Photowall-paper in an interior of rooms

Modern photo wallpaper is a relevant and sought-after tool for creating a bright and extraordinary interior. Many people still associate with birch trees and waterfalls of unnatural colors made on thin paper at the mere mention of this finishing option. However, since then, printing technology has taken a huge step in its development. That is why modern designers use wall murals so often in the interior. The spectacular realistic images on a high-quality basis that today's industry offers us are simply incorrect to compare with analogues of the Soviet era.

Advantages and disadvantages

The picturesque pictures on the murals delight and fascinate. It is sometimes difficult to resist the temptation and not to introduce a similar element of decor into your interior. Yes, and why actually deny yourself the pleasure of enjoying magnificent views in your own apartment. A variety of options allows you to choose the right product for any style. However, all the pros and cons of this material should be considered.

Benefits

• An extraordinary solution - photowall-paper gives to an interior uniqueness and originality. You can use your own sketches or photographs, which will further enhance the originality of the room.
• Visual increase in space - competently placed photowall-paper with a perspective can erase borders and create the illusion of immersion in the image.
• Spectacular accent - catchy detail attracts the eyes, becomes the semantic center of the room.
• The ability to emphasize the theme and style of the room. Images of bamboo and sakura blossoms will be appropriate in the Japanese interior, the Mediterranean ocean, a pile of concrete blocks or a wall with embossed bricks in the loft, blooming lavender fields in Provence will only enhance the impression of the rest of the room.
• Division of space into separate sectors. With the help of photowall-paper, it is easy to distinguish zones with different functionalities and to avoid the construction of walls and partitions that eat up the area of ​​an already small room.
• Decorativeness. If one of the walls is decorated with photowall-paper, additional decor for its decoration will not be required. The composition itself is already self-sufficient and complete.

It should be noted and the disadvantages of using photo wallpaper:

• the need to create a perfectly even base. Images may be distorted if there are protrusions and irregularities under the wallpaper. Therefore, the wall must be carefully leveled and primed for optimal adhesion to the canvas;
• Wallpapering is a complex and time-consuming process with its own subtleties and nuances. Therefore, for the installation of paintings, especially large-format ones, it is better to invite specialists;
• to choose an image that can harmoniously fit into the interior, hide its imperfections as much as possible and emphasize the advantages, it is not easy for owners to annoy for a long time. It is elementary not to take into account the dimensions of the room and the visual effect will be spoiled. Large-format images may look too oppressive and intrusive in a small room;
• templated images - today photo wallpaper catalogs are full of replicated images. Such a choice will not make the interior original and original;
• high cost of products - quality products will be quite expensive.

Types and their features

Wall mural can be classified according to the material of manufacture. Interior images can be applied on a paper, vinyl, non-woven and even fabric basis.

Vinyl

They are a finishing material with a base made of paper or non-woven and a vinyl top layer. This is a durable, durable, wear-resistant wallpaper, very practical in terms of care - they can be washed with a damp sponge. They perfectly hide small tubercles and chips on the surface of the walls.

Non-woven

The basis of the canvas is non-woven fabric - non-woven material produced by hot stamping. It combines natural and synthetic fibers, for example, cellulose and polyester. Outwardly, such wallpaper resembles paper, and to the touch - fabric.Flizelin can act as a basis for the remaining types of wallpaper or be an independent multilayer product. Non-woven wallpaper is usually made entirely of this material. The surface usually has a relief in the form of any pattern. The material is durable, durable, it can be repainted, washed without fear to damage the appearance of the coating.

Fabric

The most expensive and prestigious of all interior photo wallpapers. The canvas, viscose, natural silk or linen materials are used as the basis for the image. This design is ideal for a bedroom or living room. Cloths are quite difficult to stick with their own hands, so it is better to entrust this work to specialists.

Paper

The main advantage of paper photo wallpaper is environmental friendliness and low cost. That is why they remain relevant for many years. Such material is perfect for decoration in a children's room. Even if the child draws them from top to bottom, there will not be such a pity for the money invested. Such wallpapers can often be changed, and not only depending on the degree of their deterioration, but also on the changing preferences of the child. A growing child may require replacing a frankly childish image with something more in line with his interests - a photograph of his favorite group, an image from a computer game. In any case, replacing paper wallpapers will not make a perceptible gap in the family budget.

Among the disadvantages of this material can be identified instability to moisture. It will not work to clear them of the spots that have appeared. In this regard, it is worth abandoning the use of paper coatings in the kitchen or hallway.

