue to the wall. Be sure to pay attention to the quality of the picture: it is advisable to use high-resolution photo wallpaper.
Drawings consisting of several fragments are often used to create unusual paintings. They include several modules, which may differ in size, color or level of location.
Modular photo wallpapers are quite often used to decorate the living room, hallway, bedroom and even kitchen, because they can emphasize the refined taste of the owner.
Another type of photo wallpaper, depending on how they are used in the interior, is corner Mural on the wall. They stick not to one, but on two walls at once, combined with each other.
At correct selection drawings using them you can zone the space, hide surface imperfections, and also emphasize the unusual structure of the walls in the room.
Original ways to decorate a room
The best photo wallpapers on the wall are those that always fit harmoniously into the interior. But to ensure such compatibility, you need to understand style trends. For example, for a room decorated in Romanesque or Greek style, antique photo wallpaper. They can depict relevant landscapes, famous personalities, frescoes or interiors.
IN classic style It is appropriate to use photo wallpaper with strict images. In a room furnished in high-tech or modern style, you can use abstraction. By the way, cool photo wallpapers, posters or comics will be suitable for the bedroom and even the children’s room.
If you want the interior of your room to be different from others, then you can choose unusual photo wallpapers:
- photo wallpaper with 3D effect;
- luminous photo wallpaper;
- photo wallpaper imitating stone, wood or brickwork;
- structural photo wallpaper, and many others.
Having familiarized yourself with the options for the structures of the outer layer of photo wallpaper, you are convinced that using this method you can emphasize the peculiarity of the interior.
I would like to focus on photo wallpapers that will delight you even in the dark thanks to a special manufacturing technology. These include LED and fluorescent photo wallpaper. The first type is an entire LED system capable of changing the image and brightness of the light.
LED photo wallpapers can be found very rarely, because they not particularly practical and very expensive.
But photo wallpapers of the fluorescent type have already gained popularity and are often used. The peculiarity of such wallpapers is that at night the pattern emits a soft light. In order to emphasize the realism of the image, it is used fluorescent lighting, due to which a volumetric effect is created.
We told you about a huge number of varieties of photo wallpaper for walls. Which photo wallpaper is best to use to decorate your room is up to you to decide, but in any case pay attention to their quality, practicality and compatibility with interior details. Only if these criteria are met can you guarantee that photo wallpaper will appeal to you and your family for its practical and aesthetic properties.
We often puzzle over how to make our home more interesting and original. But don’t forget: everything ingenious is simple. For example, you can choose photo wallpaper for wall decoration. It will perfectly decorate any interior, emphasizing its originality. You definitely need to think in advance and imagine what kind of wallpaper you want and where you are going to place it.
What is photo wallpaper
Previously, the word “photo wallpaper” was associated with some unnatural white birch trees or something similar. Thirty years ago, photo wallpapers were cheap sheets of paper that glared in the light. In times of general shortage, even this was considered a luxury. Then for some time they went into oblivion, and now they are again at the peak of popularity. Apart from their name, they have nothing in common with their predecessors. New photo wallpapers are realistic; quite often they can be embodied in 3D format, which creates the effect of being on the roof of a skyscraper or on the ocean shore. These wallpapers are made from high-quality and environmentally friendly materials.
There are different sizes of photo wallpapers. If wallpaper large sizes, then they are usually divided into individual panels. There are two, three, four panels - these are medium-sized wallpapers, and six to eight panels - these are large-sized wallpapers. Recently, photo wallpapers for doors have become quite popular; standard size- 86 by 220 cm.
It is very important to choose the right color for photo wallpaper. After all, wallpaper that is made in cool colors (for example, blue, blue, green, indigo) can visually increase the space of the room. And here warm colors(orange, red, yellow) create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. They are ideal for rooms where there are problems with natural light.
When choosing photo wallpaper, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer. It is recommended to buy products only from leading manufacturers, because they monitor the quality of the wallpaper.
Types of bases for photo wallpaper
To make photo wallpaper, one of the bases can be used:
- paper. This base is the most common. It holds ink best. In addition, it is environmentally friendly and easy to use. The paper base can “breathe”. The advantages of using such a basis are affordable prices;
— fabric-based photo wallpaper;
- non-woven, vinyl base. All of these basics are certainly good, but they are significantly more expensive than the paper version.
