Interior decoration - an important part and the final stage of construction of a country house. Many people do not think about this during the construction of the foundation and installation of the log house, installation of communication systems. But when the house is already under the roof, the utility networks have been installed, the question arises of how to decorate the inside of a wooden house. Finishing “to zero” is not suitable for everyone, and it also requires special treatment of the walls with paints and varnishes. In addition, a house with such decoration looks empty and uncomfortable.
I want the materials to be durable, reliable, but at the same time inexpensive. And the resulting interior turned out to be cozy, comfortable and attractive. In addition, when arranging wooden house It is important that the products are environmentally friendly, preserve the naturalness of the structure and maintain a comfortable indoor microclimate. Today the market offers a lot of finishing materials. In this article we will look at how to cover the interior walls of a wooden house inexpensively and beautifully.
Features of the choice of finishing materials
- Pay attention to the markings. The designation E1 says that the building materials are intended for residential premises, E2 - for the hallway, kitchen, toilet, utility rooms, E3 - for public and industrial premises;
- If you use finishing materials made of wood, you can choose a class and quality that is worse than required. After this, modify the products and bring them into an aesthetic appearance yourself. For example, sand and sand, varnish and/or paint, impregnate protective compounds, trim if necessary. Thus, you will spend less financial resources than when purchasing high-class materials;
- For rooms with high humidity (bathrooms, balconies, basements, cellars, etc.), choose moisture-resistant materials. If you use wooden crafts, be sure to process the products protective equipment from the negative effects of moisture, rot and mold;
- Choose eco-friendly natural materials for furnishing a wooden house. They would look inappropriate in such a structure plastic double glazed windows or panels. They will disrupt the environmental friendliness of the house, introduce disharmony and only spoil the interior;
- Choose durable, reliable materials and do not forget about the quality of finishing work. Remember that a wooden frame gradually shrinks, which can lead to cracks. Think over this point in advance so as not to make repairs every 3-5 years and not replace damaged cladding.
Can not use
Before determining how to sheathe the inside of a wooden house, let’s look at what materials are not suitable. When finishing, you need to abandon plastic panels and linoleum. Such products are characterized by availability and cost-effectiveness, high resistance to moisture, a wide selection of colors, and easy installation. However, the advantages of PVC outweigh its artificiality and lack of environmental friendliness. They emit a sharp toxic odor when heated, collect dust, and allow air and steam to pass through.
Linoleum - popular available coverage, however not recommended for wood floors. It is not environmentally friendly and requires careful preparation of the base, since the material can only be laid on a flat surface. In addition, it does not look very appropriate in a wooden house. In rare cases, linoleum can be laid in utility rooms or the basement. However, even there it is better to lay the usual wooden boards.
OSB, fiberboard or chipboard panels are also not suitable, since harmful industrial glue is used in the manufacture of materials. In addition, these are the most environmentally friendly products that are made from wood waste. They do not have a very aesthetic appearance, so such materials are often used for rough finishing. It is also not recommended to use laminate flooring. It is not resistant to moisture, slippery and cold.
MDF wall panels are a foreign analogue of fiberboard, which is more environmentally friendly, since toxic resins and enzymes are not used when gluing individual elements. Such panels are easy to attach directly to walls. They come in a variety of designs and colors. However, they are not at all resistant to high humidity and wear.
The panels listed above are not strong enough and are not resistant to moisture. In addition, they are fire hazardous and not very attractive in appearance. When covered with such panels, the room looks more like an office or study than a living room.
But what to choose then and what is the best way to sheathe the walls inside a wooden house? A suitable option would be natural wood materials with protective impregnation. These can be planed and sanded boards, lining, veneer and other similar products. Let's take a closer look at what materials are best for finishing a country house made of timber or logs.
Wooden finishing materials
Let us immediately note that the most suitable option would be wooden lining. This is an affordable material with an attractive appearance, environmentally friendly and natural, easy to install and maintain. Thin slats are used for both ceilings and walls. If you want to create an effect log house, choose a block house that imitates a rounded log. One surface of the block house is semicircular, and the other is flat.
Lining is the best combination of price, quality, appearance and environmental friendliness. But if you are willing to pay, choose luxury natural wood materials. These are cork panels and solid wood panels.
Cork is a modern material that is environmentally friendly, high quality, strength and durability, luxurious appearance. They tolerate high humidity well and are suitable for every type of room. The only but significant disadvantage is the very high cost.
Solid boards or solid wood panels are also an expensive option, but they are also very reliable and of high quality, as they are made entirely of natural elite wood. This coating looks expensive, luxurious and prestigious. A solid array, even under heavy loads and high humidity, will easily last 30-50 years without repair.
Parquet board - suitable option for finishing the floor in a wooden house. This is an affordable material that is characterized by easy and quick installation. And decorative painting or varnishing will make the appearance of the parquet refined and aesthetic.
Veneer panels - beautiful budget material, with which the walls are sheathed. It represents a thin cut of solid wood that preserves the wood grain, color, texture and structure. For finishing, choose only natural veneer, as it is more durable and reliable.
Veneer has an attractive appearance, is characterized by ease of installation and practicality, good sound and heat insulation, and low price. But at the same time, the basis of the material is fiberboard or chipboard, so the material is not 100% environmentally friendly and cannot be used in rooms with high humidity.
Other types of budget materials
Plaster is a traditional ceiling finishing option, which is sometimes used for walls. This is an inexpensive and accessible material, easy to use and install. It will give a smooth white surface, however White color is not always appropriate in a wooden house. This material is used if it suits the style of room decoration. For example, it could be classic or French Provence.
Drywall is an affordable and quick finishing option. These are sheets of cellulose and compressed gypsum that are easy to install and secure. Modern manufacturers produce material with special processing, which increases resistance to moisture and fire. Drywall allows you to create complex design projects and install two-level ceilings. However, this is a fragile and not very aesthetic material, so it requires some work after installation (painting or wallpapering).
Ceramic or tiled tiles are suitable for finishing a bathroom, bathroom or kitchen. If you are laying tiles on the bathroom floor, choose products with a rough surface to prevent slipping and ensure safety. This material is characterized by strength, durability and increased resistance to moisture and dampness. Today you can find a lot of designer tile options, including those designed to look like wood.
But when laying tiles on wooden walls Keep in mind that you need to make a reinforced base for the material, otherwise the product will not last long! It is not necessary to completely tile the bathroom. You can sheathe only certain areas or use mosaics. By the way, the combination of mosaic and wooden materials looks very impressive and harmonious.
