Wallpaper is good because it does not require careful plastering of the walls, as is required for painting, it hides minor unevenness, and also allows you to correct some shortcomings of the room, for example, a low ceiling or a small area. They are also simply beautiful and can transform even the most boring interior. On the other hand, unfortunately, not every wallpaper can withstand difficult kitchen conditions and frequent cleaning. In addition, this material has a weak point - the seams, which over time begin to peel off and wear out. We will tell you in this material how to choose wallpaper for the kitchen so that it is beautiful, practical and lasts a long time.
Overview of wallpaper types
There are wallpapers different types, but only the following are suitable for decorating kitchen walls:
- Vinyl (on paper/non-woven basis);
- Non-woven (for painting);
- Fiberglass wallpaper (also for painting).
Let's look at each of these types in more detail.
Vinyl wallpaper
They consist of two layers - a decorative top layer and a base. The choice of base is simple: it can be either paper or non-woven. The latter is much more suitable for decorating kitchen walls.
- The non-woven base greatly simplifies wallpapering process, because the glue is applied only to the wall. This means that its consumption is halved, and the canvases do not stretch or shrink when drying (joining the pattern becomes easier). In addition, the non-woven base better levels out small unevenness and cracks in the walls, and also allows you to peel off the wallpaper easily and without residue.
Depending on the top decorative layer, vinyl wallpaper are divided into 4 main types:
- Paintable wallpaper made of foam vinyl;
- Compact vinyl;
- Hard vinyl;
- "Kitchen Vinyl"
Wallpaper for painting made of foam vinyl are not suitable for finishing the kitchen, as they are not sufficiently resistant to brush friction, impacts, and scratches. But the other types are worth taking note.
- Wallpaper made from kitchen vinyl They are attractive because they can withstand wet cleaning with a brush and even cleaning agents. However, such a “super-washable” coating is airtight, which means that underneath it can form favorable environment for mold. If the walls of the kitchen were once infected with fungus, the room is poorly lit, damp, pipes often leak or the windows sweat, then this option will not work. If you still decide to choose them, then the walls should be pre-treated with an antiseptic primer.
- Compact vinyl wallpaper They are excellent for the kitchen, as they can withstand light wet cleaning, are resistant to impacts and scratches, their design does not fade in the sun, and their service life is about 10 years. In addition, the price of compact vinyl coating is not high (compared to solid vinyl), and the choice of designs is very large. But they also have a drawback typical of vinyl - lack of breathability. When choosing such wallpaper, you should, firstly, treat the walls with an antiseptic primer, secondly, frequently ventilate the room, and thirdly, make sure that it is not damp, the pipes do not leak, and the windows do not fog up.
- Solid vinyl wallpaper – best choice for the kitchen, if you want to wallpaper with a pattern and not paint it. After all, their properties are almost ideal - they are beautiful, durable, can withstand wet cleaning, are resistant to UV rays, and most importantly, they have micropores that will not allow the walls to “bloom” due to, say, accidental flooding. The only drawback is the high price (from 2000 rubles/roll).
Swedish hard vinyl wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper for painting
The term “non-woven wallpaper” always causes confusion among buyers and even some sellers. For example, non-woven wallpaper is often called any wallpaper on a non-woven basis (whether paper or vinyl). And this name was also assigned to paintable wallpaper made of foam vinyl on a non-woven base, which we talked about a little earlier. But, strictly speaking, paintable wallpaper consisting of 100% non-woven material has the right to be called non-woven.
- Non-woven wallpaper for painting has no relief and looks more like paper. And this is paper, only improved by adding polymers that bind cellulose.
Why are they needed if they do not have any decorative effect, even in the form of a relief for a simple matting? They come to the rescue when you want to paint the walls, but the base is far from ideal or, for example, when cracks are expected to occur due to shrinkage of the new building.
- It is very easy to glue non-woven wallpaper, but the joints of the panels can be noticeable even after painting. Do walls painted on a smooth non-woven wall or on a putty wall differ? Yes, quite a bit, but they differ due to the translucent texture of the non-woven fabric. For painting filizelin wallpaper, paints based on water based. You can repaint them 4-5 times.
Glass wallpaper
There is no stronger wallpaper than fiberglass, made from a mixture of quartz sand, soda and lime.
- Fiberglass wallpaper is more resistant to mechanical damage than paintable vinyl wallpaper, and unlike smooth non-woven wallpaper, it has a beautiful relief or pattern. By the way, due to its structure, glass wallpaper visually aligns the walls with small differences. They are not afraid of wet cleaning, fire-resistant, elastic and hide base defects well. And glass wallpaper can be repainted up to 10 times, that is, twice as often as paintable wallpaper of other types.