Texture of photo wallpaper
High quality photo wallpapers are typically made using European vinyl coated paper backing and Japanese eco-friendly inks. There is a large assortment of different types with a variety of subjects. All that’s left to do is choose a structure. There are 14 types of texture in total. Let's get to know each of them:
— decorative plaster: photo wallpaper with this texture imitates painting on the wall. This texture is quite universal and will fit perfectly into any interior;
- coarse sand provides a matte texture that is ideal for architectural landscapes. Fits perfectly into a loft interior;
— sand is the ideal texture for the Art Nouveau style. He is able to delicately convey colors and turn their tones into pastels;
— plaster — the texture is quite coarse and uneven. It is ideal for vintage photos and antique frescoes;
- smooth surface is a texture with gloss. It is best used for panoramas and solid canvases, since joints may be noticeable when gluing;
- imitation of artistic canvas. This texture fits perfectly into different styles interior design - from minimalism to classics;
- painting - this texture ideally emphasizes picturesque paintings and can imitate oil painting. Pairs perfectly with classic interiors;
- linen - this texture must be combined with wood, rough textiles and bamboo wallpaper. It is ideal for art deco, ethno, Japanese and avant-garde styles;
- frost - the texture has small fibers, which makes the image matte. Frost goes well with calm and soft colors;
- geometric ornament - such a texture has a pronounced relief and will decorate even the most modest and nondescript image;
- tiles - this texture goes well with high-tech, loft and art deco styles;
- wood bark - the texture suits wood, art deco, ethno and avant-garde;
— straw — the texture can imitate natural material. It will fit perfectly into ethnic, country and Scandinavian styles;
— the coral texture imitates the pattern of a coral reef and goes well with the marine theme.
Advantages and disadvantages of photo wallpaper
Photo wallpaper is an excellent finishing material that has many advantages. These include:
- excellent appearance. Such wallpaper can easily imitate any landscape, pattern or photograph. This creates coziness and comfort in any apartment;
— a rich assortment, as well as the ability to produce photo wallpapers to order;
— relative durability;
- relatively quick way gluing;
— modern wallpaper moisture resistant;
— photo wallpaper is an ideal option for zoning a room;
- quite low price;
— they comply with fire safety requirements;
— photo wallpapers are practically not affected by sunlight, so the wallpaper does not fade;
— photo wallpapers can be varnished, so maintenance is minimal.
Of course, the aesthetic properties of photo wallpaper are excellent, but even they have their drawbacks. Eg:
— photo wallpapers require a perfectly smooth and even surface. Only if this condition is met will they look impressive and last you a long time;
— despite the fact that the process of gluing such wallpaper does not require special preparation, it will still require your attention, perseverance, patience and effort;
— there are quite low-quality photo wallpapers that can peel off over time;
- it is important not to make a mistake with the design of the photo wallpaper, otherwise over time it will bring you complete irritation.
Application of photo wallpaper
Photo wallpapers visually expand the space, so they are an ideal option for decorating walls in small apartments.
Photo wallpapers that are too bright and colorful should not be installed in rooms with a lot of furniture. Also, do not choose wallpaper with images of people. The best option is landscapes. In addition, they have a positive effect on a person’s psychological state, are able to relieve irritation, fatigue, anxiety and create coziness and comfort.
Photo wallpapers depicting flowers and plants, exotic landscapes, and antique city scenes are very popular. Fun and bright photo wallpapers depicting cartoon characters are ideal for children's rooms. For older children, wallpapers with a sports theme or on the theme of fashion and idols are suitable. For the bedroom it is better to choose wallpaper in soothing colors. But for the kitchen, choose photo wallpapers with images of fruits or delicious dishes.
Average cost of photo wallpaper in Moscow
You can purchase photo wallpapers in specialized online and regular brick-and-mortar stores. Their average cost is 1000-1200 rubles for a canvas measuring 175x115 cm, 1400-1500 rubles for a canvas 254x183 cm and 2000 rubles for a canvas 366x254 cm.
Tools and materials required for gluing photo wallpaper
So, to glue photo wallpaper we need:
- roulette;
- ruler or level;
- pencil;
— rollers and spatulas for smoothing wallpaper;
— brushes for applying glue;
- stepladder;
- clean, dry cloths or sponges (necessary for removing excess glue);
- a bucket for preparing glue;
- glue for heavy vinyl wallpaper with paper base;
- photo wallpaper.
Photo wallpaper gluing technology
First of all, you need to prepare the walls. They must be perfectly even and smooth. Be sure to get rid of any remnants of the old coating. For example, old paint must be removed with a spatula. If there are any obvious defects on the surface of the walls (pits, cracks), they must be corrected using putty. Primer is required deep penetration. After applying the primer, the walls should dry thoroughly. This required condition, because otherwise the photo wallpaper may come off. The finished surface must be clean, dry, smooth, free from stains of dirt, dust, grease, cracks and unevenness.
The next stage is checking the photo wallpaper. Be sure to lay out all the components on the floor, fold the whole picture and check if the picture fits together. A defect is considered: a discrepancy of more than 3 mm, the use of slightly different shades.
Then you can move on to the third stage - preparing the glue. Of course, if you purchased wallpaper on self-adhesive paper, then you do not need this step. So, to glue photo wallpaper you need glue for heavy vinyl wallpaper. Most often, such adhesives are sold ready-made, so you do not need to dilute them with water. Pasting of photo wallpapers is done when room temperature and humidity about 40%.
And now, finally, you can begin the most important step - gluing the photo wallpaper. First, mark the wall. It is best to mark on the wall the place where the photo wallpaper will be placed if the picture is not on the entire wall. Use a regular pencil to mark. Consider the size of each fragment. Draw a grid on the wall to guide you when wallpapering.
