When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, each of us is guided, first of all, by personal preferences. It is not so difficult to determine the type of canvas - it is necessary that it be moisture resistant, and also resistant to mechanical damage. But the color scheme, at times, can cause long discussions between family members. But it's not just about who likes which shade the most.
The selection of the color of wallpaper for the kitchen should be carried out, guided by the size, shape and illumination of the room.
How to combine colors correctly
color wheel
There is a specific way to combine different colors. To simplify the process of selecting a combination of two or more tones, it is best to use the so-called "color wheel".
In this wheel, 12 primary colors are located in a certain order around the circumference.
Using this combination method, you can achieve some visual effects in the interior of the kitchen or any other room in your house.
- Tones from two adjacent sectors are called related. By using related colors in decorating, you will end up with a space that relaxes and does not "press" on the psyche.
- But the tones that are opposite each other in the color wheel are called complementary.. Their use will allow you to create an energetic rich interior.
Wallpaper color and kitchen size
Now let's talk about how to choose the color of the wallpaper for the kitchen, depending on its size. In this matter, you should rely on the actual area of \u200b\u200bthe room. If your room is small and has low ceilings, then it is best to stay on wallpaper in light shades.
Drawing, in this case, it is better to choose a small and rare. Very good with vertical stripes.
The latter will create the illusion of a higher ceiling, and, accordingly, add volume to the space.
- If you are a happy owner of a large and spacious kitchen, then you can safely choose wallpaper in bright or dark colors with a large pattern.
A very tall room can be "lowered" with horizontal stripes. - Well, if the size of the dining room allows you to divide the common space into working and dining areas, then a wide field for activity opens up.
But here, too, know the measure, as you can get the opposite effect as a result.
In the event that your kitchen has a high ceiling, but a small area, the following combination option is suitable:
- the upper part of the walls and the ceiling can be pasted over in light colors;
- and the lower part of the walls, on the contrary, should be decorated with dark-colored wallpaper.
In addition, with the help of the right colors, you can adjust the shape of the room. For example, if you stick a beige wall covering on a long wall, and place wallpaper of a darker tone (closer to brown) on a short wall, you can achieve the visual effect of “aligning” an elongated room.
To give the "northern" kitchen comfort, you need to focus on warm colors.
- Bordeaux,
- orange,
- red colors - will create a more acceptable atmosphere, and you will be happy to cook or spend time with friends in a cozy space.
Advice!
When choosing wallpaper, also consider lighting. In a room with large windows, only a coating of light soft tones is suitable.
The ceiling will be properly decorated in white. Otherwise, you can paste over the kitchen with darker wallpaper, and make the ceiling in a general tone to the walls.
Wall color and kitchen
Pay attention to the texture of your chosen kitchen set. For example, if the purchased furniture is for (smooth and plain), then you can glue a textured wall covering with a large texture. Thus, you will give the kitchen a special style.
If the color of the walls was originally conceived, then the texture and tone of the headset must be chosen for it. For example, the color of the kitchen under the green wallpaper should be light and soft, not necessarily white, but one that would not seem like an inappropriate spot against the general background.
Please note that sometimes it is very difficult to buy a headset that would fit the wallpaper. Therefore, it is more expedient to choose, first, a set, only then think about the color scheme of the walls.
To highlight the dining area, you can paste over the perimeter behind it with brighter wallpaper with a beautiful pattern. But this is permissible only on the condition that the rest of the space is decorated with pastel colors.
Conclusion
So, in conclusion, let's get acquainted with the basic rules for choosing the tone of the wall covering.
The following small instruction will allow you to navigate the variety of colors in such a way that you can create a small design masterpiece with your own hands, without outside help.
- Think over all the points in advance and subsequently do not deviate from the plan. This is one of the most important rules, following which you will protect yourself from unexpected surprises.
- The color of the wallpaper should be chosen after the kitchen set has been ordered. Otherwise, you simply run the risk of not finding furniture that matches the tone of the walls.
- Proper zoning of the kitchen is carried out by pasting the canvas of the same color, but with a different pattern. So you create the right contrast, and the space will remain holistic.
- If you decide to experiment with three colors, then follow the following rule: two colors are primary, and the third is an accent. For example, in an interior with pink and caramel tones, chocolate color will be the best accent.
- It is easy to ruin a large kitchen by choosing wallpaper with an overly large pattern. Therefore, be careful when choosing. Think in advance about the color of the headset and the theme of the canvas.
- Remember such an aspect as color and its effect on the psyche. For example, green color reduces appetite; blue and blue tones are soothing; orange tones and awakens the appetite; purple helps focus, but inhibits activity.
With the help of the above list, you will be able to achieve the best results, and your kitchen renovation will delight your family for years to come. If you still have questions regarding color schemes for the kitchen, then the video provided here will help you find the answers.