And a little more useful information. Some glass wallpaper is already available in color, but it is still possible and advisable to paint it. Paints must be water-based (acrylic, water-dispersion, water-based).
Buyer Information
- Before paying for your purchase, be sure to make sure that all rolls came from the same batch (the batch number is indicated on the packaging). Otherwise, despite the same article, color and collection, you will get wallpaper of different colors, which will be very noticeable when hanging the canvases on the wall. By the way, the different colors of wallpaper from different batches is not a defect, but technical feature production.
- Wallpaper should always be purchased with a 5-10% reserve, which will be useful in case the canvases are damaged during gluing or in the future for local repairs. If you buy wallpaper with a pattern, do not forget to take into account rapport (the step of repeating the pattern).
- Keep in mind that it is not necessary to glue wallpaper behind the kitchen unit. But it is desirable that the wallpaper extends 10-15 cm behind the cabinet.
- When choosing kitchen wallpaper, read the labeling on the packaging. It is important that they are:
- Light-resistant - look for the sign of the sun, or better yet the sun with a plus, if the wallpaper is very bright or dark;
- Moisture-resistant - look for at least two waves (they say that the wallpaper is washable and can be wiped with a damp cloth), and preferably three waves (super washable, which can be washed with a mild cleaner);
- Friction resistant– a wave with a brush indicates that the wallpaper can be washed and rubbed with a brush.
- When choosing wallpaper adhesive, be guided by whether it is suitable for your primer and the type of wallpaper you have chosen.
- Remember that in the bright lighting of the store, the displayed samples look a little lighter than in real conditions on the kitchen wall of an ordinary city apartment.
- When decorating a kitchen, you can combine two types of wallpaper (for example, super-washable “kitchen” wallpaper in the cooking area and hard vinyl wallpaper in the dining area). In this way, you will be able to save on materials and reduce the load on a more expensive coating.
- If you like wallpaper that is not durable, just stick it on one wall, away from the stove. For example, in the dining area. It's best to just paint the rest of the walls. suitable shade or combine with other wallpapers.
Photo gallery and design tips
- Wallpaper with a large, dark or bright and/or very variegated pattern is best glued to only one or two walls. Otherwise, the space will be “overloaded” and visually reduced. It is also desirable that the kitchen interior bright wallpaper was decorated neutrally.
- Walls small kitchen It’s best to simply paint the wallpaper in one tone with light paint or decorate it with wallpaper with a small, dim and unobtrusive print.
Dining room- not only a food area, but a common territory for all household members, filled with warmth and comfort. Therefore, when arranging this room, it is important to keep in mind all the details of the interior design. In particular, determine which wallpaper is best suited for the kitchen and which for the dining room.
Rules
When choosing wallpaper for a small kitchen in Khrushchev, you need to answer the following questions:
- What properties do they have, what parameters should you rely on when determining and choosing color, texture, type of coating?
- Is there a large or small kitchen in the Khrushchev house? What is the best way to increase or decrease space?
To choose the right kitchen wallpaper, you also need to focus on your preferences and ideas.
Wallpaper properties
The best wallpapers for the dining room are non-woven wallpaper, vinyl, and fiberglass coverings. In the kitchen they are subject to a number of physical and mechanical influences and rapid wear. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the markings and not buy low-quality wallpaper for your walls.
How to choose wallpaper for the kitchen? It is necessary to select canvases that meet the following criteria:
- Moisture resistance. In the kitchen for several square meters They are constantly steaming and frying something. Here you need to choose wallpaper that can only be wiped with soft damp cloth or a sponge without powders and gels. You can choose washable fabrics that can be cleaned with special products.
- High density. The choice of linens for the kitchen should be based not only on aesthetic criteria, but also on their technical specifications. On high-density wallpaper, there is less accumulation of grease and dirt.
- Vapor resistance. The walls in the Khrushchev must dry quickly after cooking.
- Burnout protection. Burnt spots have no place in an ideal interior.
Color
New dining room– this is not always a colossal investment. Sometimes it is better to replace the old covering to completely change the design and refresh the atmosphere. To make the wallpaper in a Khrushchev or house pleasant to admire, you need to choose a color based on the following criteria:
- large or small kitchen in Khrushchev;
- apartment ceiling heights;
- sufficient light in the room;
- general interior style.
Small white kitchen will look better than . Pastel colors visually expand the space. It can be not only white and beige, but also green, blue and other light shades.
