How to choose the wallpaper for the walls for the bedroom: practical tips
The bedroom is a person’s personal space where you can relax after a working day. The interior of the bedroom should be conducive to relaxation, set to sleep and delight in the morning.
Wallpaper is a traditional decoration material for a bedroom, thanks to a large number of textures and drawings. Choosing wallpaper for the walls for the bedroom, take into account the style direction of the bedroom interior, its area and the effect of color on the person.
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Types of wallpaper and their features
A person spends a lot of time in the bedroom, so it is important to make her interior cozy and warm. That is why of all the finishing materials, wallpaper is the most suitable. But the construction market is full of offers and, in order not to get confused, it is necessary from the very beginning to decide on the type of wallpaper and their color.
Important! Choosing wallpaper in the bedroom on the wall, it is necessary to take into account the future situation of the room, the color and material of furniture, the design of windows and the type of flooring. Otherwise, you can get a tasteless interior in which it will be uncomfortable to be.
Of the main mistakes that are made when choosing wallpaper for the bedroom, the following can be distinguished:
- The choice of too bright colorful pattern;
- The choice of the size of the picture is not comparable with the area of the room - too small or large;
- A combination of wallpaper and color that are not compatible;
- Not high-quality sticking of material;
- Wallpaper mismatches the style of the room.
These are just some of the mistakes that should not be made when decorating a bedroom.
Of the varieties of wallpaper offered by modern manufacturers, the following types can be noted:
- Paper;
- Vinyl;
- Non-woven;
- Textile;
- Liquid wallpaper;
- Photowall-paper.
Each of these species should be considered in more detail.
Paper wallpaper for the bedroom
It is an environmentally friendly material that is most suitable for a bedroom. Thanks to the ability to "breathe", such wallpapers contribute to maintaining an optimal microclimate in the room.
The positive qualities of this material include the following:
- Environmental friendliness;
- A variety of colors and patterns;
- Simplicity stickers;
- Affordable price.
Paper wallpaper are single-layer with a smooth surface and multi-layer. Duplex wallpaper has two layers, the external decorative can be embossed. Such wallpapers are more dense, therefore they are easier to stick on, they do not tear and have a longer service life.
Of the shortcomings of paper wallpaper, the following should be noted:
- Material is afraid of moisture;
- Paper wallpapers are not resistant to mechanical stress;
- Burn out under direct sunlight;
- Thin single-layer wallpapers require a perfect smooth surface.
Important! When choosing a wallpaper, all parameters must be taken into account - color, texture and canvas size.
Options for decorating the bedroom with paper wallpaper are shown in the photo below.
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- Cozy bedroom interior with paper wallpaper
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- Accent wall papered with paper wallpaper
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- The combination of rich green and warm blue creates an atmosphere of freshness in the bedroom.
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- Accent wall with delicate floral pattern
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- Vintage bedroom
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- The pattern on the wallpaper can be repeated in decorative fragments of the interior or on textiles.
Vinyl wallpaper for the bedroom
The peculiarity of these wallpapers is that they have two layers (see Features of vinyl wallpaper) Polyvinyl chloride is applied on a paper or non-woven backing. Such wallpaper may have a different texture depending on the technology of applying the decorative layer.
In the interior of the bedroom, the most common use of silk-screen printing and heavy vinyl.
Silk-screen wallpapers resemble natural silk with their texture and subdued brilliance.
Of the minuses of such wallpapers, it can be noted that under them a perfect smooth surface is required, and the lack of vapor permeability due to monolithic vinyl coating.
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- Screen printing on the walls in the bedroom
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- The combination of silk-screen wallpaper with plain walls in the bedroom
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- Wall-paper for a bedroom wall silk-screen
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- Vinyl wallpaper in the interior of the bedroom
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- The combination of the silky surface of the walls and textiles in the interior of the bedroom
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- Luxurious golden bedroom interior
Non-woven wallpaper for the bedroom
Flizelin is a basis under a paper or vinyl decorative layer. The composition of this nonwoven material includes natural cellulosic and polyvinyl chloride fibers. Wallpaper has elasticity and sufficient strength.