Type and format of printing

The quality of the image and the cost of the photo wallpaper depend on printing technology.

Types of Printing

1. UV printing - images are bright, colorful, saturated. They are highly resistant to fading and fading.To obtain a picture, UV-curable ink is used, which has the ability to harden under the influence of UV radiation. Paints do not penetrate into the base, so that the brightness of the shades is preserved in its original form.
2. Printing with eco-solvent ink. The composition of the paint includes pigment and solvent, due to which the wallpaper has a specific persistent odor. However, such canvases are resistant to ultraviolet and moisture. They do not fade, they are easy to clean, and their cost makes them fairly affordable.
3. Using latex ink. They contain pigment and water with a polymer - latex. Ink curing immediately after printing is completed, so latex wallpapers have a high degree of resistance to fading and other external factors. The material is odorless and does not emit toxic fumes, so it is ideal for use in children's and bedroom rooms.

When choosing a picture, you need to consider that for the manufacture of wallpaper the first picture that comes across from the network will not work. The fact is that the expansion of most of them is not designed for large formats. On the canvas, which occupies several square meters, such an image will lose its clarity, it will turn out cloudy and vague. For photo wallpaper, you must use special vector images that can be enlarged while maintaining clarity. The resolution of images for interior printing should be at least 1440 dpi. Only in this case, you can count on the clarity and realism of the picture with the 3D effect.

Web size

In the conditions of modern production it is possible to produce material of almost any size, but the most common are the following:

• 150x300;
• 200x300;
• 300x300;
• 450x300;
• 600x300;
• 750x300.

Large format images are made up of several small panels. The number of elements can vary from 2 to 8.With an individual order, the dimensions of the segments are set at the request of the client.

Vertical panels successfully correct the room, visually pushing the ceilings and making the room higher. Such canvases are ideal for delimiting zones in studio apartments.

Large horizontal options are best for spacious rooms. Small formats framed by a baguette will be an excellent decoration on the wall above the sofa, in the television area, above the bed.

The size of the canvas is selected depending on the filling of the interior and the dimensions of the room. In a restrained minimalist design, a widescreen image is allowed. If the room is already full of furniture and decor, give preference to panoramic shots. To increase the space of a small-sized room, there is nothing better than an image with a perspective.

Style and color

Observance of harmony and balance is the most important moment when creating an interior. Choosing the color of the image, you need to focus on the style of the room:

• in classic, the main tone is white. It is traditionally combined with pastel - gently beige, pale yellow and blue. Saturated colors are also possible - deep shades of blue and green look luxuriously on a white background;
• contrasting combinations are appropriate in the empire - red, burgundy, emerald can be combined with white or black. Gold, bronze or copper shades skillfully shade the nobility of saturated colors;
• in pop art, contrasts and a riot of bright colors are welcome - right down to neon;
• the loft is mainly filled with cold natural colors - gray, brown, white. Bright colors can be present only as impregnations - for example, an accent wall or its section, decorated with wallpaper with a print in the form of red brickwork;
• country - saturated with warm and softened natural shades. There is brown, olive, gray and black.Light blue, green, yellow paints are no less relevant.

The brightness and multicolor of the photo wallpaper will make them dominant in the interior. You can soften and shade saturated colors using a neutral and solid background. Discard the prints on the other walls of the room.

No less important is the color of the furniture. Against the background of images with tropical greenery, a white sofa and a wooden table will ideally look. Sandy furniture will fit perfectly into the marine theme.

The choice of plot and style

Choosing an image, you need to focus on the style of the room:

• in classical interiors, prints with flowers and greenery, reproductions of ancient masters will be relevant;
• modern design can be supported by an abstract or geometric print, an image with an urban theme;
• in pop art, portraits of movie actors, rock musicians and comics will look great;
• country style is perfectly complemented by rural landscapes - flower fields, grazing herds, woodpiles, garden gifts;
• in neoclassical, shabby-chic, eclecticism, floral prints are relevant.

Flowers and nature

Flowers will fit perfectly into a variety of styles. Field, garden or exotic, small or large, made in a variety of shades, presented in the form of individual buds or bouquets - all of them can find application in a residential interior. Most often they are placed above the head of the bed or next to it, in the living room - above the sofa group, in the nursery.

Natural landscapes - forest, meadow, field, sea, mountains - are the favorite motives of most people. Nature at different times of the year will be able to decorate various interiors. If warm colors are used in the interior, the autumn forest will fit perfectly into it, and the cold shades are perfectly combined with snowy trees.

