Wall-papers for the living room

Living room is the front room of the apartment. Here, not only gather with the whole family, but also meet the guests. Therefore, it is very important to take seriously the design of the room, and especially to the choice of wall covering. Now the most popular option for wall decoration is wallpaper. Choosing wallpaper for the walls in the living room, in the first place, you need to think about the features of the room: its shape, size and lighting. Then you should refer to the style of the living room, because each style has its own characteristics. Style rules and frames limit the imagination of the designer, but, at the same time, they help him to create an individual style, relying on the already created and elaborated templates.

classic wallpaper drawing in the living room

The variety of materials, colors and textures of the wallpaper sets the owner of the apartment a difficult choice. To find suitable wallpapers, it is worth to learn more about each of their kind.

General rules: how to choose wallpaper in the living room

1. Each room has its own positive features. Some rooms, unfortunately, also have disadvantages. Therefore it is important from the very beginning to determine what positive features need to be emphasized, and with what drawbacks will have to be fought.
2. Of all the variety of wallpaper, the most popular are paper, non-woven, vinyl and fabric. When choosing wallpaper for the walls in the living room, you need to remember that in this room family and dinner meals are often held. A lot of people come here, sometimes with children. Wallpaper in the living room should not only be beautiful, but also practical. From frequent mechanical and light exposure, they can deteriorate and fade. It is important to know the pros and cons of each material in order to choose the right one.

wallpaper in art deco style

Features of wallpaper from different materials

1. Paper wallpaper can be glued only on flat surfaces. Such wallpapers give out any flaw and the slightest curvature of the wall. If the walls of the living room have such shortcomings, before gluing the wallpaper, you need to align them. This is a rather laborious process. In addition, paper wallpaper is not strong, they do not tolerate the effects of water, their colors quickly fade under the influence of light. They are difficult to wash and can be glued only in rooms with low humidity. Advantages of paper wallpapers are variety of colors and cheapness.
2. Acrylic wallpaper in its properties and price are similar to paper, but they are more durable and moisture resistant.
3. Flizeline wallpaper is more practical than paper wallpaper. They better tolerate the effect of water, their colors are less prone to fading.
4. Vinyl wallpaper is easy to care for. They are moisture resistant. But this is not their only virtue. In addition, they are easy to glue. They are mainly used for the kitchen. For the living room it is difficult to choose vinyl wallpaper, because even now their assortment is small. It is very difficult to find the right coloring.
   

   fabric monophonic wallpaper in the interior of the living room

5. Fabric wallpaper looks rich and luxurious. Their use is typical for classical and English styles. Tissue wallpaper is impractical, it is difficult to look after. This is the main disadvantage of their use. The second disadvantage is their high cost.
6. Bamboo, rice and reed wallpaper became very popular in the design of the living room. They are quite practical in gluing and care. In China and Japan, creating such wallpapers is a real work of art. They are made by hand, which makes them one of the most expensive wallpapers. But there are ways to save money! You do not need to trim all the walls with such wallpaper. Bamboo, rice and reed wallpaper are ideal for creating an ecological accent in the living room. As the main wallpaper you can choose cheaper materials.
7. Combination of wallpapers became very popular. It is used for a variety of purposes: give the living room a special charm, zoning the room, dilute the monotony with an interesting decor. You can combine wallpapers both from one material and from different. But it is necessary to think over the joints. Designers are advised to use wallpaper from one material, because they are easier to dock. If materials with different thicknesses are used, you can use a curb or molding. To decorate the joints, you can also use decorative elements made by hand.
   

   vinyl wallpaper in the living room

Color of wallpaper for the living room

1. The choice of wallpaper color for walls in the living room primarily depends on its size. For a small room is better to choose the most-light and airy wallpaper. They will visually expand the space. For spacious living rooms, you can use dark and bright colors.
2. If the living room is warm and sufficiently lit, it is better to choose cold flowers wallpaper, so as not to create a feeling of constant stuffiness. And vice versa. Dark and cold living rooms require warm shades.
3. If you choose a light furniture, you can play in contrast and decorate the living room with dark wallpaper. Accordingly, dark furniture will look great against a light background. Playing in different shades of the same color is also very interesting. The main thing is not to overload the living room with a lot of flowers. Even well-combined colors and shades can make disharmony in the room, if there are too many.
   

   Accessories of blue color dilute warm color scheme of walls and furniture

4. The most suitable colors for combining wallpaper in the living room:
   1. brown and beige (classical, psychologically-pleasant combination);
   2. olive and orange (even if only 10% of the walls of the living room are given to the orange color – it will still seem bright, with an orange color you need to be more careful – it is very bright and accentuated, and the most unpredictable thing in it is that it changes the surrounding shades);
   3. Bordeaux and pink (soft and gentle combination);
   4. Green and yellow (bright and natural colors, enhance vitality and mood);
   5. blue and white (a gentle combination that will soothe);
   6. Purple and gray (bright, stylish contrast);
   7. Golden and dairy (a luxurious combination);
   8. lilac and silver (bright, moderate splendor).

dark blue wallpaper in the interior of the living room

Drawing and texture of wallpaper for the living room

1. For pasting the walls of small living rooms, it is advised to use wallpaper in a fine drawing. Large patterns will visually reduce space. The wallpaper pattern for the walls in the living room depends on the chosen style of the room.
2. If there are low ceilings in the room, vertical bands will help to solve this problem, which visually lift the ceiling. They can be narrow or wide, you can alternate stripes of different thicknesses. If the ceiling in the living room is high enough, you can use horizontal stripes as a pattern. They will visually expand the space.
3. Also textured wallpaper. Thanks to the most different pictures, you can choose wallpaper for each style.
4. One of the walls of the living room can be decorated with photo wallpapers. Their choice is very diverse now. You can choose a beautiful landscape (mountains, beach, forest and so on) or more modern paintings. A wide distribution was received by wall-paper with the image of magnificent palace rooms or abstractions. Photo wallpapers with a distant perspective can visually increase the space.