They are not pasted like other types of wallpaper. In this case, the adhesive treats the surface of the wall and applies a wallpaper sheet to it.
Non-woven wallpaper able to hide minor wall defects. Such wallpapers are produced in rolls that are wider than standard paper ones. This allows you to quickly finish the work, and reducing the number of joints allows you to create a monolithic surface of the walls.
Another positive quality of such wallpapers is the possibility of their repeated repainting. Of the shortcomings, only the high cost of the material can be noted.
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- Non-woven wallpaper with abstract pattern
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- The combination of the color of the wallpaper pattern and textile
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- The contrast of black and white in the interior of the bedroom
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- “Cool” shades of blue are balanced by warm beige tones.
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- Dark accent wall in a tall room
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- Non-woven wallpaper emphasize the luxury of the bedroom interior
Textile wallpaper for the bedroom
This is a more expensive two-layer material for walls, where a decorative layer of natural textile material is applied to the base of paper or non-woven fabric - jute fabric, linen, cotton, velor, felt and silk.
The price of the material depends on the cost of the decorative layer. In texture, such wallpapers can be rude, such as matting - jute, linen.
There is a smoother fleecy surface of velor or felt.
A distinctive feature of such wallpapers is that they can be produced in the form of a monolithic canvas of the required size, so they got the name - seamless textile wallpaper.
Among the disadvantages, the following can be noted:
- High price;
- The fabric surface accumulates dust and requires careful care;
- The material is not resistant to mechanical stress;
- It’s impossible to stick such wallpapers on your own, it is necessary to attract specialists.
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- Textile wallpaper combined with the texture of the head of the bed
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- Textile wallpapers are relevant for a rustic style.
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- Textile fabric texture
Liquid wallpaper for the bedroom
This is a cross between wallpaper and decorative plaster. This material is called wallpaper because of the cellulose included in its composition and the texture of the resulting surface - pleasant to the touch. And with plaster this material is similar to the method of application - with a spatula.
Of the positive qualities of this material, the following can be noted:
- The material is environmentally friendly and has vapor permeability, like paper wallpaper;
- Thanks to the special application method, a durable, seamless, even coating is obtained;
- Liquid wallpaper does not require careful preparation of the walls and can hide its irregularities;
- The material can be purchased in finished color or painted after application to the wall;
- If necessary, you can change the structure of the material by adding fractional filler to it;
- It has heat and sound insulation qualities;
- Using various colors of liquid wall-paper on walls it is possible to create drawings and patterns;
- If a fragment of the wall is damaged, it is easy to repair. It is enough to remove the damaged area, and apply a fresh layer of wallpaper.
Important! It is recommended to purchase liquid wallpaper with a small margin.
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- Accent wall covered with liquid wallpaper, combined with the color of the textiles in the bedroom
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- Liquid wallpaper in the boudoir area on the balcony
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- Accented side wall with liquid wallpaper
Photowall-paper for a bedroom
Such wallpapers will allow you to implement any design solution. It is important to choose the right image so that it fits into the chosen style of the bedroom, and the shades correspond to the overall color scheme of the interior.
Wall murals are used to decorate one wall - at the head of the bed or opposite it.
The image on the photo wallpaper can visually expand the space of the room, blur the boundaries between reality and the image. A special visual effect can be achieved using 3D wallpapers.
Important! Instructions on how to glue the wallpaper are provided by the manufacturer, but it is recommended that you contact specialists for quality work.
The bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation, so the image on the photo wallpaper should contribute to this (see Choose a wallpaper in the bedroom) The universal option is an image of flowers, nature, animals, marine motifs.
It is necessary to select an image in accordance with the dimensions of the room. If it is small, then the photo wallpaper can be used as a panel on the wall. Larger room features one of the walls.
