Of course, when choosing a color, one should be guided only by individual preferences - after all, you will not buy wallpaper of a strict dark color, if you really like light colors?
CONCLUSION WITH Brief Description of all existing types of wallpaper is presented at the very bottom of the article.
Criteria for choosing kitchen wallpaper
- The kitchen is regularly wet cleaned, including the walls, so kitchen wallpaper must be moisture resistant. The most "delicious" part of our life takes place in the kitchen, however, in the process of cooking, drops of fat, oil, juices and other unpleasant little things often fall on the walls, which, in the case of an incorrectly selected material for finishing, often force the owners to start new repairs and change wallpaper. Moisture-resistant coatings withstand wiping lightly soiled areas with a soft cloth or damp sponge, without the use of detergents and cleaning agents. Washable wallpaper can withstand a similar wet cleaning, but with the addition of special detergents. But super-washable wallpaper can withstand not only wiping with detergents, but also cleaning with a brush.
- An important indicator of the quality of kitchen wallpaper is density, which is directly related to the strength and durability of the wall decoration. In addition, the higher the density of the wallpaper, the fewer pores in which dirt can easily accumulate.
- Wallpaper for the kitchen must have high lightfastness, that is, be resistant to fading in the sun, otherwise they will quickly turn yellow, losing their attractive appearance. This will affect not only the aesthetics of the room, but also make it impossible to rearrange the furniture without first repairing the walls.
- Another important parameter is vapor permeability, due to which the walls of the kitchen dry out quickly, which has a positive effect on the microclimate of the room.
- When choosing wallpaper for painting for the kitchen, it is recommended to give preference to those types that are suitable for repeated staining.
- When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, you should definitely pay attention to the product labeling: the "wave" icon indicates the moisture resistance of the material, and the "wave with a brush" indicates resistance to mechanical damage.
The assortment of modern wallpapers, both domestic and foreign, presented in stores and on the markets, is breathtaking. Any whim is easily realized! A huge selection of wallpapers, at first glance, gives us the opportunity to choose exactly what we really need, but in most cases an ordinary person in such a variety can simply get lost, so it is better to immediately discard options that are unsuitable for kitchen decoration.
Paper wallpapers are completely unsuitable for pasting walls in the kitchen. ... Don't be tempted by cheapness! Later, it will cost you a pretty penny with its impracticality and fragility. Having chosen paper wallpaper, you can immediately start preparing for a new renovation. The increasingly popular textile wallpapers made of cotton, linen or silk, as well as natural wallpapers made of bamboo, veneer of rare tree species, leaves and stems of exotic herbs, certainly look impressive, but since they intensively absorb smoke, fumes and smells of cooking food, for the kitchen this is far from the best solution.
Acrylic options with protruding relief patterns, like all other types of embossed and corrugated wallpaper with a volumetric pattern, are best left for decorating the living room, bedroom or hallway - in the kitchen, pretty flowers and curls will quickly become covered with a dark coating, which will be difficult to wash even with detergents.
As you know, colors tend to have a certain effect on human perception - they excite, soothe, you can get tired from the contemplation of the same color, or you can relax (morally, of course).
So what colors are right for the kitchen?
Today, you can pick up a variety of variations and combinations. But it's still worth sticking to some of the subtleties.
Basic rules for the selection of wallpaper colors for the kitchen
* Large drawing visually reduces the size of the room. * Small drawing, on the contrary, makes the room seem more spacious than it really is. * Geometric patterns on the walls of the kitchen in the form of intersecting stripes, like the ornament on the Scottish kilts, create the illusion of continuous space. * The vertical pattern "raises" the ceilings, visually "increasing" the height of the room. * The horizontal pattern and horizontal stripes on the wallpaper "widen" the kitchen while reducing its height. * Diagonal lines on the wallpaper bring dynamics to the kitchen interior, creating the illusion of movement. * Textured wallpapers look very extraordinary. By endowing the surface of the walls with new qualities, they are able to create an additional dimension in the room. Thanks to the play of shadows and penumbra, curious color nuances and unexpected alternations of textures, you can get a lot of interesting effects.
For rooms with low ceilingschoose wallpaper with longitudinal stripes or vertical pattern. The narrower the drawing, the higher the ceiling.
Respectively, if the ceilings are high and the apartment looks like a well, a transverse pattern and horizontal stripes will help to visually equalize the height of the ceiling.
Small drawing or plain wallpaper will visually increase the space in a small room.
Large drawing and the rich tones of the wallpaper will make a too spacious room more comfortable.
But wallpaper of cold shades (silver, blue, blue) will visually make the room wider.
The color of the wallpaper in the kitchen must certainly please the eye, be pleasant - these are beige and cheerful orange tones, possibly yellow patterns. But red not only causes aggression - it stimulates the appetite. But the most interesting, perhaps, will be the combinations - certain combinations of wallpaper colors for the kitchen.
We combine the color finish of the kitchen - "instructions for use"
The simplest option would be a combination of wallpaper from different textures, in which, if you choose the right colors, you can even divide the kitchen into functional zones, “raise” low ceilings and even “push” the walls.
You can use the same color, with a half tone-tone difference. With its help, it will be possible to highlight any unusual details of the kitchen layout.