Wallpapering should begin from the lower left corner. Apply glue to the wall in the place where you plan to attach the first fragment. You should not apply glue to the wallpaper itself. Carefully place the fragment along the marks and glue it, starting from the top. In order to avoid the appearance of bubbles and defects, use a special, non-sharp spatula or roller. Using these tools, make movements from the center to the edges, thereby expelling excess air and glue. Excess glue should be carefully removed with a cloth or sponge, possibly damp, but not wet. This must be done as soon as possible, since the glue can dry right on the surface of the photo wallpaper.
Photo wallpapers can be glued both overlapping and butt. The recommended method is usually indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging of the wallpaper itself. Photo wallpapers that are glued end-to-end must be clearly aligned, and then the seam should be rolled with a roller so that it is minimally noticeable. Some wallpapers can be glued overlapping. After you glue the first sheet, you glue the second one, matching the second one. In this case, the edges overlap each other.
Ideal conditions for gluing photo wallpaper are 18-20 degrees. There should be no drafts. After you finish the pasting work, it is better not to heat or ventilate the room for at least 24 hours. But it is better to wait 48 hours.
If you purchased self-adhesive photo wallpaper, it is advisable to take an assistant. After removing the paper protection, you need to act as quickly as possible, since the adhesive layer dries quite quickly.
Protecting photo wallpaper with varnish
Of course, photo wallpaper is not the most reliable material. Therefore, to give it a cleaning effect and greater durability, you can coat them with varnish. You can use any varnish on water based. The varnish should be applied with a brush in several layers. It is best to apply 2-3 layers. At least 1 hour should pass between each application. After the first layer has dried, it can be rubbed with a soft brush. This is necessary in order to get a small, effective shine of the wallpaper.
Caring for photo wallpaper
Photo wallpaper, like any finishing material, can get dirty over time. To remove pencil marks, use an eraser. And to remove dust you can use a vacuum cleaner on minimum power. Large stains on vinyl or non-woven wallpaper can be removed with a sponge and soap solution. You should rinse from top to bottom, and after removing the contamination, you must thoroughly rinse off the foam.
You should not use active detergents that contain bleaches and solvents, as they can damage the texture of photo wallpaper.
If there are traces of glue after pasting the walls, be sure to wash them off with warm water. In order for photo wallpaper to last as long as possible, do not lean furniture against it and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
There are many ways to finalize walls. Some people prefer regular coloring, while others prefer decorative plaster. But, as a rule, in most cases people choose a finishing material such as wallpaper. There are many types of wallpaper and the most unusual look- These are photo wallpapers.
Photo wallpapers are very interesting decorative element. In fact, these are ordinary wallpapers with an image printed on the front side. In most cases, photographs of nature are used as images, beautiful flowers, as well as animals. With the help of this kind of finishing material you can significantly change the interior of the room. Therefore, it is worth understanding in more detail how to choose the right photo wallpaper and how to use it correctly.
About the main differences
I must say that photo wallpaper modern production not as durable as some of the finishing materials. Therefore, in order to prevent the formation of scratches, abrasions and other imperfections, they are coated with a layer of special varnish or protective film. This allows you to protect them from damage of any kind.
Concerning high humidity, then there are no problems here either. After all, photo wallpaper, like regular wallpaper, is made using on different basis– paper, non-woven fabric, vinyl and so on. Therefore, everyone can choose suitable option for any room. Most photo wallpapers have an anti-fungal coating, so the walls will not become covered with mold and mildew in conditions of high humidity.
It is also worth noting that photo wallpaper is quite easy to clean from various contaminants. Some of them can simply be rubbed with a sponge. Moreover, most stains can be removed by dry cleaning.
If the photo wallpaper is of high quality, then it will not fade under the influence of sunlight. It follows from this that such a finishing material is suitable not only for well-lit rooms, but also for open verandas. During operation, the drawing will not lose its colors, and the lines will remain clear.
Covering walls with photo wallpaper is relatively easy. To apply them you will need glue. However, there are models that already have an additional adhesive layer. In this case, glue may not be used at all. Photo wallpaper with an adhesive base can be applied to any surface.
But the most main feature photo wallpaper is the ability to choose scenes and images on a variety of topics. The wide variety of shades, effects and other advantages that photo wallpapers have only further attract buyers to this type of finishing materials. Of course, it’s difficult to say that photo wallpapers are cheap, but with all of them positive qualities high cost is a minor drawback.
About the types
It is worth understanding in more detail what types of photo wallpapers exist. After all, the service life of the coating depends on this. To do right choice, you need to consider the following recommendations:
- Non-woven photo wallpapers are dense and environmentally friendly. Therefore, they are recommended to be chosen for children's rooms and bedrooms. Non-woven photo wallpaper is still moisture resistant. In addition, they allow air to pass through well, which means that moisture will not accumulate on them. Therefore, there will be no fungus.
- Vinyl photo wallpaper also tolerates moisture and exposure to direct sunlight well. They can be cleaned with detergents. This will not harm their color or texture in any way.
- The most environmentally friendly are paper photo wallpapers. However, they are not practical, that is, they have very short term services.