Abstraction

Abstract images and prints will be an ideal option for a room decorated in a modern and futuristic style.Amazing three-dimensional illustrations allow you to create stunning views that seem to send in parallel reality. These are monochrome labyrinths, elements of a cubic and spherical shape, placers of sparkling precious stones. In the extravaganza of geometric forms, the outlines of birds, animals, famous architectural structures are guessed. The variety of subjects is truly amazing. Such decor will be a spectacular addition to the hi-tech style interiors, constructivism is perfect for apartments of an extraordinary creative personality or a teenager’s room.

City view

Images of urban landscapes in interiors are incredibly popular when creating interiors. There are various methods of introducing urban views into the design of an apartment or a private house:

• by creating a virtual window with a picture of a metropolis or a small European town. This is an excellent reception for small and narrow rooms, as well as rooms without a real window;
• creating the effect of presence. Suitable summer and winter images, old and modern, black and white and color, aged and containing elements of fantasy. It can be real recognizable megalopolises - London, Paris, New York or abstract futuristic compositions.

For any interior, you can choose the appropriate wallpaper with city views.

Animal world

The beauty of nature’s creations cannot be surpassed by any work of art created by human hands. The validity of this statement proves the incredible popularity of animal murals. Such accents in ethnic interiors are most appropriate.

Marine Theme

Sea elements can cause delight in the soul and at the same time - peace. There is a huge variety of photowall-paper with the image of sea open spaces in a wide range of shades. Colors depend on the specific state of the sea - during a storm or calm, sunrise, zenith or sunset.That is why the palette has a huge range - from pastel, gentle tones, to aggressive saturated.

Such images will fill the interior with a special atmosphere of the sea, allow you to enjoy the beauty and power of the natural elements.

World map

Geographical maps have long been used in the interior. But if earlier they could be found only in an office or a children's room, now they are present in living rooms, bedrooms. A geographical map of the world allows you to create a non-trivial interesting interior.

Wall murals are presented in the form of physical, political, marine, abstract, vintage maps. Such a variety allows you to choose the best option for any style. Images can be black and white, aged, which allows you to successfully fit them into vintage styles.

Cars, motorcycles and airplanes

Photowall-paper with the image of technical devices will allow to transform in a special way the house of an avid motorist, fan of the air fleet. They will add extreme sports and make the interior unique and unforgettable. If you are a fan of retro, pay attention to the images of old units. Connoisseurs of adrenaline and speed will benefit from decor in the form of race cars and modern aircraft. If your work is directly related to cars or airplanes. Images with technical devices will fit perfectly into men's interiors or boyish bedrooms.

People

Modern high-quality murals allow you to enjoy the perfection and grace of beautiful girls, courageous athletes, cute children. These may be images:

• in the form of highly artistic portraits;
• against the background of landscapes, architectural structures, cars;
• in the style of "nude".

The room can be decorated with murals depicting family members or a collective portrait of all household members.

Children's theme

The design of the children's room should reflect the preferences and tastes of its small owner.It is from them that you need to build on, choosing an image in immense catalogs with cartoon characters. It is better to give the child the right to choose. And it’s better not to delay repairs - tastes may suddenly change. A new favorite hero will simply appear and old pictures will become irrelevant.

Photo wallpaper for children is divided into options:

• for kids - cute cartoon characters, trains, balloons;
• for girls - magic castles, Disney princesses;
• for boys - pirate ships, space rockets, cars, superheroes;
• universal.

Photowall-paper will make the room not only beautiful and cozy, but will also contribute to the development of the imagination and creative abilities of the child.

How to glue photo wallpaper

When decorating with photowall-paper, it is very important to choose the right location for their placement. To position the image, you can use the entire wall or restrict its part. You can also place wallpaper in the corner by pasting adjacent surfaces.

On one wall

Decorating a wall free of furniture with murals is the most simple and logical solution. In this case, nothing will prevent you from admiring the drawing, consider it and understand the meaning of the image. A pair of armchairs or a sofa, set opposite, will allow you to enjoy the image of mountains, the sea or the night city from the heart. If you can’t fully use the wall, you can choose a wallpaper with a plot that does not suffer too much from the fact that part of it will be hidden by furniture.

Panoramic placement of the picture allows you to create the effect of presence in the moment, plunge into space. It allows you to push the boundaries of small rooms as much as possible, immerse yourself in a fantastic atmosphere. The glued wall accentuates all the attention of people around it.