Lining is the best option
Wooden lining is characterized by high strength, reliability, aesthetics and 100% environmental friendliness. Such products are used for covering walls and ceilings in a wooden cottage, country house, bathhouse and sauna, balcony and loggia, and apartment. This universal material, which is easy to install, so even a non-professional can handle the installation.
Narrow thin slats fit tightly together, form good sound and heat insulation, and level the surface of the walls and ceiling. Wooden materials look aesthetically pleasing and elegant. If you want to save money, buy grade B. After installation, defects can be hidden by coating with varnish or paint. Class A is more expensive and elite, it does not need any modification, and grade C is only suitable for rough work or finishing utility rooms.
Don't forget about the protective treatment of the lining. You can buy ready-made materials or process the wood yourself. The second option will be cheaper. The lining is installed on a sheathing made of bars. It is convenient to install hydro- and thermal insulation materials. The slats can be laid vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
Today you will find a wide range of linings, varying in type of wood, width and length, profile and class. Best combination quality and price of pine. This type of wood is suitable for a home, cottage or gazebo. For a bath, choose linden or alder, as they tolerate humidity and high temperatures well and do not heat up. After installation, you can paint the material in any color, achieve the desired shade or shine.
Is it possible to use drywall to finish a wooden house?
Drywall is the most popular finishing material, which is used both in apartments and in private houses. These are flexible sheets with a fire-resistant surface and increased moisture resistance. They create a smooth surface and hide imperfections in walls or ceilings and are easy to install.
Drywall hides pipes, wires and other communications. But the main advantage of this material is its availability and low cost. In addition, today on the market you can find slabs different sizes, shapes and colors, which allows you to create any room design.
But drywall finishing often looks unfinished and requires final painting or wallpapering. In addition, it is a rather fragile and fragile material that may not cope with serious loads. Therefore, it is better to use drywall for creating partitions or shelving, but not for finishing a wooden house.
If you decide to use drywall, choose only quality products reliable manufacturer. Often harmful toxic substances are added to the material, which is harmful to human health and violates the environmental friendliness of a wooden house. High-quality real drywall is safe, as it is made from natural gypsum.
In the company “MariSrub” you can order the construction of a turnkey house from logs or timber! The company's craftsmen will perform all finishing work efficiently and reliably, including installation and connection of utility networks, cladding of walls, ceilings and floors, installation of windows and doors. Order complex turnkey construction and you won’t have to worry about anything!
Covering the walls with wallpaper or painting them in a single color are finishing solutions that have already become traditional. But what if these options seem boring and outdated? We offer an impressive way to decorate walls that have not yet become boring.
1. From the ceiling to the wall
Intricate stucco molding is rarely able to fit into a modern interior. But ceiling rosettes mounted on the walls and painted in their color look very trendy. A wall with such decoration becomes a real highlight of the interior.
2. Eco-style
Decorating walls with cork is not yet very common. This is most likely due to the widespread belief that cork is an impractical material. But this is not true at all. Modern cork panels are resistant to negative external factors, such as humidity and mechanical damage.
3. Fresh press
Paper on the walls in the form of wallpaper is a common solution, so the idea of decorating with newspapers will not be shocking. But keep in mind that newsprint is thinner, so after drying we recommend covering the wall with a protective varnish.
4. A little brick
A wall completely lined with bricks is found in modern interiors quite often and have already gotten a little tired of it. We offer an alternative solution - to lay only part of the wall with bricks. This finish harmoniously combines with snow-white plaster, creating interesting game contrasts.
5. Reliving vacation memories
River or sea pebbles– reliable and durable material for wall decoration, which is easy to work with. Using small stones, you can lay out either an entire wall or a separate section of it, for example, the area of a kitchen apron.
6. Cheap and cheerful
If decorating walls with natural wood becomes a serious blow to the family budget, we recommend that you pay attention to other options. Eg, finishing coat walls using OSB boards. But be careful: in order for the interior to look creative, you will have to carefully think through all its details. Otherwise, there is a high risk of crossing the boundaries of good taste.
7. Soft walls made of eco-leather
Eco-leather wall panels look truly luxurious. But in order for the interior not to look too pretentious, we recommend paying attention to non-standard colors. Eco-leather panels will look modern in laconic interiors.
8. Tension… walls
The practice of finishing with tension walls is not yet very widespread. They are a canvas mounted on a frame. The advantages of this finish are: high speed installation, the ability to apply any image in decent quality.
9. Brutal finishing with large stones
Large stones are rarely found in wall decoration, although they look more impressive than small ones. In order for such decoration to really decorate the interior, we recommend laying the entire wall with them, leaving free space between adjacent stones.
10. Exquisite shine of glass
Glass panels can have a variety of colors and textures. Therefore, choosing a model that will harmoniously fit into the interior will not be difficult. Often, glass panels are mounted on top of a wall with another type of finish, such as brick or stone. This allows you to create an impressive 3D effect in the interior.
11. Soft inner light
This type of finishing is technically difficult to implement. But the result is really worth the effort. Light sources are mounted on the wall, for example, LED Strip Light. Then, at a short distance from them, there are wall panels.
12. Paint + 3D panels
In the vast majority of cases, 3D gypsum panels are sold in white and are used for finishing in their original form. But when painted they look much more interesting. In addition, the process of their harmonious integration into the color scheme is facilitated. certain interior.
13. Everything is the other way around: frames... in the image
A wall covered with bright wallpaper can be filled with identical frames from floor to ceiling. This way, many different paintings will appear on the wall, all united by a common plot.
14. Democratic plastic
Plastic wall panels are usually not pleasing with aesthetic characteristics, and are perceived as a material for temporary wall decoration. Therefore, we recommend spending a little more time than planned and finding quality plastic panels. Then the chances of creating a dynamic and stylish interior will increase significantly.
15. Plasterboard structures are not always bad
Complex wall structures made of plasterboard are a finish that most designers condemn. But there are examples when plasterboard in the interior looks stylish. To remain within the bounds of good taste, we recommend that you consult with professionals when choosing a design shape.
16. New in the world of finishing materials - flexible stone
This material consists of stone chips or a polymer layer attached to a flexible base. Bending stone allows you to recreate the texture of natural even on uneven surfaces complex shape. At the same time, its cost is quite affordable.
Once a general understanding of unusual wall finishing methods has been obtained, you may want to return to familiar and proven solutions. In this case, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with how
What types of wall decoration are the most popular today, which are the most practical, and which are fashionable and spectacular?
