Ideas for wall coverings: 20 Cool Wall Covering Ideas

20 Cool Wall Covering Ideas

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Hadley Mendelsohn

Feb 5, 2021

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Your surface materials set the foundational style of your space, which is why covering your walls in the right one is so important. From texture-effect wallpapers to three-dimensional materials, these wall-covering ideas will spice up any room in a big way. We’re spotlighting 20 popular wall coverings so you can decide which ones you’d like to replicate, or how to style the ones already featured in your home, including brick, wood panels, plaster, concrete, and more. And then there’s still so much you can do to bring them to life with paint, wallpaper, and decorative tapestries. .. So without further ado, read through all our wall covering ideas ahead.

KARYN R MILLET

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Wallpaper Panels

Designer Celerie Kemble wasn’t able to wallpaper the walls in this NYC rental, but she didn’t let that stop her from using some in this teenager’s bedroom. The loophole? Hanging a trio of ceiling-high panels covered in the wallpaper of her choice.

Catherine Kwong Design

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Brushed Concrete

Brushed concrete walls mimic the polished concrete flooring in this contemporary dining room by Catherine Kwong Design. The wood tones establish a timeless warmth that complements and contrasts with the edgy concrete surfaces beautifully. Using chalk paint or a super flat finish can also help you accomplish this look even if you don’t have concrete walls.

Romanek Design Studio

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Zellige Tiles

The color variations of zellige tiles make them a sure-fire way to create a lived-in, unique, and earthy atmosphere. They’re particularly well-suited for bathrooms, like this one by Romanek Design Studio, since they’re water-resistant and also create a spacious illusion when extending from the floor up to the ceiling.

Aaron Leitz

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Velvet Upholstery

Velvet upholstered walls create an undeniable sense of luxury and elegance to this room by Alison Pickart Design. She padded the walls too, which dampens sound and makes the room feel extra intimate, like a world of its own.

ERIC PIASECKI

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Wood Panels

Design firm Kureck Jones painted the floors of this dining room a bright blue f0r a fun pop of color while the more neutral light wood-paneled walls connect the indoors with the outdoors. The natural ash wood was inspired by the hull of a boat. “Even at night, the house has a sort of golden glow to it,” they tell House Beautiful.

Nicole Hollis Studio

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Tassel Tapestry

Hang a woven tapestry to warm up a space without veering on boho by sticking to a cooler color palette and incorporating more industrial materials as Nicole Hollis Studio did here.

Maura McEvoy

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Curtains

Eliza Carter hung curtains over a bright green accent wall to soften it up, accentuate high ceilings, and introduce an extra kick of pattern. The value of curtains extend beyond their use as window treatments—they can really add dimension to any wall.

Kevin Dumais

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Leather

Though classic and timeless, this living room by interior designer Kevin Dumais is also having tons of fun. To make the room feel even more soft and intimate, Dumais upholstered the walls in leather and then framed it with wood panels.

Jane Beiles

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Metal Sheet

Kris Cochran of Good Living made the gas fireplace stand out even more as the room’s focal point by accenting the wall around it with a custom copper sheet.

Maura McEvoy

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Fabric Hanging

Matching an upholstered headboard to the fabric hanging behind the bed makes it feel endlessly tall and also brings in extra dimension against a different wallpaper, as Eliza Carter did here. You could also just hang a piece of affordable fabric behind the bed as a makeshift headboard.

Stephen Kent Johnson / OTTO

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A Large Screen

An antique rosewood screen frames this dining room designed by Shawn Henderson. Or, to fill the wall space, consider installing trellis for a similar look.

Francesco Lagnese

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Chalk

With a chalk surface, you can literally let the kids draw on the walls. Dan Mazzarini maintained the art classroom feel with an industrial metal dining table and pendant as well as classic wooden chairs.

Mylene Fernandes

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Whitewashed Brick

Whitewashing the exposed brick walls in this kitchen by Shari Francis helped lighten it up, making it feel brighter without fully getting rid of the character and sense of history.

Anna Spiro Design

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Moldings

Add some specialty moldings to bring in more dimension while still feeling classic and understated. Anna Spiro Design painted the wall one shade, but you could also make the moldings pop more by painting them with an accent color.

Stacy Goldberg

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Fabric-Effect Wallpaper

Sometimes a printed wallpaper that creates the optical illusion of texture is even better than the real thing. The pearlized ink dots on Phillip Jeffries’ Rivets wallcovering resemble nailheads in this sitting room designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors.

Shade Degges

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Craggily Stone

Exposed craggily stone in this rowhouse breakfast nook transports you to another time. Designer Jae Joo painted the brick above it a light gray color to match the flooring and stick to a cooler palette.

Matthew Millman

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Painted Wood

If you want to lighten up wood paneling, simply paint over them. Catherine Kwong chose a creamy white to cover the wood panels for an airy feel in this open concept Hawaiian escape.

JESSICA SAMPLE

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Hanging Rugs

Dee Murphy hung rug tapestries as “headboards. ” It’s not as complicated and labor-intensive as upholstering a wall or even wallpapering one, but it adds just as much warmth. It’s also a great way to repurpose an old rug instead of just tossing it.

Winnie Au

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Painterly Wallpaper

Anthony Dunning covered the refrigerator in the same wallpaper for a cohesive, jewel-box effect. The graphic black and white print mimics brush strokes for an extra bold statement.

JOSHUA McHUGH

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Mural

A mural spans from wall to wall in this living room by Raji RM. The scale alone leaves you awe-stuck, as if you’re in a museum alone with this painting, while the approachable materials throughout the space tone it down for a touch of approachability.

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Hadley Mendelsohn
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Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful’s senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

12 Unusual Wall Covering Options

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Lee Wallender

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Lee has over two decades of hands-on experience remodeling, fixing, and improving homes, and has been providing home improvement advice for over 12 years.

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Johnathan Brewer

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Most walls in the home get the usual covering treatment: interior paint in a flat, eggshell, or semi-gloss sheen. And there’s nothing wrong with that since you can’t go wrong with a nice coat of good-quality interior paint. And if not paint, then wallpaper is the covering of choice in most other walls. And that’s a fine choice as well because wallpaper is a great way to introduce pattern and texture into wall surfaces. 

But what if you’re interested in wall covering ideas besides the obvious? Read further for some inventive ways to cover a wall. But a word of advice: the more unusual and complex the wall covering, the more restraint you need when using them. Some are so highly textured and detailed that covering your entire house with them (or even an entire room) will produce visual overload. So, for some of these coverings, consider installing them on a single accent wall rather than all four walls. With a little creativity and a good design concept, you can cover walls with just about any material you can think of.

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  Colorful Wainscoting

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  Wainscotting is any wall covering that extends only part way up the wall. Traditionally, a wainscot rises to a level about one-third of the total height of the wall—about 32 inches on an 8-foot (96-inch) wall. The top of the wainscot is often bounded by a chair rail molding. It is also possible, though, to make very high wainscoting, a common treatment in dining rooms or dens. 

  Wainscotting is often made from wood beadboard painted white, but it can be made from many different materials, such as stained and finished hardwood paneling or a section of complementary wallpaper. Sometimes the effect is achieved simply by separating sections of the wall with a chair rail molding and using a different paint color on the bottom section.

  Luckily, traditional beadboard wainscoting is readily available and inexpensive. It’s as close as your local lumberyard or home improvement store.

  Wainscot can be found in two main forms:

  • Tongue-and-groove plywood beadboard paneling in 4 x 8-foot sizes requiring cutting and priming
  • MDF panels 32 to 48 inches high made just for wainscot; these panels have tongue-and-groove texturing and are primed for paint

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  Tile Wainscoting

  Tile Wainscot

  Bedrosian’s

  Although wainscoting is usually made from wood, it doesn’t have to be. Tile is especially popular for wainscotting, especially in bathrooms and kitchens, thanks to its waterproof nature and easy cleanup. But go ahead and be innovative by using tile wainscoting in any room where the look is appropriate. And don’t limit yourself to just standard ceramic tile—porcelain and glass tiles offer some unique options for wainscoting. 

  Big box home improvement centers offer a limited selection of tiles at good prices, but for a better selection and better design advice, visit a local specialty tile store. The advisors at tile stores may be able to help you with the perfect tile selection for wainscoting.

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  Floor-to-Ceiling Tile

  Bedrosian’s

  Why limit tile for just wainscoting?  Continue the all the way to to the ceiling to make your walls pop with excitement. Common in bathrooms and some kitchens, full tile walls can be suitable for other spaces, as well. 

  But using tile this way requires some careful planning and restraint. A tile with bright colors and pronounced patterns can create too much visual interest and might be best suited for a single accent wall to avoid overwhelming a room. The hard surfaces can also make a room echo with sound—another reason to limit their use to a single wall in the room.

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  Metal Ceiling Tiles

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  The metal and faux ceiling tiles that are now in vogue can also be used for walls. These retro tiles are already seen in kitchen backsplashes, but what about full wall installation?

  Plenty of homeowners have discovered that metal ceiling tiles make great wall coverings. Whether real metal or faux metal—high-quality polystyrene foam that looks convincingly like metal— these tiles can be easily applied to a wall with mastic adhesive.

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  Leather or Faux-Leather Panels

  Talissa Decor

  It takes a particular room style to make the look work, but leather or faux-leather panels can be used to cover a portion of a wall. Most appropriate for the walls behind a bed, couch, or easy chair, the look is super-swanky, opulent, and retro. 

  The most cost-effective panels are faux, not real, leather. Where physical contact is likely, such as behind a sofa or chair, choose real leather. But where all you need is the look of leather, faux panels look smashing.

  These panels are easy to install, too—they adhere right onto the wall with hot glue or construction adhesive.

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  Manufactured Stone Veneer

  Boral Limited

  Manufactured stone veneer is not genuine stone, but it’s not “faux” stone, either. Composed fo Portland cement, aggregates, and iron oxides, manufactured stone veneer is nearly as hefty and durable as real natural stone, but is considerably less expensive. And the uniformity of the product makes for an easier installation than natural stone.

  Manufactured stone has been used for exterior veneers for many years, but clever homeowners and designers are also using it for interior walls in large spaces where the impact is best felt.  The three major veneer stone manufacturers are El Dorado, Cultured Stone, and Coronado Stone.

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  Faux Stone Veneer

  2 Types of Faux Veneer Stone Against Real Brick

  Lee Wallender

  For homeowners seeking the look of stone veneer but want to do the installation themselves, there is faux stone veneer. While this material may fool people from a distance, make no mistake—at close inspection, the material looks fake. These polystyrene panels are about 2 x 4 feet in size are super light at only 5 to 6 pounds per panel. They can be installed very quickly with glue, but are fragile and can be dented quite easily. They are appropriate only for areas where physical contact is unlikely, and where they won’t be closely inspected. 

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  Wood Wall Paneling

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  The days of fake wood paneling made from thin sheets of masonite covered with a plastic film layer are blessedly over. Today’s wood paneling is usually the real thing, panels made of genuine wood, such as ebony, teak, Macassar, rosewood, or oak. And rather than the huge 4 x 8-foot sheets used in years past, today’s wood paneling comes in small sizes that make it possible to mount them with the grain running horizontally—the current favorite style.

   

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  Bamboo Mosaic Tile

  Modwalls

  For something entirely new, try mosaic tiles made from bamboo. Bamboo mosaic tile is the perfect wall covering if you are looking for something modish, modern, and fresh. This material from Modwalls is sustainable, as bamboo regrows quickly.

  This is a covering that works best in bone-dry areas. In other words, keep it away from the outdoors, and avoid installing it in bathrooms, even if it’s not adjacent to the shower or tub.

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  Cork Mosaic Tile

  Modwalls

  Another new innovation is cork mosaic tile— tiny round tiles made of genuine cork. These one-inch diameter cork rounds and bound together on mesh mats for easy installation.

  Be forewarned that cork mosaics make for an expensive wall. At almost $19 per square foot, an 8 x 10-foot wall will cost slightly over $1500 to cover. This means that for most people cork tiles will be best suited for wall sections or for backsplashes. The maker of CorkDotz Modwalls says that this material is water-resistant if properly sealed.

  This product is a green environmentally-correct choice since the tiles are made from recycled cork bottle stoppers.

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  Stainless Steel High-Pressure Laminate

  ATI, Inc.

  High-pressure laminates (HPL) are not the dusty, droopy, and largely ignored stuff you find on the racks at Lowe’s or Home Depot. HPLs are the Rolls Royce of laminates, with phenolic backings of the type used in laboratory table and commercial wall coverings. Yes, the price is commensurate with the quality, but these wall coverings—sandwiched under high heat and pressure—are durable, hygienic, and tough.

  For walls that no one is likely to forget, consider stainless steel HPL sheets. They are composed of a thin layer of steel atop the laminate surface, so installation doesn’t require metalworking skills. 

  Shown is NuMetal, from Advanced Technology, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina. ATI will ship up to five free samples from four of its design-related product lines.

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  Removable Wallpaper

  Living in an apartment with nasty or just plain boring walls is difficult. And if you paint the walls, you may be required to re-paint them before you move out. There is an option, though. Removable wallpaper lets you embellish your personal environment. And move-out is a cinch since it simply involves peeling off the wallpaper. 