- Fabric photo wallpapers amaze with their rich assortment and beauty of patterns. This finishing material is durable and also looks very elegant. The only drawback- high price. Fabric photo wallpaper can be used to decorate the walls in the bedroom or living room.
- Photo wallpapers also come in simplex and duplex, that is, single-layer and double-layer. Single-layer wallpaper is thinner, while double-layer wallpaper is more durable. Moreover, the pattern on them is clearer, and it’s easier to glue them.
How to use
Photo wallpapers are distinguished by the versatility of their subjects, which allows them to be used to cover walls in any room. If we're talking about about the bedroom, it is better to give preference to neutral and calm scenes with dim motives. But bright and dynamic images are more suitable for the living room. For a child's room, you can choose photo wallpaper with a children's theme. Various cartoon characters, animals, flowers and other thematic elements will delight the child. Thematic themes can also be chosen for the kitchen. You can use photo wallpaper in the bathroom, in the hallway, and in the office. For each of these rooms a separate plot should be selected. So, for the bathroom, an image that will help you relax and unwind is more suitable.
You can cover not only walls with photo wallpaper, but also the ceiling, screen, wardrobe, furniture, refrigerator, doors and so on. As for the design of photo wallpapers, here you can use several original methods:
- Large format drawings.
- Small panels.
- Narrow horizontal and vertical photo wallpaper.
- Modular paintings.
- Photo wallpapers are pictures for walls that are combined in one composition.
- Compact stickers for walls and furniture.
The same theme can be designed so that it fits any interior style.
How to choose for different rooms
Let's look in more detail at how to choose photo wallpaper for each room in a house or apartment. So, for a children's room, the environmental friendliness of the materials used in decoration is of great importance. Therefore, in this case, preference should be given to non-woven fabric and paper.
For the bathroom you need to select photo wallpaper so that it tolerates moisture well, high temperature, steam. Vinyl material copes well with such a load.
As for the kitchen, here you should give preference to photo wallpapers that are easily cleaned from dirt. In addition, the material must withstand moisture and steam well. Photo wallpapers with a non-woven or vinyl base are well suited to these parameters. You can also use laminated wallpaper, which can be wiped with a damp sponge and detergent.
When choosing a photo wallpaper design, you need to consider what effect it should bring. You must always remember that the same drawing can look different when different lighting in the room. In addition, photo wallpapers come in matte and glossy. The latter have a reflective effect. Therefore, under sun rays part of the image may not be noticeable at all.
If preference is given to the realism of the image, then it is better to choose subjects such as nature and landscapes, animals, images of individual elements and three-dimensional details. A good option would be a plot in the form of a continuation of the interior - stairs, fireplaces, windows, and so on. Photo wallpapers depicting “Cities” also significantly diversify the interior.
Photo wallpapers create various effects. They can visually enlarge or reduce a room, or raise the ceiling. However, most often photo wallpapers are ideal for highlighting functional area and creating an accent in the room.
How to choose wallpaper for photo wallpaper
You need to understand that photo wallpapers are used only as a separate finishing material. They cover only one wall or other surface in the room. All other surfaces are finished with other materials. Therefore, it is very important to be able to choose the right materials that will go well with photo wallpaper.
In most cases, photo wallpapers are combined with regular wallpaper. It is very important that the style of the wallpaper matches the style of the image. The style of photo wallpaper must be consistent with other surfaces in the room. So, photo wallpaper with the image modern city will match with any wallpaper. The most important thing is that their design is not colorful and bright. Therefore, for such images it is better to choose plain wallpaper.
Images with flowers, plants and other greenery will harmonize well with wallpaper in white, gray and beige tones.
If the image is bright and contains many large elements, then in this case it is also better to choose plain wallpaper. Their shade can be white, gray or powder-colored. It would be nice to harmonize with such photo wallpapers and unobtrusive abstraction.
Video. Photo wallpaper TM KLV - from selection to gluing
Photo wallpapers in the interior of your home will help you create a unique and inimitable design. Technologies allow you to recreate absolutely any image of the desired size. Thus, photo wallpaper can decorate both a small area and the entire perimeter of the room.
Design features
Proper handling of photo wallpaper will have a beneficial effect on the overall result.
- In a small room it is advisable to use a light palette.
- Photo wallpapers with a perspective image, for example a road receding into the distance, will have an enhancing effect.
- The selected pattern should support the overall style of the interior.
- A vertical canvas will visually elongate the room, and a horizontal one will expand it.
- An image with imitation stone, wood or brick can replace natural materials, thereby helping to save space in the interior.
Where can I place photo wallpaper?
On one wall
One of the most common ways to decorate with photo wallpaper is to paste one of the walls, so it draws attention to itself. The print may have a common color palette with the rest of the decoration or stand out in contrast against the general background.
Part of a wall, half a wall
By partially finishing the wall with photo wallpaper, you can divide the room into zones. For example, divide the studio into a living room and kitchen area.
You can use photo wallpaper to highlight an area, such as a fireplace or TV.