Let's try to answer these questions.
All wall finishing options, overview of materials, advantages and disadvantages.
Wallpaper
Wallpaper is the most common, commonly used way to decorate walls. For quite a long time, wallpaper in Europe was exclusively made of fabric or leather. Hence the name - they were not glued, but nailed.
Wallpaper today has a diverse range of products to suit all occasions and budgets. Here are paper and textile, vinyl and non-woven, acrylic and fiberglass, wood, cork, metal... Wallpaper in the form of huge photographs and paintings, as well as with 3D images. Moreover, each variety has its own undeniable advantages.
Paper wallpapers are affordable and organic, and an impressive range of colors, textures and patterns opens the way for them to any room. In addition, anyone can handle gluing paper wallpaper, which allows you to save on repairs.
Paper covering is most suitable for the walls of the hallway, living room and bedroom.
A variety is glued in the corridor, which, if necessary, can be painted, and the living room is decorated, as a rule, with multi-layered, embossed, primed types of wallpaper. Inexpensive, but “fun” paper wallpaper They are also used in the nursery - if the artist in the child awakens, such a finish will be easy to quickly change.
To the disadvantages paper coverings One can attribute their fragility and fragility: only the best, multi-layered samples can last 5 years or more without any visible loss of quality.
And also paper does not tolerate moisture well, is highly flammable and fades quite quickly.
Photo wallpapers became popular in the late 80s of the last century, and have not left homes to this day. This is because their range is truly limitless, the price is not exorbitant, and you can hang such wallpaper yourself. In addition, modern photo wallpapers are highly resistant to fading, repel dust, and have additional protective film and can be produced according to individual orders - for example, with portraits of household members.
Actually, these are the advantages of paper photo wallpapers.
The disadvantages include the fact that such wallpaper requires absolutely flat surfaces and, like any paper, is not very durable. The average service life is 3-7 years.
Textile wallpapers are linen, felt, silk, velor; on non-woven, paper or synthetic base. 
The advantages of fabric upholstery are its naturalness, good thermal insulation, greater resistance to fading compared to paper wallpaper, decent appearance and richness of textures. And also a solid – on average 10 years – service life.
The most environmentally friendly option, linen upholstery on paper based, we can safely recommend it for the nursery. Silk wallpaper, as if by magic magic wand will transform an ordinary living room into a luxurious salon. And felt or velor wallpaper will make the bedroom warmer and more secluded.
If more insulation is required, the walls are covered textile wallpaper on a porous synthetic base: their thickness can reach 5 millimeters. This same variety is least susceptible to deformation. The maximum period of use of such coating is up to 10 years.
Negative qualities of fabric wallpaper: the need for regular cleaning, instability to mechanical stress, relatively high price. In addition, fabric wallpaper requires perfectly flat surfaces, as well as knowledge of the nuances of application to walls.
Jute wallpaper belongs to a wide family of design materials with natural plant coverings. They are also called wallpaper mats. They can be based on either paper or non-woven fabric. 
Jute wallpaper is valued for its 100% naturalness, breathability, resistance to ultraviolet radiation and mechanical stress. And the characteristic, knotty structure elevates these wallpapers from the category of ordinary coatings to the rank of stylish designer features.
Most often, jute is used when they want to emphasize the character of the interior.
This type of wallpaper is used primarily for living rooms and bedrooms; However, the safety and hypoallergenic nature of jute makes it a welcome “guest” in children’s rooms.
The disadvantages of jute coverings include their ability to absorb odors (which is why you rarely see jute in kitchens), the need for regular cleaning and a considerable price.
The average service life is 10-15 years.
Vinyl wallpaper is on the crest of popularity today. Of course, this type of finishing can imitate stone, wood, plaster or, say, suede.
It should be noted that vinyl wallpapers are also divided into a considerable number of subtypes: structural, with relief and a layer of foamed vinyl, with hot stamping and silk-screen printing effect. 
The strengths of this coating include a high degree of sound insulation, the ability to mask small irregularities and roughness on the walls, and resistance to fading and moisture. Due to the fact that vinyl wallpapers are not afraid of water and steam, they are relevant in kitchens and bathrooms.
But vinyl wallpaper also has its drawbacks: airtightness, difficulty in gluing it yourself, relatively high cost, and also a not very pleasant smell that cheap samples can emit.
Service life is on average 20 years.
Non-woven wallpaper can be used for paper, fabric or vinyl wallpapers.
These are rolls of cellulose fibers bonded with polymers. Their advantages are environmental friendliness, breathability, a wide palette of patterns, and also the ability to repaint these wallpapers and use them to smooth out small bumps and blemishes on the walls. The service life of non-woven wallpaper is about 10 years.
And now about the shortcomings. Firstly, not everyone can afford high-quality non-woven wallpaper. Secondly, dust accumulates in the “folds” of their embossing. They are also quite easy to damage, for example, when rearranging furniture. Finally, the non-woven covering must be glued to exemplarily clean, plain walls. Otherwise, stains and stains may be visible.
It is believed that this is an analogue of vinyl coatings, which are based on paper, and foamed vinyl replaces polymer coating.
Advantages: hypoallergenic, durable, practical, moisture-resistant, which allows you to use wallpaper in the living room, kitchen, and even the bathroom. And also resistance to mechanical stress and ease of handling. It is not surprising that acrylic wallpaper is preferred by families with playful children or pets.
Disadvantages: such wallpapers are inferior to their vinyl “brothers” in thickness and, therefore, in durability. And their color range is not so diverse.
Application period is 10-12 years.
This still non-trivial type of finishing is gaining more and more points - thin, glass yarn rolled into rolls. It consists of dolomite, sand and similar additives, so naturalness and harmlessness are one of the “trump cards” of glass wallpaper. 
There are other advantages: high strength, resistance to chemical and mechanical influences, fire and moisture, and the possibility of painting.
Fiberglass fabric is so presentable that it often adorns the walls of posh bars and restaurants.
Nothing prevents the use of glass wallpaper in any room, but they look especially impressive in classic as well as modern living rooms.
The disadvantages include the complexity of installation and, especially, dismantling, and the requirement for an absolutely flat wall surface. On top of that, glass wallpaper, because complex technology production is an expensive pleasure.
But the service life of the glass coating is up to 30 years.
The raw material for their production is Mediterranean oak bark with its unique resinous substances. The advantages of the material are obvious: environmental friendliness, bactericidal properties, creation of a special, healing microclimate.