It is worth taking into account the psychological component of shades. When there is an excess of bright and flashy color (in black and red, black and white, etc.), a tense atmosphere is created. It’s another matter if the room has enough space. Then you can combine dark and contrasting colors (black and white, black and purple, black and yellow paint are suitable).
Important! It is not advisable to oversaturate the design with cold compositions, since such a kitchen will be devoid of comfort and warmth.
If the room does not have enough sunlight, then you should opt for warm beige tones finishing materials. Apartment interior design ideas in calm shades of light paint, such as brown, orange and yellow, will look good.
If there is an excess of sun in the room, then it is better to avoid bright colors. They will only become more saturated and will burden the atmosphere and interior of the kitchen. The same goes for white paint. yuda beige will do. brown, blue paint.
Green tones are considered the best option. They will not only fit harmoniously into the decor of the room, but also improve the digestion process and appetite. Soft lettuce, mint, and pistachio are ideal.
Important! Modern design The interior design involves the use of red and orange glossy furniture. In this case, it is better to use for walls white, which will fit into any style and design.
Texture and patterns on wallpaper
The choice of wallpaper for the kitchen should be made not only by color, but also by texture and pattern. Picture meanings:
- if you choose horizontal lines, the room will visually expand;
- to increase the height of the room, wallpaper design ideas with vertical lines should be considered;
- a large kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building will be visually smaller if its design is dominated by large black drawings; on the contrary, small drawings will make the room more spacious;
- if you opt for geometric patterns in the form of intersecting stripes, an illusionary illusion will appear - continuous space;
- the choice of diagonal lines will bring movement and dynamics to the interior.
If you glue textured ones beige wallpaper, then they will add zest to the design of dining rooms in ordinary apartments, because they look extraordinary. They are able to give a room a new quality, add originality, visually create additional dimensions, as well as a light play of shades, shadows, textured tints and other unusual effects.
Finishing materials to match the furniture
It is much better to take into account the color and style of the furniture when selecting wall material for the kitchen. Before you think about the design of the room, you need to figure out how suitable these two components are to each other:
- For white furniture, you can choose almost any color of finishing material: green, red, yellow, blue, brown, peach. They always add dynamism.
- Classic brown set(including those made to look like wood) looks great against a white, peach or beige wall.
- Orange furniture a design in muted colors (white, beige, gray and green). A successful shade of white paint, perfectly combined with delicate orange paint, is the milky color scheme. Kitchens in this design are distinguished by calmness and nobility.
- Green kitchen set based on the simplest compositional rules: bright furniture - muted wall decoration, calm tone of the facade - rich details in the wallpaper. This palette perfectly combines white and beige.
- Black and white furnishings involves selecting a coating in light colors. You can choose a coating with a ready-made pattern. Preference can also be given to a black pattern with a dim ornament, but not for the entire perimeter, but only in certain areas. Then black and white furniture will look advantageous.
Modern furniture in white, green and orange palettes is often presented in a glossy design, so they are not suitable here additional elements decor. It is better to stick a plain neutral covering on the walls, for example, beige wallpaper. This is a great option for a bright headset.
Wallpaper for tiny kitchens
The following wall design ideas will help you understand how to choose the right one:
- It is better to stick light pastel paint material on the walls(pink, blue, light green, mint or pale purple). You should not use black, black-blue, black-brown, marsh and other gloomy colors.
- Must be excluded large drawings and patterns, vertical stripes. Such techniques can compress space, even if the kitchen is white.
- If used bright shades, then they should be secondary, in no case dominant. With a black-pink or black-orange version, dark paint needs less, light and white - more.
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Types of wallpaper for the kitchen (40 photos)
Wallpaper is one of the most affordable finishing options suitable for the kitchen. A wide variety of textures and patterns makes it possible to choose the perfect option for any style. What you should pay attention to before buying wallpaper and how to create a delightful interior with it will be described below.
Types of wallpaper, their advantages and disadvantages
Since the kitchen, along with the bathroom, is one of the most humid rooms in the house, for its decoration it is better to choose wallpaper that is resistant to such a microclimate.
For example, inexpensive paper ones will quickly lose their aesthetic appearance and within a year, or even earlier, repairs will have to be done again. Periodic exposure to water vapor also has a very negative effect on textiles - they can stretch, sag, fade, and become stained.
But vinyl, non-woven, acrylic, bamboo, cork wallpaper, as well as fiberglass - will perfectly cope with the function of a beautiful and durable wall covering for the kitchen.
The main disadvantage of polyvinyl, which is its inability to allow air and moisture to pass through, turns into a complete advantage in the kitchen. The only exception is, perhaps, wallpaper with a foamed top layer, in the micropores of which water can collect. At the same time, vinyl coverings with a smooth surface or one resembling mother-of-pearl embroidery with hot stamping (silk-screen printing) can even be washed with a wet sponge with the addition of some neutral detergent.