On two walls (corner)
Another finishing option is to cover two connecting walls with photo wallpaper. The image can visually blur the location of the corner, creating the illusion of being outside the boundaries of the house.
For 4 walls
Bold interior solution for home decoration. Worth avoiding bright colors and three-dimensional images. The best option There will be light wallpapers with a light image.
In a niche
Finishing a niche with photo wallpaper will be an elegant solution; the interior will receive the necessary “zest” while preserving space.
On the ceiling
Most often the sky is depicted on the ceiling. Depending on the design and personal preference, it can be a clear sky with fluffy clouds or a dark canvas of stars.
On the doors
Photo wallpaper on doors can create an association with a portal that opens the way to another place.
In the photo on the right is the hallway in black and white color scheme. The door and part of the wall are decorated with a book print.
Framed, modular painting
Photo wallpaper, framed, will become a real work of art in the interior of your home. It could be a large panel or Modular pictures, making up one image.
On the wardrobe
You can easily apply any design to the wardrobe doors using photo wallpaper. This method will add personality to the interior and help update the furniture.
The photo shows a compact children's room for a boy with an image of Star Wars on the cabinet doors. A perspective image on the wall increases the space of the room.
Types of wallpaper
- Non-woven wallpaper has the advantage of elasticity of the material, which simplifies working with it and provides additional strength.
- Vinyl. The vinyl coating is the base; it is on it that the image is applied. The material is durable and wear-resistant.
- Stereoscopic, in other words, photo wallpaper with a 3D effect. The image is as close to the original as possible.
- Paper. Not the best reliable option, the paper covering is easily scratched and dirty. However, it is in demand because of its environmental friendliness.
- Self-adhesive photo wallpaper is durable, the colors do not fade, and the material can be applied to any surface. Moreover, they are easy to care for.
- Washable or anti-marker wallpaper have maximum level protection from damage, this is the main advantage. The coating can be washed using water and chemicals.
- Seamless. The secret is in the width of the canvas; unlike standard rolls, it can reach three meters and be applied horizontally. This width is enough to cover an entire wall.
- With texture. Using textured wallpaper, you can imitate the pile surface or the relief of an oil painting.
- Glowing. A special paint is applied to the canvas, which is visible in dark room. Perfect option for children's room decor.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Living room
The living room is the place where you can fully realize any ideas. By decorating the space above the sofa with photo wallpaper, you can designate a relaxation area. A sofa and a pair of armchairs will stand out against the general background.
The photo shows a stylish living room with an unusual reproduction of France on one of the walls.
A print on a TV wall won't be as eye-catching, but it will decorate it.
Decorating a wall with a door can hide the doorway or, on the contrary, make it interesting to play around with it.
Kitchen
In a compact or standard kitchen It is better to use photo wallpapers in the apron area, covering them with glass. Thus, the interior will receive its own “zest” while preserving space.
It is more appropriate to use photo wallpaper on free walls in a spacious kitchen, since a three-dimensional image will make them appear closer.
The photo shows the kitchen in modern style. One of the walls is decorated with a photo panel depicting a metropolis.
Bedroom
Photo wallpaper above the head of the bed will help define the sleeping area, visually separating it from the rest of the space. In addition, photo wallpaper can become a decorative extension of the head of the bed.
On the picture modern bedroom V beige tones. The wall is finished with a horizontal photo panel combined with wallpaper imitating tiles.
Photo wallpaper in the nursery
The children's room deserves special attention. This is an ideal place to use photo wallpaper. Below are some examples.
In the boy's room
the walls can depict football or hockey idols, favorite characters from cartoons and fairy tales, such as Harry Potter or dragons. For older boys, this could be their favorite movies or games - “Transformers”, “Star Wars”, “Minecraft”, “Cars”.
Girl's room
They can be decorated with Disney cartoon characters, such as princesses from Frozen, fairy-tale 3D castles or angels soaring in the sky.
The photo shows a stylized children's room for girls depicting a fairy-tale palace.
Teenager's room
Reflects interests and hobbies at this stage of life. The walls will be decorated with your favorite band, movie characters, cars or abstract art.
Hallway and corridor
In the interior of a hallway or corridor, photo wallpaper will not only beautiful decoration, but will also help to visually move the walls apart. Perspective images create the illusion of open space.
Pictured in classic hallway wallpaper with perspective.
Balcony and loggia
Photo wallpaper with a picture of your favorite country will help you create regular balcony a little piece of paradise. And a photo panel with birds of paradise and a garden will envelop you in comfort, the balcony will become ideal place for morning coffee.
Bathroom and toilet
It is more practical to use tiles with photo printing in the bathtub. The lighter the color scheme, the more spacious the room will seem. Do bigger room the toilet will be helped by a technique with an image with perspective.
On the stairs in a private house
Wall along the stairs country house can be decorated with photo wallpapers with imitation stone or brick wall and a picture of the old city.
Selecting a design (theme)
Flowers
They can create a completely different atmosphere in the interior of the house. Buds of pastel shades, such as orchids, roses or sakura, will make the interior soft and light.
