What is wallpaper made of?
Based on the materials used, wallpaper can be divided into natural and synthetic.
Natural wallpapers include:
- Paper ones have a wide range of colors, but they are very short-lived, react poorly to external influences, and are afraid of mechanical damage and water.
- Cork There are several types: in rolls; panel 300x600 mm. They are stronger than paper ones, they are easy to paint, clean, and wash.
- Bamboo appeared relatively recently. Although bamboo is a grass and not a tree, it is as strong as wood. They are made from split plates glued to a synthetic base. They are supplied in rolls of different widths. Their color range is not too wide.
- Fabric wallpaper is a long-known way of decorating walls. They consist of a woven synthetic backing with adhesive fabric. There are thousands of colors and shades and there will be no problems with choosing.
Natural wallpaper does not have a wide range of colors and has a short service life. They cannot be washed or cleaned.
Artificial wallpapers are represented by the following list:
- Non-woven fabrics can be smooth or embossed. They differ from paper ones in their greater density and strength, are resistant to water and can be repainted several times. They are made by embossing between rollers, applying the required relief pattern.
- Vinyl ones stand alone in quality, practicality and color range. Despite the fact that vinyl is a child of great chemistry, this type of wallpaper has earned popularity among consumers. They are strong, durable, and wash well. They have a large number of patterns and shades.
- Acrylics are similar in structure to vinyl. But the manufacturing technology is different. Foamed acrylic is applied to a paper base in a dotted manner. They have good resistance to mechanical damage. They wash well with synthetic detergents that are cheaper than vinyl.
- Fiberglass is made from molten glass threads, which are then woven into canvas on looms. They have a clear repeating geometric pattern. They are designed for painting. There are no restrictions on service life.
- Metallized ones are made of aluminum foil on a paper base and have excellent consumer properties. They are durable, look impressive, and are easy to clean from dirt. A disadvantage can be considered the slight vulnerability of the surface from scratches and mechanical influences.
- Liquid wallpaper is, in essence, a synthetic plaster that is applied to a wall primed with KMS glue. They are very decorative, durable and easy to repair. More details about them -
- Photo wallpapers come in paper or vinyl. In terms of structure and strength, they inherited the properties of their predecessors. Quite suitable for finishing an entrance hall or corridor.
Synthetic wallpaper has thousands of design options. They are easy to clean with synthetic surface care products and are not afraid of acids and alkalis.
Basic rules for choosing wallpaper for the hallway
Before you start choosing wallpaper, we recommend deciding on the style of the hallway. In 2020, designers suggest taking a closer look at such options as minimalism, Provence, Scandinavian and classic style. They are considered the most universal.
When it comes to purchasing wallpaper, you should be especially careful when choosing it. The fact is that it is in this place that guests and household members come from the street, so dust, dirt and snow will appear there with particular regularity.
When choosing wallpaper, try to look at the most moisture-resistant materials. In addition, they must be resistant to mechanical damage. In this case, a very good option would be liquid wallpaper, which can be quickly corrected or scratches repaired.
Since the trend of 2020 will be environmental friendliness, you can even implement it in the design of the hallway. Light wallpaper is suitable for this. A not too active and bright pattern will be acceptable. As for furniture, it should be minimalistic, without unnecessary details and decor. This option looks simple, but at the same time stylish.
Play of light and shadow
Artificial lighting predominates in the hallway and corridor. Therefore, not only the color of the wallpaper plays an important role, but also the light falling from the chandelier or sconce. In addition to these nuances, you need to remember about the overall design of the apartment. You cannot move from the industrial style to the Renaissance era and vice versa. The design of the hallway should be in harmony with the design of the common room, kitchen, and bedroom.
Plain wallpaper
For small rooms, plain wallpaper in discreet gray, brown, and beige tones is suitable. It should be borne in mind that plain wallpaper can have a complex texture and deep relief. Thanks to relief patterns, you can achieve a good design effect using light and shadow.
Contrasting vertical
Contrasting vertical stripes look good enough without additional decor. They enhance the impression of large volume in small rooms.
Pastel colors in the interior
Pastel colors bring peace and tranquility. Bright decor accents will look good against plain pastel colors.
Horizontal or vertical designs?
Vertical and horizontal patterns can be repeating plants or trees.
Repeating pattern
Rhythmically repeating patterns are used in the hallway. They distract attention from other objects: doors, cabinets, hangers, clothes.
Wallpaper with rich, vibrant colors
Wallpapers with rich colors and large repeating patterns are suitable for large rooms with contrasting colors of ceiling or floor skirting boards and doors.
Large, bright, repeating pattern
Wallpaper with a light background and a large repeating pattern is suitable for large hallways. Bright spots of decoration look great against their background: paintings, watches.
Floral and floral ornaments
Plant and floral ornaments can be large and small in a variety of colors and shades. The main thing is not to overdo it and pay attention to the color combination between the furniture and the walls. White furniture goes well with floral patterns.
East style
Oriental style is associated with China and Japan, although it is worth paying attention to Arabic repeating patterns. The eastern direction in design is characterized by a large number of decorative elements or their complete absence. Colors are calm, pastel or neutral shades.
What wallpaper to cover the hallway: design options
One hallway is not like the other. There are narrow, tight ones, there are square ones, there are non-standard ones. This is why you need to “dance.” What is suitable for spacious, bright rooms, for example, cannot always harmoniously blend into the interior of a dark small room and vice versa.