  Removable wallpapers aren’t cheap, though. In this example, the 8-foot high x 15-foot wide accent wall costs upwards of $375. 

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45 Jaw-Dropping Wall Covering Ideas For Your Home

We’ve already told you of 3D wall panels as unique covers for any walls that catch an eye and look amazing. Today I’d like to continue the topic of making plain walls outstanding and super eye-catching but with various unique wall coverings from different materials that will definitely change your space and make it stunning.

Wood

Wood is one of the favorite materials for making anything because it immediately adds luxury and chic at once, it’s naturally textural, which makes it eye-catching, and it brings warmth to the space, whatever color you choose. Various wooden shingles, tiles and panels can turn even the simplest interior into a cool one. You can make an eye-catchy wall yourself covering it with worn window shutters for a shabby chic interior or with reclaimed wood, which works for any interior.

beautiful wooden shingle wall art looks luxurious

wall covered with reclaimed wood in two tones

chic bamboo tiles covering a part of the bathroom wall as a mural

dimensional wood wall coverings with any patterns will add a luxury feel to the space

patchwork woo wall looks great in a powder room (Selle Valley Construction, Inc. )

dimensional and textural wood pieces wall covering is classics for any modern or rustic interior

architectural wood wall panels definitely make a statement if they made of walnut wood (IN Studio & Co. Interiors)

unique wooden honeycomb tiles that are functional and can be used for hanging and holding

reclaimed wood wall gives this space comfiness, warmth and looks textural

wooden pieces clad in a cool pattern bring a natural yet modern feel

wood planks clad in a chevron pattern makes a great accent wall (Kustom Timber)

wall texture from old drawer-fronts is a unique solution that may be DIYed

unfinished vertical reclaimed wood wall cover

rusty wooden shutters for a vintage or shabby chic bedroom

Cork

Cork is another textural material that brings a cool look and warmth at the same time, it has a lot of colors to fit any space and different shapes of panels and coverings to create what you want. An important advantage of cork is that it’s absolutely affordable and you can create various wall art pieces yourself, while wood can cost you a pretty penny.

fish scale ocher-colored cork wall tiles can be used for creating your wall art

colorful cork puzzle coverings will highlight your walls and interiors and you can create anything of them

a chocolate cork wall is a great background for any wall art (A. Keith Powell Interior)

cork has an interesting look and looks well combined with other materials (iCork Floor)

dimensional dark cork wall coverings contrast with the whole ivory-colored space

cork wall coverings could have different colors, including gray one (iCork Floor)

Fabric

If we take fabric wall covers, this is mostly about felt panels, which double as soundproofers. They come in various sizes and shapes, and you can find a lot of colors, too. For more effective soundproofing you can also take wooden tiles covered with felt. Felt has a soft textural look and will definitely add a cozy and soft touch to any space.

acoustic wood wool tiles can not only soundproof your home but also make a cool and stylish cover

felt panels in two contrasting colors for a bold look

fabric wall covering in the shades of blue for a seaside interior

Metal

Metal is characterized by cool looks and durability – it will stand out for sure. You can find shiny panels and tiles to use in bathrooms and kitchens because there durability and water-resistance is essential. There are also industrial patina metal panels for industrial and rustic interiors, they will make your room super eye-catching. Of course, metal is expensive but that look is worth it!

a large wall of this family room is covered with steel cladding (Nico van der Meulen Architects)

stunning silver metal wall cover for a bathroom instead of traditional tiles

corrugated metal walls looks amazing with distressed cabinets and repurposed furniture (Chris Snook)

Other Ideas

Living walls are on top! Choose air plants, succulents or moss to create a real living wall, it will be a constant eye-catcher but it requires enough maintenance. You can also cover a wall with dominoes or old book pages yourself, it’s a unique and cheap idea to realize. Get more eye-catching ideas to rock below!

chic sculptural wall covering with a geometric design

dimensional and colorful perforated wall coverings to accentuate the space

dimensional botanical wall coverings with a boho feel

dimensional wall coverings will make even a simple interior stand out

dominoes used as wall tiles is a very creative idea

glowing ocher-colored porcelain tiles for unique wall statements

a wall made of cinder blocks is an amazing stone accent (The Refined Group)

living moss wall is a real touch of nature inside, and it’s a huge trend right now

pottery shining glaze with a 3D effect for a bathroom or kitchen

mixed vintage-inspired tiles looks chic on a wall of this bedroom (Contour Interior Design, Inc. )

Tadelakt mural in shower made according to real Moroccan techniques

travel maps wall coverings, you can even create your own ones showing your trips

a textured wall could be DIYed (Jen Chu Design)

use old book pages to create your unique wall covering easily

three dimensional wall covering inspired by spirals (M&W interior & industrial design studio)

10 Wall Covering Ideas to Add Some Personality to Your Space

Design: Timothy Godbold, Photo: Alec Hemer

When it comes to the blank canvas that is your new or ever-evolving living space, the first order of design business almost always includes a handful of paint chips and a roller. And while this may be the easiest way to dress up plain, white walls, a coat of paint is far from the only option. In fact, there are plenty of wall coverings that transform your walls without even having to step foot in the paint aisle. And luckily for you, we’re listing them all out below.

From wooden elements to fabric additions, these design ideas are about to change the way you look at your blank walls. Ahead are 15 trendy wall coverings to add tons of personality to any room no matter what look you’re going for. If walls could talk, these would have plenty to say.

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Courtesy of Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to dress up your walls is to hang up your favorite tapestry. Tapestries come in all design styles, color schemes, and for the most part, large sizes to cover tons of wall space on the cheap. And while artisanal tapestries are certainly an option, you can even get creative with printed fabrics, blankets, and handmade pieces.

We especially love this one DIYed by Dine X Design because it doubles as a stylish cover to hide your unsightly flatscreen. You can finally stop worrying about ruining the aesthetics of your space when you’re not indulging in your latest Netflix binge.

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Design: LAVA Interiors, Photo: Christian Torres

Wainscoting is a combination of decorative boards or panels and moldings that extend from the baseboards up a portion of the wall. Originally designed to protect walls from dirt and damage, this classic wall dressing now serves as a timeless design element.

Wainscoting adds tons of visual interest to any wall that feels remotely blah. Plus, it’s a durable, inexpensive alternative to tile, can be painted any color, and can be installed at any height. While you often see it in traditional or rustic settings, it can be sleek and cool with the right finish.

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Design: Julia Adele, Photo: Tessa Neustadt

Never underestimate the power a floor-to-ceiling print can possess in any room. No matter what look you’re going for, incorporating wallpaper into your home décor will instantly elevate the look.

Wallpaper comes in a ton of colors and patterns (almost too many for those of us indecisive dwellers) and is even available in temporary, renter-friendly peel-and-stick options so you don’t lose your deposit. 

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Design: Latham Interiors, Photo: Josh Wells

Similar to wallpaper, murals can be found in a variety of styles to complement any décor style, color scheme, or theme—and come in peel-and-stick options.

However, unlike patterned wallpapers that create a print of a single motif, murals come together to compose a single image. For instance, the mural in this washroom creates a floor-to-ceiling photo of a park, including a small lake, bridge, and statue. 

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Design: Timothy Godbold, Photo: Alec Hemer

If you like the warmth and texture that wood can bring to a space but you’re looking for something that feels more modern than paneling, we have just what you need. Wooden slats instantly upgrade any space, making it look contemporary and feel super expensive.

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Design: Latham Interiors, Photo: Mike Schirf

A woodgrain on an accent wall adds so much warmth and texture to any room. While you can achieve this look with wallpaper, installing sheets of plywood will give you a much more luxe feel. You can stain it in any shade to match your room or create any mood from light and airy to dark and moody.

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Design: Timothy Godbold, Photo: Alec Hemer

Long, billowing curtains have always been a functional and beautiful addition to any window, but lately, they’re being used in a new, slightly less-functional, but equally decorative way. The curtain wall—which, as the name suggests, creates or covers an existing wall with a single row of hanging curtains—is taking over social feeds from Instagram to Pinterest.

It’s the perfect solution for renters hiding unsightly walls or dwellers just looking to add a touch of glam to any space. And get this, you can try the trend with little to no damage to your walls—score.

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Courtesy of Room For Tuesday

One of our all-time favorite wall coverings is the timeless and opulent panel molding. Panel molding can refer to a variety of molding profiles that use delicate pieces to give a touch of elegance to any wall and usually extend from baseboards to ceiling.

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Design: Mindy Gayer Design Co., Photo: Vanessa Lentine

While tile can be seen as a strictly utilitarian addition to wet spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens, that doesn’t mean it can’t also be a gorgeous design complement to other areas in your home. In this living room, the pearlescent ceramic tiles add a beautiful shine we’re not used to seeing outside of a kitchen backsplash. The result is an unexpected but wonderful addition to this built-in fireplace. 

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Design: Alexandra Angle, Photo: Lucas Allen

If you’re looking to dress up the walls in your home—which, of course you are, you’ve made it this far in our roundup—you’d be remiss not to try the go-to gallery wall. You can create any design style, from contemporary with uniform frames to eclectic with frames in various shapes, sizes, and colors.

For a worldly feel like in this bathroom, scour flea markets, second-hand shops, and antique stores for oversized paintings and opulent-looking frames and hang them from floor to ceiling. 

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• Paint: A time-tested wall covering+−
  • Solutions with stencils
• Wallpaper: Retro wall treatment option back on the rise+−
  • Decals & stickers: Easy, removable cheap wall decor
  • Fabric: Not Just For Furniture
• Wall Paneling: Beadboard, Wainscoting, Molding & Shiplap+−
  • Wood on walls: Cheap wall covering that’ll floor you
  • Wainscoting: Paneling that adds timeless character
  • Using trim to step up cheap wall coverings
  • Easy to install faux molding made of foam
• Tile: Backsplashes that build kitchen character

Wall coverings can have the biggest impact on a room’s décor scheme, both in terms of design and, if you’re not careful, your wallet. Fortunately, tons of new affordable technologies and turnkey products. This makes it easier than ever to achieve professional looking, high-quality interior design results on a DIY budget. Here are some popular and affordable cheap wall covering options to consider for your wall-to-wall redo.

Paint: A time-tested wall covering

Paint is one of the most popular and affordable wall coverings of all. Painting a single accent wall can provide a fun pop of color. Stenciling also allows you to use far less paint, letting you ultimately spend less. Choosing a color for your accent wall can be daunting. Luckily some major paint brands have rolled out several tools that let you try before you buy, including online room visualizers, pre-coordinated color palettes, and, best of all, trial-size paint samples. 

Paint samples are particularly fun for wall covering options. They allow you to paint a generous area of color on a piece of scrap board or directly on the wall. This lets you see the paint color in different types of light before you commit to the shade. Various combinations of direct sunlight, indirect sunlight and artificial light can transform a color. Large-scale swatches are the best way to ensure you’ll enjoy living with your wall covering selection. 

Painting brick fireplaces: Pros and cons

Brick fireplaces can appear old, dirty and dated.  Painting your brick fireplace to refresh and revitalize your entire living room may be an attractive option.  Before your paint however, know you are making a very permanent change!

Bricks will absorb paint deeply making it virtually impossible to remove the paint if you change your mind later. You’ll also be committing to repainting the fireplace probably every 5 to 10 years.  That said, painting a brick fireplace is a cheap option that delivers a big impact for relatively little cost.

Tip: Be sure your first coat is a primer, and use at least a semi-gloss finish for the top coat, which will be easiest to keep clean!

Solutions with stencils

And, if you’re feeling artsy, give paint stencils a try! Stenciling is a wall look that gives personalized character to a regular paint job. Wall stencils are widely available and super easy to work with!  You can choose from traditional patterns to dandelions to doilies!  Choose a focus wall for your stenciled design. Or use stencils to craft a hand painted border around an entire room. You can stencil with a single or multiple paint colors.  The easiest part is applying the paint.  Skip the paint brush and just dab on the color using a sponge. 

Wallpaper: Retro wall treatment option back on the rise

Wallpaper has only improved in terms of cost efficiency and application ease over the years. It’s now become and excellent cheap wall covering option. It’s also not just for your living room walls anymore. Funky patterns like damask, fauna, and even gilded abstract designs are being added to bathrooms. This is an easy way to liven up an otherwise forgotten space.

And remember those full-wall murals? They’re back in style again, and thanks to digital technologies, they can have the look of personally commissioned artwork. Wall art doesn’t have to be confined to a frame…it can be your entire wall covering!

For apartment dwellers, removable wallpaper options are renter-friendly and provide an easy DIY home improvement project. Choose from cheap peel and stick wallpaper and easy-change varieties; Don’t be afraid to go for texture, and complement with borders and other embellishments. 

Decals & stickers: Easy, removable cheap wall decor

Wall stickers and decals have come a long way in recent years, giving renters an easy removable wall decor option. Stickers causes little to no damage while providing pops of color and endless pattern options. Use metallic confetti wall stickers in your child’s playroom, or vinyl decals with words and phrases that bring you joy. Why not add some dimension with 3d wall panels with a faux brick or faux stone pattern? These large wall stickers can give you that exposed brick wall you’ve been wanting without costing a fortune.