Dandelions, daisies, peonies and poppies against a background of green grass will be associated with wildlife, giving your home a breath of freshness.
A light spring mood will be set by photo wallpapers with tulips, lilies, irises or lilacs.
Cities
A photo of a city or landmark will help you transport yourself to the atmosphere of your favorite country. The streets of the old city, bridges, and the image of the city at night convey the mood and make the interior energetic or, on the contrary, peaceful.
Landscapes and main attractions of other countries will create the desired energy in the house. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, landscapes of Venice and Italy will make the interior incredibly romantic, and the image of London and the famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York, on the contrary, will be dynamic and stylish.
The photo shows a gentle bedroom in a classic style. The interior is complemented by different shades of lilac.
View from the window
A good option for rooms without sufficient natural light. Photo wallpapers that imitate the view from a window can visually enlarge the space and convey the atmosphere of a bustling metropolis or a relaxing seaside.
Frescoes and arches
Suitable for decorating a classic interior; images can decorate a corridor, hall or bedroom.
Nature on wallpaper
Nature is also capable of showing character. Greenery has a calming effect, such as a birch forest, a green grove, bamboo branches, or a flat field.
On the picture
Clouds, lakes, and sky will give the interior a feeling of peace and spaciousness.
Waterfalls, mountains and stones will provide an energetic charge.
You can also contemplate the beautiful landscapes of winter, autumn, sunset or the Garden of Eden.
Photo wallpaper with a marine theme
The marine theme is suitable for decorating the interior of living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms. The bedroom walls will be decorated with beaches with palm trees or white sailboats.
In a minimalist living room it will be interesting to look at a photo with a view of the sea or ocean, and in a children's room there will be ships with pirates and the underwater world.
World map
Laconic interior design. Suitable for an office, nursery or living room. Color solution It can be bright and unusual or discreet in the form of an outline.
Space and planets, starry sky
The endless world beyond our planet fascinates with its beauty and mystery. The decoration will look interesting not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling.
Abstraction
Photo wallpaper with abstraction will become good option for a modern interior in a minimalist or hi-tech style. And also for a teenager's room.
Cars, motorcycles and planes
An image with men’s favorite “toys” can decorate the interior of an office, a man’s apartment or a boy’s children’s room.
Animal world
An image with wild animals, such as tigers, lions, bears, leopards, wolves or rhinoceroses, is more appropriate to place in the interior of a living room or office.
The photo shows a stylish bedroom interior with black and white photo wallpaper with a rhinoceros.
For a bedroom or nursery, it is better to use calm and positive photographs, birds, butterflies, horses, cats and dogs.
People
The interior of a living room, bedroom or nursery can be decorated with photographs of loved ones, bright emotions of your favorite idols or a faceless silhouette of a beautiful shape.
Food
Juicy fruits, delicious coffee and a croissant will whet your appetite and make the kitchen more comfortable.
For material
Photo wallpaper with imitation stone, wood or fabric allows you to save space. Stone or brick walls are suitable for finishing in a loft style.
Imitation of wood or fabric will make the interior softer and warmer.
The photo shows a modern living room. The walls are decorated with photo wallpaper imitating multi-colored wooden boards.
Miscellaneous
There may be options unlimited amount. An image of an unusual clock and a road stretching into the distance, images on wallpaper in Japanese or retro style will add comfort and mystery to the interior.
The photo shows a spacious Japanese-style bedroom. The room is combined with a bathroom.
The photo on the right is a small living room in a classic style. Wallpaper with a road receding into the distance visually enlarges the room.
Modern design for young people can be complemented by graffiti, watercolor stains, anime characters or fabulous landscapes from the fantasy world.
Photo wallpapers with drawings of balloons will give the interior a festive atmosphere.
Color spectrum
| Color spectrum | Description | Photo |
| White | The best option for rooms of any size. The room will be spacious and filled with light. |
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| Black | A dark wall will attract attention and visually appear closer. |
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| Black and white | A classic combination, suitable for interiors in a modern style. |  |
| Green | It will have a beneficial effect on vision and mental state. |  |
| Red | It should be used carefully and sparingly when finishing. The shade is active and bright. |
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| Pink | Photo wallpaper in pink tones Suitable for girls' children's room or delicate bedroom. |  |
| Gray | The stylish shade looks harmonious in a high-tech and minimalist interior. |  |
| Beige and brown | A warm, calm palette is suitable for a classic interior. |  |
| Yellow and gold | A sunny shade will make the interior bright and enveloped in warmth. Gold colors will decorate a classic interior and add luxury to it. |  |
| Purple and lilac | Delicate and mysterious colors will look good in the interior of any room. |
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| Blue and light blue | Blue color calms and visually enlarges the room. Dark shades tone and create a working mood. |
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What images expand space?
Photo wallpapers have unique abilities to increase the space of a room.
- A blank image, such as flowers or abstraction, makes the room smaller due to the volumetric design.
- A panoramic photograph or a photo panel with a perspective, for example, nature with a path going into the distance, on the contrary, visually stretches the space, and a very compact room will look much larger.