To create a modern style, you can choose several shades that correspond to the same range. In this case, there is such a simple, but quite effective technique, like gluing several layers on top of each other. Thus, you can emphasize the difference between the zones of the kitchen space. Still, as an option, you can beat one dominant color and arrange it in blotches of lighter / darker shades.
Another design option can be a play of contrasts - black-white, yellow-blue, red-black, etc. However, it is important not to overdo it with contrasts, since such "combinations" are suitable not only for any kitchen, but not even for all people. You can experiment with such pairs as "blue - silver", "green - gold".
If your kitchen is narrow but long, you can “expand” it with light wallpaper on the long sides and dark wallpaper on the short ones.
But for square kitchens, finishes of any color are suitable - the main thing is that one of the walls is of a more intense color than the others.
Lovers of oriental exoticism can combine such pairs as warm yellow tones with "bamboo" wallpaper - images of bamboo thickets, oriental themes or wickerwork.
Important!
If you are combining wallpapers, try to keep different types in the same price range. Elite models will not look at all with a cheaper option, even if the shades are very suitable for each other.
A brief description of the available types of wallpaper for the kitchen:
Vinyl wallpapersare the ideal solution for kitchen wrapping. Vinyl is sufficiently moisture-resistant, light-resistant, quite effectively hides various minor imperfections of the walls. Having picked up material with sufficient density, you can confidently make such a purchase.
Foam vinyl kitchen wallpaperslightly inferior to the wallpaper described above, despite their unambiguous name. These wallpapers are characterized by a rather low level of wear resistance and are limited in terms of the choice of a suitable pattern.
Compact vinylis a hot-embossed wallpaper capable of imitating plaster, stone, leather and more. Thanks to this, you can not limit your design ideas. In addition, compact vinyl easily tolerates all kinds of cleaning measures. However, you should pay for high quality accordingly, which will later pay off with a long service life.
Non-woven wallpaperor vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven backing. They stick easily, do not tear, do not wrinkle, do not deform when in contact with glue, do not swell, and are able to hide some surface defects.
Silkscreen... They are characterized by a smooth silk shiny surface, moisture and lightfast, as well as resistant to mechanical stress. They are quite dense.
Paintable vinyl wallpaperwith the possibility of repainting up to seven times, which allows you to frequently change the decor in the room.
Glass fiberis a great option to save time, effort and money. They do not require careful attitude, repainting is possible more than ten times, they are fire-resistant, moisture-resistant.
Impregnated paper wallpaper- economy version with a short service life. Suitable for kitchens in rental apartments.
Paper wallpaper with a minimal layer of vinylare characterized by a smooth surface, which quite clearly reveals the slightest imperfections of the gluing surface. It is for this reason that the walls should be ideally prepared for gluing.
Pasting of different types of wallpaper is also charged differently. The cost of wallpapering directly depends not only on the types of wallpaper, but also on the degree of complexity of their sticker, on the preparedness of the working surface and on many other little things that are discussed directly with the customer.
Today striped wallpapers are gaining popularity. Striped wallpapers are just an obsession for many designers. The well-known rule that vertical lines allow you to visually raise the ceiling works if your ceiling is at least 250 centimeters high. It is also worth remembering the following about striped wallpaper:
* if the furniture plays an overly active role in the interior, wallpaper of neutral shades with wide stripes allows to soften this influence, but wallpaper, where different shades and width of stripes rhyme, come to the fore;
* the brighter in color and narrower the stripes, the more they distract attention to themselves. This ability allows, if desired, to disguise the door, that is, to make it less conspicuous. But do not forget that such wallpaper is a potent tool and there is a possibility that after a while you will get tired of this type of room.
* For rooms with low ceilings, horizontal stripes are not suitable - they visually divide the wall into parts and thereby lower the ceiling. Although in the bedroom, such a solution is acceptable. When choosing furniture, you should not strive to match exactly the striped wallpaper - it is quite enough if they match the main color.
Those who are going to use beige and gray wallpapers of this type can be advised to give up dark furniture and accessories, since such a combination gives the interior an absolutely neutral look.
CONCLUSION BY THE MAIN TYPES OF WALLPAPERS
Paper wallpaper with a special water-repellent impregnation is the most affordable option that is suitable for pasting a kitchen. However, they will last no more than three to four years, and besides, they quickly fade in the sun, and they are not particularly decorative.
- Paper wallpaper with a minimal layer of vinyl
- Foam vinyl kitchen wallpaper
- Vinyl wallpapers
- Compact vinyl
- Non-woven vinyl wallpaper
- Silkscreen
- Paintable vinyl wallpaper
- Fiberglass Wallpaper
Wallpaper is one of the most affordable finishes suitable for the kitchen. A wide variety of textures and patterns makes it possible to choose the perfect option for any style. What you should pay attention to before buying wallpaper and how to make a delightful interior with their help will be described below.
Types of wallpaper, their advantages and disadvantages
Since the kitchen, along with the bathroom, belongs to the wettest rooms in the house, it is better to choose wallpaper that is resistant to such a microclimate for its decoration.