Cork also has enviable insulating properties. If someone in an apartment, for example, plays music, the neighbors are unlikely to hear, because the traffic jam will absorb the decibels.
It is also important that, unlike wooden coverings, cork does not ignite and does not support combustion.
After all, the velvety nature of cork bark is pleasant to the touch, which is why it is used in rooms for very young children.
Among the disadvantages of cork wallpaper, mention should be made of a relatively narrow range of colors. It cannot be said that their patterns are monotonous, but their natural color is in the range of natural wood - from light yellow to dark brown. And it is also worth considering that they will not be cheap, although the high cost in this case is compensated quite for a long time services.
Service life – up to 30 years.
It may seem that we are talking about a new product, but this material was invented back in 1877.
These are rolls that are formed from wood flour mixed with wax, rosin, linseed oil.
The surface of the linkcrust is embossed and patterned, which gives the finish an expensive, respectable look. 
The best qualities of linkcrust – environmental Safety, commendable thermal stability, durability, resistance to deformation, a wide selection of colors and shades, the ability to paint, low maintenance.
The shelf life of linkrust wallpaper is practically unlimited, which can be confirmed by the perfectly preserved interiors of many ancient houses.
Linkrust looks great in,. However, it is also characterized by certain defects - for example, instability at low temperatures, a complex installation process, and high cost.
Metallized wallpaper
Metallic/metallic wallpaper can be embossed, blackened, etched, painted, patinated... Thanks decorative variety This type of wall covering is a signature technique of many famous designers. 
Wallpaper covered with a layer of foil, namely they are called metal, are resistant to moisture, wear, and have good thermal insulation. Well, if they are of the mirror type, then they also have the ability to visually “spread” the space.
Metallic wallpaper of a noble shade is adored by fans of expensive, pretentious styles, such as, and. Designers especially recommend this wallpaper for decorating halls, lobbies and halls.
The disadvantages of this coating are air tightness and low resistance to mechanical stress. Metallic wallpaper also requires perfectly smooth walls... and considerable investment.
Their shelf life is on average 10 years.
Liquid wallpaper, also known as flock and silk plaster. Despite the natural base, after hardening on the walls, this coating bears little resemblance to wallpaper.
pros liquid wallpaper– practicality, damaged fragments are easy to restore, environmental friendliness, ability to pass air, sufficient strength.
The disadvantages are the relatively high cost, as well as not such a wide selection of patterns and colors as is the case with conventional paper ones.
Liquid wallpaper is suitable for the hallway, hall, nursery, bedroom and living room. Average service life is 6-8 years.
Decorative plaster
This general term called a layer of construction and decorative mixture applied to the surface of the walls. It levels the walls, insulates them, insulates them, and is also, of course, one of the most ancient methods of beautifying a home inside and out.
Plaster mixtures can be divided according to two criteria - according to the composition of the mixture and according to artistic qualities.
Mineral plaster is the most economical type of plaster. This is due to the base of the mixture - cement, which is “seasoned” with chemical additives that provide increased moisture resistance. To this we can add environmental safety, vapor permeability, resistance to fungi and mold, temperature changes, as well as fire safety.
Among the disadvantages are the not very diverse color palette and the complexity of application.
But the average period of operation of a mineral coating does not exceed 15 years.
In addition to mineral, there is also: silicate, based on liquid glass; silicone, which is based on silicone resins; polymer - with acrylic resin in the composition.
Silicone and mineral plasters have the longest service life.
Textured (structural) decorative plaster- a way of decorating walls that can be called an unfading classic. Due to the fact that it contains plaster mixture various additives (pebbles, fibers, marble chips or ground bricks), such finishing can look like rock, valuable wood, cork bark, sand patterns, cracked clay, dug velvet. 
Textured types of plaster include the famous “fur coat”, as well as bark beetle plaster, a method of finishing halls and hallways that has been popular for many decades.
Textured plaster is an excellent solution for those who want to get a unique interior. It will definitely provide picturesqueness and sophistication. And at the same time, strength, durability, and fire resistance.
Plaster will help hide small defects on the walls, and its price is not bad at all.
Textured plaster will not put any of the palace to shame; it will be a good find for the hall, living room, and dining room.
Judging by the reviews, this design has one drawback - it is difficult to remove when the need for new repairs arises.
The time during which textured plaster will not lose its attractiveness is 15-20 years.
It's hard to believe that this type of coating is over 500 years old. “Venetian” creates the impression of a noble stone - marble, granite, onyx, jasper, opal, malachite, amber. Such a sophisticated type of decoration literally asks for the walls of spacious living rooms, where there are fireplaces, hanging canvases in lush frames and the spirit of the Renaissance is in the air.
Venetian plaster is unique: there are no two identical copies of it in the world!
It is precisely this that can be seen inside the palaces of the Venetian doges and the villas of Italian aristocrats.
“Venetian” is not only enchantingly beautiful, but also safe, moisture-resistant, durable and capable of pleasing the eye not for years, but for centuries!
But the price also matches it.
Dye
The market offers a truly huge number of all kinds of interior paints. Water-based ones are considered the safest and non-toxic, while organic-based ones, when dry, form a denser, shiny layer. You can choose moisture-resistant paint, which is suitable for the kitchen, and vapor-permeable paint, which would be appropriate, for example, in the hallway. 
Concerning decorative properties, then the paints can be glossy, matte and even embossed. The former are suitable for perfectly smooth surfaces, while the embossed one can hide roughness and small errors on the walls.
- Paints on water based
have the “softest” chemical composition. Their other advantages include an attractive price and a huge selection of colors and shades.
Disadvantages include instability to abrasion and high humidity. - Acrylic paints more tolerant of vapors, but drops or jets can destroy them.
The most durable among water-soluble paints are latex paints. They can even be washed, but they are not very tolerant of ultraviolet radiation, and they are more expensive.
Walls coated with acrylic-based paint are not afraid of sunlight, are non-toxic and do not fade for 15-20 years.
The disadvantage of such paints is their long drying time. - Alkyd paints They are inexpensive, easy to use, have a wide range of colors and dry within an hour after application. True, alkyd-based dyes are short-lived - a year later, the walls may become stained and lose their original brightness. They still don't like sunlight, and most importantly, quite toxic. In connection with the last point, these paints are not recommended for bedrooms and children's rooms.
- Silicate paints are created on the basis of liquid glass with the addition of pigments and fillers. Most often they are used on verandas, balconies, and basements - where resistance to moisture and temperature changes is required.
- Silicone paints are vapor permeable, have dirt-repellent properties, are not afraid of water and create a fairly durable coating layer.