Wall mural perfectly perform zoning of the room.If your living room is combined with the kitchen, using drawings of different subjects, you can achieve the delimitation of space. Make up for the lack of windows with photo wallpaper. An indisputable plus is the fact that the view behind the glass can be chosen independently.

Part of the wall

Partial wall decoration - central or any other section, helps to competently organize the space, highlight the central zone, support functional segments. Product images will clearly indicate the location of the kitchen area in the studio apartment, a geographical map for the placement of the home office.

Two walls corner

An interesting and non-trivial solution is wallpapering two adjacent walls. The formed corner can highlight a recreation area, relaxation, study, dining room. Lovers of the draws will appreciate the murals with the image of the home library, with imitation of the door, 3D drawings.

The pasted corner can completely erase the borders of the house and create the feeling of being outside its borders.

Around the perimeter

Wall murals glued around the entire perimeter, maximize the realism of the image and the effect of presence in the plot. Thanks to this, you can get a three-dimensional space with a stylish and unusual design. The length of panoramic products can reach several tens of meters. These wallpapers are glued around the perimeter. This is a pretty bold decision for home decoration. It should be limited to calm shades and avoid three-dimensional images. A great choice would be light canvas with an unobtrusive light print.

On the ceiling

A favorite plot for decorating the ceiling is the sky. Depending on the theme of the premises and the preferences of the owner, it can be a blue sky with airy white clouds or night starry space.

Application of photo wallpaper in different rooms

Proper room decoration is impossible without harmony between the selected photo wallpaper and the rest of the decoration, furniture and accessories.The picture should not be knocked out of the general ensemble.

In the living room

The living room is an ideal place in the house where it is allowed to embody the most non-standard and bizarre ideas. What is the best way to place the mural in the living room? A great option would be to decorate this wall material, which has a sofa group or a coffee table. Thus, having conveniently settled down after a hard day in this cozy place, it will be very pleasant to look at beautiful landscapes or views of the night city.

When photo walls are highlighted behind a television receiver, it would be more correct to give preference to a calm, neutral image, which will not attract attention while watching programs. Excessively bright and voluminous images will distract, interfere with concentration. The result may be a deterioration in eye health or simply a decrease in vision. A great option for the design of this space is a wallpaper with an imitation of brickwork.

Beautiful landscapes are very appropriate in the dining area. They will allow you to relax and imagine that you enjoy a meal in the fresh air. And this helps to increase appetite and good digestion.

It is easiest to emphasize the expressiveness of bright furniture and decorative elements with the help of black and white wallpapers. But at the same time, you need to arrange the furniture in such a way that it does not cover the image.

You can completely hide the door by beating it with photo wallpaper or vice versa - add a nonexistent door or window opening.

In the kitchen and dining room

The materials and technologies that are used to create modern photo wallpaper allow you to use this material in the design of wet rooms, in which temperature differences are possible. That is why it became possible to use photo wallpaper in the kitchen design, although here they are used much less often than in other rooms. In the kitchen, you should give preference to vinyl or non-woven wallpaper options.They adhere well to the surface of the base, serve much longer, not allowing moisture and stains to penetrate deep into the material. The water-repellent top layer allows you to wash such wallpapers at any time without any consequences for the integrity of the material. Cloths do not fade under the influence of ultraviolet rays and do not suffer from exposure to high temperatures. Most often, images are placed in the dining area, filling them with the entire wall or only part of it. Also murals can decorate the apron area above the work surface. In this case, the picture should be protected with a transparent tempered glass apron.

In the kitchen, the following image options are very appropriate:

• Exotic fruits;
• mouth-watering pastries;
• coffee beans;
• still lifes with fruits or vegetables;
• baskets with berries, mushrooms;
• jars of jam.

In addition to traditional - edible images, you can use natural motifs, photographs of animals, city landscapes.

The restraint of the monochrome kitchen is perfectly diluted with bright prints, in the color interiors - calm black and white paintings.

The boundaries of a small room are spread apart by images made in cold shades - lilac, blue, greenish. Such colors dull the feeling of hunger, which is important for people who monitor the amount of food consumed.

Using a panoramic canvas, you can visually enlarge a small room.

Beige, orange and yellow colors will help to create an atmosphere of warmth, coziness and hospitality. Acid and poisonous colors are best avoided.

