Wallpaper for a small bedroom: new photos, design for 2020

It is advisable to choose wallpaper with texture. The photo shows an example of wallpaper suitable for decorating walls in a small living space.

Even such an insignificant relief as a “matting” can visually increase the space. When using textured wallpaper, a play of shadows and a difference in volume are created, resulting in the impression of the presence of significant space.

Shine

If the wallpaper has a slight shine, for example, silk-screen printing, you can also achieve a visual expansion of the space in the room.

Attention! When selecting silk-screen printing, it is important to take into account the personal preferences of the occupant of the room.

A sample of silk-screened wallpaper is shown in the photo.

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Chipboard is chipboard, sawdust falls off a lot, so before starting assembly we painted the edges of all the shelves to prevent sawdust from falling off. You can coat the edges with glue. The rack is assembled, one might say, without nails. Only the frame is fastened with bolts - the outer walls of the rack, and the internal partitions are fixed with wooden choppers. All the choppers are neat and smooth, but some of them have difficulty fitting into the drilled holes. Some shelves had to be driven in with a hammer (through a rag). The kit includes all the necessary fittings, as well as fastenings for fixing the rack to the wall. Some of the chops had to be trimmed, because they did not fit the diameter of the holes at all. Not everything goes smoothly with the drilled holes either. They are drilled carefully and precisely in the right places - millimeter by millimeter. But many of the holes were clogged with debris. So before assembling the rack I had to dig deeper :) The outer walls are fastened with Euroscrews, they screw in smoothly and do not stick out. All frame parts fit well together, there are no gaps. The rack stands level on the floor and does not wobble. But in some places there were gaps between the internal partitions; we were unable to fit them very tightly to each other. But these gaps are insignificant, less than a millimeter. The height of the rack is about one and a half meters. The width of the rack for 8 sections is 77 cm. The dimensions of one cell are 40X40 cm. Furniture at IKEA is universal, so you can choose suitable sized drawers or inserts with doors for this rack. You can put a large box in one cell or two small boxes on top of each other. We plan to supplement the rack with inserts with doors, but for now we make do with plastic containers. An insert with a door costs from 900 rubles and above. Expensive... In general, there is nothing complicated in assembling the rack, everything is clear in the instructions. I had to tinker with adjusting the chops. And it’s so simple, my husband and I assembled two racks in the evening. We bought shelves at lunchtime, and by nightfall they were already in the room. The Kallax shelving unit is a good solution for zoning a large room. Thanks to the open sections, they look easy in the center of the room without cluttering the space. All the outer edges of the rack are processed so that it can be placed on either side. You can put it against the wall, or across the room. And from any side the rack will look good and neat. In general, if you close your eyes to minor shortcomings, you can give the IKEA Kallax shelving unit a solid “B” :) Natalya Preobrazhenskaya https://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/46761448/list/yacheyka-obshchestva-neobyknovennye-priklyucheniya-obyknovennogo-stellazha I really liked the ideas with a horizontal arrangement of vertical shelving - as an ottoman and a variation of a table on wheels, I should take note) DogCat https://sovet.kidstaff.com.ua/question-1498337 At first we bought one for children’s things, later we bought the same one for toys (they just put it on its side), later we bought another one for toys and one for books. Then they bought two of them for my mother for all sorts of needs (they put them on their sides). They also put one in the playroom (4 cells in one row), put a mattress on top and the children sat on it. Positive reviews Strewn with_roses https://irecommend.ru/content/idealnyi-variant-dlya-khraneniya-igrushek When the number of purchased and donated My child’s toys had crossed all boundaries and no longer fit in the baskets, so I thought about buying a rack. I wanted to “fit” it into the narrow free space behind the door. Kallax suited me perfectly. Initially, I wanted to take a 5x5 rack, but at the last moment I changed my mind because of its massiveness and the inability to put anything on top. My bookcase is in birch color. I wanted it to blend in with the wallpaper, and that’s exactly what happened. I bought two green boxes of drainage and boxes from the Kusiner series for it. The rack is not heavy and easy to assemble. In a light color, dust is almost invisible on it. This is one of my most successful purchases from IKEA. I'm very pleased with it! Five stars, I recommend! Liliya_Sofieva https://irecommend.ru/content/ochen-klassnyi-stellazh For the third year now we have been using the Kallax shelving unit from IKEA. And I can’t imagine where else we could fit all the things that are in it. We have a rack with 8 cells, two of them are filled with inserts with two drawers, two more cells contain DREN boxes with children's toys, the remaining 4 cells are open. Kallax size 77x147 cm The size of each cell is about 33x38x33 cm The rack, as usual in Ikea, needs to be assembled independently. Sold unassembled, but assembly is no problem. It can be used both horizontally and vertically. With my love for rearrangement, we had it standing differently))) In a horizontal position, it is not necessary to screw it to the wall, since even if there is a chance of turning it over in this position, it is close to zero. But if you place it horizontally, then you must screw it down! Mounts are also included. The rack can be used to zone a room. We have it under the TV, in boxes we store toys, coloring books, books, in general, various printed materials))) In the open cells there is what my daughter uses most often. Overall I am very pleased with the Kallax rack. A small drawback is that over time, small scratches appeared on the surface. And in the places where the screws are screwed in, the surface cracks a little. But despite this, I recommend this module! gaika https://www.babyblog.ru/community/post/housedesign/3191199 White glossy rack (back then there was an expedit) used for 3 years in a nursery. Everything is fine. Olga https://www.babyblog.ru/community/post/housedesign/3191199 We have 2 white ones. one is 3.5-4 years old and is of slightly different quality. The base is thicker and looks like there is varnish on it, and the second is probably 1.5-2 years old... it’s a little inferior in quality, but this one was turned over (it stood standing against the 1st wall, then at another) and twisted the boxes - everything was intact! My son draws on it almost every day - everything wipes off wonderfully. Markers, paints, wax crayons, pencils gerlen812 https://otzovik.com/review_7059320.html Advantages: stylish and simple Disadvantages: dust is visible on the black surface In my house there is two types of Kallax rack. The first is a simple black shelving unit and the second is a shelving unit with a table. They are similar, but completely different and I love them very much. Kallax without a tabletop serves as a cabinet; We installed doors in it, which are sold separately, and now it is a full-fledged closet. 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It fits perfectly into the interior of the nursery. It has two options for arrangement. And both look excellent, harmonious and, most importantly, it’s functional. At the beginning it stood like this, now it’s like this. It doesn’t visually separate the room much. They also put a table next to it. The rack is very stable and strong. I recommend it to everyone. Anais Lyudmila https://irecommend.ru/content/samyi-bolshoi-variant-tozhe-klassnyi I have the largest option - 5*5, white. Small ones, of course, are more mobile, and like a construction set, they can be put together in different combinations, but there was exactly 25 cells of space against the wall - they fit in like family. I won’t say that it was very easy to assemble, especially in the last stages, but I still managed to do it with virtually no help. The only tool was a hammer, but it was rarely needed; the wooden pegs, although tight, still successfully fit to the required length into the required holes. 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Features - what is possible and what is not?