Fabric: Not Just For Furniture

Get a fabulous feeling boudoir with fabric walls. Fabric walls can elevate your space and make you feel like you’re in a Moroccan oasis. It can be tufted onto wooden panels or framed by molding and adhered straight to the drywall. Why not create an upholstered headboard to add a fabric accent wall in your bedroom? Use fabrics like velvet and faux leather for a luxe look that won’t break the bank.

Wall Paneling: Beadboard, Wainscoting, Molding & Shiplap

Wall paneling was a decor standard with most homes built around the 1960’s. If you’re not a fan of your existing wood paneling walls, opt for white paint \. This color will brighten up the space and give these wood wall coverings new life.

Painting wall paneling is a cheap alternative to removing the paneling from the drywall altogether, which is often difficult as the old paneling was frequently glued to the drywall.  When painting old paneling, the most important first step is to apply a primer coat.  Primers will bond to the sometimes shiny surfaces of the old paneling.   This will assure the top coat doesn’t peel and provide for a smooth finished appearance.  

Wood on walls: Cheap wall covering that’ll floor you

For homeowners of more modern abodes who love the look of beadboard or shiplap, you can achieve this panelling look for cheap by using products designed for floors as paneling. Hardwood, engineered hardwood, recycled wood planks or less expensive flooring products like laminate or engineered vinyl planks (EVP) can look absolutely amazing on walls. 

Peel and stick shiplap is another easy and cheap wall covering DIY alternative. Shiplap and other wood wall coverings like this are super popular in living rooms and bedrooms. This gives your home that rustic farmhouse feel that’s easy to mix with most other home decor schemes. Shiplap is available as both a peel and stick wallpaper and as wood planks for an even more realistic appearance.  For a more sustainable option, look into recycled or reclaimed wood for your DIY wooden wall covering project.

Wainscoting: Paneling that adds timeless character

Wainscotting has been a long-standing favorite interior design choice for living rooms and family rooms, providing a high-quality punch of texture and definition. Luckily your wainscot doesn’t have to cost a fortune to look like a million bucks.  Traditional wainscot runs halfway up the wall and is trimmed at the top edge with molding. Installing wainscot is a simple, cheap wall covering DIY project that requires only a few tools. 

Wainscoting is also available as a cellular PVC board, making it perfect for high moisture-moisture environments like bathrooms.  These moisture proof products look very much like real wood wainscot, and can be painted or left as is depending on your color preference. You can also add specialty panels such as chalkboard or marker board for planning future projects.

Using trim to step up cheap wall coverings

Even adding a bit of trim with molding elevates your interior walls.   Not every room has instant architectural interest. But you can create a dynamic look with reasonably priced, paintable moldings and trims offered at any home improvement center. Here are just a few of the many affordable ways to give a space an expensive look

• Add crown molding to a room, and you also add pedigree. Profiles range from simple to elaborate, and some can create the illusion of a sculpted ceiling.
• Install a chair rail to add elegance and definition to a space. This element also creates the opportunity to marry two complementary colors. Or use a solid color and pattern for additional visual interest.
• Use a small crown molding and parallel trim piece to make a frieze along the top perimeter of a room. Paint a border design or apply texture or an allover pattern between the boundaries.
• Apply beautiful pieces of wallpaper directly to a wall. Then trim out with decorative molding for a pretty framed-art effect. Or swap in solid color as a backdrop to a collection of framed photos or other keepsakes.
• Change a room’s mood by painting trim and molding with colors from a tone-on-tone palette or by using contrasting colors for dramatic effect.

Easy to install faux molding made of foam

Installing molding has also become simpler as smart manufacturing ratchets down the skill levels required. Today there are dozens of styles of crown molding made of polyurethane foam available. Cutting requires only a small hand saw and the foam molding looks just like wood.  However, unlike wood, it doesn’t even need to be nailed in place.  it is so lightweight it can be held in place with only caulk. Plus, all corners are pre-cut which eliminates the most difficult crown molding installation step, cutting a compound-miter corner.

Tile: Backsplashes that build kitchen character

Tile has always been a popular kitchen and bathroom wall treatment option, but one that can be pricey per square foot. 

Kitchen backsplashes pull double duty: protecting your walls while also expressing your decorative style. They can make a big statement – or, if you’d prefer, coordinate more quietly with your cabinets and countertop. 

Look into recycled glass tiles, which can run about half the cost of traditional tiles and make use of discarded and perfectly good materials. Tile installations aren’t as daunting as they seem! This is a DIY to try. If you’re not willing to commit, peel and stick wall tile sheets can be renter-friendly and a cost efficient wall covering option for apartment dwellers.

Decorating your walls doesn’t have to break the bank. With these cheap wall coverings, your wall decor can be both stylish and inexpensive.

The 50 Best Wall Covering Ideas – Exciting Designs and Methods for Covering Your Walls

These awesome alternatives to hum-drum painted walls can be the inspiration you need to tackle a new project.

Are you tired of staring at that one blank concrete wall in your home? You’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to feel right. Just painting it isn’t enough, and hanging art doesn’t fit the space. It’s time to consider these wall covering ideas.

By using unique wall coverings in your home, you’ll add interest and personality. This gives you a chance to create a feature wall, add color, and bring your home’s walls to life. 

Maybe a wall mural is a perfect solution. Perhaps some wood paneling or ceramic tile is the ideal accent. Whatever you choose, now is the time to tackle that ugly wall and improve your home decor.

1. Modern Wall Covering Ideas

The modern approach to wall decoration is to use the wall itself as the focal point. Instead of hanging pictures or art, decorate the actual wall. This means using bold patterns and colors to create an eye-catching piece that covers the wall’s entire length and height. 

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The other vital point to keep in mind is that you can cover any wall you want. Traditionally, the idea was to pick the accent or feature wall, but those days are gone. You could choose a small and hidden away wall to decorate as a surprise design touch. 

You shouldn’t be afraid to cover the walls of your hallway. Or the walls of your modern bathroom. Then there’s the wall that lines your staircase. 

You also shouldn’t be afraid to use unusual materials to cover your walls. You could create a brick, wood paneling, or fabric wall.

2. Wall Paper Ideas

Gone are the days of your grandmother’s wallpaper. You no longer have to struggle with messy paste and endless smoothing, or the nightmare of removal. The wallpaper of today comes pretreated with glue and easily removes to create a more temporary wallpaper option. 

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The ease of application with modern wallpaper means you can quickly apply it to an entire room. You could also choose an accent wall and feature the beautiful paper as a focal point of the room. 

To keep your decor looking modern, choose a wallpaper that has a geometric pattern or metallic accents. This wallpaper will feature a bold repeating design of one to three colors. Then gold, copper, silver, or rose gold foil is applied to add depth to the design. 

Another option is to buy wallpaper with a lifelike image printed on it. This could be a realistic stone or brick wall or a nature scene. These wall murals are perfect for a bedroom where you want to create a peaceful sanctuary. 

Look for a wallpaper with a bold repeating pattern for a larger room. But keep the design smaller or more subtle for smaller rooms, like your bathroom walls. 

3. Graphic Wall Covering Ideas

With the advancement of wallpaper and vinyl materials, wallcovering options have exploded with a wide range of graphic wall art. Think of this wall design idea as more like a wall mural than wallpaper. These graphic designs feature several wall panels that you’ll need to apply to the wall in a particular order. 

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This is different from wallpaper, where it doesn’t matter what order you put the panels up in as long as the pattern lines up. A graphic wall covering is an entire artistic design that doesn’t repeat. Some ideas for this type of design would be graffiti art, or a watercolor painting design, or hand-drawn artwork. 

The trick to making this style of wall covering work is to measure your wall and buy a design that fits your available space. The panels need to cover your wall from left to right and top to bottom. If you can’t make the dimensions match precisely, then buy one that’s bigger and trim it down to fit. 

4. Powder Room Wall Covering Ideas

Decorating the wall of your bathroom is your chance to step outside of your comfort zone and get a little creative. These smaller rooms can support detailed and colorful patterns. This makes wallpaper, fabric, and wall decals accessible. 

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For a bold design, don’t be afraid to cover all of the walls from floor to ceiling. This will essentially surround you in a 360-degree design. However, if this is too much for you, you can pair your patterned covering with something simplified. 

A beautiful look is to pair wainscoting with colorful wallpaper. This will limit the color and intricate detail to the upper half of the walls, while the bottom half will be a bright white and clean design. This will help to make your bathroom feel more substantial and the walls taller.  

Make sure you use the right type of wood in your bathroom. This is a moist environment, and you want your new wood wall to last. Stick with teak, cedar, or hinoki. Or you could use marine wood that has been treated for use around water. 

5. Wainscoting Ideas

If you’re looking for a traditional wall covering, then wainscoting is the way to go. Traditional wainscoting comes up a few feet from the floor to cover the bottom portion of your walls with wood paneling. This creates a chair rail at the top of the wainscoting. 

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A modern approach to wainscoting is to have the decorative wall panels extend to the ceiling to cover the entire wall. Either method will require you to create a box, square, or rectangle design with wood trim. You can keep it simple with a single piece of trim, or get fancy with several pieces of uniquely shaped trim to create an intricate design. 

This type of wall covering looks best in larger and more traditionally styled homes. You’ll cover all of the interior walls to create a cohesive look as you move through the house from the front entry to the hallway to the dining room. You can even have it on the ceiling to create a unique look to your home’s decor. 

6. Shiplap Wall Covering Ideas

A modern trend in interior design is to create a shiplap wall. You’ll use several wood planks to stack on top of each other as you lay them flat against the wall. When you’re done, you’ll have a wood wall.  

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A traditional method for this technique requires you to leave the wood bare or use reclaimed wood that features the grain. A more modern approach is to paint the shiplap white. This creates a bright and clean canvas for the rest of your wall decor. 

The wood shiplap creates texture without it being distracting or overwhelming. You could apply your shiplap to one wall and create a feature wall, or use it in an entire room. 

If the terms country, cottage, or farmhouse apply to your home, then shiplap is an ideal wall covering. Its rustic nature will enhance the look of your home while also helping to keep it feeling modern. 

7. DIY Wall Covering Ideas

One visit to Pinterest, and you’re bound to see countless walls covered in wood planks. This DIY project has become one of the most popular home improvement projects in modern times. It’s affordable, doesn’t require a lot of skill, and looks beautiful. 

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To create your own DIY wood wall, you need to find some reclaimed wood. Recycling wood for this project will give you a variety in type, color, grain, and size. Check lumber yards for reclaimed barnwood or warehouses for pallets. The more range you have, the more creative your wall will look. 

Once you have your wood, you’ll need to plan your design. A simple horizontal pattern is fast to go up. Placing the wood planks vertically will add visual height to your walls.

8. Chalkboard Paint Ideas

The most obvious place to create a chalkboard wall is in a child’s room. But this isn’t the only place where this functional wall covering makes sense. A chalkboard paint wall in your home lets you create a built-in surface where you can draw, write notes, or anything else. 

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Consider painting a wall in your kitchen. You can use the wall for recipe notes, messages between family members, or your grocery list. 

Another idea is to paint a wall in your home gym. Now you can track your weekly schedule or work out progress. You could paint the entire wall or just a section of it. 

Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t have a chalkboard wall in your bedroom, office, bathroom, or reading nook. It could be functional and give you a place for daily notes and reminders. Or it could be purely decorative and give you a place to draw some beautiful artwork. 

9. Tile Wall Covering Ideas

Sure, you could use tile in the most obvious rooms in your home, the bathroom, and the kitchen. But these aren’t the only places where tile can look beautiful and be functional. You can use tile in your bedroom, living room, office, hallway, or a laundry room. 

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When choosing your tile for another room in your home, you want to apply the same principles as when you pick one for your bathroom. The scale of the tile needs to make sense with the size of the room. 

You can choose a rectangle wall tile and run it horizontally to make a room feel longer. Or you can choose a smaller tile to help a room feel larger. Remember, though, that too small of a tile will look busy and cluttered. 

Don’t be afraid to embrace modern trends and choose a tile that is a unique shape. Square and rectangle tile can look too much like bathroom styles. Select a scallop, trapezoid, hexagon, pentagon, or parallelogram design that will help you break free from the traditional bathroom or kitchen tile look. 

10. Wall Panel Ideas

If you have a large wall to cover, you may find some of these other solutions too busy and overwhelming. You need something that adds texture and warmth to the space without overwhelming it. Large wood panels are the perfect solution. 

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To keep this wall covering looking elegant, skip the plywood panels and opt for professionally finished and mounted pieces. This will help the covering to look sleek and styled instead of farmhouse rustic. 

Your panels could be dark or light wood. They can be uniform or free-form in shape. Whatever you choose, it should complement the size, shape, brightness, and decor of the room. 

While you’re designing your paneling, you should think about adding a lighting feature. You can easily hide LED lights in the panels and have a gentle wash of light as a beautiful accent to the room while also highlighting the beauty of the wood. 