It is not surprising that their service life is a quarter of a century.
Silicone paints can be used to decorate bathroom walls, use them in the hallway, and in the kitchen. It should, however, be remembered that the bumps and depressions on walls covered with this relatively new type of paint and varnish products will become more noticeable. - Oil paints with drying oil as a base today they are rarely used for interior decoration. The reason is the harmful components that are used in their production. In addition, oil compositions take a long time to dry, do not allow surfaces to “breathe”, and can bubble and crack.
The merits of oil paints include, perhaps, their affordability. Because of this oil paints can be useful in utility and utility rooms - they are used to paint pipes, window frames, heating radiators. - Enamel They often call for help when they start repairs. Among the advantages of enamel dyes are a budget price, aesthetics (it forms an even, glossy film), strength exceeding the strength of oil and alkyd paints.
Enamel is called a universal coating because it easily applies to any surface, be it brick, concrete or wood, and dries within 24 hours. Paint resists moisture well, which is why bathroom walls are sometimes covered with enamel.
But we must not forget that enamels are fire hazardous, which is why they should not be used near a stove.
The durability of enamel paint depends on the type and ranges from 10 to 15 years.
Decorative brick/stone. Today, few people will be surprised by this method of decorating living rooms and bedrooms, although recently brickwork was not allowed beyond the hallways. It's all about fashion. It turned out that brick as a method of decoration organically combines with many current styles– from classic to minimalism and . 
Rigid tiles that imitate brick are based on gypsum, cement, clay and other compounds. So, white gypsum tiles are the most affordable. It is quite light in weight; for its laying you need to purchase special glue.
The main disadvantage of this material is its high moisture absorption - this should be taken into account when planning repairs and should not be used in rooms with high humidity.
The average service life is at least 15 years.
In addition to brick, walls can be covered with decorative artificial stone, which imitates sandstone, shell rock, slate, tuff, basalt, etc. Despite the variety of textures, decorative stone is produced mainly from gypsum, sand, clay, cement and corresponding dyes. 
The advantages of this finishing option are diversity, which allows the wildest design fantasies to run wild. Artificial stone is quite easy to install, it is hygienic, and lightweight, which can also be considered an advantage.
Decorative stone is most often used to highlight corners, openings, arches, frame a fireplace, in other words, to create stylish accents.
Service life if treated with care is up to 30 years.
This finishing material can be called eternal: trends change, but bathrooms and kitchens are still decorated with tiles. Ceramic tiles have earned trust due to such qualities as environmental safety, moisture resistance, hygiene and unpretentiousness in everyday life, immunity to fungi and bacteria, abrasion and fading. And the variety of formats, colors and textures, copying the appearance of noble stones, minerals, crocodile skin and much more, gives tiles a pass into any room.
High-quality ceramic facing material can serve for 50 years or more. The only thing that is required is to restore the seams between the slabs.
Porcelain tiles are characterized by strength, greater than that of tiles, environmental friendliness, low degree of water absorption, resistance to chipping, and resistance to low temperatures. The last point makes porcelain stoneware the leader in finishing when it comes to balconies, terraces, loggias and verandas.
As for the range of colors and textures of porcelain tiles, it will satisfy any tastes and whims. Porcelain tiles will last for more than one generation.
The disadvantages of this coating include its impressive weight and relatively high cost.
Finishing with PVC panels will cost 30-40% less than with ceramic tiles.
In addition to being cheap, PVC panels are practical, easy to use, and insensitive to temperature changes.
Installation of the panels is also quite simple.
Contrary to rumors, PVC does not emit toxic substances and is considered a safe finishing agent. For the appearance of the panels, and they come different color, you don't have to worry for 8-10 years.
Among the disadvantages of PVC finishing are its lower strength compared to ceramics, toxicity when burning, and also, oddly enough, cheapness: for many this is an indicator lack of prestige.
MDF panels are a modern modification of particle boards, known as chipboards. In the production of MDF, however, harmful phenol is not used, which makes this product environmentally friendly.
The advantages of MDF include a wide range of products: manufacturers offer multi-colored, ornamented panels, smooth and with a relief surface. They are easy enough to mount on walls, they are durable, have a high thermal conductivity coefficient, are insensitive to fungus and mold, and since they are covered with a laminated film, they are also insensitive to moisture.
The service life of MDF panels is 15 years.
3D panels
Most of these three-dimensional, relief products are made from gypsum, although they can be made from MDF, bamboo, reed, plastic, glass, aluminum... In stores they will also kindly show you acrylic 3D panels, leather, porcelain stoneware, samples with built-in LED- backlight.
What do all these variations have in common?
In general, 3D panels are hypoallergenic and non-toxic, attach quickly, and have good insulating qualities.
A serious bonus is the ability to manufacture panels according to individual order.
Wide choose samples allows you to fit such a finish into any style: bamboo 3D panels will suit simple, emphatically eco-friendly interiors, 3D panels with a metallic sheen and futuristic pattern will emphasize and, plain 3D panels will add zest to, and panels with a patina effect will harmoniously complement art deco And .
Among the disadvantages of this coating, consumers cite the ability of the panels to accumulate dust on a textured surface. And psychologists add: an excessive number of convex patterns will not only overload the interior, but can provoke irritability and poor health. Based on this, it is better to use 3D panels in fragments - on one wall, for example.
Drywall
Drywall is a worthy alternative to plaster. It is used to create hanging, sub-ceiling systems, for decorating ventilation, pipes, engineering communications, as well as for covering walls. 
Most often, plasterboard is used to decorate rooms with normal humidity - hallways, living rooms, bedrooms. But there is also a special, moisture-resistant drywall, the service life of which can last up to 10 years.
Drywall is a good sound insulator; it absorbs excess moisture and creates a perfectly flat surface. Installation of plasterboard products is not difficult, and they can be cut and used to create various shapes for decoration.
The disadvantage of drywall is that it “eats” the volume of the room, and after installation on the walls it requires puttying of the seams and finishing. It’s also depressing that hanging a TV or shelf on a wall covered with plasterboard is problematic.
Mosaic tiles are a favorite in bathrooms and kitchens. It is made from a wide range of materials: for example, from natural stone, which gives the product special strength and durability, or from ceramics, glass, wood, and metal.
The source raw materials, of course, greatly influence the type of mosaic, its service life, as well as the styles and rooms in which it is used. fits better Total.
The most common mosaic is on a ceramic base. It is used in bathrooms, washrooms, and also in kitchens - for example, in the work surface area. 