- The optimal option for repairs in conditions small area For example, in a Khrushchev-era building, one of the walls will be decorated with light-colored photo wallpaper.
The photo shows a compact bedroom. The room is visually enlarged by photo wallpaper with a perspective image.
What sizes are there?
The most popular types of standard sizes:
Examples of finishing in different styles
Modern
Wallpaper in a modern style can depict geometric figures, abstraction, metropolis landscape or imitate any natural material, such as stone or wood.
Classic
For a classic interior, wallpaper with images of nature, imitation of oil paintings, flowers and plant patterns are suitable.
Provence
A landscape of endless lavender fields, cozy village greenery or an image of a fireplace and flowers will decorate the interior.
Nautical
The endless expanse of water, the Cote d'Azur, ships and maps are suitable for photo wallpapers in a marine style.
Loft
A relief concrete or wooden wall will emphasize the urban style in the interior.
Combination with other materials, edging
Options for edging the canvas depend on the stylistic direction of the room.
- IN classic interior it could be a baguette or a thin baseboard. This design will look harmonious with photo wallpaper that does not cover a full wall.
- IN modern interior There is no need for any edging; the image already looks harmonious.
Combination
Photo wallpapers can be successfully combined with different options wall decoration.
Photo wallpapers help expand the boundaries of imagination and provide more opportunities to create unique design apartments. Different images can affect the visual perception of a room, making it larger or smaller.
If you decide to add photo wallpaper to the interior of one or more rooms of your apartment, then keep in mind: they can either decorate and visually expand the room, or make the room unsightly and significantly reduce it visually. To avoid typical mistakes When decorating an apartment with photo wallpaper and giving the rooms zest and chic with the help of a printed photograph on the wall, you should know many secrets and nuances.
Photo wallpapers are back in fashion
Photo wallpapers today again decorate the most modern designer interiors
Russians had the opportunity to hang photo wallpapers in their apartments back in the mid-70s of the last century; the total fashion for them began in the early 90s, but by the end of the same decade it had almost completely exhausted itself.
It is known for certain that the first patterned wallpaper, made from rice paper, was glued to walls in China 200 BC. From there they became known in Europe (though paper wallpaper for a long time they were inferior to the usual fabric ones in brightness, performance and price - almost until the middle of the 18th century). Today, paper photo wallpapers with the highest quality printing and varied textures will not surprise anyone.
After the breakup Soviet Union people, tired of the shortages and meager assortment of stores, rejoiced at everything new, bright and unusual. That is why the opportunity to see Niagara Falls, snow-capped mountain peaks or some kind of Garden of Eden on the wall of your own living room or bedroom every day seemed fantastic original idea and, moreover, incredible beauty. True, it soon became clear that images of the same landscapes again decorated almost every apartment, the picture itself quickly faded, and even initially the quality of the print left much to be desired. From that moment on, sales of photo wallpapers began to decline rapidly until they completely disappeared.
Today, times have changed significantly, and the sign of the new era is, first of all, developed technologies, which provide, among other things, the possibility of high-quality printing of pictures of any shape and size at an affordable price. With this opportunity, the demand for photo wallpaper has revived again, especially since even a landscape photograph taken with one’s own hand can now be displayed on the wall.
The landscape on the wall in the bedroom, practically no different from the real thing, is no longer a luxury and is available to anyone
The main task in the new conditions is to correctly select an image according to the realities and characteristics of your own apartment, as well as your ideas about the beautiful and unique design premises.
How to choose the right one
In order for photo wallpaper to decorate a room, and not vice versa, it is important to take into account a complex of factors. The chosen plot, color, and especially the size of the picture should fit perfectly into the room, and the unusual texture will add zest. original design premises.
Plot
The subject of the image on the photo wallpaper directly depends on the room in which you want to see it.
- Mountain peaks and waterfalls, beloved in the 90s, are most suitable for decorating a bedroom. Everything in this room should be conducive to comfortable rest and relaxation, and majestic landscapes are perfect for these purposes.
Mountain peak on the bedroom wall
- In the living room, where most of the meetings, conversations and general movement take place, an equally dynamic drawing, for example, a city panorama, would be suitable.
Panorama of the big city in the living room
You can also decorate the walls of the living room with a huge family photo or a photograph enlarged several times, which has value for a certain circle of people close to you.
- An office or workshop will be perfectly complemented by an image in a retro or vintage style: a photograph from the beginning of the last century, which depicts a big city or, say, an antique shop, a still from a cult black and white film, or, for example, an antique geographic map.
An old geographical map in the office
- A photo of an antique vehicle or brickwork of a real wall (for example, the famous Viktor Tsoi wall on Old Arbat in Moscow or street art of a favorite courtyard in St. Petersburg) will fit perfectly into the corridor of your apartment.
Image brickwork on the wall in the hallway
- In the kitchen, the most logical thing to do is to support the gastronomic theme and stick on the wall an image of products in any context close to you: real photo, made by you at the dacha, a children's drawing by your son or a still life made by a famous artist of the Renaissance.