Considering adding some feature panels to your wall that are covered in moss or another air plant. This would make a beautiful living feature to your wall. This type of covering is perfect for a bathroom with plenty of natural moisture, and the soothing plants will add to the spa-like atmosphere. 

Wall Covering FAQs

Why would I choose a wall covering?

A wall covering is an excellent alternative to paint. Some are temporary solutions that are perfect if you’re renting and cannot paint. Others are permanent and perfect for giving your home a unique design and personality. You could use these ideas in conjunction with paint to create more interest and detail to your walls. 

Are wall coverings expensive?

It depends on the wall covering you choose. Some covers are quite affordable, such as chalkboard paint or temporary decals. Others can be costly, such as custom wainscoting or tile. If you find that your wall covering of choice is outside of your budget, then look for more affordable alternatives. If you can’t afford tile, then look for a wallpaper that mimics your chosen tile’s pattern. 

How do I maintain my wall covering? 

Most wall coverings require a similar maintenance routine. You’ll want to dust or wipe down with a damp cloth regularly. Try not to get your wall covering too wet, as this can damage several of these options, such as the wallpaper, wainscotting, or wood. Others, like the tile, may require more aggressive cleaning to keep the grout looking fresh.

Wall Decor: 25+ Room Decor Ideas

Round Up

Experimenting with spatial geometry is fun. You can change the space without resorting to construction work. The circles on the wall and the door completely transformed the room. To do this, the author of the interior needed several cans of paint and knowledge of one simple rule: dark colors are perceived by the eye as more distant, while light ones seem closer.

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Outlining

Outlining can make expressive not only eyes, but also … walls. This simple but “powerful” technique has been used by decorators for many centuries in a row. The outline of architectural elements, corners, ledges, door frames, plinths gives the room a resemblance to an architectural sketch drawn in full size, making it more graphic, bright and memorable. In addition to the walls in the same way, you can transform individual interior items: consoles, tables, lampshades.

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Drawing Lessons

). Just remember that large prints and bright colors work best in well-lit rooms.

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Mix not only colors, but also textures. A glossy stripe on a matte surface looks ultra-modern.

Two-storey apartment in Moscow. Alla Shumeiko’s project. Hostess bathroom. The wall painting was done by Alena Vilyukova.

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Pantone

Gradient painting, in other words, a smooth transition between two or more colors, is a fashionable design technique. Using it, you can not only create an interesting image of the interior, but also play with the visual perception of the proportions of the room. To make the room seem higher, place more saturated shades from below, making them more transparent as they approach the ceiling.

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Northern Lights

An idea for avid clubbers. Paint wall fragments in acid colors using special phosphorescent paints. Such a coating accumulates light, and in the dark begins to emit it in the form of a glow. In order for the resulting art canvases to take on a finished look, frame them with a molding or baguette.

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Fashion for 19The 80s is back! “Acid” colors and neon appeared in the interiors again!

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Between the past and the future

If the classic interior seems too boring for you, do not rush to knock decorative moldings and moldings off the walls. We offer an easier and, most importantly, effective way to “rejuvenate” the interior – paint the room in gray, which is relevant at all times. To avoid monotony, bright multi-colored stripes applied over a neutral background will help.

Non-child games

Children love to play, draw and have fun. In this they are like decorators. Following the author of this room for a boy, you can also misbehave a little: for example, instead of a headboard, draw a rectangle of a contrasting color on the wall, and at the same time adjust the silhouette of a modern wall clock. Agree, they look much more fun this way.

All against the wall!

If only you knew from what rubbish… objects of modern design are sometimes created. Postcards, candy wrappers, herbariums, and even insects are all great wall decorations. One “but” – it can take years to assemble it and, most importantly, hang it up, and with them the desire to complete the job. To save you time and effort, the designers have released ready-made wallpapers imitating a collage of the above objects attached to the wall with adhesive tape, buttons and pins.

Want to be at the forefront of interior design? Cover the wall with newspapers and varnish it

Patchwork

Who said that only blankets can be patchwork? Patchwork looks great on the walls too. Plain wallpaper, vinyl tile or paint can be used. To avoid excessive variegation, alternate colored squares with white ones.

Look at the root

Have you decided to build a home library? Commendable! In the meantime, the essence and the matter, priceless folios that have not yet been bought can be replaced with wallpaper with their life-size “portraits”. To finally mislead guests, paste over with this wallpaper not only the walls, but also the door. The Fornasetti brand has similar wallpapers. Tiles with books are also a good solution.

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Scientists have proven that banging your head against a wall every 10 seconds burns 150 calories per hour

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Two in one

When you start renovating, do not rush to buy a set of the same wallpaper for the whole room. Feel like an artist and think of different interesting options. And there are many of them. You can, for example, stick just one strip on a painted wall; alternate wallpaper with different patterns, but the same color, or, conversely, use wallpapers with the same pattern, but different colors … Any other ideas?

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Worthy replacement

Walls upholstered in juyi or chinoiserie-style textiles are undeniably very beautiful, but such a finish is not cheap. A more budget option is wallpaper with the same pattern. They can be found, for example, in the collections of Pierre Frey, Osborne & Little or de Gournay.

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In 1853 Pavel Tretyakov decided to decorate the walls of his house and bought a couple of paintings. Thus was born the famous gallery

Wallpaper A thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains in Delft color palette on Bleached White silk, de Gournay.

Mosaic wallpaper in the same color range but with different patterns. A win-win option, suitable for both classic and modern interiors, is a combination of black and white.

Upside down

Don’t be afraid to experiment. Try gluing polystyrene ceiling panels to the wall. Acrylic paint in a trendy shade will emphasize the texture and allow you to play with the shadows. It’s nice that this finishing option will cost much less than similar wall modules made of wood, MDF and leather.

Abstraction

Do your friends boast that they have been to the Guggenheim Museum and seen Mondrian? Let them now look into your bathroom! Typical for this artist, combinations of bright colors work perfectly even in small spaces!

Residual phenomenon

Everyone who has ever made repairs has a collection of leftover tiles of various sizes. We advise you not to store it in the pantry, but to put it into action. Decorate the wall above the sink in the bathroom or in the kitchen with an original collage. Do not be afraid to combine tiles of different thicknesses, sizes and textures, with or without a pattern. In order not to overdo it with color, “dilute” it all with white tiles.

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Heading right?

Don’t be surprised that this bathroom wall is tiled in different directions: half horizontal, half vertical. Rest assured, this is not a tiler’s mistake, but a design move typical of the Art Deco era.

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Designer himself

House in Tangier by designer Cassandra Karinsky. The ceramic apron was transformed by the painting in the form of bright stripes.

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A boring backsplash lined with white mosaics can be freshened up without resorting to prompt measures. Arm yourself with special paint for ceramics and apply a pattern to the tile. If you want to be unique – order a tile according to your sketches!

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Stonework

Even in a city apartment, you can create the feeling that you are in a castle or palace. Stonework with rustication will be completely replaced by tiles with wide seams or MDF panels. This technique is often used in the design of halls and hallways. Lighting in the form of street lamps, octagon tiles and gothic-style furniture are suitable as entourage.

Program “Time”

Surely each of us has ever collected at least something: elephant figurines, irons, license plates or, as the owner of this apartment, wall clocks. All this wealth can be used as decoration.

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Kingdom of Mirrors

We have already written more than once that mirrors can transform even the most inexpressive interior. By hanging mirrors opposite the window, you will kill two birds with one stone: make the room brighter and decorate the wall.

In orderly rows

Strict geometric composition is the easiest and at the same time safe way to hang pictures or any other works of art. In this case, we are talking about the covers of music discs. A rhythmic composition of identical white frames hung between even rows of vertical bars does not look boring thanks to the bright “substrate”. Her role is played by a plain painted wall.

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Gender

Dreaming of a chalet? To do this, it is not at all necessary to buy a house on the slopes of the Alps. You can create the right atmosphere in a city apartment. Just take a floorboard (preferably an old one) and sheathe one of the walls with it. Both light and dark wood will look equally impressive.

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Everything is openwork

How does a designer differ from an ordinary person? The ability to look at things in a new way and use them not for their intended purpose. A fresh idea is to decorate the wall with fragments of white radiator grilles with openwork patterns. The wall against which they are installed, of course, should be painted in a bright color.

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Doors, window frames, cabinet doors and countertops can be used to decorate walls

Brick wall

Ever since bare brickwork has migrated from lofts to ordinary apartments, it has been beloved by architects and designers. If you like the natural color of the brick, cover it with a protective layer of polyurethane varnish or drying oil, then it will not “dust”. Or roll up the wall with paint, such as white or gray.

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Braid with three boxes

The wall can be finished, but even better – done. This lightweight partition consists of a wooden frame, inside of which strips of thin plywood are fixed. This design not only looks impressive, but also partially transmits light, which is sometimes necessary. If you want to do this, please note: instead of plywood, you can use fabric stretched over the frame, such as coarse canvas or thick silk.

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Malevich’s Architecton

Decorate your wall with an abstract composition in the spirit of the avant-garde artists of the twenties. To do this, you will need several sheets of drywall or MDF. After sticking the squares on the wall, paint the “masterpiece” with matte or glossy paint. If you don’t have time to fiddle with breadboard knives, glue and a brush, order ready-made wall panels with an interesting relief. Drywall and white paint can be found in any building market.

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Closed Doors Day

American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “Every wall is a door.” Designers have figured it out in their own way. Do not rush to throw away old doors – they can become excellent wall panels. Different shapes, colors and textures will only add originality to the solution. Old doors should be looked for in demolition houses. In addition to them, by the way, you can find a lot of other interesting things.

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The following groups of wall finishes are available:

• Wallpaper coverings;
• Coloring;
• Plastic panels;
• Drywall;
• Ceramic tiles.

Let’s consider each of the groups in more detail.

They are divided into several types:

1) paper wallpaper is the cheapest type of material on the market. When using it, it is worth deciding on the type of room in which they will be glued. For paper wallpaper, a certain amount of moisture in the air is necessary; if the moisture is exceeded, the wallpaper will peel off.

2) Vinyl based wallpapers are the most durable. They can be washed, tolerate high humidity. The disadvantages include not passing air, after applying the glue you need to glue them as quickly as possible, because. when absorbed, they can become large.

3) photo wallpaper is one of the most creative elements. They can depict a photograph, a beautiful building, nature and more. The main disadvantage is that it is practically impossible to put furniture in such a room. Photos of wall decoration options with wallpaper are presented below.

Wall painting

1) water emulsion – the main elements are diluted in an aqueous medium. After application to the surface, the moisture evaporates, leaving an even layer of coloring matter. Moisture resistant. Suitable for painting many surfaces, with the exception of lacquered or wallpapered walls;

2) adhesive – not resistant to moisture. This type is breathable;

3) enamel – alkyd paint. It is used for both interior and exterior wall decoration. Do not depend on moisture and ultraviolet radiation. They have fire hazard properties. Applicable for several types of walls. White spirit is used for dilution.

4) oil paints – has the same description as enamel paints. They differ only in that oil paints are diluted with turpentine.

The next options for finishing the walls in the house are panels.

Plastic panels

1) slatted – similar to lining. It is attached with special brackets. When applied to ceilings, this material visually enlarges the ceilings. If placed in a vertical position, the walls will become visually wider, but lower.

2) tiled – laid in the same way as rack. But they create a slightly different effect.

3) sheet panels – reminiscent of plywood sheets. Attach with glue or nails. Joints are masked with slats or sealant.

Options for interior wall decoration in the apartment also include the use of drywall.

Drywall

1) Moisture-resistant – usually used in areas with high humidity (such as kitchens and bathrooms). Has a green finish. Protected against the appearance of fungus and mold.

2) Insulated – increase heat and sound insulation by laying special insulation between the walls.

3) Gypsum fiber sheet – characterized by increased resistance to moisture, and also has fire-fighting properties.

4) Fire resistant – the name says it all (fire resistant). It is mounted exclusively on metal profiles.

5) Vinyl coated – replaces classic wallpaper. Due to the fact that the surface is flat, the joints are hardly noticeable.

Installation is the same for all types of drywall – a frame is made of a metal profile, and sheets of drywall are attached to it.

Also, wall decoration in the apartment can be done in ceramic version.

This material has been very popular since ancient times. It is moisture resistant, fire resistant, wear resistant. Practical in use.

Thus, there are a huge number of options for wall decoration. They differ in the types of rooms in which they can be used, in durability. As well as the price that the buyer expects.

Options for finishing the walls in the apartment

The right choice depends on the taste of the owners, the interior style and, of course, the individual characteristics of the finish. We will understand in this article.

Criteria for choosing a finish

There are several main factors in assessing the design of walls in an apartment.

1. Environmentally friendly. If the material is toxic, it is hazardous to the health of the occupants.
2. No allergies to the substances from which the finishing materials are made.
3. Cost is a subjective factor, depending on the capabilities of each person.
4. Application technologies – sometimes the “installation” method is laborious and costs more money than the material itself.
5. Finishing characteristics (thermal and moisture resistance, ease of maintenance, aesthetics) – depending on which room is being renovated, you need to take into account all the features of the lining.
6. Compliance with the interior – color, textures are selected according to the intended design, purchased furniture, if you already have it, and available accessories.