The merits of mosaic coating include, firstly, the possibility of use in niches, on ledges, and uneven surfaces. Secondly, the variety of structure and color allows you to create mosaic tiles subjects: walls are monochrome and colorful, patterned and in the form of paintings. Add to this the fact that mosaic adheres perfectly to any surface - concrete, plastered, wooden.
But every finishing product has its drawbacks, and with mosaics this comes at a price. However, it is justified, because we are talking about an exclusive product that is made from natural materials and lasts 15 years or more.
When planning renovations in any room of your home, you inevitably imagine the end result - the color palette, furniture and decor. But any remodeling or reconstruction of a room begins with finishing, and this part of the work also needs to be clearly planned. A competent choice of the method of finishing walls, ceilings and floors will help you not only achieve the desired result and get the interior of your dreams, but also save time and money. Unplanned alterations always lead to waste of the family budget and temporary delays. Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself with different ways surface design in your room and choose best option, which will meet your ideas about practicality, beauty and affordability.
We bring to your attention an impressive selection of a wide variety of images of personal and common rooms, made in different stylistic directions using various finishing materials. We hope that specific examples of color, texture and design combinations will help you decide on the choice of finishing materials for decorating your own home.
Ceiling decoration - the beginning
As a rule, any renovation begins with finishing the ceilings. Not so long ago, our compatriots did not have the opportunity to choose among the methods of decorating ceilings - whitewashing, painting (usually in light colors) and wallpapering. In many apartments and houses you yourself could come across absolutely identical unremarkable snow-white ceilings. Currently finishing methods ceiling surfaces many times more, you can get confused from the abundance of construction and finishing materials. In addition, modern materials for surface finishing make it possible to solve a number of problems that not so long ago would have been impossible to cope with, at least on our own. But nowadays, every homeowner will be able to choose the method of ceiling design that is suitable for him.
Among the most popular options for finishing ceiling surfaces are the following:
- suspended ceilings (plasterboard);
- stretch ceiling;
- coloring;
- use of decorative plaster;
- wallpapering;
- ceiling panels;
- combined option.
Dropped ceilings
Drywall is a composite material produced in the form of fairly large sheets, which consist of gypsum, lined on both sides with high-quality cardboard. By choosing plasterboard as a material for cladding the ceiling, you can implement many design ideas and variations in design. In addition, drywall has the following advantages:
- You can veneer any surface, even completely untreated, not plastered;
- plasterboard cladding can hide all the wires and pipes that are on the ceiling;
- the result is a flat, smooth ceiling surface;
- drywall is able to maintain the microclimate of the room;
- has heat resistance and is a non-flammable material;
- plasterboard treated with special compounds is a moisture-resistant material;
- safe for humans and the environment, non-toxic (can be used for cladding ceilings, including in children's rooms);
- the possibility of cladding in several levels, creating various geometric shapes, niches, arches, etc.;
- the possibility of organizing a built-in lighting system;
- installation is quite simple and convenient (you can do it yourself);
- there is the possibility of combination with other types of ceiling finishes;
- affordable price.
The options for covering ceilings with plasterboard are numerous and very diverse. But this material also has its drawbacks:
- plasterboard is not suitable for finishing ceilings in rooms with high humidity (more than 75%), bathrooms, laundries with open drying and some other utilitarian rooms are not suitable for this type of cladding;
- the surface covered with plasterboard needs further painting or wallpapering;
- insufficiently high strength of the material itself.
By using gypsum stucco you can create a ceiling that will be the ideal decoration for a room in classic style or Baroque and Rococo styles.
Stretch ceiling
There are two types suspended ceilings– fabric and PVC film. Both options can provide a perfectly even ceiling design. In addition, suspended ceilings have a number of other advantages:
- Even surfaces with deep unevenness can be covered; they are excellent for leveling the asymmetrical shape of a room and hide all communications;
- the material is waterproof;
- this high-strength and elastic material can withstand a lot of weight (which is important in a situation where you are flooded by your neighbors);
- fabric sheets are environmentally friendly, non-toxic material;
- installation does not take much time; during the process of stretching the ceiling there is practically no dust and dirt;
- rich color palette, possibility of applying photo printing, glitter and other decor
- the cost of a stretch ceiling made of PVC film is very affordable.
But, like any material, stretch ceilings have disadvantages:
- When using PVC film, a process of heating the material using gas gun, it is extremely difficult to carry out installation on your own, and even impossible without special equipment;
- after installing PVC film ceilings, a chemical smell will persist in the room for several days;
- PVC film is not a completely safe material;
- ceilings made of PVC film cannot be installed in rooms that are not heated in winter, the material loses its technological properties at temperatures below +5 degrees;
- the cost of fabrics is quite high.
Wallpaper for ceilings
The old method of finishing ceilings is still used today, the only difference is that the materials themselves have become more technologically advanced and have improved their performance in terms of practicality and ease of installation. In addition, wallpaper has a number of other advantages:
- low cost;
- the ability to combine several options;
- rich palette of colors and prints;
- the ability to independently carry out finishing in a fairly short time;
- Some wallpaper can be repainted, thereby disguising not only the ceiling decoration. But also the whole image of the room.
Among the disadvantages of wallpapering ceilings are the low strength of the material; some types are not moisture resistant, can fade in the sun and are not able to breathe. But it is quite possible to find an option that will meet certain environmentally friendly characteristics and at the same time look “excellent” and be inexpensive.
Ceiling painting
This is one of the most ancient, but at the same time labor-intensive methods of finishing the ceiling. On a par with the use of decorative plaster. Painting is the dirtiest finishing method because it requires careful, perfect leveling of the surface using plaster. Gradually, this method of decorating ceilings is becoming less and less popular, but one cannot help but admit that even a plain, painted ceiling looks very aesthetically pleasing.
A great way to cover a not-so-even ceiling surface with your own hands is to glue or fasten ceiling panels to the sheathing. In terms of modification, ceiling panels come in slatted, tile and sheet types. If we talk about materials for making panels, their choice is quite extensive: natural wood, MDF, chipboard, fiberboard, PVC, plastic, glass, gypsum vinyl.
Advantages this method The ceiling finishes are obvious:
- fairly quick installation that you can do yourself;
- most types of panels are materials that are safe for humans (they are, however, the most expensive in their segment of finishing materials);
- a rich color and texture palette, there are even relief panels with high texture values;
- relatively low cost (except for wooden panels and MDF).