Such wallpaper is a flexible cellulose fabric. They are usually used for painting, but there are also colored ones. For better protection against moisture, it is advisable to use latex or acrylic paint. In order not to spoil the embossed relief, this type of wallpaper should be repainted no more than 3-5 times during its entire service life. The advantage of non-woven fabric is its environmental friendliness, and the disadvantage is its ability to absorb moisture (less than paper).
The composition of this material is similar to vinyl, but in this case the surface substance is applied to a paper or non-woven base using a point method, leaving micropores for air. Acrylic wallpaper weighs about half as much as polyvinyl wallpaper, so it is easier to glue it, but its moisture resistance and durability leave much to be desired.
Bamboo wood is distinguished by its ability to repel water, and it also looks very beautiful. Natural wallpaper in warm straw shades will create a comfortable homely atmosphere in the kitchen. Except high price, there are no disadvantages of this type of finishing.
Another eco-friendly original material for finishing the walls in the kitchen - cork covering in rolls. Waterproof, durable, resistant to mechanical damage, the ability to hide wall unevenness, unique texture - this is not the entire list of advantages of such wallpaper. By the way, denser cork textures are also suitable for floor decoration.
A flexible translucent sheet made of glass threads is an ideal option for those who value simplicity and reliability. Smooth or with a barely noticeable relief, glass wallpaper will “tightly” adhere to the walls for at least 30 years, during which time they can be repainted up to 20 times. Made entirely from natural raw materials (quartz sand, soda, clay), they allow moisture and air to pass through, but do not get wet, do not absorb odors, and mold or stains do not appear on them.
A nice bonus is that glass wallpaper protects the plaster from cracks and perfectly hides all surface imperfections.
It's all about style!
Each direction in design is characterized by a certain set of colors, textures, and decorative details. Wallpaper acts as a kind of background, which simply must be in harmony with the general idea, emphasize the beauty of all the details in the kitchen setting and combine them into a single ensemble.
The interior in Provence style provides gentle pastel shades: lavender, color eggshells, light grey, bleached pink, greenish and light turquoise. Floral prints, small, non-contrasting checks, and polka dots will help create a relaxed atmosphere in southeastern France.
In a rustic simple and romantic kitchen Wallpaper with images of poultry and animals, as well as country household items (watering cans, flower pots, bicycles, baskets, clocks, lace) as if drawn with a slate pencil on craft paper, would be appropriate. If you need a wooden texture, then it should be an imitation of lightly painted and fairly worn boards.
If you see a clear and concise design, then it is most likely modern. To maintain the kitchen interior in modern style, it is advisable to cover the walls with plain wallpaper of discreet colors: white, gray, black, beige or light blue.
Also acceptable are photo wallpapers, discreet monochrome designs, alternating glossy and matte textures, the effect of polished stone, wood, and metallic shine.
For the kitchen in classic style Vinyl wallpaper with silk-screen printing is perfect. Mother-of-pearl patterns, shimmering silver and gold will create a unique harmony between the walls, appliances and facades of the set.
To give the interior more luxury, the decoration can be supplemented with decorative columns, baseboards, frames or cornices in the form of plaster stucco molding.
The cool freshness of Nordic design will be provided by walls whose colors and textures are consistent with the palette of winter landscapes in Norway, Sweden or Denmark. It can be the sparkling purity of virgin snow, the mysterious depth of lakes and rivers, the smoky airiness of the sky, the mystical shimmer of the sunset.
You can add warm notes to your kitchen interior using bleached oak textures, rough wool knits, and dark red ethnic patterns on a linen background.
Wallpaper for a high-tech kitchen can be chosen in white, gray, black, blue or coffee colors. They must be plain and glossy. As a last resort, it is possible to imitate iridescent mosaic tiles, silicate brickwork, polished wood to a shine.
How to choose wallpaper color
Wall color has a big impact on general atmosphere kitchens. So that the whole family can enjoy getting together dining table, it is very important to choose the right most favorite and cozy shades.
Snow White and those close to it pastel colors Wallpapers provide the perfect backdrop for any additions. Such walls will make the kitchen more spacious, and any contrasting patterns and bright furniture will look most advantageous.
Shades of steel, stones, silver, chromed metal, mirrors - with such a rich spectrum gray can be a true find for a designer. A simple combination of textures of different richness - and the result is a laconic, functional interior. If desired, you can always diversify it with bright details and additions.