So, for example, inexpensive paper ones will quickly lose their aesthetic appearance and after a year, or even earlier, the repair will have to be done again. Periodic exposure to water vapor also has a very negative effect on textiles - it can stretch, sag, shed, become stained.
But vinyl, non-woven, acrylic, bamboo, cork wallpapers, as well as fiberglass will perfectly cope with the function of a beautiful and durable wall covering for the kitchen.
The main disadvantage of polyvinyl, which is its inability to pass air and moisture, turns into a solid advantage in the kitchen. The only exception is, perhaps, wallpaper with a foamed top layer, in the micropores of which water can collect. At the same time, vinyl coverings with a smooth surface or hot embossing (silk-screening) like mother-of-pearl embroidery can be washed even with a wet sponge with the addition of some neutral detergent.
Such wallpaper is a flexible cellulose web. Usually they are used for painting, but there are also colored ones. For better protection against moisture, it is advisable to use latex or acrylic paint. In order not to spoil the embossed relief, this type of wallpaper should be repainted no more than 3-5 times during the entire period of operation. The advantage of non-woven fabric is its environmental friendliness, and the disadvantage is the ability to absorb moisture (less than paper).
In composition, this material is similar to vinyl, but in this case, the surface substance is applied to a paper or non-woven base using a point method, leaving micropores for air. Acrylic wallpapers weigh about half as much as polyvinyl ones, so they are easier to glue, but moisture resistance and durability are poor.
Bamboo wood is distinguished by its ability to repel water, and it also looks very beautiful. Natural wallpaper in warm straw shades will create a comfortable home atmosphere in the kitchen. In addition to the high price, there are no drawbacks to this type of finish.
Another eco-friendly and original material for decorating walls in the kitchen is cork in rolls. Moisture resistance, durability, resistance to mechanical damage, the ability to hide the unevenness of the walls, the unique texture - this is not the whole list of the advantages of such wallpaper. By the way, denser cork textures are also suitable for floor decoration.
Flexible translucent glass filament fabric is ideal for those who value simplicity and reliability. Smooth or with a barely noticeable relief, glass fiber wallpaper will "tightly" adhere to the walls for at least 30 years, during which time they can be repainted up to 20 times. Made entirely from natural raw materials (sand-quartz, soda, clay), they allow moisture and air to pass through, and at the same time they do not get wet, do not absorb odors, they do not appear mold or stains.
A nice bonus - fiberglass wallpaper protects the plaster from cracks and perfectly hide all surface imperfections.
It's all about style!
Each direction in design is characterized by a certain set of colors, textures, decorative details. Wallpaper, on the other hand, acts as a kind of background, which simply must be in harmony with the general idea, emphasize the beauty of all the details in the kitchen setting and combine them into a single ensemble.
The Provence style interior provides delicate pastel shades: lavender, eggshell, light gray, bleached pink, greenish and light turquoise. A relaxed atmosphere of southeastern France will help to create floral prints, small non-contrast checks, polka dots.
In a rustic, simple and romantic kitchen, wallpaper with images of poultry and animals, objects of country life (watering cans, flower pots, bicycles, baskets, watches, lace) will be appropriate. If you need a wooden texture, then it should be an imitation of light-colored and fairly worn boards.
If you see a clear and laconic design, then it is most likely modern. In order to withstand the interior of the kitchen in a modern style, it is advisable to paste over the walls with plain wallpaper of restrained colors: white, gray, black, beige or light blue.
Photo wallpapers, discreet monochrome drawings, alternation of glossy and matte textures, the effect of polished stone, wood, metallic sheen are also acceptable.
For a classic kitchen, silk-screened vinyl wallpaper is perfect. Mother-of-pearl patterns, shimmer of silver and gold will create a unique harmony between the walls, appliances and facades of the headset.
To add more luxury to the interior, the decoration can be supplemented with decorative columns, skirting boards, frames or cornices in the form of plaster moldings.
The cool freshness of Nordic design comes from the walls, the colors and textures of which are consistent with the palette of winter landscapes in Norway, Sweden or Denmark. It can be the sparkling purity of virgin snows, the mysterious depth of lakes and rivers, the smoky airiness of the sky, the mystical play of sunset.
You can add warm notes to the interior of the kitchen with the help of bleached oak textures, rough wool knit, as well as dark red ethnic patterns on a linen background.
High-tech kitchen wallpaper can be selected in white, gray, black, blue or coffee colors. They must be plain and glossy. In extreme cases, it is possible to imitate iridescent mosaic tiles, silicate brickwork, wood polished to a shine.
How to choose the color of the wallpaper
The color of the walls has a great influence on the overall atmosphere of the kitchen. To make it a pleasure for the whole family to gather at the dinner table, it is very important to choose the right and most cozy shades correctly.
The snow-white and similar pastel colors of the wallpaper are the perfect backdrop for any additions. Such walls will make the kitchen more spacious, and any contrasting patterns and bright furniture will look as advantageous as possible.
Shades of steel, stones, silver, chrome-plated metal, mirrors - with such a rich spectrum, gray can be a true godsend for a designer. A simple combination of textures of different saturation - and you get a laconic functional interior. If desired, you can always diversify it with bright details and additions.
Black wallpaper in the kitchen is a bold and eccentric solution. However, if you combine them with a white or steel headset and make the right lighting, you get a very interesting interior without the effect of reducing the area.