The disadvantages include the need to install lathing (for some models, mainly slatted) and the high cost of natural ceiling panels.
Wall decoration is a key point in renovation
No one will argue with the fact that its entire image largely depends on how the walls of the room look. Whether the color palette of the decoration will be neutral or will amaze everyone with its brightness, or maybe with a variegated pattern, whether it will place accents in the interior or will soothe with monochrome - it’s up to you. The methods for decorating the walls of any room in your home largely overlap with the design options for ceilings - they can also be sheathed with plasterboard, painted, wallpapered, decorated with wall panels and combined different types finishing within one room. The difference is that there are the most current options for wall decoration, which have not been so popular lately for use when decorating ceilings. For example, wallpapering walls will always be in trend.
Since childhood, many of us like to look at pictures on the wallpaper before going to bed, that’s why modern manufacturers finishing materials continue to expand the range of wallpapers with prints. If you use a fairly colorful wallpaper pattern on all the walls of the room, then try to keep the rest of the surfaces, textiles and furniture upholstery in the same color.
A pattern on wallpaper can both invigorate the atmosphere of a room and calm it down, make it more peaceful, add mystery or, on the contrary, openness and simplicity. A skillfully selected wallpaper print, combined with window textiles, will create a harmonious image of the entire room.
Painting on painted or pasted walls, using stickers, decorating panels using wallpaper or textiles with a pattern and moldings - there are as many options for wall design as there are for homeowners, because everyone is able to make their own contribution, their own idea to the most ordinary finishing materials.
One of the most popular options for decorating walls in bedrooms, children's rooms and living rooms is to use accent wall– when one of the vertical surfaces is made in a brighter color or using a pattern, or maybe a completely different finishing material.
A surface covered with wallpaper with photo printing is often used as an accent wall. Modern technologies allow you to transfer absolutely any image to the finishing material - the image quality will be at the highest level. When you wake up, you may think that you are on an ocean beach or in a wild jungle.
An accent wall can be decorated using slatted wall panels made of natural wood or its synthetic equivalent. This cladding option will look especially harmonious in the company of plain light walls. Such a design technique can decorate both a room in a country house and a city apartment, the interior of which is close to eco-style.
Another option is to focus on wall decoration, but with the help of tiled wall panels arranged in several levels, which helped to create not only a textured image, but also to use niches and protrusions in the construction.
An accent in wall decoration can be created not only with the help of color or pattern, but also with the help of texture. In this case, 3D embossed panels may be an ideal option. They are mainly produced in sheet form and are very quick and easy to install.
Application wall panels simulating ceramic tiles or using the original is quite a bold design move when decorating a personal room. But such courage is justified, because the interior turns out to be unique, unexpected, but at the same time practical.
Wall panels imitating masonry are a frequent guest in modern design projects. Such design of an accent wall or part of it not only brings textural variety to the decoration of the room, but also gives it some brutality and drama.
Slatted panels can be used to decorate all surfaces of the room (especially important for rooms country houses). It is only important to remember that the room will seem larger if the color flooring significantly darker than the wall decoration, and they, in turn, should be at least a tone darker than the ceiling.
A brick wall not only as the basis of a structure, but also as a decoration for a room is a common technique in modern interiors. Treated with special antiseptic sprays, the unpainted surface of brickwork can act both as an accent and as the basis for finishing the vertical surfaces of a room.
Painted brickwork does not look as brutal as its untreated version, but is more suitable for a calm and peaceful environment in a bedroom or living room. It is most often done in white and is a textured accent rather than a color one.
Floor finishing - a practical and aesthetic choice of material
Despite the fact that floors are far from the first thing that catches our eye when entering an unfamiliar room, they perform not only practical, but also decorative functions. Floors that look great can not only enhance the status of a room, but also transform it and make it unique through the use of non-standard materials or interesting color combinations.
The options for finishing floors are quite varied, as are the materials that are used for these purposes. Currently, the most popular flooring finishing options are the following materials:
- linoleum;
- parquet;
- laminate;
- carpet;
- ceramic tiles (usually porcelain stoneware);
- self-leveling floor 3D;
- cork floors.
If we talk about the materials that most of our compatriots use to decorate the flooring in rooms such as the bedroom, living room and children's room, then the top three are:
- linoleum (due to its low cost, wide selection of colors and patterns, quick installation and the ability to do it yourself);
- Russians love laminate for its practicality, durability and the ability to assemble it yourself with a wide selection of color palettes;
- parquet is a natural floor covering that can harmoniously fit into almost any interior style.
Parquet – small wooden blocks laid out in a herringbone pattern (the most common option) will never go out of fashion due to its versatility.
Modern laminate can very effectively imitate wooden flooring and integrate perfectly into rooms decorated in any interior style. The impression of the presence of wood in the decoration of a room not only raises its status, but also adds natural warmth to the atmosphere.
And, of course, nothing can replace natural wood boards, which can be used to cover the floor of a space of any stylistic direction - from classic to ultra-modern stylistics.
In most cases, wooden floor boards are used in their natural color; they are only treated with special mixtures and transparent varnishes to impart certain properties to the material. But there are interiors in which the floorboards are painted using floor paint (usually a light or, on the contrary, a very dark color).
Porcelain stoneware is rarely used for cladding personal rooms, despite its high performance strength and durability. This material has a technological focus on rooms with high humidity where other types of flooring cannot cope. However, flooring with ceramic tiles can be seen in bedrooms or living rooms of country houses, beach houses
Cork flooring is an environmentally friendly design option, durable and quite durable. But the resulting appearance of the flooring is not suitable for every style, and its price is quite high compared to laminate or linoleum finishing.
When creating an interior, the designer, first of all, pays attention to the walls. You can choose interesting, beautiful furniture, find accessories, arrange lighting, but if the decoration does not fit into the overall concept, everything was done in vain. For example, wallpaper with bright floral prints will fit perfectly into interiors in the style Provence or shabby chic, but will look clumsy next to furniture in the style high tech. Before deciding on the finishing material, pay attention to the condition of the walls. Some types of coating may require more effort to preliminary preparation than for the finishing itself.