Everyone answers this question based on their own beliefs and tastes. However, there are certain rules that can make a small bedroom cozy and spacious.

Use soft light colors. Dark shades will narrow the walls and make the bedroom seem smaller than its actual size. Bright inclusions are acceptable, but to a very limited extent.
Pay attention to reflective wallpaper. A layer of foil and splashes of glitter will fill the room with additional light.
Mirror wallpaper can and should be used. However, do not place mirrors opposite each other.
A large pattern looks good in spacious bedrooms. In small ones it greatly narrows the space. Give preference to small prints.
Wide stripes will accentuate short or low walls. If you want stripes, pay attention to missoni-style colors. Stripes of various widths in harmonious colors will help diversify the interior and at the same time get rid of the disadvantages of classic stripes.
If you have tall cabinets, it is better to choose plain wallpaper without a pronounced pattern. In this case, they will serve as a good neutral background for other interior elements.

Patterns

Even in a small room you can use wallpaper with patterns. If your plans include covering all the walls in the room with them, preference should be given to a small pattern. For high ceilings, choose a vertical pattern, and for low ceilings, choose horizontal stripes. Using a horizontal pattern, you can significantly expand the free space.

Advice! Are you planning to display family photos on your walls? Then buy plain wallpaper to decorate walls in a small room.

For tips on choosing wallpaper for a small room, watch the video fragment

Reception of “different walls”

A rather unusual technique helps to increase the space and brings originality to the created interior. Its main idea is to cover three walls with wallpaper of the same tone, having an insignificant geometric pattern. And the fourth wall is made a “bright spot”, choosing wallpaper with a bright and large pattern for it. Just keep in mind that only one such wall is allowed in a small room! Which of the four walls to choose for the main accent of the created interior is decided by the owner of the room himself. The photo shows an example of this unusual design of a small room. If you wish, you can highlight the head of the bed, TV, sitting area, and work area.

Reception "diagonal"

With its help, you can visually expect greater results. The essence of the technique is to paste wallpaper with a texture or pattern not in the usual vertical way, but diagonally. The photo shows the result of the practical application of this technique in a small room.

Reception of "separation"

It is designed to increase the height and area of a small room. By using different wallpapers for decoration that have the same color but different saturation, you can achieve the desired effect. The photo shows an example of decorating a room by “dividing” the space. Darker wallpaper is suitable for covering the lower parts of the walls, and light colors are suitable for the upper parts.

Advice! When choosing a border for this technique, choose thin stripes. A wide border strip will “steal” part of the space and make the ceiling in the room more squat.