Natural shades from dark chestnut to beige, including the entire woody palette, are the best choice for those who do not pursue fashion, but prefer cozy classics.
Unlike cold achromatic colors, brown always brings some warmth. Solid or printed wallpaper in the form of a wooden, bamboo wall, with painted autumn leaves, coffee beans, simple lines or in an English cage - this color will always remind you of something calm, of home and family.
The color of the sun and tropical fruits is the most cheerful option for decorating a kitchen. It improves mood, invigorates and warms. The brightness of the yellow can be adjusted from a delicate sandy to rich orange.
Yellow wallpapers are in perfect harmony with white, green, gray, black and purple shades. In this case, it is better to select bright colors with the same saturation level.
Walls with wallpaper of emerald green, mint shades will be the best frame for a wooden, orange or gray kitchen set.
The color green is subconsciously perceived as the safest color, because it symbolizes life itself and the flourishing abundance of the warm season. It combines the warmth of the sun's rays and the coolness of the spring breeze, so the shades of herbs are wonderfully suitable for both hot southern and cold northern rooms.
Wallpaper for a small kitchen / kitchen in Khrushchev
To make the small kitchen in Khrushchev seem more spacious, then when choosing wallpaper, you should give preference to light, monochromatic coatings. Drawings should be small, without contrasts. Gloss, pearlescent and golden-silver reflections will not be superfluous.
Vertical lines will help to visually raise the ceiling, but for this it is not at all necessary to buy striped wallpaper. It is better to simply combine monochrome and patterned rolls of similar shades, placing them from the floor to the upper border of the wall.
You can add the missing volume with the help of panoramic or 3D wallpapers with beautiful distant views and the effect of sunlight.
Wallpaper for the kitchen-living room
In studio apartments, where the kitchen is combined with the living room, wall decoration will help to beautifully zone the space.
So on the cooking area, imitation of tiles, stone, brickwork will be appropriate, and the guest part will be decorated with more elegant wallpapers, for example, with silk-screen printing, unusual photo panoramas or even exclusive hand-drawn drawings. At the same time, it is desirable to preserve common stylistic features and adhere to a single color palette.
Wallpaper for the kitchen - photo
An inspiring selection of beautifully designed photos will help you quickly navigate among a huge variety of textures and colors.
In the pictures you will see how plain glossy and matte wallpapers, all kinds of drawings and prints, photo wallpapers, as well as cork, bamboo and other exotic coatings look like in the kitchen interior.
Modern wallpaper collections are striking in their variety of colors, patterns and textures. To make the best choice for the kitchen interior, you need to look at many options and take into account some of the nuances.
Wallpaper varieties: the right choice for the kitchen
To begin with, let's recall what types of wallpaper manufacturers offer us:
- paper;
- fabric;
- natural;
- non-woven;
- vinyl;
- glass wallpaper;
- liquid.
Paper wallpapers are the most inexpensive, affordable, environmentally friendly, but short-lived and impractical. To date, such wallpapers are not even presented in catalogs for photos of modern kitchen interiors.
Fabric - they contain silk, linen or cotton. Slightly stronger than paper, but difficult to paste and impractical to maintain, therefore not suitable for kitchen decoration.
Natural - consist of bamboo strips, wood chips or dried grass stems, attached to a fabric base with nylon thread or special glue. They are as environmentally friendly as possible and do not accumulate dirt and dust. To preserve the natural effect, this wallpaper is not dyed. But despite all its advantages, natural wallpaper is not the best option for the kitchen, as it immediately absorbs odors.
Varieties of moisture-resistant wallpaper for the kitchen
Non-woven wallpaper - consists of acrylic and polyester with the addition of cellulose or viscose. They are characterized by a fairly high moisture resistance, elastic, fireproof, smooth out irregularities.
Vinyl - a polymer coating applied to a non-woven base or special technical paper. Vinyl is moisture resistant, easy to clean, can be cleaned with household products, does not fade, therefore it is ideal for decorating kitchen walls. Moreover, modern production offers the so-called "breathable" vinyl wall-paper, which has micropores. They provide excellent air circulation, so they are even more moisture resistant than standard vinyl counterparts, which eliminates the appearance of mold and mildew.
Glass fiber - wallpaper for painting, gives an unusual relief. They are vapor-proof and water-resistant, durable, fireproof, they look incredibly stylish, but keep in mind that it will be very difficult to separate them from the surface of the walls.
Liquid wallpaper is a combination of adhesive, viscose, cotton, cellulose, acetate silk threads, etc. The coating is applied to the wall like plaster, which allows you to create different patterns. These wallpapers have good heat and sound insulation, they are easy to clean and have a large assortment of colors.
Each option has its own pros and cons. For the kitchen, choose washable wallpaper. Vinyl (compact vinyl, non-woven backing) or fiberglass are optimal.