Types of finishes

Variety of types, textures, colors, wide pricing policy – these are several reasons for the popularity of wallpaper, for budget finishes they are most often chosen.

In addition to the price, the advantages include: a huge range of products (all popular types are described below), and ease of sticking – almost everyone can stick wallpaper on their own, without the help of a professional.

There are several characteristics to consider when choosing a wallpaper. It is moisture resistance and materials.

In addition to the price, the advantages include: a huge range of products (all popular types are described below), and ease of gluing – almost everyone can paste wallpaper on their own, without the help of a professional.

There are several characteristics to consider when choosing a wallpaper. It is moisture resistance and materials.

Standard wallpaper. These are ordinary paper options, they are absolutely not resistant to moisture, therefore they are only suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways. No kitchens, let alone bathrooms.

Moisture resistant. A moisture-resistant coating is applied to such wallpapers, but this does not mean that they can be washed, only wiped easily. Also not suitable for bathrooms and kitchens.

Washable wallpaper is the option you are looking for for rooms with high humidity. Easy to clean with sponges and special products.

Moisture-resistant – wallpapers that are treated with a surface layer and do not let moisture through.

Material and textures

Paper wallpapers appeared on the market many years ago, although now they have certainly been improved. Despite the abundance of other options, paper ones are still bought and glued in apartments, houses, cottages. Most likely, such popularity is due to their environmental friendliness, since paper is an absolutely natural material. Today they are produced in dozens of different colors and textures, so even the eye of a specialist cannot distinguish a budget option from an expensive one. Wallpaper may well become beautiful options for decorating a room.

Such a coating will last up to 10 years, depending on the application on the wall, if not done by a professional, the period may decrease.

Paper wallpapers are most often glued for painting, you can apply up to 15 layers of decorative coating, choose the desired color or even several to maintain the desired style. A variety of photos of room decoration options can give interesting ideas.

Non-woven

Non-woven is a material that is made from cellulose. Due to the peculiarities of production, the non-woven coating is wear-resistant, perfectly “breathes”, this is a modern wall decoration for children’s rooms, foyers and corridors.

An interesting feature of non-woven wallpaper – small defects are not visible on them, due to their elasticity, the coating will not tear at the corners and will not disperse on cracks.

For these reasons, non-woven coating can also be in the kitchen, due to the variety of colors, patterns, textures, it is suitable for a variety of interiors, styles, design solutions.

Vinyl

Vinyl wall coverings are a relatively new product on the construction market. The basis is paper, interlining or textiles, and the top layer is made of polyvinyl chloride, after which a color or relief pattern is applied to it.

Modern decoration of the walls in the apartment – silk-screened vinyl wallpaper. This is the name of the technique, when the top layer is made as if from silk threads, this is reflected in the texture and characteristic brilliance.

In addition to its decorative benefits, this wall covering is also UV resistant, mechanically resistant and water repellent.

There are also disadvantages – vinyl wallpaper is difficult to stick on your own, often requires the help of a specialist, during the “installation” they emit an unpleasant odor that persists for some time and then disappears, so it is not advisable to glue them in the children’s room.

As for the premises, vinyl wallpapers can be glued everywhere, with their help, a fashionable decoration of the walls in the apartment is made, photos of various interiors prove this.

Textile wallpapers

Textile wallpapers are based on paper and interlining, and the outer layer consists of natural fabric fibers.

Textile wallpaper has the advantage of absorbing ambient noise and retaining heat. Manufacturers treat fabric fibers with special substances that increase resistance to sunlight. And of course, an indisputable advantage is the naturalness of the raw materials, the environmental friendliness of the wallpaper.

Textile wallpaper is not a hit product. The cost is high, and it is quite difficult to care for them, dust accumulates in the fabric, and besides, they absorb the smell. For these reasons, they are usually not glued in the nursery and kitchen, but in the living room – very much so, especially if you need a beautiful wall decoration in the apartment.

Wall mural

They stand out from other options, the basis can be any of the above materials. Photowall-paper is capable to expand and transform the room as any other finishing material cannot. To support the desired style direction or become an accessory, a modern wall decoration in an apartment – for these purposes it is enough to stick a picture on the wall.

Wall mural will perfectly complement and make fashionable the interior of a bedroom, living room, interesting and funny ideas can come up with for a nursery, there are no restrictions in style directions.

• Jute

Jute wallcovering is made from paper or other fabric backing. Due to the complete environmental friendliness, it is good to glue such wallpapers in living rooms, there will be a comfortable microclimate. The designer can only limit himself to style – not every interior will fit jute. The price is quite high, for some it is a significant argument against.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass wallpapers are made from environmentally friendly raw materials, the manufacturer uses natural resources, such as soda, in the composition. The material is natural and durable, so these wallpapers can be glued even in wet rooms. Fiberglass is resistant to mold, microbes, moreover, they are hypoallergenic. Often fiberglass is prepared for painting, for the interior and the intended style of the room.

Budget variant of kitchen wall decoration: modern ideas, photo

A modern kitchen is the epicenter of multifunctionality in the house, and its walls are special architectural structures that require accuracy of calculations, reliability of fastenings, endurance to temperature and humidity changes, so all ideas regarding wall decoration, before turning them into reality, should be as thought out, and the budget option for finishing – carefully thought out twice.

Wall design is one of the first steps in any kitchen renovation. It depends on how the room as a whole will look after the completion of the repair work. Between the stages of planning the wall decoration and the implementation of the planned work, it is necessary to think over the furniture filling of the kitchen space, determine the location of the cooking and dining area, and provide for the capacity of all necessary household appliances.

A wide range of modern architectural styles allows you to recreate almost any idea for decorating the walls of the kitchen, and the abundance of “newly minted” building materials in supermarkets makes it possible to do this on a budget.

Interior style of the kitchen in shades of green

Whatever the choice of architectural style, there are certain requirements for all finishing materials for the kitchen space, among them:

• resistance to moisture and significant temperature fluctuations;
• the possibility of carrying out wet cleaning and cleaning greasy drops with detergents;
• resistance to the accumulation of microorganisms and harmful bacteria.

When deciding on kitchen wall finishes, many ideas can be drawn from articles or photos on the Internet. But you can “open the whole ins and outs” of each coating only by studying each of them, so that after the repair there are no problems or previously unforeseen situations.

Wall covering options

Most modern kitchen wall finishes meet performance criteria and allow bold design and decorative ideas to be realized. Some of them even boast durability.

Finishing the walls of the kitchen with decorative stone and paint

Finishing materials for the wall covering in the kitchen area are:

• tiles;
• wall painting;
• decorative plaster;
• wallpaper;
• plastic panels;
• laminate;
• MDF panels;
• flexible stone;
• natural stone;
• decorative artificial stone.

Having brought together all the desires and requirements, so that the result is as expected as possible, and the material is practical and looks original, you should consider and study each of the proposed coatings in more detail.

Kitchen wall cladding with plastic panels

Tiles or ceramic tiles

The most popular type of wall cladding in the food preparation area in the kitchen is tile or ceramic tile. Such popularity of ceramic tiles is explained by:

1. durability;
2. moisture resistant;
3. easy to clean;
4. type of masonry;
5. the ability to use zonal;
6. no need to prepare the walls before laying;
7. compatibility with other finishes;
8. a wide range of prices.

Kitchen apron made of ceramic tiles

Tiles can be smooth, textured, glossy or matt. Rarely there are cases of full tiling of walls, most often these are sectors near the sink and stove, or individual accent walls.

Recently, the must-have must-have for finishing the backsplash of the kitchen area is the tile “under the stone” or with the effect of natural wood and even with a repeating texture. With the help of such tiles, you can emphasize the eco-style of the room without losing functionality.

Wall painting

Wall painting has the main advantage among other finishing methods – the ability to create a unique color background by mixing colors. Wall painting is relevant in any kind of architectural style: from classic and colonial to high-tech and boho-chic. A competent combination of colors will increase the space or create a special atmosphere.

Photos found on the Internet of finishing the walls of the kitchen by painting demonstrate its relevance, both in small apartments and in private spacious houses. This is due to the ideal compatibility of two or three spaces, simultaneously dividing them into zones and combining them into a single interior composition.

Kitchen wall painting is a quick and inexpensive option

A mainstream kitchen design project is the creation of a separate front wall in matt black. Such a wall is an accent wall without frills or with the possibility of writing down messages or recipes.

Decorative plaster

Decorative plaster is a water- or non-water-based finishing mixture. Decorative plaster differs from paint in that, in addition to the coloring composition, it also contains binding elements – stone chips, flax fibers, etc. Decorative plaster is:

• structural;
• Venetian;
• with marble chips;
• sand;
• polymer;
• silicone;
• silicate;
• flocked.

Decorative silicate-based plaster, resistant to increased pollution and moisture, is suitable for finishing the walls of the kitchen, and after looking at many photos on the Internet, you can find ideas for various application techniques.

Decorative wall plaster in the kitchen

The use of decorative plaster will significantly save on the labor of builders, since all the techniques for applying it are easy to perform and can be performed by the owners of the premises on their own without much experience. Bold experimenters can create such a plaster on their own, using putty material. This option does not differ in appearance from the purchased one, but is cheaper.

Wallpaper can be safely considered a classic of finishing materials

A wide range of wallpapers allows you to choose the best option. For the kitchen, it is most practical to choose vinyl wallpapers, they can be washed with detergents, they are the most resistant to moisture among all types of wallpaper and do not absorb odors, as paper does.

Most often, what is expected from wallpaper is a picture, since other materials are not able to convey what the wallpaper visually demonstrates, but bright and catchy images should be used in a dosed room.

Dining area kitchen vinyl wallpaper

Plastic paneling

Plastic paneling is one of the most budget-friendly options for wall cladding in the kitchen, and the examples shown in the photo on the Internet also show them as a way to “hide” the shortcomings of an old renovation and surface irregularities. The only thing is that by installing plastic panels on the walls, the space is significantly reduced and becomes more “deaf”.

Such a coating is resistant to temperature changes, moisture, easy to clean, but such material cannot boast of environmental friendliness. Today, this type of finish is less popular, as it was replaced by laminate and MDF panels – a dense and durable material.

Wall decoration with plastic panels

Natural stone

A rather expensive material, but the most durable, durable and wear-resistant in conditions of high humidity or high temperatures. The installation of such a stone, as a finishing of a working wall, implies a long step-by-step procedure and can only be performed by experienced professionals.

Flexible sandstone – with slow but sure “steps” conquers the modern art of design. Its pattern perfectly conveys the texture of natural stone, it is produced in rolls and has a number of advantages:

• easy installation;
• environmental compliance;
• fire safety;
• moisture and heat resistant;
• unusual design.

To understand what a miracle this flexible stone is, just look at the photo on the Internet.

Wall decoration with decorative artificial stone

Decorative artificial stone is a great alternative to wallpaper and ceramic tiles.

Making a conclusion in the direction of the budget option for finishing the walls of the kitchen, you should not forget about its operational characteristics so that the result of the repair is as close as possible to the expected one.

Apartment wall finishing options

Apartment wall finishing is one of the important stages that allows you to get a beautiful and reliable surface. The fact is that it is the walls that occupy the main part of the room and have the greatest impact on the interior. Currently, there are many finishes that are applied in a particular situation. Each of the methods has features depending on the materials used.

Features of the choice of finishing material

Please note that all wall finishes in the apartment must comply with the following general criteria:

1. Environmental friendliness. This is one of the most important factors to pay attention to. The fact is that working with surfaces involves the use of different materials that differ in their composition. But all of them should not pose a threat to human health. Particular care must be taken when one of the tenants has a predisposition to allergic reactions.
2. Easy to install. This criterion is valid in cases where independent work is planned. Each finishing material requires a special approach, which is often accompanied by the need to use a special tool. That is why it is necessary to think over all activities in advance and calculate the budget. Perhaps the best solution would be to involve specialists.
3. Compliance with different room requirements. We must not forget that all finishes have a number of final characteristics that depend on the selected product. Among them, resistance to various influences, durability, wear resistance are especially distinguished. Therefore, for different rooms it is advisable to choose the most suitable method.
4. Decorative qualities. Undoubtedly, the visual effect has a significant impact on the final choice, so it is recommended to think over the design of the rooms in advance, taking into account the overall combination.
5. Cost. Currently, there are both budgetary and rather costly types of wall cladding.

Therefore, when deciding how to finish surfaces, these factors should be guided by.

Fine finish

Wall finish varies considerably. It must be borne in mind that within the same category there may be inexpensive and expensive varieties of materials.

Wallpapering

Wallpaper is the most popular choice for wall coverings. It is safe to say that among all existing solutions, this is the most inexpensive, provided that paper products are used. Many mistakenly believe that this type of wall decoration is not able to bring the necessary zest to the interior. This belief was formed due to the fact that for a long time there was no diversity in the construction market, but now everything has changed radically.