Black wallpaper in the kitchen - bold and eccentric solution. However, if you combine them with a white or steel set and make the right lighting, you will get a very interesting interior without the effect of reducing the area.
Natural shades from dark chestnut to beige, including the entire wood palette - optimal choice for those who do not chase fashion, but prefer cozy classics.
Unlike cold achromatic colors, brown always brings some warmth. Plain or printed wallpaper in the form of a wooden, bamboo wall, with painted autumn leaves, coffee beans, simple lines or English checkered patterns - this color will always remind you of something calm, home and family.
The color of the sun and tropical fruits is the most cheerful option for decorating a kitchen. It improves your mood, gives you vigor and warms you up. The brightness of the yellow can be adjusted from delicate sand to rich orange.
Yellow wallpaper harmonizes perfectly with white, green, gray, black and purple shades. It is better to choose bright colors of the same saturation level.
Walls with wallpaper in emerald, light green, mint shades will be the best frame for a wooden, orange or gray kitchen set.
Green color is subconsciously perceived as the safest, because it symbolizes life itself and the prosperous abundance of the warm season. It combines warmth sun rays and the coolness of the spring breeze, so the shades of herbs are wonderful for both hot southern and cold northern rooms.
Wallpaper for a small kitchen / kitchen in Khrushchev
To make a small kitchen in a Khrushchev-era apartment seem more spacious, when choosing wallpaper you should give preference to light, monochromatic coverings. Drawings should be small, without contrasts. Gloss, pearlescent and golden-silver reflections will not be superfluous.
Vertical lines will help to visually raise the ceiling, but for this it is not at all necessary to buy striped wallpaper. It’s better to simply combine plain and patterned rolls of similar shades, placing them from the floor to upper limit walls.
You can add the missing volume using panoramic or 3D wallpapers with beautiful distant views and the effect of sunlight.
Wallpaper for the kitchen-living room
In studio apartments, where the kitchen is combined with the living room, wall decoration will help to beautifully zone the space.
So, in the cooking area, imitation tiles, stone, and brickwork would be appropriate, and the guest area would be decorated with more elegant wallpaper, for example, with silk-screen printing, unusual photo panoramas, or even exclusive hand-drawn drawings. At the same time, it is advisable to maintain common stylistic features and adhere to a single color palette.
Wallpaper for the kitchen - photo
An inspiring selection of photos with the most beautiful design solutions will help you quickly navigate among the huge variety of textures and colors.
In the pictures you will see how plain glossy and matte wallpapers, all kinds of patterns and prints, photo wallpapers, as well as cork, bamboo and other exotic coverings look like in the kitchen interior.
What is everyone in the household’s favorite place in the apartment?
Of course, KITCHEN!
When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, you need to create a cozy space, maintain style, and, most importantly, take into account the practicality of the material and color. This is exactly what I will help you do now.
Selection of 105 photos good decisions for wallpaper in the kitchen, comparison of washable, liquid and other types of wallpaper. And detailed infographics will help you when choosing the color and style of wallpaper design.
Stylish wallpaper for the kitchen: from loft to Provence
Provence
A kitchen decorated in Provence style is, most often, light in color. vertical stripe, checkered or flowered. And also all wallpapers with images in the style of European cafes, provincial motifs (houses, animals, country utensils)
As a rule, these are muted shades: mustard, olive, lavender, wheat, beige, sand. Wallpaper that creates the effect of cracked plaster or barn boards will also look good.
Below is a photo of wallpaper in Provence style.
Country
Country-style kitchens are designed to create a cozy atmosphere at home.
For this, wallpaper in calm, muted shades is best suited: green, beige, terracotta, soft yellow, brown, soft pink, crimson, blue.
This style is natural; wallpaper in simple natural materials: stone, wood, etc. will look great in such a kitchen.
Loft
Japanese style
Kitchen in Japanese style– a place of relaxation, rest for soul and body.
To create a calm, relaxing interior, natural natural colors like ocher and green are best suited. Wallpaper that imitates bamboo or photo wallpaper with ethnic motifs and calligraphy, drawings with exotic flowers and birds will enliven the kitchen.
You can choose a design in the spirit of Japanese minimalism, or you can give preference bright colors, choosing wallpaper that contrasts with the furniture.
Minimalism
Laconism, rigor, simplicity, cleanliness, functionality, maximum light and space - these are the cherished canons of a kitchen in the minimalist style.
A plain, simple wall decoration, perhaps with a small smooth pattern, will help to realize all these tasks in one interior.
The traditional solution for minimalism is the use of contrast in the interior gray walls and a white headset. In fact dominant color could be anything, but light colors still preferable. Main color can be effectively emphasized using stone, metal, natural wood.