Reception "alternation"

For rooms whose area does not exceed 8-10 square meters, you can use two or three wallpaper options. The main condition when choosing them is similarity in pattern and color or combination in texture. The canvases are pasted over in the usual (horizontal) way, but alternating rolls from different pieces of wallpaper. Not all owners of small apartments know how to choose the right colors so that they harmoniously complement each other and fill the room with warmth and comfort. Let's look for answers together. So, cream and pale yellow can be combined with pale green, light gray, blue. The lilac shade looks great with a pink tone. For a light gray color, you can choose cherry wallpaper.

The use of volumetric elements requires some caution in use. For those who like bright and voluminous elements on the walls, we recommend cutting out several of these elements from a roll. The wall itself is covered with light, monochromatic canvases, then pre-cut large elements are glued onto them. In the end, you will get approximately the same effect as when using ceramic tiles with or without decor. You can decorate just one wall in this way, or you can decorate the whole room. It depends on the taste preferences of the owner of the room.

Application of "decoretto"

In order to “breathe life” into light wallpaper, devoid of patterns, it is quite possible to use several bright chrysanthemums or roses. This type of decoration will not lead to a visual reduction in the space in the room, but it will be much more comfortable and interesting.

Choosing wallpaper for a small bedroom

What wallpaper to choose for a small bedroom source: //womanadvice.ru
For small rooms, you can use various techniques that visually expand the space. Among these methods, the most popular are wallpaper in combination with textiles. To do this, the following rules for choosing tulle are observed:

the material should be thin, airy, in light colors;
when forming folds, preference is given to free flowing ones, in the form of an accordion;
when choosing textiles, it is necessary to take into account that the material of the curtains should be combined with the wallpaper, have a soft gradient, and the use of contrasting, overly bright and flashy tones is not allowed;
for textiles, vertical stripes and subtle patterns with a vertical orientation are welcome; you can use light thread curtains that will go well with light, thin-striped wallpaper;
Large prints, massive designs and horizontal lines for textiles and wallpaper are not allowed.

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The best combinations would be:

light, translucent fabric in soft shades and paper wallpaper, a couple of tones lighter and without a pattern;
thread curtains with single, not very large pendants, combined with pastel wallpaper with a vertical, subtle pattern, individual ornaments in the form of flower buds, geometric shapes;
opaque curtains made of light fabric in cool colors and darker wallpaper without a pattern (for the bed, you can use a highlight wall with a lighter shade of trim).

Warm colors are chosen for dark rooms, and cool shades for very light ones. But you should not use very dark, rich coatings, large ornaments, an excessive amount of decorative details, large curtain tassels or large hairpins.

Selection rules

Here are a few basic rules created by professionals, knowledge of which will help you properly decorate a small living space.

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To increase space, light shades are needed. Furniture is selected 2-3 tones darker than the color of the walls.
Neutral pastel shades are suitable for a small room: sand, pink, cream, peach, blue.
Silk-screened canvases can be a good alternative to matte canvases; with their help, you can visually expand the space between opposite walls.
When selecting the color scheme of decorative materials, the degree of illumination of the room is taken into account.
When choosing between textured and smooth types of wallpaper, give preference to textured options. The differences in volumes and the play of light that they can create make it possible to create unusual interiors.

Wallpaper with a reflective surface is the right choice for small rooms. They will significantly expand the space, and are also suitable for any design style. Dark and bright colors are not suitable for small rooms. They will distract attention, and the room will seem much smaller than its real parameters.

Wallpaper that increases the space of a room: how to use it

Having chosen wallpaper in light shades with the right pattern, which helps to increase the space of a small room, it is important to use them correctly when decorating, because otherwise you may not only not achieve the desired result, but also get the opposite effect.

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The best solution would be to wallpaper without a pattern or just with a minimal pattern.

We list the main points when decorating the walls of a small room with wallpaper.:

Decorating two opposite walls with wallpaper in cool and lighter shades will help expand and lengthen the room. This option will visually stretch the room in the direction of the light walls.
When decorating long rooms, it is important to remember that wallpaper with a small pattern is best placed on long walls, while a large pattern is used to decorate short walls.
A long and narrow room can be decorated with wallpaper with a pattern of horizontal stripes, and you can also use wallpaper in a darker warm shade on short walls.
Wallpaper with a pattern, hung not as usual, but diagonally, will help to significantly increase the space of the room.
For small rooms, it will be effective to use wallpaper of the same color of different saturations. Wallpaper of darker shades is glued to the lower part of the walls, and lighter shades to the upper parts. This option will help expand the area of rooms with low ceilings.
The technique of alternating well-matched wallpaper with and without a pattern is perfect for small rooms. But it is worth remembering that the interval of wallpaper without a pattern should be less than the interval of wallpaper without. For example, you can alternate two pieces of plain wallpaper with one piece of patterned wallpaper that expands a small room.

Glossy wallpaper is also suitable for small spaces, visually increasing the area due to the partial reflection of objects opposite.