Wallpaper in the living room with imitation of bookshelves

Tips for choosing wallpaper for each style

Wall-papers for the living room must meet the specifics of its design. Even before gluing wallpaper, you need to determine in which style the living room will be decorated. Knowing the style features of each design direction will help to choose the right wallpaper for the walls.

Wall-to-wall living room in classic style

1. Classic style is characterized by the use of natural wood or its skillful imitation. It is popular to use wooden panels.
2. In addition, for the design of the living room in the classical style use a variety of textile and paper wallpaper. Their drawing and colors depend on the characteristics of the room. The most popular color is beige. This style loves wallpaper warm and light colors. Dark colors are best used in furniture items.
3. It is interesting to see the horizontal division of the wall into two parts. The lower part (1/3 of the height of the wall) is decorated with wooden panels, and the upper one – with textile (in the budget variant – paper) wallpaper with a small floral pattern. However, this option is better to use in a room with high ceilings.
4. It is worth noting that wooden panels and textile wallpaper are expensive. If the budget is limited, you can select budget materials that imitate the expensive.
5. Monograms, royal lilies and floral ornament are suitable as patterns.

Wallpaper in the living room, decorated in a classic style

Wall-papers in the living room in the style of rococo

1. The living room, decorated in the rococo style is characterized by excessive splendor and pretentiousness. The wallpaper should match this trend.
2. The main colors are: white, green, pink, blue, gold.
3. Among the materials choose the most expensive and quality. Textiles are very popular.
4. Exotic plant patterns, decorated with gold or silver elements, are suitable as a pattern.

Wall-papers in the living room in the Art Nouveau style

1. The colors of the wallpaper in the living room in the Art Nouveau style should be soft, light and muted. It can be warm shades of green, lilac, gray, ocher, gold and other autumn colors.
2. In this living room often choose a solid wallpaper. Let’s admit a light floral ornament, waves, swans and flowing lines. Among the patterns the most popular are smooth vertical lines with rounded elements 1-2 times shining or darker than the basic color of the wallpaper.
3. The wallpaper should not stand out. They serve as a background for brighter furniture and decor elements. Paper wallpaper will perfectly cope with this role.

black wallpaper in the living room in the Art Nouveau style

Wall-papers in the living room in the style of Art Deco

1. For Art Deco, as for rococo, luxury is typical. But here it is more moderate.
2. The colors for wallpaper are better to choose saturated, but not too bright. They should create an interesting background for furniture items and decor elements. I use most often a combination of white and black, brown (close to dark chocolate), ivory, gray, gold, silver.
3. For wallpapers it is better to use the most high-quality and expensive materials.
4. Drawing of wallpaper should not be evident. Lacy and abstract patterns are perfect.

light wallpaper with floral ornaments in the living room in the Art Deco style

Wall-to-wall wallpaper in a loft style

1. The task of this style is imitation of an attic.
2. To achieve the greatest authenticity, use wallpaper with an imitation of plaster or bricks.
3. With this task texture textures can perfectly handle.

wallpaper with imitation of plastered walls perfectly fit into the style of the loft

Wall-papers in the living room in the style of Provence

1. Provence is a French provincial style. He is very fond of natural colors and natural materials.
2. For wallpapers, warm and light shades are suitable.
3. An ideal pattern will be a small floral ornament.

design wallpaper in the living room in the style of Provence

Wall-to-wall wallpaper in high-tech style

1. This style pays much attention to modern technologies. As for the decor of the walls, one important rule must be adhered to: no color or pattern of walls should distract attention from the contemporary situation.
2. It is not necessary to use expensive natural materials here. More practical and budgetary options can be used here.
3. For a high-tech style, you can choose a glossy wallpaper. They will fit perfectly into a modern interior.
4. This living room likes cold shades. White and gray shades are especially popular.
5. In the patterns of wallpaper it is better to stick to minimalism. Fine thin lines will do.

wallpaper in the interior of the living room in the style of hi-tech

Wall-papers for living room in eco-style

1. Inspiration for creating ekostilya in the living room is the beauty of nature.
2. Choosing the primary colors, it is worth giving preference to natural colors: brown (close to a dark tree) and green (light shades, close to olive). These are the colors of the earth and plants. The colors of straw, sand and stone are also suitable.
3. White color will ideally dilute the combination of brown and green.
4. Bright colors are best used in more muted shades and in small amounts.
5. The walls are best left smooth – no drawings. If you still want to add a pattern, it will be better to look vegetable motifs.
6. As large drawings you can use images of trees and branches, and for small patterns you can use vines, small leaves and flowers.
7. The inserts from wooden panels, as well as from fabric, bamboo and rice wallpaper will look harmonious here.
   

   Wall-papers are ideal for living room in eco-style

Select wallpaper for the walls in the living room is very interesting and not so difficult, as it may seem at first glance. It is important to immediately determine the advantages and disadvantages of the room, its style orientation. Starting from this and relying on their own desires and tastes, the owners of the apartment will be able to choose suitable for the living room wallpaper.

Photo gallery – wallpaper in the living room:

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Author: Daria Degtyareva