Modern
Choosing wallpaper: the most popular colors with examples
Sky blue
Blue wallpaper is best suited for active and energetic people: the gentle, calm colors have a calming effect, will help you relax and unwind after a long day of work, as well as create a relaxed atmosphere of romance and carefree relaxation.
Calming color wallpaper summer sky will go well with yellow and accessories. Another popular combination is blue wall coverings and furniture, diluted with blue decorative items as bright accents.
Calming green
This color has countless shades, with correct selection which can create a truly impressive light and summery interior. Green wallpaper in combination with brown, beige, orange, gray or black furniture looks especially impressive in the kitchen. A green background always sets off the color very favorably, refreshing the interior and creating a calm, harmonious atmosphere in the kitchen.
Sophisticated gray
Gray wallpaper in the kitchen looks aristocratic and stylish. This color will never look boring; rather, on the contrary, it will beneficially diversify any color scheme. Gray is easy to combine with other colors. Most often it is used in high-tech kitchen interiors.
creative orange
A wide range of orange colors - coral, peach, amber, orange, salmon - will help create a friendly atmosphere in the kitchen that promotes communication. Citrus tones in the interior lift your mood and increase your appetite. Orange wallpaper They will be best combined with warm blue, green, and black colors.
Classic white
A white kitchen is a classic of a minimalist interior. Light colors will visually give your room more light and free space. To prevent your kitchen from looking boring, add bright accents to its interior, for example, by combining white wallpaper with green, orange or even black.
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What material should you choose wallpaper from?
Kitchen - territory high humidity, and when choosing a design this should definitely be taken into account. Wallpaper should not only be pleasing to the eye, but also be practical, not absorb kitchen aromas and be easy to maintain. For this purpose, it is better to leave the surfaces above the stove and sink unpainted and lay them out with other finishing materials.
There are several types of wallpaper based on their structure and properties; below we will dwell on each of them in more detail.
Washable wallpaper
Over the past few years, this type of wallpaper for the kitchen has become the undisputed leader among materials for wall decoration. They are easy to clean, tolerate humidity and constant temperature changes well. No matter what happens, they will not tear, wrinkle or wrinkle.
Liquid wallpaper
This is a type of finishing material, which is a special powder mixture of cotton fibers, an adhesive binder, mineral chips, cellulose, and coloring pigments. Before use, this mixture is diluted with water and carefully applied to the walls. An obvious advantage is their ability to quietly mask all imperfections on the walls and not leave seams on the surface after application. If any section of the wall is damaged, the coating can easily be replaced with a new one.
To increase service life liquid wallpaper, cover the finished walls with a protective acrylic solution.
Vinyl wallpaper
This wallpaper is suitable for those who like monochromatic wall decoration. This coating has a high density, does not fade in the sun and generally lasts quite a long time: the walls can be easily scratched, scrubbed with a brush and rubbed with a damp cloth. Vinyl wallpaper is also the best at hiding all the unevenness and roughness of the walls. There are special varieties that also have disinfectant and bactericidal properties, preventing the appearance and proliferation of mold and fungi. Do you agree that this is just an ideal option for the kitchen?
Attention! On wallpaper with three-dimensional images, dirt will be quite difficult to wash off. To make cleaning easier and not have to redo repairs regularly, it is preferable to choose wallpaper with a smooth finish.
Non-woven wallpaper
The wallpaper material consists of 70% cellulose fiber. fit perfectly on the walls, do not shrink, do not tear, do not wrinkle, and neatly cover all dents and cracks on the surface. This is a real godsend for the kitchen: they are moisture resistant, durable, and easy to clean.
Acrylic wallpaper
Consist of a two-layer material created on the basis thick paper and covered with a thin layer of acrylic. This paint provides free air exchange in the kitchen and does not contain harmful substances, and, unlike benzoates in other finishing materials, does not negatively affect human health. The wallpaper has a delicate relief pattern, so when washing, do not use hard rags or detergents.
Glass wallpaper
Made exclusively from environmentally friendly natural materials. Such wallpaper is ideal for masking all cracks and irregularities. They do not tear and do not allow moisture to pass through, preventing the development of fungal microorganisms. Fiberglass wallpaper, if desired, can be repainted in other colors (up to 10 times), and its structure will be preserved.
Choosing wallpaper for the kitchen-living room
In a combined studio room, it is necessary to correctly select colors and combinations of patterns so that the decoration of the living room and kitchen are in harmony with each other. Designers recommend choosing standard washable wallpaper for the kitchen area, and elegant and expensive wallpaper for the living room. For small size It is better to choose wallpaper of light colors. You can try using colorfully designed photo wallpapers to decorate the walls, which should match the overall style of the kitchen-living room.