Color, pattern, texture of wallpaper for the kitchen
In the color scheme of the kitchen, many factors must be taken into account - the flow of light, the geometric shape of the room, its dimensions, etc. There are several key criteria when choosing a color for a kitchen, including wallpaper:
- a large drawing visually reduces the room, a small one, on the contrary, makes it more spacious;
- vertical images visually raise the ceiling, horizontal (especially stripes) - expand the room, but reduce its height; wallpaper with geometric patterns with intersecting stripes and shapes creates the effect of space continuity;
- wallpapers with a pronounced texture create stunning effects through color and play of light and shade;
- a long and narrow kitchen will be made more organic by light colors on long walls and dark ones on short ones;
- a square room is a versatile option that allows you to experiment without any restrictions. But nevertheless, the decision to make one accent wall will be more advantageous;
- when choosing the color of wallpaper for the kitchen, you need to take into account not only its dimensions, but also the location of all windows, because the direction of light is of great importance in interior design.
Wallpaper in a small kitchen
In a compact kitchen canvases with contrasting and very large prints or with vertical stripes are contraindicated. This will only exacerbate the problem of lack of square meters - the room will seem even smaller. In this case, plain wallpaper in light shades or with a small, barely noticeable pattern will be appropriate.
If the kitchen is combined with the dining room, you can emphasize the zoning with a contrasting combination of wallpaper, thus separating the working area from the dining area.
Harmonious combination of wallpaper in the kitchen
In modern interiors, there is a clear tendency to combine different textures, textures and technologies. In this case, the same type of wallpaper fade into the background. But here it is important to understand the principle of correct combinations, and this will help the advice of professional decorators.
Rules for combining wallpaper in the kitchen:
- adhere to a single level of price and quality - you cannot combine elite and cheap options, it looks very doubtful;
- wallpaper should not stand out from the general style of the kitchen;
- when combining, keep in mind that the wallpaper should have approximately the same thickness, otherwise there will be problems with joining the seams and choosing the edging;
- when choosing bright panels with large drawings, the rest of the space should be monochromatic;
- floral ornaments go well with woody textures, and geometric designs with abstractions;
- bright accents look harmonious against the background of neutral tones;
- various textures are perfectly combined - rough with smooth, glossy with matte. The main thing is that such canvases are in the same price category and of the same thickness.
Additional decor and a few design tricks
The methods of zoning and "accent wall" have not gone out of fashion for a long time. Also, to visually adjust the height, designers use vertical stripes and patterns, and the area changes are horizontal.
Reception of symmetry in the application of vertical stripes
In the center of the room, wide strips of wallpaper in contrasting colors are glued on two walls. This visually balances the length and width of the kitchen space.
Reception of asymmetry
One wall is pasted over with a bright strip in the middle, and the opposite one with similar stripes, but different in width. This technique visually expands and at the same time makes the oblong kitchen shorter.
Illusions of contour lines
A popular method is to combine standard wallpaper (and paintable) with a border. Typical combination options:
- striped wallpaper with a solid bottom;
- large flowers and monograms with a monochromatic border;
- solid or with a small print top and striped bottom;
- a solid top and a chunky bottom with a floral or other pattern.
The choice of combination depends on the specific task - what needs to be balanced with what.
Accent wall
The wall of the kitchen is selected, on which the eye immediately falls. It is distinguished in a variety of ways - with 3D wallpaper, panels, bright canvases, or decorated with additional decorative elements. In fact, this technique more expresses the bright individuality of the owners of the house.
3D wallpaper in the kitchen
Along with the usual wallpaper, designers offer a more interesting 3D collection. These are large-format beautiful drawings and patterns applied to a diverse basis of canvases using a special technology. Such wallpapers create a three-dimensional effect and a sense of presence in the image. 3D illusion is achieved through lenticular plastic (a set of lenses parallel to each other, cylindrical in shape and of different caliber). As a rule, only an accent wall is decorated with such wallpaper.
Pros and cons of 3D wallpaper
The advantages of 3D photo wallpaper, of course, include:
- production on vinyl, non-woven base, synthetic materials, etc.;
- such canvases do not fade, retain their color for a very long time;
- environmentally friendly and completely non-toxic - high-quality Japanese paints are used in the process of their manufacture;
- refractory;
- practical to care for, easily lend themselves to any household chemicals;
- durable;
- spectacular - they have no analogues in such a realistic immersion in the image.
Obviously, the disadvantage of such wallpapers is their high cost, as well as their relevance only in large rooms.
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Wall murals are a very simple and affordable way to give your kitchen a little charm and originality, to make it delight and fascinate both households and guests.
This decorative material is very popular these days. It goes well with a variety of interior styles and can become a real highlight of the kitchen. With the help of photo wallpaper, you can easily create the desired atmosphere in the room, make it more comfortable and cozy.
This method of decorating walls is available to everyone due to its democratic cost. In addition, the modern market offers a huge variety of such materials - in terms of colors, sizes, graphics saturation, subjects. To finally decide on the choice, you should heed some advice from professional designers.
Pros and cons of using photo wallpaper in the interior of the kitchen
The main function that photo wallpaper should perform is decorating the room and giving it a more aesthetic appearance. The material does an excellent job with this task. In addition, it has a host of other benefits:
- With the help of photo wallpaper, you can create an original and unique design in the kitchen;
- This material perfectly masks small defects on the surface of the walls: cracks, scratches, irregularities, and so on;
- Installation of photowall-paper is a fairly simple process, and every homeowner is able to cope with it, without the participation of professionals;
- With the help of such material, you can visually enlarge the room, give it depth;
- Photowall-paper does not need special care; it can serve for quite a long time;
- High-quality material does not fade in the sun and retains its visual appeal for a long time;
- Such a canvas is inexpensive, it is available to almost all consumers;
- Wall mural is an environmentally friendly material that is not capable of harming the inhabitants of the house.