Wall papering

Therefore, before finishing the walls in the apartment, you need to know that there are the following types of products:

• Paper. The cheapest material, which is single-layer and multi-layer. Differs in safety and simplicity of use. But there are significant drawbacks, which are instability to various influences and the possibility of shrinkage.
• Vinyl. Modern material, which is distinguished by relief. It has a good decorative component, but does not allow the walls to breathe, which reduces the area of ​​\u200b\u200buse.
• Non-woven. A completely non-woven variety is a unique material that has almost all the necessary properties.
• Fiberglass. They have a variety of textures and are great for repeated staining. They require a special adhesive for installation.
• Natural varieties – textile and cork. Differ in environmental friendliness and high cost.
• Liquid wallpaper. The material is not at all similar to all previous options in its structure. It is a dry base of different fractions, which is made from cellulose, cotton and silk fibers, as well as special components. The application technology resembles work with plaster and putty.

Liquid wallpaper differs from the traditional method of application

This method of wall decoration is quite popular due to its reasonable cost. Although there are other features:

1. Ability to complete the process in a short time. Indeed, due to the width of 53 to 106 cm pasting is quite fast.
2. Simple cladding technique: the surface is treated with an adhesive with a brush or roller, after which the prepared strips are glued. Some difficulties may arise only with the fitting of drawings.
3. Wide decorative range. Products are available in various colors with a huge selection of textures and textures.

Note! Now 3D wallpapers are being produced that can create the effect of presence.

Please note that almost all varieties require careful preparation of the base. Some types allow slight deviations, but it is recommended not to abuse this.

Painting

When it comes to wall coverings, painting is the second most popular choice. This option seems simple, but to get a really high-quality result, you need to make a lot of effort.

Wall painting

Great attention must be paid to the choice of composition. The most widespread are the following varieties:

• Oily. They are made on the basis of drying oils. They have a long drying time and a persistent smell.
• Enamel. Produced on the basis of varnishes. A more modern group, which is selected depending on the situation.
• Water dispersible. They are considered the best solution, because they make it possible to obtain high-quality coverage in a short time.

It is coloring that involves complex surface preparation. Any differences and defects will immediately be evident.

This option looks best in combination with other products. For example, the wall or part of it is finished with wallpaper, and the remaining sections are painted.

Note! There are special textured paints, which you need to work with only if you have skills.

Plastering

What do the walls in the apartment do apart from the traditional ones? In fact, the choice is quite large. The original solution is the use of decorative plaster. This material allows you to get a coating that imitates various natural stone surfaces. The texture version is also common.

Decorative plaster

Distinctive features of this type:

1. Can be used in different rooms. Such products are suitable even for rooms with high humidity, subject to pre-treatment.
2. It is not necessary to carefully level the walls. It is enough to choose a textured variety of material that will hide defects.
3. Environmentally friendly and durable. The coating does not pose a threat to human health, and the service life, subject to all technological nuances, is tens of years.

• Base is being prepared. Even taking into account the fact that the composition can be laid on uneven walls, the surface must be treated and coated with a primer.
• To obtain texture, the mixture is applied according to standard technology, then tools and devices are used to create a relief.
• To achieve the effect of a marble or other natural finish, multiple layers should be applied, each leveled to achieve the desired texture.

How to create a relief on plaster

Probably the most unusual wall finish, because the result is completely individual.

Tiling and stone tiling

Tiling the surface with tiles requires a lot of effort. The fact is that even minor distortions during installation will completely spoil the visual perception.

Wall cladding

This material is mainly used for finishing rooms with high humidity, and tiles are also considered one of the best solutions for zoning the kitchen. There are a few things to keep in mind when using this product:

1. All elements must be clearly proportioned. Any deviations indicate a low quality product.
2. Each type of tile has its own type of adhesive.
3. Walls may not be smooth enough, but any defects are considered unacceptable.
4. The surface is coated in stages. Work begins from the bottom, the first row is laid using markings and levels.
5. A seam needs to be formed. Even with seamless technology, a small gap of a few millimeters will avoid deformation.

A similar installation method is used when working with decorative stone, which can be natural or artificial. It is with its help that it is possible to obtain an original wall decoration, distinguished by sophistication and naturalness.

Decorative stone in the interior

Paneling

Wall panels are a modern material that can be made from natural or artificial raw materials. The most respectable are products made of wood or veneer, the cost of which can vary significantly. But the most popular are MDF and PVC panels, which allow you to quickly get even walls. Their laying is carried out on a previously erected frame, which completely hides all surface irregularities.

Paneling

Rough finish

In addition to finish cladding, there are rough finishes that are used to level walls. The following methods stand out:

1. Installation of fibreboard and drywall. Allows you to quickly level large differences in height, but “eats” part of the space.
2. Applying plaster. The mixture is used to hide significant irregularities.
3. Putty. It is used to level small imperfections.

Each of the options allows you to create a floor that is completely ready for lining with decorative materials.

Kitchen wall decoration

Kitchen wall decoration is a creative and complex process that sets the tone for the entire interior. The kitchen belongs to the premises with difficult conditions. There is always high humidity, evaporation of moisture, greasy deposits settle on the walls. Despite the presence of a hood, the apron and walls should be protected as much as possible from the adverse effects of steam, grease and burning. That is why the requirements for finishing materials are high. If you dream of a stylish kitchen space, pay the main attention to the wall decoration.

Requirements and features of finishing

Properly finished walls should be well washed and not deteriorate under the influence of water. To finish the working area, you can use ceramic tiles, marble, washable wallpaper, waterproof paint, MDF panels, decorative plaster. High demands are placed on finishing materials. They should not ignite, emit substances hazardous to health, but must absorb moisture and grease. Durability is the main condition for high-quality finishing material.

A huge variety of textures and colors allows you to create an interesting and unusual space. Taking into account the fact that the kitchen is divided into two main zones – working and dining, the walls are also being repaired. Surfaces that will take on the main load can be made of sustainable materials, and decorative finishes can be chosen for the dining area.

Processing the working area is practical, reliable, easy to maintain; dining room – comfort and beauty. Near the table at which the family gathers, it is appropriate to choose fabric wallpaper, photo wallpaper, and plaster as a finish. The more creative designers show, the better! A modern kitchen combines two types of finishes, which saves on materials and basic work.

Types of finishing materials

A large selection of finishing materials allows you to create interesting interiors. Beautiful and original textures look luxurious on the kitchen wall. A huge plus of modern materials for decoration is relevance and durability.

Plaster. A popular material for wall decoration in the kitchen. It is easy to apply but expensive. Only professionals who have special skills and artistic taste can cope with it. Decorative plaster can be of different types: flock, Venetian, polymeric, water-based, silicate, structural, lime, marble chips.

Before plastering the walls, treat the surface with a special primer. The plaster looks original and modern. Its advantage is that it does not lose its relevance over time. The main advantage is that it washes well, retains a presentable appearance for a long time, and does not fade.

Stone look slabs. Non-standard, but original solution – wall decoration with decorative or natural stone. This material creates a spectacular kitchen space. The slabs naturally imitate the surface of the stone, are stacked quite simply. It is easy to decorate the wall with such plates on your own, but certain skills will be required.

First, level the surface before laying the material. The plates are held on with glue, and the seams between the stones are rubbed with a special solution. After laying the plates are varnished. This simplifies the process of caring for them.

Brick. If you are dreaming of a loft-style kitchen, try using brick as wall decoration, including an apron. It can be decorative or natural brick, processed in a special way. Textured material is in perfect harmony with furniture with metal elements. It is fireproof and wear resistant.

Clapboard. An excellent option for wall decoration in the kitchen. It is suitable only for the kitchen, it is better not to use it in other rooms. The lining is made of wood, glass, plastic and MDF. This material has a specific appearance, but it looks beautiful and stylish in the kitchen. The disadvantage of this material is that it ignites quickly. The brown lining on the wall harmonizes well with light-colored furniture.

Mosaic . It looks interesting and unusually small mosaic on the wall. It can be ceramic, glass, made of ceramic or glass. The mosaic looks like a small square. Many squares are glued to the wall in the form of a pattern or picture and create an impressive and large-scale effect.

Mosaic is more expensive than ceramic tiles. Due to its aesthetic appearance, this material can be used to decorate not only the work area, but also the dining area. In order to realize the design idea, it will take patience and time. Plus mosaic – it is easy to clean and lasts a long time.

Plastic panels. A good way to make repairs quickly and inexpensively. Plastic panels are not afraid of fungus, mold, temperature changes, pests. This material hides the unevenness of the walls, it is inexpensive, therefore it is in great demand. For the kitchen, it is better to use moisture-resistant, rather than mirrored, plastic panels. A large selection of panels allows you to create an interesting and modern interior.

Wallpaper . Classic wall decoration. Ordinary wallpapers are not suitable for the kitchen, so it is better to use the following types for processing: liquid, glass, vinyl, non-woven.

Liquid wallpaper is a new trendy finishing material. They are sold in bags, not rolls. They should be diluted with water before application, and then coated on the walls. Liquid wallpaper looks aesthetically pleasing, does not deform or scratch.

Glass fiber is made from glass threads. The resulting canvas is glued like wallpaper on the wall. Material advantage: resistance to damage, fire safety, strength, reliability, environmental friendliness. They are glued on a special glue and are inexpensive.

Vinyl wallpapers are easy to clean, resistant to moisture, dirt, soot, grease, sun.

Non-woven – a new type that has proven itself from the best side. They are light, durable, hide the unevenness of the walls, are not afraid of moisture. Today they also produce special wallpapers for painting.

Tiles (ceramic tiles). The working area in the kitchen can be finished with durable ceramic tiles or tiles. This material is durable and strong. It is not affected by high temperatures, the tile washes well, and a large selection of colors and designs adds to its pluses in the piggy bank. The tile is smooth, matte, textured, glossy.

Ceramic tiles can be used to create an apron or part of the wall near the dining table. Designers do not recommend finishing all the walls in the kitchen with this material, as it will look heavy and narrow the space.

MDF panels. This finishing material is sustainable and durable. It is easy to work with him. MDF panels are mounted on a crate, but they are more expensive than plastic ones. Panels are great for creating an apron, they can also be used to decorate a wall near the dining area. MDF panels are made from shredded wood waste, which are pressed into slabs. The resulting tiles are covered with a special film with a different pattern, shade or color.

Parquet boards. Beautiful and original solution in eco style. Parquet boards are often used to create a Scandinavian interior. Boards effectively fill the empty space. They use the board not only for wall decoration in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom, living room, bedroom. The parquet board washes well, wear-resistant, has an attractive appearance. The advantages of this material are environmental friendliness and aesthetics. A wood board on the wall looks luxurious.

Paint. Finishing paint differs from the usual coating in composition, color, resistance. When choosing, be guided by the criteria. Choose acrylic paint. It dries quickly, washes well, creates a protective film on the wall. Finishing paint resistant to steam and humidity.

The matt finish hides wall imperfections and irregularities well. Paint can create interesting spaces. Before you start painting the surface of the wall, it should be prepared – leveled and primed. Water-based paints are well suited for processing. They are easy to wash and repaint. The paint is applied to the surface in several layers.

An interesting decorative technique – light furniture and bright walls or contrasting furniture and light surfaces.

Glass panels. A rare and unusual way of decorating walls in a kitchen. Such panels can be used to process both the working area and the dining area. This material is beautiful and durable. Glass can be interestingly decorated, put on it a drawing, pattern or photograph. This means that the kitchen will acquire exclusivity.

For the manufacture of glass panels, reliable armored glass is used, which is difficult to damage. Glass panels are easy to care for, they are not afraid of humidity, temperature changes, mold and fungus do not apply to them. Grease and dirt can be easily removed from the glass panels with a damp cloth. It is durable and beautiful material.

Metal finish. Metal externally and in fact is a heavy material, which is difficult to imagine in the interior. But today it is often used to organize spaces in the style of minimalism, high-tech or loft. Metal panels are durable, reliable, fire resistant. They are easy to care for (wash and clean).

How to choose

In a private house it is better to use natural and textured materials. These include wood, stone, lining. In a small kitchen, it is appropriate to use mosaics to finish the work area or washable plastic wallpaper. If you choose the right color and pattern, as well as the manufacturer, such wallpapers will last at least ten years.

How to beautifully and practically decorate the walls in the bedroom: ideas and tips

Today, many people, when starting repairs, think how to quickly end all this horror and forget it like a bad dream. However, we are for a different approach. Renovation is a creative process that needs to be approached as something interesting and magical. Bedroom decor is not limited to wallpaper alone. Imagine that you are an artist who thinks through his painting and then brings it to life. Moreover, today there are so many colorful and amazing photo examples on the Internet that your eyes run wide. We’ll walk you through the basic wall decorating styles in your bedroom and show you some cool ways to decorate an accent wall. Get inspired and create your dream bedroom!

Bedroom Wall Finishes

1. Painting

The most common way to decorate walls. Many consider it boring – and very in vain. Use stylish and effective options: draw geometric shapes, create a beautiful ombre, the effect of an unpainted wall or partial painting. Even from the simplest and most banal thing, you can make candy if you show more enthusiasm and imagination.

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2. Wallpapering

One of the easiest ways to decorate a room is to wallpaper it. We advise you to choose not monophonic canvases, but with an interesting pattern. Since the bedroom is still the place where we want to relax, it is better to give up dark colors and overly bright patterns. Save your eyes and mind. Choose wallpaper in pastel shades with floral or geometric patterns. The more original they are, the better.

