Graffiti in the interior of the apartment (20 photos)

Graffiti is a relatively new style in the design of apartments. This type of art became widely popular in the early 80s, but then it was regarded as street hooliganism.

Writers and bombs (this is what they call a teenager who appreciates wall patterns) can paint any surface in just a few seconds: the walls of subways, buildings or public transport. Translated from Italian graffiti means scratched or painted drawings.

Graffiti and modern interior

The design of the apartment with graffiti elements is incredibly popular today not only among young people, but also among older people. And this is not surprising, since depending on the chosen color scheme, graffiti wallpapers can be flashy, bright, childish, expressive or, on the contrary, calm and peaceful. In the latter case, graffiti acts as a background, on the basis of which interior decoration is performed.

A room with graffiti is a unique atmosphere, stylish design and, of course, sophistication. Isn't that a teenager’s dream? At the same time, it should be remembered that living space softens the daring temper and tough moments of street art. Designers do not recommend using graffiti wallpaper at home in black or other dark colors. The most optimal solution is light tones, embodying bright accents.

Another highlight of the graffiti applied to the wall is its ability to visually increase the space in the room.

As for the theme of the drawings, their colors and sizes, then everything depends on the individual wishes of the owner: a girl, a boy, etc.

The subjects of the drawings, their orientation, shades and sizes can be any. For example, in a teenager’s room graffiti wallpapers with all kinds of cars, super heroes on a brick surface, etc. will harmoniously look. But for girls, a children's room with princesses, animals, etc. will be more suitable.

Kitchen design provides for the presence of fruits, still lifes and vegetables in the interior.

Of particular interest in terms of graffiti design is the bedroom. Here you can make real "royal chambers", a star galaxy for a boy or a real children's fairy tale for a little princess, and the living room will become chic if you use drawings with a unique palace chic.

Note: graffiti wallpaper allows you to recreate in the design of your own apartment very realistic images of waterfalls, lakes, mountain peaks and rivers.

The walls of the loggia can be decorated with beautiful flowers, which is guaranteed to cheer you up even on the most cloudy day. And for the boy, again, a drawing on the floor that conveys the atmosphere of the seabed is suitable.

Why graffiti

Using graffiti in the interior allows you to achieve several goals at once:

• add a certain zest to the interior of your home (for example, to a room for a teenager);
• create a color and visual accent in the room;
• remove such items of wall decor as photographs, old wallpapers, posters or children's paintings, without violating the integrity of home comfort;
• without cluttering up the room with unnecessary details and objects and without focusing on the usual wallpaper, create a complete design;
• emphasize the zoning of the room;
• Correct obvious flaws in the style of the room, for example, visually reduce a room that is too long, or vice versa expand it if necessary.

Note: graffiti wallpaper can also be used to decorate furniture, which creates an emphasis on the decor in the room, rather than on the walls.

The main methods of interior decoration using graffiti

• the use of spray paints and a special spray can for drawing;
• creating images according to the finished sketch using rollers and brushes;
• independent background design and reproduction of composite elements using a stencil;
• the use of ready-made graffiti on a glue basis and painting elements in the required style.

According to professionals, the most effective way in this case is the use of aerosol cans. But the first time it turns out this is far from everyone, that is, you have to use the services of artists and designers.

However, if you have at least the minimum basics of drawing, accuracy and the ability to follow a previously prepared sketch, you can try to apply graffiti wallpaper yourself.

Execution technique

• Surface preparation. Of course, graffiti can be used on any surface and in any style, whether it be plastic or metal, a nursery or an adult room, but nevertheless aerosol paints are best used on a plastered or primed surface.
• Choice of drawing. Here you can give free rein to your own imagination, but do not forget that it will be difficult for a beginner in graffiti to depict a multifaceted image in one or another style. Having decided on the size, color and theme of the picture (for a boy or girl), it is necessary to analyze how much it corresponds to the general style of the room.
• Create a sketch. In this case, you need a special projector to transfer the image from paper to the wall. If it is not there, then a ruler and a pencil will come to the rescue - you need to divide the entire surface into equal squares, and then, using the level, transfer the sketch to the wall.
• The use of special materials: a respirator, gloves and a palette of spray cans.
• Making the contour and other small parts using special nozzles for cylinders. Elements less than 1 cm are drawn with special brushes and markers.

Useful Tips from Designers

The main thing is that they are not afraid of solutions shocking at first glance. Through experimentation, you can create an incredibly stylish design.

• Before you start painting the walls in the room for a teenager and not only using the graffiti wallpaper technique, you need to understand how the apartment will look after repair from various angles. If the image occupies the entire surface of the wall, then before starting work it is necessary to process it with acrylic paint.
• The design of the room in a marine style allows the use of graffiti, which goes from vertical walls to the floor, and then to the ceiling.
• Volumetric drawings can be depicted on a brick or concrete basis, on decorative plaster, a mirror surface, plastic, metal, etc.
• With the help of graffiti it is easy to hide all the flaws in the interior: protruding tubercles, irregularities, pits.

A special chic in the design of the apartment will add an alternation of painted sconces, lamps, fan blades and doors to cabinets. All these elements are guaranteed to attract attention!