Food wallpapers look best in the kitchen
A typical mistake is to place on the wall of one of the rooms a so-called “universal” image of any color, and especially one enlarged many tens of times. Such a picture most often looks awkward (most of all due to the unrealistically huge sizes of roses or tulips). It’s more logical to place any life-size images on the wall (including a flower meadow with many small flowers, if that’s what you want) than to paste a huge image of anything, which can sometimes even scare the person who comes in, and not decorate the room at all .
Color
When choosing the color of photo wallpaper, first of all you need to decide on one of two color concepts that can easily coexist in the same room:
Contrast.
If your room is covered with dull plain or small-patterned wallpaper and is furnished with simple furniture, you can easily stick photo wallpaper with a scarlet sunset or another image made in rich colors on one of the walls - they will not overload the room and will set a certain mood.
Bright photo wallpaper to contrast with the interior
If the room as a whole is quite saturated with a variety of details, including color ones, then the image on the photo wallpaper can be monochromatic or even black and white, which will certainly attract attention and will not conflict with other things.
Black and white wallpaper in the interior with bright accents
- Uniformity, consistency in one color and concept.
If you like, say, the pastel shade of your walls, curtains and furniture and you would not like to disturb the harmony of the room, but want to introduce something new, then photo wallpaper of approximately the same color will allow you to bring the idea to life.
Photo wallpaper to match the color of the furniture and the rest of the interior
In a room whose design is based bright colors and contrasts, photo wallpapers to match will also come in handy.
Bright photo wallpaper in a bright interior
When pursuing the goal of visually changing the size of a room, remember that:
- White and cool colors (blue, green, lilac) visually expand the space, that is, a waterfall or the mountain peaks of Everest will add space and air to the smallest room.
Photo wallpaper that visually increases space
- Warm colors (yellow, orange, brown, red and their shades) will visually make your room smaller, so photo wallpaper with a desert or a retro photo of New York is best left for a fairly spacious room with large windows.
Photo wallpaper that can visually make a room smaller
Size
The main rule when choosing the size of photo wallpaper is simple - the design on it should be completely visible! Neither furniture, nor paintings, nor any other decorative elements should cover or block the image on the wall, which appeared there to be admired.
Simply put, you need to literally estimate and measure the dimensions open area walls in the room that you decide to decorate with photo wallpaper, and buy in a store or order a print according to your exact measurements.
Remember that photo wallpaper does not have to occupy one wall from floor to ceiling. There are many options for shapes and sizes of a piece of photographic image:
- a narrow vertical canvas (for example, filling the area between a cabinet and other furniture);
- horizontal insert at eye level (for example, above a sofa);
Horizontal insert of photo wallpaper in the bedroom
- inserts with images on different parts of the wall, connected by meaning;
- highlighting protrusions or niches in the wall using photo wallpaper.
Texture
The choice of texture for photo wallpaper is an extremely individual thing, and general tips and the recommendations in this area are as follows:
- In a living room, children's room or other room where movement, and, therefore, the likelihood of fraying the coating is greatest, it is better to choose a simple, not the most expensive photo wallpaper printing without unnecessary frills. As a rule, this is a matte pattern without any texture.
- Delights, such as the texture “Frost”, “Painting” or “Plaster”, are most appropriate in rooms for serious pastime, namely in an office or library.
- Brilliant glossy images, which bear the appropriate names “gloss”, “gloss” and others, are most often used in offices and design studios, but are also perfect for a teenager’s room or a living room decorated in the pop art style.
glossy photo wallpaper in the living room, decorated in pop art style
- “Canvas” and “Linen” are recommended for the kitchen or living room, especially if the apartment’s residents are calm, peaceful older people.
According to Feng Shui, any image, be it a painting by a recognized genius or a poor quality photograph taken by an amateur, carries a very specific energy charge. Each of us intuitively feels this charge, and that is why we like some pictures very much, others irritate us, and others leave us indifferent. What exactly will we see day after day on the wall in own apartment, is important for our mental health, therefore, according to Feng Shui, the criteria for choosing paintings for your home are very clearly stated (of course, this also applies to photo wallpaper):
- The owner of the house must like the image without reservations or assumptions.
That is why the designer does not have the right to unilaterally decide what and how will be located on the walls of the rooms on which he is working. IN in this case, the reasons why you don't like the image are not important.
- It is advisable that photo wallpapers do not depict animals during a hunt or people with weapons, since such pictures carry aggressive energy.
- According to Feng Shui, photographs of deceased idols on the walls of a home are unacceptable.
- The picture should be as realistic as possible or with a minimum of abstract details.
- The image must be completely clear and understandable to the owner of the house. Strange hieroglyphs, paintings and even photographs will bring confusion and subsequent strife into the house.
Photo wallpapers with images that are incomprehensible to the owner of the house, in particular hieroglyphs, are unacceptable according to Feng Shui
There can be a lot of advice and opinions on choosing and placing photo wallpapers, but the most important thing remains the desire and feeling of beauty of the person who is going to decorate the room, and the recommendations given above will help you avoid mistakes and obvious mistakes.