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3. Wall mural

When mentioning wall mural, many people remember old canvases depicting birches or waterfalls. Forget about them forever, as modern technology has stepped far ahead. According to your desire experts will make any photowall-paper.

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4. Laminate

Today, laminate is used for finishing not only for floors, but also for walls. There is no special laminate for walls, the same one is used as for flooring. Depending on the chosen color, the interior will look different. Bleached oak laminate will create a cozy and peaceful environment. Additionally, you can highlight the wall. A dark laminate or one that combines several shades will give the bedroom an original character. Against a dark background, decorative elements look more expressive, such as mirrors in gold frames.

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5. Painting

To turn bedroom walls into a real art object, we encourage the use of painting. It looks livelier and more sophisticated than photo wallpapers. If you can draw or are just not afraid to hold a brush in your hands, start creating a wall masterpiece.

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6. Panels

This finishing material has long entered the world of design and firmly settled in it. There are a large number of panels: from natural wood, plastic, glass, metal, MDF and chipboard … With the help of 3D panels, interesting textures are created that imitate various materials, such as brick. In such interiors, be sure to use local lighting, which will help emphasize the unusual shape of the panels.

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Accent wall design options

, but about its analogues.

Just look how amazing plastic tiles look with different patterns and colors! This option reminds us of a patchwork created on the wall. We suggest going even further and opting for tiles made from intertwined pieces of wood. A great option for natural destinations and for those who appreciate unusual interiors.

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2. Wood paneling

For this you will need panels made of wood. Use parts of different sizes, thereby creating interesting geometric compositions. The interior will look especially stylish if individual tiles are illuminated with spotlights or LED strip. For lovers of eco-materials, there is another option: a log house of a real tree. Yes, yes, you are not mistaken. The tree trunk is cut into plates of the same width and treated with special solutions that protect them from fire and the formation of fungus. A great option for natural destinations (eco, scandi, country, rustic).

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3. Installing a mirror wall

Great for small spaces. The mirror surface, installed at the head of the bed, will “dissolve” the wall, due to which the bedroom will look lighter and more spacious. There is a simpler option: instead of mirror panels, hang an ordinary mirror according to the size of the bed.

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4. Decoration with textiles

Do you like to feel warm and cozy in everything? Then hang textiles on the walls. Tapestries with floral motifs or models with ruffles and fringes are suitable for this role.

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to write an entire dissertation. However, we will talk about our favorite interiors.

On a white background, we recommend hanging paintings in contrasting shades, since white is an excellent background against which decor items become even more interesting and expressive. With a dark background, on the contrary, it is better to opt for light canvases that will create a rich contrast. Or you can even choose the same colors for the paintings and the wall, focusing only on the frames. Get them in different colors, materials and sizes. Such compositions are now at the height of fashion – do not ignore it.

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6. Decorated with magazine clippings

Do you love the luxurious glossy covers of fashion magazines? Do not put them in an even pile in the closet, but give them the opportunity to act as a full-fledged decorative element. Cut out the brightest pages, insert them into frames and create compositions above the bed. Voila – the accent wall is ready.

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7. Frame decoration

Wall frames are usually created using moldings – a great option for classic bedroom interiors. You can paint them both in a contrasting color with respect to the walls, and in a single color. The frames look great as an independent element of decor precisely due to the moldings. To create a more interesting effect, wall lamps or paintings are placed in them.

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8. Decorative brickwork

Brickwork is used not only in the loft style, but also in other areas. This is a great option for decorating the wall behind the bed. With the help of bricks, an unusual texture is created that dilutes the smooth surfaces of the bedroom. Technology has advanced so far that it is not necessary to use real brick to create such an accent wall. Relief wallpapers or 3D panels are suitable, which are difficult to distinguish from real material.

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9. Decoration with LED inscriptions

There is probably no better decor for the loft style. A large inscription created with the help of LED lamps will become not only a bright accessory, but also additional lighting in the bedroom. Both single-color models and those that change color are suitable.

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10. Creating a soft wall

A soft accent wall is a good replacement for a headboard, as you will have a pleasant to the touch surface that is comfortable to lean on. To make the bedroom interior look complete, we advise you to repeat the color or pattern of textiles in other decor elements, such as bedding, upholstery of armchairs or ottomans.

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11. Decorate with live plants

Plant your room with live plants. It is not only beautiful, but also useful. Plants can be placed on special shelves above the head of the bed or hung with a planter. Choose pots either to match the color of the walls – then you will get the feeling that the flowers are floating in the air – or in contrasting shades.

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12. Creating geometric shapes

An excellent option for those who want to get something unusual, but do not know where to focus their attention. Geometric shapes can be created using paint and stencil, panels, or tiles. It will turn out bright and restrained at the same time.

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13. Embellishment with quotes

Is the same line from a famous song spinning in your head? Love inspirational quotes? Take them out of your head and onto the walls. It will turn out bright and unusual. We recommend using a neutral background, such as white or beige, on which it is convenient to draw in contrasting colors.

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Color solutions for the walls in the bedroom: what to consider

1. Room size

In small rooms, use light colors (white, beige, ivory, ivory) – they will help in visually increasing the room . For large bedrooms, the choice can fall on any color that you want.

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2. The location of windows relative to the cardinal points

For bedrooms facing south, cold shades (blue, purple, turquoise, silver) are perfect – they will cool the room. For rooms facing north, choose warm colors (peach, orange, yellow, red, gold) – they will make the room cozier and warmer.

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3. Bedroom style

Of course, this is not a mandatory rule, but it is better to follow it to create a stylistic direction according to all canons. So, in the Scandinavian style it is better to use natural colors: white, beige, brown, green. Pop art is characterized by bright colors, even poisonous: red, green, yellow, orange.

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4. Individual preferences of the owners

We can write at least a hundred rules, but if you love, for example, yellow, nothing will stop you from painting the walls in this particular color. Therefore, listen to yourself and create a comfortable interior in the first place for yourself!

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DIY wall decor ideas

1. Paper
2. Fabric and thread
3. Mirrors
4. Photos and pictures of
5. Cork
6. Decorative plates
7. Hooks Dots
8. Painted
9. Stickers
10. Metal figures
11. Cameroon hats
12. Empty frames
13. Wall mural
14. Mosaic panel

For wall decorations, old newspapers, colored, corrugated, foil, tissue paper, bright pages from magazines, cardboard, napkins, old postcards are suitable. White sheets are also suitable, but they will most likely need to be painted or used on a dark background. So they will look more interesting.

Garlands

Light, weightless, rustling in the wind garlands will add airiness to the interior. If you have a small room – choose this option. Such wall decor can only be made from thin paper.

You will need: time, love for monotonous work, scissors, glue or stapler, pencil, string, twine or fishing line. A branch, a perch and a template may come in handy. This wall decor is good because it can be used as a zoning element. True, the garland for this will have to be made larger.

Thicker material is more durable but harder to work with. Garlands from it look more bulky, you need to think about the fastening.

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Three-dimensional figures

Here you will have to look for or draw stencils for complex shapes. They are attached to a fishing line, thread or double-sided tape, carnation pins directly to the wall. Choose a place as free as possible from other objects. To make the panel look more voluminous, cut out parts of different sizes. You can focus on some detail, zone the room and even slightly correct the visual perception of the room.

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Choose the color according to the shade of the wallpaper or textile. Contrasting figures or even different shades and patterns look good on a plain coating. For colorful options, it is better to choose something solid, but slightly darker or richer than wallpaper.

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Almost every person has unused scraps or old clothes at home. All of these can be used for decoration.

String art

The method of making figures from threads is called string art. He appeared in America and gained great popularity all over the world. The product looks unusual, it is quite easy to make it. You will need a piece of board, nails, colored threads, a pencil, a ruler, a hammer. Paint is optional. Instead of a board, you can take any dense material so that safety pins are securely held in it.

Sequence:

1. A pattern is applied to the board or a template is applied.
2. Needles are stuck along the contour or carnations are driven in to the same depth.
3. Threads are wound around them.

Luminescent threads are often used, but ordinary threads are suitable: for yarn, embroidery. The best option is thin threads. The product of them looks more elegant. If you don’t feel like driving nails into the wall, use a varnished wooden board as a base. Then, instead of nails, you can use pins or buttons and change pictures depending on your mood.

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Fabric flags

First, the base is cut out (with a margin for bending). The edges are processed with a seam with a hem and a closed cut. On the one hand, there is a margin to thread the rail. When everything is ready, start creating the inscription. It can be embroidered by hand or stitched on a typewriter. There are also fabric markers or paints that can be used to write words.

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Fabric Paintings

If you have sewing skills, you can make wall rugs out of scraps. They add coziness to the interior, but are not suitable for every apartment. If the decor is in a strict classic, minimalist, art deco, modern style, the wall decoration will look strange. In other cases, you can safely experiment.

Simplified fabric stretched over a board, frame, styrofoam or shoe box lid. In general, any item that can be upholstered with a cloth. You can pick up several different, but combined materials, create a kind of gallery or modular composition. It is desirable that the panels echo the color of the tablecloth, curtains, upholstery or carpet.

Sequence:

1. Trim the fabric to spare.
2. Stretch the fabric as much as possible over the base, secure with small nails or a stapler.
3. You can use glue to fix it, but it is more difficult to work with it, you need to be careful. Replacing the fabric will be difficult.

If the resulting decor seems boring, decorate it with lace, beads, buttons. The main thing is not to overdo it with additional details. Sometimes a plain canvas is preferable. Especially if the interior is originally colorful.

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Decorative mirrors are a multifunctional piece of furniture. They will decorate an empty wall, visually expand the boundaries of the room, and also increase the sunlight. But you can also transform them with your own hands.

Decoupage frame

If you already have a wooden frame, you can update it with decoupage technique. To do this, you will need thin napkins with a beautiful pattern, scissors, decoupage glue or PVA, finishing varnish, sandpaper, a flat brush, water-based paint.
The surface must be leveled, primed, allowed to dry. Then a napkin is applied to it, covered with a thick layer of glue on top. PVA must first be diluted with water in a ratio of 2: 1. The paper can easily tear during the process, be careful. When the mirror is dry, cover it with two coats of varnish.

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Frame made from scrap materials

Decor option for a small, round mirror made of plastic spoons. You will need wire cutters, acrylic or spray paint, a brush or sponge, a glue gun or glue moment, chipboard.

1. Cut out a circle of plywood to fit the frame.
2. Break off the cups of all spoons.
3. Glue the first circle around the outside. Leave a distance of one spoon between the parts.
4. Attach the second circle in the gaps left.
5. Cover the product with paint, glue a mirror in the center.

In addition to these methods, the frame can be made from shells, beads, small branches, hemp rope, long belt, knitting threads.

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A gallery of memorable pictures or paintings is another easy way to decorate a wall.

How to fix a painting without a frame

1. Garlands. You can hang them on clothespins on luminous, paper, fabric garlands or on a clothesline.
2. Hanger. For such an unusual placement, you will need small clothespins or laces, ribbons. If you do not want to spoil the picture by making a hole in it, use double-sided tape.
3. Cork board. Use stationery cloves or pins.
4. Branch. It must first be treated with an antiseptic, and then painted.

Do not alternate B/W and color photos to arrange your pictures nicely. It is better if they are in the same color scheme. Also, do not fix them at eye level. Those that are larger – attach a little higher.

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If you have unnecessary drawers, boxes or boards at home, you can make convenient shelves for spices, books, flowers from them. Boxes or boards are cleaned with sandpaper, painted and hung upside down against the wall.

You can make a cork note board with your own hands. To do this, you will need a lot of wine corks, a clerical knife, PVA, a candy box. Trim the corks so that they are the same length. Make a hole in the box for fastening, thread the tape into it, and fix it. Thickly smear the bottom of the PVA box. Glue the corks one by one. To make the decor even more interesting, paint all or part of the corks with paint.

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You can brightly decorate a room with decorative plates. They are often brought back from travels or found interesting specimens at flea markets.

You can paint a plate with your own hands – a great opportunity to let your imagination run wild. Even those who have never painted dishes will be able to cope with this task. This technique is easy to master and does not require the use of expensive materials.

For beginners, dot painting or painting with a stencil is suitable.

In dot painting, the contours are created by small dots, so it is convenient to paint in a mandala style, creating interesting patterns. Instead of paints, you can use special markers for drawing on ceramics. To create a pattern using a stencil, first a template is cut out of paper and fixed on a plate with adhesive tape. After the pattern is painted and dried, the stencil is carefully removed and the background is drawn.

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Ordinary round wooden hooks made in different colors and sizes can be an interesting decoration. Depending on the planned loads, they can be fixed with glue or with nails and self-tapping screws.

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Before you start painting, you need to prepare a stencil. This will be especially useful for those who are not an artist, because it will be quite difficult to correct what has been drawn.
You can use masking tape for the stencil. It is suitable if the drawing is planned to be simple, or you just want to paint the wall in several colors. For more complex patterns and drawings, a stencil on adhesive paper is used. After applying the drawing and drying the paint, a matte varnish is applied. It allows you to permanently save the image.