Unfortunately, this decorative material also has some disadvantages. However, they are insignificant:
- Wall murals are not suitable for finishing the working area of the kitchen;
- Even the most beautiful drawing that decorates a room will get bored very quickly and even become annoying.
If the kitchen space is small, you should not abuse the abundance of drawings on its walls, especially if these drawings are of a dark color.
The size of the wallpaper is very important. The widescreen image will fit perfectly into the interior of the kitchen with a minimum of furniture.
If the room is furnished with a large number of pieces of furniture and household appliances, then it is better to choose panoramic images of low height, but long.
If you wish, you can order the production of photowall-paper according to individual parameters.
Wallpaper and their main types
When choosing a photo wallpaper for the kitchen, one should take into account such parameters as the illumination and size of the room, the style of the interior, as well as the state of the surface on which the image will be installed. Wall murals differ in the quality of the base - the material on which the drawing is applied.
Paper- the cheapest and least reliable material, however, it is highly environmentally friendly.
Vinyl- has excellent decorative properties, practicality, durability and strength.
Non-woven- an expensive material that is easy to stick and perfectly hides the imperfections of the walls, allows them to "breathe", is not afraid of wet cleaning.
Self-adhesive wallpaper- in order to glue them, you need a perfectly flat surface and knowledge of the installation technology of this material.
When choosing wallpapers, regardless of their type, you should adhere to some rules:
- They shouldn't be afraid of greasy splashes or moisture.
- The resistance of the material to fungal infections is very important.
- High-quality photowall-paper does not fade under the influence of the sun's rays, dirt is not absorbed into them, and the pattern does not change over time and does not fade.
Popular pictures on photomurals for the kitchen
Modern manufacturers offer a huge selection of photowall-paper of a very different subject, so it will not be difficult to choose a pattern that fully meets the personal preferences of the inhabitants of the dwelling. The most popular options include:
Wall mural expanding space
With their help, you can easily correct some of the flaws in the layout of the room, and visually make it more spacious. This effect can be achieved in different ways: using vertical or horizontal stripes in a drawing, images of tall buildings or trees, ears of wheat or bamboo thickets.
If it is necessary to slightly "move" the kitchen room in breadth, then you should use drawings of endless deserts, a wide water surface, mountain peaks visible in the distance, a blue bottomless sky, and the like.
Advice! Psychologists say that a person subconsciously perceives photographs with realistic images better. However, in the interior of the kitchen, it is allowed to use reproductions of famous still lifes with various food and kitchen utensils transferred to the wallpaper.
Wall murals-trompe l'oeil
Wall-paper, which shows the continuation of the room, will help to visually enlarge the room. It can be a wide balcony, a terrace or a long corridor, an open window overlooking the sea, and so on. In this case, the kitchen immediately takes on wider boundaries.
Such pictures seem to become a kind of spatial portal. They take household members to a variety of places: spacious ballrooms, luxurious terraces, boulevards overlooking the Eiffel Tower, to ancient castles. You can pick up many options, and make any of your imaginations come true.
3D Wallpaper
With their help, you can create the effect of depth, erase the boundaries of the room and visually expand its walls. They come in several varieties:
- standard (glued to the entire wall, are quite large),
- single (they depict small-sized drawings),
- panoramic (with a three-dimensional and realistic image, providing a full effect of presence),
- LED (the most expensive, which not only glow in the dark, but also change the pattern, thanks to the built-in microcircuit with thousands of multi-colored small bulbs),
- fluorescent (a special composition is applied to some areas of the pattern, which begins to glow in the dark under the influence of ultraviolet lamps).
Image of the sea is a great way to visually expand an overly cramped room. Such wallpapers can be classified as neutral, they are liked by almost all people. The image of the endless water surface fills with calmness and gives a feeling of complete peace.
You should not choose canvases depicting the raging elements, it will cause unnecessary anxiety and anxiety. The drawing of the sea on the walls is suitable for furnishing kitchen interiors in the style of Mediterranean, minimalism, high-tech.
City views- Urban images go well with high-tech and loft styles. A modern urban kitchen will look good with photocloths of world famous landmarks, huge bridges, picturesque arches, noisy boulevards and spacious squares.
Such canvases can transform even the most ordinary setting into something special. Photo wallpapers with fragments of architectural objects, which depict not the entire building in full, but a separate part of it, are very popular.
Image of cozy cafes and restaurants- create an extremely warm and comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen. These wallpapers are suitable for creating interiors in the style of Provence and shabby chic. Images like this go well with classic wood furniture, quality textiles and decorative crockery on open shelves.
It is best to decorate the wall near the dining table with such photo wallpaper, then there will be the effect of being in a restaurant or cafe, and not in an ordinary kitchen.
