Wall mural in the interior - a kaleidoscope of modern ideas

For many of us, murals are associated with 80-90 years of the last century. When in almost every apartment one could see on one of the walls a birch grove or a waterfall, a path in the forest or mountain peaks. The fashion for photowall-paper then did not last long due to the low quality of images and impractical materials. Paper wallpaper quickly deteriorated, the paint burned out in the sun, and it was impossible to get rid of random stains. Since then, the production of finishing materials has stepped far forward - modern technology allows you to apply high-quality images to almost any material. Wall murals of the latest generation can be washed and not be afraid of damage, they do not fade in the sun, and the colors do not become cloudy over time. There is no need to talk about the many variations of performance. In addition to ready-made solutions with photos of high-level specialists, you can order absolutely any image - from a family portrait to a drawing of your child.

What photowall-paper will be popular in the coming season? In which room can I use them as decoration? And with what stylistic design do modern paintings combine best? What plots and images are in the top of the most popular ones and how with just one small canvas with a picture you can radically transform the interior of the room? We will try to answer all these questions with the help of a large selection of design projects that used photo wallpaper.

Paper Wallpaper is distinguished by its low cost and environmental friendliness. But this type of material has significant shortcomings, and fragility is one of them. Paper wallpapers cannot be cleaned if stains appear, they are afraid of moisture. Hence the restrictions on the use as decoration of rooms with a specific microclimate.

Vinyl Wallpaper is more durable and durable. They can be cleaned with a damp sponge; they are durable and practical. Such wallpapers almost do not fade in the sun and will last 2-3 times longer than paper ones.

Laminated Wallpaper - one of the most high-quality and durable options for the execution of photowaves. Such wallpapers do not fade, they are perfectly cleaned, they can last about 10-15 years (with the initial high-quality performance and proper operation). In addition, the laminate looks great.

Photo printing can also be done on textile wallpaper. The image is applied to canvas, natural silk, viscose and linen. That is why this type of wallpaper is considered the most expensive option among the materials with which you can paste the walls.

I would like to immediately note that photo printing can be applied not only to the canvas, but also to other types of finishing materials. For example, to finish a bathroom, hardly anyone decides to use wallpaper (even washable) if the room is very small and a large area falls into the risk zone. But to diversify the interior with an image on ceramic tiles, many owners would not refuse.

You can apply a photo image to glass and use it as an element of any interior. This may be an element of decoration, a partition, a countertop, part of the facade of cabinets or other furniture, and even finishing a kitchen apron. You can apply images to facades made of any material, but covered with a PVC film. Such doors with a pattern can be used in the interior of a kitchen, bedroom, children's rooms.

 

Before considering the appropriateness of using certain images in rooms with different functional loads, I would like to warn everyone who wants to use photo wallpaper in the interior from possible errors.So, what can spoil the impression of a photo located on one of the walls of the room:

1. Image is not correct. It can be both semantic and exclusively color error. For example, the urban landscape in a room with a classic setting will look out of place. Or an “adult” drawing on the wall of a children's room. Also, a too dark photo or image that uses acid colors can spoil the interior. Photowall-paper is not a picture, it cannot be simply removed and taken to another room if the plot of the photo is tired or disinterested.

2. Overlapping photographs or murals on the wall. If you have decided that one of the walls of your room will be decorated with a photo image, then you shouldn’t hang anything else on this surface - paintings, shelves, photo frames, TV, mirror and so on.

3.Poor print performance. Unfortunately, these days there are incidents in the production of finishing materials with photo printing. Whether it was low-quality ink or a malfunction in the program, there is only one result - you cannot use such a product for decoration. When buying ready-made solutions, collect information about the manufacturers, read reviews. The same must be done when ordering the application of an individual image on you material.

Perhaps the most popular room in which photowall-paper is used as an accent wall decoration material is the living room. Firstly, the living room is most often the largest room area of ​​the dwelling. Secondly, it is in this room that the whole family gathers, guests are received, holidays and parties are held. In the living room, any owner wishes to create not only a convenient, functional and comfortable atmosphere, but also the original appearance of the room, a memorable image. Wall murals are great for all these tasks.

Many owners of houses and apartments who are planning to repair this or that room are wondering about what style of decoration is suitable for photo wallpaper. In fact, the modern possibilities of creating photographic images on various materials have repeatedly proved (in a variety of design projects) that they can be used for almost all stylistic trends - from classic to minimalism. It all depends on the chosen plot, color palette and quality of the material.

Most often, murals are used as the background of the recreation area. A wall with a sofa or a pair of armchairs is an ideal option for installing wallpaper with photo printing. Thus, the image will not be blocked by tall furniture and the owners will not need to hang a TV on this wall.

Popular in our time 3D wallpaper with the image of flowers close-up literally shock the imagination with its realism and beauty. Any room can transform with such an accent wall design option. Images of flowers are quite universal, they will organically look both in the living room, decorated in a modern style, and in the styles of neo-classic, shabby chic, retro, eclecticism and even country.