Combined wallpaper: a practical design solution
Using this decorative technique helps solve several interior problems at once:
- zone the space;
- visually add light to the room;
- visually enlarge and expand the walls;
- disguise design flaws.
To choose the right wallpaper and radically transform the interior, you need to consider the following points:
- Wallpaper must match the overall style of the interior;
- Try to select wallpaper of the same quality and same price category;
- Make sure that the wallpaper is of equal thickness;
- Alternate bright designs with monochromatic colors, balance saturated colors with calmer ones;
- An abstract design will go well with a geometric one, wood textures- with patterns of flowers.
The best wallpapers of 2018 to create a trendy kitchen
The modern market of finishing materials for the kitchen is replete with all sorts of colors, patterns and creative design solutions for every taste and budget. Here are the main trends this season:
Luxurious ornaments. Decorators never tire of coming up with more and more new collections, stunning with their fabulousness and whimsical forms of collections. Proud peacocks, strange plants, lace frills, wicker textures, ancient letters - you just want to call this wallpaper a work of art! Make your kitchen royally bold and stylish!
Hypnosis. Modern ones allow you to achieve a cosmic effect. Such fantasy patterns catch your eye and don’t let you look away.
Nature. The best way create an atmosphere of calm and tranquility in the kitchen - choose wallpaper that resembles the texture of the fauna world. Artistic images of natural landscapes will look great in any style of interior.
Photo wallpaper on the wall: make your kitchen special!
This is definitely one of the most fashionable and eye-catching ways to decorate your kitchen space. In terms of its decorative capabilities, this element of wall decoration simply has no equal! Tastefully selected wallpaper seems to expand the boundaries of the room and create the illusion of perspective. A familiar wall suddenly turns into a summer garden, a cozy foreign street or the ocean coast.
Photographic images require a lot of space and will look best in a minimalist interior: a neutral background, a minimum amount of furniture and decorative elements.
Photo wallpapers are often used in spacious kitchens and living rooms to zone the space, creating unusual visual effects. But this does not mean that they cannot be used on . In this case, it is important to select a photograph, taking into account the dimensions of the room, so as not to create a feeling of clumsiness and inappropriateness of the decor. About how to decorate the living room interior with photo wallpaper.
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Beautiful wallpaper is an excellent option for wall decoration in the kitchen. But only if you choose the right type of coverage. What to look for when purchasing? In this article we will tell you how to find quality modern wallpaper for the kitchen, we’ll show you ideas good design and combinations in the photo real interiors, as well as new items from this year’s fashion collections.
In a room where you often cook and eat, various stains easily appear on the walls. Therefore, the requirements for kitchen wallpaper are much greater than for decoration for the bedroom and living room.
These are the most important properties.
1. Moisture resistance and wear resistance. Washable, thick wallpaper is considered the most suitable for covering kitchen walls (the best is vinyl with a non-woven backing, as in the photo below). Depending on the manufacturing method, you can carefully wipe them with a damp cloth, wash them with a soft sponge soap solution(super-washable, hot-stamped vinyl), and some can be cleaned with a soft brush (labeled "abrasion resistant").
2. Light fastness. If the window is large and faces south or east, look at the color resistance of the wallpaper to ultraviolet radiation. This is especially important for dark and bright coatings: they fade and fade faster.
3. Joining the drawing. Some types of finishes can be glued without moving the panels. With a complex pattern, you will have to tinker with trimming and adjusting the pattern to the height specified by the manufacturer.
In the store, be sure to check each roll: The batch number on the labels must be the same. The same wallpaper from different batches sometimes differs noticeably in tone. This can ruin the interior. Save the label until the repair is completed in case you need to purchase additional materials.
Table symbols on rolls 4 types of washable wallpaper for the kitchen
1. Vinyl
Beautiful, durable, waterproof and affordable. Strictly speaking, most of the wallpapers presented in stores (both with patterns and for painting) belong precisely to this category. In the photographs below we have collected examples from the catalogs of the Erismann and Palitra factories this year.
Even if your renovation budget is limited, take non-woven vinyl wallpaper. The overpayment will pay off in convenience. They smooth out easily, hide unevenness better, do not bubble, and do not stretch when wet. Instead of the back side of the canvas, glue is applied to the surface of the wall, as a result, the gluing process is easier and faster.
Different types of wallpaper differ in the technology of applying the top layer. It's better to glue in the kitchen hot stamping vinyl, which is called compact vinyl, heavy vinyl or silkscreen vinyl.