Images of tulips and other flowers- such photos are most often chosen by romantic natures. We can say that flowers are a win-win when it comes to decorating a room. They are able to soften even the most austere interior, filling it with warmth and tenderness.
Images of tulips go well with Provence, shabby chic and even high-tech styles. They are suitable for light rooms with a limited set of furniture.
Advice! Designers do not advise to glue photowall-paper on the narrowest wall in the kitchen, so as not to get the effect of an oblong "pencil case". This design option will deprive the room of comfort, make its interior ridiculous and strange.
What color wallpaper to choose for kitchen decoration
When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, you must take into account all the features of this room. Food is prepared in the kitchen, and this process is often accompanied by splashes and other surface contamination. You should think carefully about how to protect them and keep them intact for the longest possible time.
Wall murals for the kitchen should have such characteristics as moisture resistance. Such a coating will easily withstand periodic cleaning using a damp sponge.
Of great importance is the color of the wallpaper and the images applied to them. The most suitable shades for the kitchen are green, blue, beige, white, orange, gray, brown, yellow. Colors that should be used carefully are red, black, purple.
An excellent option for arranging a loft-style kitchen: all walls of the room should be covered with gray plaster. On one of the walls (it is better to choose the largest and open one), glue a photo wallpaper in black and white with the image of New York skyscrapers.
For a kitchen equipped in the Provence style, an image of an open veranda in light pastel colors is suitable. There are many such options, the main thing is not to be afraid to show your own imagination.
What photomurals should be used to decorate a small kitchen
When choosing a photo canvas for a small kitchen, it must be remembered that too large a drawing will make the kitchen cramped, and a very small drawing will make it more spacious. Wall murals with vertical patterns will help to visually "raise" the ceilings in the low kitchen.
Every housewife probably dreams of a beautiful kitchen. But the design of any design begins precisely with the finishing work. Modern wallpapers are very diverse materials. They can be the most simple, paper, and ultramodern, washable. So which ones to choose? Read on and see a photo of wallpaper for kitchens!
Paper wallpaper in the interior of the kitchen
Probably, this type of wallpaper is the most widespread and famous, everyone knows it. But how do they handle the stress in the kitchen? In terms of benefits, they are hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly. They are also equally attractive from a financial point of view.
At the same time, in comparison with other types of materials, they are not so durable, they are not able to retain moisture, and these factors are of great importance in every kitchen!
The choice of paper wallpaper for wall decoration in kitchens can be called a kind of test, since every careless movement can render them unusable.
At the same time, paper wallpapers are offered on the market in the widest variety of colors, images and other things, they are also quite affordable in terms of budget. Therefore, many people choose them for kitchens. In this case, it is important to know the types of paper wallpaper so that your choice is made correctly. They are:
- Single-layer paper - simplex, representing a sheet of paper with a printed pattern on one side. Their advantage is economy, ability to breathe. At the same time, they are short-lived, afraid of moisture, and fade under the influence of direct sun.
- Duplex is a two-layer type of paper wallpaper, consisting of two canvases. This increases the strength of the material, as well as sound and heat insulation. At the same time, they have texture, and the drawing is bright, high-quality.
- Reminiscent of the previous version, foam wallpaper. But here, some acrylic polymers are applied to the base, which, as a result of foaming, form a relief pattern that is resistant to moisture and abrasion. Such wallpaper for the kitchen is washable, this is their advantage, among other types.
Vinyl wallpaper
At the heart of this type of material is fabric / paper, on top of it everything is covered with polyvinyl chloride, and then embossing / drawing is applied.
This is a completely non-toxic type of material, quite wear-resistant, the same applies to high humidity and to the formation of fungus. But the latter is the most unpleasant thing that simply appears in kitchens, where the level of humidity and temperature is high.
Among the huge assortment of vinyl wallpaper, foam options stand out, as well as silk-screen printing, compact vinyl.
Non-woven - comfortable and modern wallpaper for the kitchen
At the heart are cellulose fibers, fabrics. When wet and dry, they do not shrink. During the pasting process, the glue is applied to the walls, not to the material. Thanks to this, the pattern is fitted as accurately as possible. Today, such material is modern and popular; it is pasted over living rooms and kitchens, bedrooms and hallways.
They are great for smoothing out cracks, irregularities. But if you choose this type of wallpaper, also specially for painting, they will make an excellent canvas to be creative in the walls of the kitchen.
Affordable and high quality acrylic wallpaper
They are considered analogous to vinyl foamed type. The difference is that not foamed vinyl is applied to the main layer, but acrylic spraying. It is it that is capable of creating textured patterns on the surface of the material. Point application is used, due to which the material breathes.
This type of wallpaper is practical, durable - first of all. They are also moisture resistant, and do not lend themselves to mechanical damage, and secondly. This is what makes the material incredibly attractive for kitchen decoration.
They also have disadvantages. For example, if you choose wallpaper for painting, it should be borne in mind that it will be possible to paint it much fewer times than from vinyl or non-woven.
Glass fiber is the perfect option to decorate your kitchen!
They are very similar to a fabric made of fiberglass, and they are based on specially prepared glass, processed under the influence of temperatures over a thousand degrees Celsius! After this method, some fibers are formed, which are then turned into yarn, and materials are woven from it. To paint glass wallpaper, it is recommended to use latex or water based paints.