Wallpaper for a small hallway: design and nuances
Light-colored wallpaper will definitely suit such a space. Not necessarily white, there is little practicality in this. Give preference to embossed, structural wallpaper - modern coatings are also practical and easy to clean.
You can visually enlarge a room not only with the help of banal white wallpaper: blue color also has expanding properties
Also, a small hallway welcomes the following ideas:
- Light wallpaper coverings with a simple but elegant gray, gray-green, gray-blue print;
- Types of wallpaper with a pronounced relief, due to which simple neutral colors are played up;
- Faded checkered coverings greatly organize the space.
But for some, the problem is not a small hallway, but a narrow one. What ideas apply here?
Wallpaper design for a narrow hallway
It is logical that the walls in such a space need to be visually expanded. And only after that think through the entire design. In this case, color and light expand the walls.
The problem of a narrow hallway can be solved with the help of glossy mirror wallpaper
Light glossy wallpaper and spotlights are the best design for such a hallway.
Choosing wallpaper for a wide corridor
There are more options here. As for fashion trends 2020, focus on light colors, relief and interesting, unobtrusive decor.
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In a wide room, you can not be afraid to use dark colors: they look elegant and truly chic
An example of the design of such a corridor:
- Light walls with baseboards a couple of shades darker;
- Light floor with natural finish;
- Simple but colorful rugs or rugs;
- A painting on the wall or a vase on the chest of drawers, matching the color of the rug;
- A bright interior will be decorated with a couple of bright accessories - a pillow on a pouf, bright flower pots, etc.
And, of course, modern corridors cannot be imagined without high-quality lighting.
Wallpaper for the corridor, expanding the space
Next, let's look at wallpaper options that visually increase the area of the corridor. Using some tricks, designers get great solutions.
Vertical stripes
Wallpaper with vertical stripes visually increases the height of the space. They can be wide or narrow, with dark or light stripes. The play of narrow, light and dark stripes creates the impression of perspective.
Wide stripes should be used in large hallways and corridors. They will add volume to the room.
Horizontal stripes
Horizontal light and dark stripes will add volume to the room. They should be used in narrow, small spaces. In very narrow corridors, choose stripes with alternating white colors. White color will visually increase volume.
Wide or narrow stripes
Narrow stripes in the interior date back to the era of classicism. Therefore, use narrow stripes in interiors close to the classics: baroque, modern, postmodernism.
Wide horizontal, gray stripes are associated with modern design trends: industrial, high-tech, minimalism, pop art.
Photo wallpaper for the corridor
Photo wallpaper in the interior of the corridor looks beautiful and stylish. Dandelions, daisies, cars, whatever. But it’s very difficult to select them - it’s a whole science. It’s good if you have a spacious, large hall, any photo wallpaper will fit perfectly there. But what about the hallway of an apartment in Khrushchev?
For a narrow corridor, when selecting photo wallpaper, the following rules apply:
- photo wallpapers with large ornaments and a 3D effect will visually reduce the size of the apartment hallway;
- bright colors of photo wallpapers should be combined with pastel tones. This color combination will not put pressure on vision and psyche;
- dark colors will visually narrow the corridor;
- in a small apartment, do not use photo wallpaper with small flowers and designs. This type of photo wallpaper requires a lot of light.
Wallpaper with large images or scenes can be combined with other types of wallpaper. An effective combination can be achieved with liquid wallpaper; it looks like decorative plaster. Liquid wallpaper is also good because it does not require particularly careful preparation of the walls before applying the finish, and the effects achieved by liquid wallpaper can be quite unexpected in design and capabilities. It doesn’t matter what types of wall decoration you combine with, the main thing is the noble and well-groomed appearance of the hallway.
Mirrors opposite the photo wallpaper will visually expand the hallway.
Designing a room using photo wallpaper always adds additional space to the room, even for a narrow and long corridor in a Khrushchev-era building.
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Combined wallpaper in the hallway
Learning to combine different wallpaper colors is an art. First of all, you need to take into account the overall interior of the room and create a harmonious tandem. Below are photos of new successful combinations on a light and dark background.
Photos in the interior: wallpaper in the hallway under light doors
In the pastel interior of the corridor, where light doors and floors have already been selected, light wallpaper is usually chosen. This could be white wallpaper with a pattern.
Striped wallpaper will dilute an overly light interior.
Wallpaper in two colors, where the trim around the door will highlight the entrance to the apartment.
Plain wallpaper with interesting decorative items.
A fashionable option, gray wallpaper under a white door.
Fashionable wallpaper for the hallway 2020: Scandinavian style
This Nordic style, seasoned, modest, but very cozy and elegant, is increasingly used in Slavic apartments. And in the corridor and hallway you can find Scandinavian style motifs.
Selection of wallpapers 2020 in Scandinavian style:
- White and gray are old ideas at the top, play with shades;
- Wallpaper with an ornament - play with the ornament in some other object or objects in the room;
- Patterned wallpaper against a plain background - this is how you can visually transform a room, for example, stretch out the hallway;
- Wallpaper coverings with imitation of natural materials - and this idea is only gaining more fans.
The motto of the Scandinavian style is beauty in minimalism
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Scandinavian interior always strives to highlight the space. Modern apartments have become more spacious, which can only benefit this idea. Your task is to make the design as light as possible, not burdened with unnecessary elements. And if the decor is, then only “tasty”, with a twist.
Wallpaper for dark doors
A dark door requires wallpapering several shades lighter.
In a dark interior, dark finishes are used.