 

Other plants, insects, and even animals continue the subject of macro photography. Close-ups of parts of plants look incredibly realistic, bringing to the interior notes of proximity to nature, fresh air, aromas of herbs and cool dew. Similar images help visually increase the volume of the room. But it’s important not to get involved with macro images and not use them to decorate more than one surface.

Landscapes are equally popular as themes for making photo wallpapers. Most often, nature appears before us in blurry colors, calm colors, slightly hazy outlines of mountains, plants, ponds. The main thing is that the landscape pacifies you, creates a calm, relaxing atmosphere.

 

For the living room, decorated in a modern style, you can pick up original murals with an abstract or geometric pattern.Usually in such images there is a clear color dominant, to which it is easy to choose the rest of the room's furnishings - furniture, carpet, decor.

If bright furniture is supposed to be used in your living room, then color photo wallpaper can be the last straw in the formation of a kaleidoscope of the image of the room. The best option in this case is the use of black and white images. Black and white print wallpapers look stylish and modern, while not drawing attention to themselves if there are accent elements in the room.

City landscape is a topical theme for decorating a living room. The room, decorated in a modern style, will shine with new facets, if one of the walls is accented using photowall-paper with a view of the city. It could be a city. In which you would dream to visit and then with the help of visualization of desires you will be able to bring your goal closer to you. Or it will be a place where you have already been and had a great time, joint memories are a wonderful topic for a room in which the whole family gathers together.

 

The second most popular place to use photo wallpaper as decoration is the bedroom. With the help of modern materials and incredibly realistic images, rooms for sleeping and relaxing can be transformed beyond recognition. In this space, there are two options for the location of wallpaper with photo printing. The first way is to finish the wall behind the head of the bed, the second is opposite the bed, so that the print is the first thing you see when you wake up. It all depends on the plot of the image, its brightness and dynamism.

For the bedroom, images with floral themes and landscapes are most often chosen - everyone wants to relax before going to bed, relax after a hard day. Natural motives for these purposes are perfectly suited. When choosing photo wallpaper for a bedroom, it is also important to consider the location of the room relative to the cardinal points. If the windows face south, then you can choose a cool palette - images of ponds, foggy morning forest, paths in the park. If the room is located on the north side of the building, then it is better to use a warm color palette - a sandy beach, haystacks or just a sunlit meadow.

In the manufacture of photo wallpaper modern designers use glowing in the dark paint. You can use this prima for the benefit of the interior of your bedroom and your own mood. Starry sky or fireflies flying in the dark - such optical effects will look original in your bedroom at evening twilight.

With the help of murals, you can create a very special atmosphere in your child’s room by moving him to a fairy-tale country, to another city or even another world. Unprecedented landscapes, illustrations of your favorite fairy tale, comic book or story, space or night sky, sea beach or a cartoon hero’s house - just one wall in the room radically changes its character.

No child will refuse the image of his beloved cartoon character or fairy tale on the wall of his room. But when choosing a bright image, it is important to take into account the power of the impact of large prints on the psychological state of the child. If the baby is hyperactive, then you should not choose bright and large drawings - you can limit yourself to a black-and-white photo or a fragmentary color image of a small hero.

 

The office can be a separate room or presented in the form of a living room or bedroom area. In any case, the wall that the person sitting at the desk (computer) looks at can be finished with photo wallpaper. The plot and color palette of the print must be selected based on the result that you would like to get from the impact of these two parameters on your emotional state. If you need to keep yourself in good shape, get an energy boost for creativity and work, then you need to choose a picture that is dynamic, contrasting, emotionally brightly colored.If the atmosphere in the office should be calm and peaceful, then it is better to choose a calm, neutral print for wallpapers with photos.

In the kitchen space, murals can not be found as often as in living rooms. But thanks to the latest innovations in the production of finishing materials, pasting surfaces even of rooms with a special microclimate is becoming practical, profitable and convenient. Most often, the emphasis in the form of photographs can be seen in the dining area. It can be either a whole wall with a print, or part of it - it all depends on the layout of the room.

In stores, when choosing photo wallpapers for the kitchen or dining room, you can be offered many options with the image of various food products. Close-up shots of pastries, pastries or ready-made dishes look incredibly appetizing, because the photos will be the most realistic. But think about the power of the effects of images on our emotions and sensations, including the feeling of hunger. A delicious cake on the dining room wall will appeal to you for a bite to eat even in those moments when you are not at all hungry. To preserve the shape and eliminate the possibility of overeating, it is better to use topics that are neutral with respect to food in dining areas - landscapes, floral prints, abstractions.

In most apartments, the corridors are extra-sizeable rooms, often narrow and long. If at the end of such a space to stick murals with optical illusion, you can get a visual infinity of the room. For example, a path leading to a park or forest, a staircase or a bridge, is just an endless expanse of a reservoir. Correctly selected color scheme and photo print plot will not easily transform your corridor or hallway, but will erase the boundaries of space.

Wall mural in the bathroom is not a myth, but the logical use of optical illusions to expand space. For the most part, bathrooms and toilets are modest in size of space in which it is not easy to visually expand the volume. Using photowall-paper to make it much easier. Taking photos into the distance can erase the borders of a small room.