Many fear that vinyl trim doesn't "breathe". This is only true for the cheapest coatings. Higher quality ones have micropores that allow air to pass through and moisture to evaporate. To ensure that mold does not appear, treat the walls with an antifungal compound before gluing.
Price: from 400 rub.
Samples of inexpensive wallpaper for the kitchen from the Leroy Merlin catalog 2. Non-woven
Poesia (Erismann, Russia) Non-woven fabric is called a “breathable” material made from compressed cellulose fibers. It not only serves as the basis for other types of decoration, but is also used as an independent wall covering.
Non-woven wallpaper has the same advantages as vinyl wallpaper and many design options, including embossed plain wallpaper for painting. If you want to quickly refresh your interior, simply repaint the walls.
But there is also a significant drawback. In Russian stores, this type of finishing is presented mainly by foreign manufacturers. Therefore, in terms of cost, they are inferior to budget wallpaper for domestically produced kitchens.
Price: from 2000 rub.
3. Fiberglass and fiberglass
Decorating walls with strong, durable, fire-resistant glass wallpaper for painting is perfect for wet areas. They can repaint 10-15 times without damage appearance and surface topography.
There are two types of fiberglass wallpaper. Using "cobweb" and fiberglass, you will get a smooth, even surface, mask cracks and prevent the appearance of new ones. Dense with relief will give painted walls a beautiful texture.
Price: from 1000 rub. (per roll 1 meter wide)
4. Waterproof photo wallpaper
With 3D wallpaper with photo printing you will visually increase the space of a small kitchen. Panoramic images with perspective (city views, landscapes, window imitation) and optical illusions will help you achieve the desired effect.
Avoid paper wallpaper, even moisture resistant. They will quickly fade, become stained, and become saturated with culinary aromas. The paper cannot be washed or cleaned. In 2-3 years you will have to do cosmetic repairs again.
Looking for the right color and pattern
With the help of finishing, it is easy to correct deficiencies in the geometry of the space, visually divide it into zones and add comfort to even the gloomiest room. In this section, you will learn which wallpaper is best suited for the kitchen by color, how to choose a pattern and glue combined sheets.
- The main rule is not to overload the interior. Focus either on the walls or on the furniture. Bright facades require a monochromatic finish, preferably light colors. Neutral white, beige, gray kitchen set looks advantageous against the background of wallpaper with flowers, geometric or abstract patterns, surfaces like brick, concrete, textured plaster.
- A vertically oriented pattern (not necessarily stripes) will lift a low ceiling. Horizontal lines will make the room lower, but “pull apart” the walls.
- If the window faces north/west, take a closer look at wallpaper in warm colors: yellow, cream, green, peach, apricot, orange, coral, light brown. When the windows face south, it is better to choose gray, blue, blue-green, blue, and silver.
Zoning the kitchen with combined wallpaper
By using different coatings often visually highlighted dining area with table and chairs, and in the combined kitchen-living room - part of the wall behind the sofa.
Use a popular technique: cover an accent wall wallpaper with a pattern or bright, contrasting color. Leave the rest plain or with a neutral background finish.
Other good decision - decorate part of the wall with patterned inserts: horizontal/vertical stripes or panels. The joints between the canvases are well masked by moldings.
For examples of how you can combine two types of wallpaper in the design of a kitchen and dining room, see the photo in the selection below.
Look for materials that are the same thickness and price range. Are you afraid of making a mistake? Combine companion wallpapers from the same collection. They perfectly match each other in color and surface texture. With a guarantee you will receive a stylish kitchen interior with a minimum of effort.
5 fashion trends in 2018-2019
If you want to see something more original on the walls than the traditional “matting” and floral patterns, among the new wallpaper products you will find many interesting textures and prints. Below we have collected photographs from the collections of the factories Palitra, Elysium, Mayakprint, Erismann, A.S. Creation and Rasch.
- Under patchwork tiles. The brightest, most interesting and unusual trend of this year.
- Imitation wooden planks . Embossed vinyl layer and complex technologies Prints allow not only to reliably copy the surface appearance of a natural or painted board, but also to convey its texture.
- Brick. The popularity of the loft style has led to the appearance on the market of brick-like wallpaper in white, red, yellow, brown and other shades characteristic of this material. You will find your own option on modern kitchen in the style of minimalism, and traditional in the style of country or Provence.
- Stone. It is as easy to imitate a stone surface with wallpaper as other natural materials.
- Scandinavian motives. Manufacturers wall coverings couldn't ignore this popular trend recent years. Canvases in Scandinavian style It is distinguished by a muted, predominantly light color scheme and characteristic designs with flowers, leaves, trees, and small geometric patterns.
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