In the bedroom

Using a photo panel in a bedroom is a very popular idea. Oversized paintings help create a special atmosphere, give the room a certain character and mood.

Most often, the photo wallpaper in the bedroom takes the place:

• behind the head of the bed - in this way a sleeping place is allocated;
• on a wall opposite the eyes of a person lying on a sleeping bed.

The choice of place for placing the wallpaper depends on whether you plan to enjoy the beautiful views while lying in bed, or you are more pleasant to contemplate them, entering the room.

The choice of images depends on the preferences of its owner, his age and gender characteristics.

For the bedroom of a romantic girl, images of flowers, French windows are suitable. A modern and decisive person will prefer urban landscapes or abstraction. The dormitory does not interfere with sea plots, flowers or forest landscapes - images that allow you to relax, recover after a hard day and dream a little in a romantic atmosphere.

In the men's bedroom, pictures with cars, night city lights, animals representing strength and dignity, and geographical maps are very appropriate.

In a small room, it is better to stick panoramic wallpapers, and with the help of them, expand the space as much as possible and remove the pressing walls away. If such a picture is opposite the door, at the entrance the room seems infinitely huge.

The main and rather common mistake is the use of volumetric images in a small room, “eating up” a space that is already in short supply.

In the cold bedroom on the north side, it is better to use warm intonations, paintings with a sunny lawn, a haystack, a hot afternoon beach. In a sunny room, the views will help reduce the degree of distant, shrouded in fog, cool forest lakes, snow-covered plains.

In the nursery

When choosing photo wallpaper for a children's room, it is necessary to take into account the psychological and age characteristics of the child. In the room of a hyperactive baby, only small colored or black and white canvases are allowed. You can place them next to the desktop if the picture is not distracting and does not interfere with concentration, behind the bed or in the play area.

The choice of plot depends on the age of the child:

• from birth to 3 years - choose canvases with figures that have distinct and understandable outlines, trees and flowers, made in basic - basic shades;
• if the child is from 3 to 7 years old - the favorite characters of animated films, funny characters, animals and birds are suitable;
• in the interval from 7 to 10 years, individual preferences should be taken into account: the most common choice for girls is the image of princesses and magic castles, boys prefer cars, ships, sports themes - hockey or football idols. All children, without exception, are very fond of images of animals - puppies, horses, kittens. The main thing is to choose peaceful and non-aggressive pictures that do not cause fear or overexcitation;
• after 10 years - do not persuade the child to choose fabulous and toy plots. Even if while the child has nothing against the Tigers and Winnie the Pooh, as a teenager he will force you to save him from such a neighborhood and choose either an abstraction or a photo of your favorite rock band or idol from a science fiction series. The characters of "Transformers", the game "Minecraft", the cartoon "Cars" will be relevant. As a neutral, background plot, you can choose the image of the starry sky or sea landscapes.

In the hall

In the hallway wall murals perform not only a decorative function. With their help, you can visually adjust the space. For example, to push the walls of a narrow corridor, create the illusion of free space using wallpaper with a perspective, or make it more square using the emphasis on a short wall.

In the end part you can place a wallpaper with an image symbolizing visual infinity - a bridge, a street, a forest path, a staircase, water open spaces that go into an unknown distance. Such a technique will help to hide the borders of a close corridor as much as possible, to open the door to the dream world.

In the office

In the office you can find a place to relax in between work.To do this, you can place a small recreation area here, but on the contrary place an attractive picture with an image of a forest or sea. In the area of ​​the desktop, the image of a geographic map, shelving with folios, or abstraction will be more appropriate.

In the bathroom and toilet

In the bathroom, it is better to abandon the photo wallpaper and give preference to the tile with photo printing. If the room is large enough, you can take away under the wall panel the wall farthest from water sources. Then it will be possible not to fear for the integrity of the product. In addition, in the bathroom or bathroom, you can use self-adhesive wallpaper. They are not exposed to moisture. Waterproof wallpapers are just as appropriate in damp rooms as in any other room. They have excellent protection against hot steam and moisture.

For the bathroom, it is better to choose light shades. They allow you to expand the room, make it more spacious.

In the bathroom, it is more practical to use tiles with photo printing. The lighter the color scheme, the more spacious the room will appear. To make a larger toilet room help reception with an image with a perspective.

The most popular images of waterfalls and lakes, marine animals, fish. The toilet is appropriate city landscapes, brickwork, monochrome prints.

Wall murals are a great opportunity to create a unique and inimitable interior.