A positive quality of such a material is that it can be produced as a single piece, creating a seamless wall covering. The canvas can be made to order with any image or photograph chosen by the customer.
Wallpaper Combination
Combining various colors, textures and drawings, you can create interesting interior solutions. When combining wallpapers, you can get an interesting visual effect in the bedroom. Modern wallpaper manufacturers produce separate collections, which include different types of wallpaper that are compatible with each other.
But you can choose companion wallpapers yourself, given the following nuances:
- It is necessary that the variety and thickness of the wallpaper coincide in order to visually obtain a single wall covering;
- With a lack of experience, it is better to combine two types of wallpaper in one room;
- It is important to consider the illumination in the room, so when choosing a wallpaper, you must first purchase several options with the option of returning, or take cropping in the store and evaluate in place how the wallpaper will combine with the existing natural light.
When choosing a pair of wallpapers, you can choose the main solid color, and wallpaper with a pattern on the background of the same shade. Or give preference to the opposite colors - wallpaper with a light pattern on a dark background and the opposite with dark lines on a light background.
Different methods are also used for arranging companion wallpapers on the wall.
Usually, the surface at the head of the bed is chosen as the accent wall on which the image will be used. Less commonly, the wall is opposite. The remaining walls are covered with plain material.
Using strips, you can achieve the visual effect of increasing the height of the room, or expanding the space.
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- Highlighting an accent wall using side fragments pasted with vinyl wallpaper
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- Wallpaper can be used as a wall panel
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- Modern wallpaper on the walls in the bedroom
Color in the interior of the bedroom
Psychologists have long proved that the color scheme of the interior affects the emotional state of a person. To make the room cozy, it should have warm, warming tones.
In the case when the bedroom faces the south side and there is a lot of natural light, cool colors are chosen in the decoration of the walls, and warm colors are present in the decor elements and accessories. The most common use is beige.
Important! Too light and bright shades of the walls will not contribute to relaxation. Therefore, a good choice would be to combine dark cold shades with light warm ones.
Bright orange and warm red can be combined with gray. Beige, cream and cold lemon color are successfully combined with black. Ink and pale shades of purple are used to dilute deep blue tones.
Tip. To create a cozy bedroom interior in a green tone, you can choose swamp green shades or the color of green tea as the main color of the walls.
An aesthetically attractive interior can be obtained by choosing wallpapers that contrast with the color of the furniture.
In addition to the direct effect of color on a person, it has been proven that the same color applied to different surfaces has a different psychological effect on a person. If light green or blue on the walls creates a cool atmosphere, then on the floor these colors will cause uncertainty.
The video in this article will tell you how to choose the right wallpaper for the walls in the bedroom.
The table below shows the variety of effects that different colors have on a person, depending on the surface on which they are applied:
| Colour | From above | Side view | Down below | ||
| Beige | Pink | Light yellow | Act exciting | Visually narrow the space, give a feeling of warmth | Create the impression of fragility, insecurity, fragility |
| Red | Brown | Yellow green | Depressing | Visually make the space narrower, psychologically give a sense of proximity | Create a sense of stability and security. |
| Blue | Light green | Light gray | Give a feeling of light and height | Provide an atmosphere of coolness and spaciousness. | Create a feeling of anxiety, insecurity |
| Gray | Blue | Dark green | Act depressingly | Cool emotions and alienate | They create a feeling of stability and cold. |
The photo below shows the combination of wallpaper in the interior of the bedroom.
If the repair of the walls takes place in the interior with an existing floor covering and furniture, then the wallpaper should be selected in combination with their shade.
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- Wallpaper in the interior of the attic bedroom
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- Warm and cold colors in wallpaper pattern.
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- The combination of golden color with a marsh green tint allows you to create a cozy atmosphere in the bedroom
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- Wallpaper pattern repeats on roller blinds
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- The gray color in the interior of the bedroom does not look cold due to the presence of natural materials - wood and leather
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- The bright accent wall with a red pattern is not annoying, due to the presence of warm light tones in the interior of natural wood elements