This option is just perfect. After all, when you are thinking about which wallpaper to choose for the kitchen, you just have to think about it! Glass fiber - moisture resistant, wear resistant, practical, resistant to mold. They are just perfect!
Liquid type wallpaper
They are powdered cotton fibers, bonding glue with mineral chips, cellulose, pigment paints, and sometimes decorative elements. They are applied in a completely different way, as everyone knows and is used to. Before applying, they must be diluted in water as a dry mixture, and when they swell, apply to the walls with a brush or spatula.
This version of the material is able to perfectly mask existing defects and flaws on the surface of the walls or ceiling. Their advantages are the inability to fade under the sun's rays, excellent sound and heat insulation properties, non-toxic, do not accumulate dirt and dust.
Since this type of material is specific to some extent, it can be cleaned in an extremely dry way, which is why such a material is not the most practical in the kitchen.
But, if you really want to use them, treat one wall with them, which is removed from vapors and moisture. For example, in the dining area.
Wallpaper ideas for the kitchen. Which ones to choose?
Of course, the head can spin from the widest assortment. To make the picture clearer, you need to understand the price range of the materials. And so, the cheapest are paper, then vinyl, after them on a non-woven basis and the most expensive - glass fiber.
Classics are always in fashion
Choosing this style in the kitchen, you should know that over time it will not become outdated, even regardless of new fashion trends and trends. The classic, as it was, is what it is, and even in ten years it will be relevant.
Of course, in this style, wall decoration is carried out using wallpaper on a fabric basis, but for kitchens this is completely unacceptable. First of all, because of their impracticality. And if you decide to choose wallpaper, regardless of tiles and panels, you should still prefer the option of practical washable wallpaper.
When looking for material for a classic-style kitchen, choose soft, discreet tones, which may have some kind of unusual pattern.
If the goal is to accent pieces of furniture, but not wallpaper, it is quite possible to use a classic style and even encourage the use of a plain type of wallpaper.
Modern will allow you to enjoy nature!
Of course, this is no longer a classic. This style allows you to decorate the interior with bold solutions, non-standard forms, referring to nature and everything natural, while plant motifs are completely unobtrusively introduced.
Ornaments of plants reflect Art Nouveau quite harmoniously. But it is also not worth using them too much, so that the kitchen does not turn into a densely growing forest. Ideally, you can choose wallpaper in neutral colors, with a soft and smooth ornament applied.
Oriental style is diverse and charming
In this case, the design of wallpaper for the kitchen today can be the most diverse. It is simple and harmonious.
The ideal option is the execution of fabric wallpaper, or bamboo panels. But, for kitchens, this option is far from the most practical. And very soon all the troubles can turn out quite the opposite.
An oriental style can be brought into kitchens by imitating bamboo panels that characterize oriental patterns.
As for the color scheme, it is not at all necessary that there are only red or burgundy tones. In this case, the manifestation of imagination will be completely superfluous.
Provence style - lavender fields ...
He is beautiful, originally from the villages of France. But the lavender solution is not a limitation in this case. It can also be the colors of olive and mustard, wheat and sand. The main patterns will be a cell and a strip, flowers.
And battles that look like cracked plaster or like a barn board will bring some extraordinaryness to the kitchen.
Create coziness with country!
It is this style that will create a warm home atmosphere. It is natural, using natural materials. In a kitchen of this style, it will always be comfortable for a family to gather!
As for the color palette, do not overuse bright accents, as well as contrasts!
As for the ornaments, a strip with a cage and flowers are most appropriate here. Among the primary colors, gray and burgundy, yellow and black, olive and blue, white or dark green are preferred.
Hi-tech - the style of the future
Everything here is minimalist and simple, as well as technological. In fact, the whole style is based on these three components. There should be absolutely no pretentious elements that are acceptable to country or classics.
The ideal version of the wallpaper is plain, or imitated as brick / concrete. Among the basic tones, choose light ones, in cold shades, for example, gray or white.
White is the color of modernity and taste
It is classic and popular. It can be used as an ideal background for a different shade, with the help of which you can place accents, make some shocking in the kitchen interior.
In addition to many advantages, with the help of white, you can visually enlarge the space in small kitchens!
Wallpaper
It is very important to take into account the specifics of the room, making a choice in favor of specimens with moisture and wear resistant materials. They can be glued in the dining area, as well as in the part where food is prepared.
Combining wallpaper zone the space
Using a combination, you will not only make interesting accents, but also zone the room. But when choosing a material, you should pay attention to some aspects:
- There is no need to choose different color categories. The material should belong to one color segment, and the difference in them may be in texture and color.
- The best combination of bright and neutral tones.
- Geometric patterns are a great combination with abstraction.
- An ornament in a floral motif can perfectly complement with the help of textures and floral patterns.
Modern trends in the design of kitchens with wallpaper
Wallpaper in natural and ethnic motives is incredibly popular this year. Contrasts are increasingly used, as well as the combination of different materials. Also no less popular are wallpapers in the motive of vegetation, with drawing of maps, and 3D options.
Wallpaper for the kitchen - 100 photos of a beautiful combination in the interior of the kitchen