Painting the walls
Take it and paint it - what could be easier. Brushes, a roller, a sprayer and a little skill are all you need to paint the walls in the desired color. But it's not that simple. Let's leave aside the design issues of color choice and look at this material from a practical perspective. interior walls For houses and apartments, water-based, adhesive, enamel and oil paints are most often used. Everyone has their pros and cons. For your convenience, we've boiled everything we know down to this:Wallpapering walls
The second most popular (and maybe the first) way to decorate walls in a house is wallpaper. Their variety, affordable price and not very complicated gluing technique make them a favorite finishing material for owners and designers. We have already talked in our publications about how to choose wallpaper and how to glue it correctly. Let's not repeat ourselves, and let's focus on the most important points: 
- For perfectly smooth walls in the living room, bedroom or nursery, use paper wallpaper - they are inexpensive, environmentally friendly, and perfectly breathable. It is better not to glue paper onto uneven walls - all the depressions, potholes and cracks will be visible.
- Vinyl and non-woven ones are more durable and stronger. But they do not allow air to pass through at all, which means they should not be glued in bedrooms and children’s rooms. But they are denser and can hide uneven walls.
- Fabric wallpaper is dense, textured, and heavy. To stick them on yourself, you need to have a certain skill. They will fit perfectly into a classic living room, office or library. It is not advisable to use them in bedrooms and children's rooms: they accumulate dust and can cause allergies.
- Liquid wallpaper is more like cellulose plaster. It can even be applied to a rough finish: a sufficiently thick layer of coating will hide all the unevenness. But they have a big drawback - they are too afraid of moisture. Therefore, it is better to glue them in dry rooms.
- Photo wallpapers are used in interior design for a variety of design purposes. Depending on the material, they can be used in the living room, bathroom and kitchen. Big article about photo wallpaper in the interior is already on our blog - read and be inspired.
Decorative plaster
Just ten years ago, decorative plaster was considered an exotic and expensive type of finishing. Today it is an affordable and practical type of finishing. - Textured plaster. At its core - synthetic materials and all kinds of fillers, both artificial and natural. The relief of the plaster depends on the type of filler.
- Terrasite plaster. It contains mica - its particles seem to sparkle and shine when the sun's rays hit them. Terrazed plaster is rarely used in apartments and houses, except for accent areas.
- Latex plaster is very durable and is not afraid of mechanical stress.
- Silicate types of decorative plaster do not swell and have dirt-repellent properties.
- Venetian plaster looks like polished marble. The effect is achieved thanks to a special application technique.
- Tadelakt is another type of decorative plaster without synthetics - natural components and fillers. The material is not affected by moisture and can be used in wet areas.
Wall tiling
Ceramic tiles are a classic for finishing the walls of wet rooms. It’s easy to choose the desired pattern, color and shape: there is more than enough ceramics in construction markets. The advantages of ceramic tiles are that they are fire-resistant, environmentally friendly, and easy to care for. Disadvantages - not everyone will be able to lay it out on their own with high quality, so be sure to add the cost of the work of a craftsman to the cost of the material. Another plus - no special preparation of the walls is needed - the tiles are laid even on a rough finish. True, in the bathroom and toilet it is better to carry out waterproofing the room.Where to use? Undoubtedly in the bathroom, toilet, kitchen or hallway. And if in the hallway ceramic tiles are often placed on the floor rather than on the walls, then in the bathroom, shower and toilet everything is covered with ceramics. If you want, combine it with other types of finishes, for example, paint or decorative plaster. Decorative panels and materials
Wood wall decoration
Sew up the walls completely wood panels, clapboard
or planks, or add warm accents and combine wood elements with other finishing materials, such as paint or wallpaper. We have addressed the topic of wood in the interior more than once in our blog, dedicated wood finishing detailed articles and reviews. Wall decoration with artificial and natural stone
Natural stone is perhaps the most expensive type of wall decoration. The stone is durable, strong, and environmentally friendly. Marble or granite always look solid and fit into any interior - from classic to avant-garde. Accents made of limestone or semi-precious stones also look interesting in interiors. The disadvantages of natural stone are its weight. Heavy material requires special fastenings and special preparatory work up to strengthening the foundation. Artificial stone is much lighter, cheaper and easier to install on walls. With all this, he is no different in appearance from natural analogues. Manufacturers of natural stone offer so much artificial stone options that it is difficult to stop when choosing what you need. Natural and artificial stone are rarely used as the main material for finishing, more often as an accent. They decorate window openings, arches, and bed headboards. For example, it will fit organically into the loft space faux brick wall.
Plastic wall panels
Plastic wall panels - modern lightweight And inexpensive material. IN construction stores you can find panels for every taste and color: “wood-like”, “stone-like”, “tile-like”, “wallpaper-like” and so on - the range is simply huge. Wall panels are an excellent heat and sound insulating material. They are easy to clean with ordinary water and soapy water, are durable (unless, of course, you hit them with a hammer) and are attached directly to the rough finish using simple clamps or “liquid nails.” You can use plastic wall panels anywhere – in living rooms , in wet areas, in the kitchen. They are perfectly combined with other types of finishing - with wallpaper, decorative plaster or painted walls. The only condition is to be away from sources of open fire and heating devices: plastic panels burn well. Cork wall covering
Cork covering is the same rolls or slabs of crushed and compressed cork that are used for floor coverings, just a little thinner. The material is completely environmentally friendly - the walls breathe perfectly. In addition, cork is an excellent heat and sound insulator. The coating is attached to the rough finish using special glue. They can be used in any damp rooms: in a nursery, in a bedroom, an office or a living room. The color scheme is warm shades of brown, multi-colored options are less common and more expensive. Other coatings
What else can be used as finishing? Yes, anything, for example, mirrors. Yes, yes, a mirror wall is a solution that is not suitable not only for dance halls, but also for living rooms. A mirrored wall immediately visually doubles the space and adds light to darkened rooms. 
Another non-standard and undeservedly forgotten option is mosaic. This is a labor-intensive and very expensive type of wall decoration. Not only ceramic tiles, but also mirrors, metal, plastic, etc. are often used as mosaic elements. 
Metal - why not? Metal panel made of mirror of stainless steel fits perfectly into a high-tech interior or steampunk, and a matte, scratched metal panel will decorate a loft with brick walls. 
Artificial and natural leather is used as finishing material. Leather panels go well with noble tree and classic furniture. They are often placed at the head of the bed in the bedroom. Before finishing: a short checklist
So, the materials are more or less clear. But the question is open: what to take? Take a look at our small checklist: - Perfectly smooth walls? Any type of material will do, everything will look great: thin wallpaper, water-based paint, paintable wallpaper.
- Not very well aligned walls? The best option- decorative plaster or thick wallpaper. You can use liquid wallpaper or panels.
- Rough finish? If you are not going to spend money on leveling the walls, take “thick” materials: panels, ceramic tiles, artificial and natural stone, decorative plaster.