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Stickers can be glued to paint and wallpaper, they stick well and can be easily removed. Some manufacturers, in addition to ready-made drawings, offer to create a sticker with the image of the customer.

Carefully smooth out the protective film before applying the sticker. Then lay the sticker on a flat surface and gently peel off the backing. Take the sticker by the edges and stick it on the selected section of the wall, smooth out any bumps. The last step is to remove the protective film. Both films are removed in a smooth motion, starting from one edge.

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Geometrically stylized figures or silhouette images made of metal are a stylish trend that will refresh the environment. Such a metal decor can be painted in any color and looks great both on its own and as part of a composition.

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Beloved by many designers, Cameroonian Ju-Ju hats do not lose ground: they are still in trend. You can place them yourself, combine several models of different colors and sizes, or make the hat part of a decorative composition.

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Beautiful wide frames do not have to frame anything, they look great on their own. Suitable for decorating a neoclassical or minimalist interior.

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Note to fans of simple and not too expensive decor: mosaic panels are a concise and rather unhackneyed way to transform an empty wall.

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Combining wallpaper in the interior: 60 ideas (photo)

The choice of wall covering has always been a responsible task. Wallpapers help to fully embody the desired style in design or become a harmonious background for a beautiful composition. The combination of wallpaper in the interior is a combination of different patterns, colors, textures. Specialists from all over the world use this original approach not only because of its aesthetic appearance, but also to hide minor flaws in the room, visually expand / narrow the space, correct the geometry, divide the room into two separate zones using contrast zoning. In our article, we will consider the most relevant and creative ideas for decorating different rooms using combined wallpapers.

Wallpaper combinations

Despite the fact that the essence of this unusual technique is completely clear, you need to know the right options, secrets and optimal combinations of wallpapers that can fit perfectly into your interior.

Vertical combination

This wall design option is great for correcting low ceilings and dark corners of the room. The combination of vertical stripes of different shades of the same color (blue and dark blue) or textures (glossy and matte) helps to make the room more spacious and bright. A large and small strip, dark or light, can also alternate. Today, vertical combination also allows you to move away from a strict order and use vertical fragments on a plain background. The vertical combination of wallpaper will complement the design of the room in such styles: classic, hi-tech, grunge, loft.

Horizontal combination

This type of room decoration involves the combination of two types of tapestries (having different textures) and the creation of panels. Horizontal stripes can be combined with plastic/wood beams or other types of finishing materials (eg decorative plaster). To make the design look elegant, it is advisable to decorate the lower part of the wall with a finish or wallpaper that can imitate it, and decorate the higher part with a non-woven wall covering.

Wallpaper combination with different patterns

The use of large and small ornaments can be a great practical solution for correcting uneven walls. With the right combination, you can easily highlight one focus point in a room (bed, guest corner, work area in the kitchen). For this purpose, such options are well suited: a stylish damask ornament, small zigzags, geometric shapes, floral prints, intertwined lines. Do not forget about the play of two colors – brighter and more neutral. This design option will look great in the styles of art deco, modern, eclectic, pop art.

Combination with photo wallpaper

A good idea for those who want to beautifully and concisely place the right accents in the room. Against a green background, a wall with a 3D pattern of nature will look good, murals with a smooth texture will be a smart solution for a democratic classic room, a relief surface with imitation plaster will decorate the loft style. When choosing this type of wall covering, it must be remembered that the combination of two types of wallpaper should harmonize with each other, and not stand out from the general background.

Combination with wallpaper inserts

The solution to transform any room in seconds. Special inserts can be framed with molded parts (molding) or plastic strips. It is best to combine them with textured and dense wallpaper (non-woven, acrylic, with silk-screen printing or complex patterns). This type of interior design will look truly luxurious.

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Beautiful wallpaper combinations will look harmoniously in every single room. They will give the right atmosphere of home comfort to one room, they will turn another room into a place for creativity and work, they will help the kitchen become a more elegant corner, the bathroom – a designer creation.

Bedroom wallpaper combination

The rest room most often excludes bulky items, as well as an excess of accessories. But if you have a desire to decorate the bedroom and not disturb the atmosphere of peace and tranquility, then the following options are suitable: focusing on one subject or focusing on your creativity / hobby. With the help of brighter wallpapers, you can emphasize a stylish bed, a fireplace or an unusual shelving unit, and make the rest of the background less catchy. The accent can be a wall parallel to the bed. Its background will be wallpaper with your favorite music motifs, national notes or patterns that can emphasize the overall design of the room (wood imitation for loft style, floral ornaments for Provence, geometric patterns for classics, bright retro paintings for pop art).

Living room wallpaper combination

A room for spiritual gatherings with loved ones will delight your guests with the right combination of wallpaper. The following combination options will be able to emphasize the excellent taste: stripes and monotony, floral patterns and small dots, geometric complex ornaments and dense wallpaper textures, cellular motifs and graphics, frescoes and monotony, damask on a white background, vertical and horizontal stripes. Such design techniques can turn the living room into a real work of art. If you want to maintain the integrity of the space, the combination should vary in one or two similar shades, but if your goal is contrasting zoning, then you should pay attention to different color combinations (blue and peach, white and black, coffee and lemon).

Wallpaper combination in the nursery

The wall covering of the children’s room should correspond to the mood and character of the child, his tastes and interests. Based on this, you can make a choice in favor of a vertical, horizontal or other type of combination. Most often, a patchwork design option is used for a nursery. This is a complex technique of scraps of different wallpapers, which, with its slightly chaotic and colorful look, can appease any child. A variety of textures, drawings and ornaments will give the room a special cheerful mood, which is necessary for the psychological health of children.

Wallpaper combination in the bathroom

For such a secluded and intimate place, the most optimal would be to use two types of finishes: wallpaper and wood, wallpaper and stone, wallpaper and decorative plaster. If it is not possible to implement this plan, instead of a real finishing material, you can use a wall background with an imitation of any necessary details. For these purposes, hard vinyl is best suited. It not only has a beautiful appearance, but also meets the basic criteria for wallpaper in the bathroom: durability, airtightness, easy tolerance to different temperatures.

Combination of wallpaper in the hallway

Even the most inconspicuous and small hallway can look stylish and cozy. To do this, it is enough to observe the desired balance of colors or textures. For example, a long and narrow corridor can become more spacious if the side walls are pasted over with light wallpaper, and the end walls with dark ones. Also, any irregularities can be hidden using a multi-colored patchwork combination with ordinary plain wallpaper or interspersed with large ornaments with curls (if the hallway is spacious enough).

Wall decoration – traditional and trendy ideas

Walls are one of the most important elements of interior design because they occupy the largest surface and serve as a backdrop for furniture and decorative objects.

Traditionally, most of us paint them with paint or wallpaper. While modern wall paints and wallpapers offer many interesting wall decor ideas, it’s worth exploring other, more original options as well.

An attractive and durable wall finish is what every homeowner wants.

This can be achieved with various wall coverings.

Of course, we can cover the surface of the walls with materials such as wood paneling, stone or brick. However, this is often associated with high costs and very labor-intensive repairs.

Equally attractive from an aesthetic point of view and at the same time a much cheaper solution are PVC wall panels that can imitate wood or stone.

Wall cladding – an overview of the options

Wall cladding options are currently very diverse and the list of options continues to expand.

Now we can choose from:

• various types of paints in a wide range of colors, such as moisture, mildew, wash, etc.
• structural plasters – thanks to them we can get a unique wall design
• wallpaper available in many colors, designs and made of various materials
• natural stone
• brick
• ceramic tiles
• sheet metal
• wood, e.g.

Among these solutions there are proposals for any budget. Therefore, only imagination and budget will limit our possibilities.

PVC wall panels are a particularly interesting, modern, durable and inexpensive solution. At the same time, they will always look almost more expensive than the material from which they are made.

Panels are available that imitate various surfaces, such as wood, natural stone or something more traditional – paint, wallpaper.

At first glance, they are indistinguishable.

But such panels have more competitive qualities – they have very good strength, are resistant to moisture, etc.

Therefore, they can be used not only in residential areas, but also in such premises as a hallway, bathroom or kitchen.

Decorative PVC panels have not only a specific pattern, but also different surface textures. They can be mirror-like, rough, with a convex structure or with recesses.

Wall decoration ideas

By using the right colors and patterns on the walls, we can optically increase or decrease the space, as well as change the perception of its proportions.

Let’s take a closer look at some of today’s best wall decor solutions:

1. Stone and brick

Brick or stone on walls is very popular, both natural and in the form of PVC boards. Keep in mind that the use of such wall decoration, especially in rich (brick) or dark colors (granite), will make the room look smaller than it actually is.

Therefore, it is worth considering using it only on one wall or on interior elements such as columns or spot decor in the living room, dining room or kitchen.

Depending on the selected pattern, stone color or its imitation on slabs or wall panels, you can add style or elegance, coziness or warmth to the interior, but without causing its optical reduction.

Remember that marble, granite or travertine, either in its natural state or on slabs that imitate the look of stone, give a cool impression.

Therefore it is not the best choice, for example, in the bedroom or in the children’s room.

But they will work great in the living room, by the fireplace, in the kitchen, in the hallway and in the bathroom.

Warm brick or sandstone is more suitable for a bedroom, hallway or kitchen.

An excellent example is the use of stone in several rooms at once — in a small apartment in New Moscow, designed by LOFT&HOME Interior Design Studio.

2. Tile

Traditional ceramic tile or hard PVC imitation tile is an excellent choice for areas such as:

• bathroom
• toilet
• kitchen
• pantry
• loggia
• entrance hall

An interesting solution is also a degenerative way of installation, where dark-colored panels or tiles are placed at the base of the wall, and in the middle – lighter, and in the upper part – the lightest color.

And other options based on the different intensity of the interaction of two or more colors.

Wall decoration in the bathroom.
Gray and white are very popular colors in the bathroom.

Marine colors also look good here: blue, navy blue, lavender, green, aquamarine and warm pastel colors such as soft pink, orange or sand.

More and more preference is also given to bright bright colors such as red or black.

But more often for accent walls, details and single elements.

Wall decoration in the kitchen

In turn, furnishing the kitchen, remember that this is a room in which, as a rule, we spend a lot of time.

Therefore, let’s take into account that the wall decoration in the kitchen should not be too overwhelming, and the patterns and colors on the walls should not be boring.

It is better to avoid too bright colors and expressive patterns over their entire surface.

Pure, monochrome colors with small elements in more pronounced colors will work better.

If the kitchen has white or other light furniture, you can be bolder with the walls.

However, it is wise not to use strong colors on all walls, but only on one or two at most.

3. Smooth plain walls

Of course, if you like smooth walls in one color, then the easiest solution is to just paint them. But you will achieve a more original effect by installing PVC wall panels.

Choose your favorite color and texture. This wall cladding is usually available in both a shiny, glossy finish and a matte or rough version.

The so-called PVC tiles are the perfect solution for the bathroom or kitchen.

Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to buy and install expensive ceramic tiles. In turn, the paint can create storage problems in rooms subject to moisture and frequent temperature changes. Rigid PVC panels are the ideal solution in such a situation.

If we don’t want the walls of the bathroom or kitchen to be covered with a tile-like pattern, we opt for the smooth one-colour version of PVC tiles.

In places where the walls are often splashed with water, they will be ideal. They do not form mold or fungus, they are very easy to keep clean. PVC panels can be cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent.

Slabs and panels are very easy to install, cheap, durable and functional solution for the kitchen or bathroom.

Of course, this type of panel in one or two matching or contrasting colors can also be used in other rooms.

They will look very attractive in the living room, and in the hallway, and even in the bedroom.

The colors we choose primarily depend on our taste.

However, it is worth remembering that, for example, in rooms where we eat (kitchen, dining room), colors such as white, blue, gray, pomegranate reduce appetite.

Reds, beiges, oranges, browns and various shades of yellow will work in the opposite way.

In the bedroom, on the other hand, avoid large wall surfaces covered in bright colors (orange, reflective yellow, red). These colors are stimulating and add energy, which in excess can cause nervousness, irritability, and trouble falling asleep.

Subtle, muted shades promote relaxation – both warm and cold, such as blue, green, purple, soft pink, delicate peach.

In the workroom, on the other hand, the walls are best painted or covered with yellow or blue PVC wallpaper or panels.

These colors promote concentration and logical thinking.

4. WALL DECORATIONS

For plain walls, think about wall decorations such as paintings, posters, photographs or clocks.

They will help to give the interior an unusual, but individual style.

An interesting solution is also wall stickers, which are inexpensive but very effective for bringing character, freshness and originality to a room or area.

These stickers are available in many interesting designs and, not least, they are very easy to stick on the wall yourself.

An excellent idea that has enjoyed unflagging popularity over the years is decorating a selected wall with a landscape in the form of a mural or photo wallpaper.

You can choose from a variety of ready-made options or order a mural made from your photo, the seashore in your favorite place or a street in your childhood city.

Such a picture on one of the walls of the living room, bedroom or kitchen will give you pleasant memories and will keep you in the mood all year round.