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Wall decoration
Alena Gievskaya
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Thoughtful wall decor not only fits into the design of the room, but also creates a cozy, homely atmosphere. Try to create your own original design that everyone will like. Everything will be discussed in more detail later in the article.
DIY work
The easiest way to decorate with your own hands is to use wallpaper. The monochromatic option looks banal and does not emphasize the originality of the design.
We emphasize originality with photo wallpapers
Therefore it is recommended to use:
- photo wallpaper;
- classics;
- euro standards;
- vinyl.
Photo wallpapers produced today differ from Soviet ones. Technologies make it possible to create images in 3D format, making them three-dimensional, attractive, and high-quality. The advantage of this method of decoration is the ability to create an individual design.
In 3D format in the bedroom
Tip: 3D wallpaper made from a photo looks original. A captured shot from real life creates a special comfort and homely atmosphere.
The classic is suitable not for creating an original effect, but as a basis for further decoration. To decorate a room with paintings, lamps, and other attributes, classic wallpaper will be a good basis. They are made in light colors; if there is a pattern, it is simple.
We decorate the room with lamps
Euro wallpapers are the opposite of classic ones; they are decorated with rich ornaments, often in silver and gold shades. They will not look harmonious in every room . It would be unsuccessful to use euro wallpaper for a country-style bedroom or Provençal kitchen. Their main use is for living rooms and halls.
This wallpaper fits most design styles
Vinyl wallpaper is often used to decorate rooms to highlight them. This is an independent, bright element of the interior, usually in bright colors. The advantage of vinyl wallpaper is that it can be adapted to most types of design.
Decor with stickers
There are a variety of themes for interior stickers; they are most often used to decorate bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens. They are made of vinyl material.
Simple stickers to update your kitchen
Those who have already tried to decorate a room with this option highlight its advantages:
- they are easy to apply to the surface, usually it takes no more than 15-20 minutes;
- long service life - stickers do not deteriorate due to changes in temperature and humidity;
- low price compared to other decor options;
- You can apply stickers following the manufacturer’s instructions, so you don’t have to pay extra for the work;
- vinyl can be easily removed from the surface.
Low-cost option for wall decor
A good option for vinyl stickers are trees and plants. On the branches you can harmoniously arrange frames with family photographs and paintings. Romantic scenes are suitable for the bedroom.
Stickers look original in kitchen decor. Looks beautiful:
- fruits;
- vegetables;
- other food;
- images with water drops that look realistic.
With their help you can hide many flaws
Using stickers, you can refresh a monochromatic kitchen interior and hide minor imperfections.
Tip Some stickers are designed to decorate refrigerators. They help give a fresh look, hide imperfections, and simply diversify the interior.
Decoration for the New Year
Celebrating the New Year is the most fertile time for decorating your home. We will not dwell on the natural and artificial forest beauties that have become traditional. Garlands are sure to sparkle with lights on everyone during the New Year. How can you diversify your winter decor? Glowing figures of snowmen, deer, Santa. Take care of table compositions with winter and Christmas themes. Install a decorative fireplace; it is better to hang socks for gifts on it.
Flower arrangements can also be New Year's: add mistletoe, rose hips and other dried berries to the spruce branches. It is better to hide the base of the tree under a special blanket or a layer of artificial snow. Create with your children - homemade garlands and toys for the Christmas tree look touching. Children like to count down the days until the main winter holiday using a special calendar in the shape of Santa Claus' beard, from which a small piece is cut off every day.
Wood decor
Wood in the interior has not gone out of fashion for many years. Some wood decor options are expensive, others are cheaper.
Natural wood finishing
The following options are in demand:
- Board . The main rule is that you need to choose the right type of boards. Smooth ones are suitable for minimalist designs. Rough ones that seem unsuitable at first glance can be cleaned, sanded, and laid out in an original way. They are suitable for rustic, Scandinavian styles.
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB) . It’s a cheap material that’s easy to work with; even an inexperienced builder can cut it. The decision to use OSB for decoration is fresh and appeared recently. Suitable for youth styles.
- Small boards . Many owners have saw cuts in their house left behind after previous work. They can decorate a room, it will look embossed, and the boards can be used as shelves.
- Veneered panels . An expensive option, suitable for Art Deco and American styles. They decorate halls and offices. Panels are made to order from individually selected materials.
Updating the interior of the living room
Previously, decorating a room with wood was perceived as decoration for country houses. This perception of this material is a thing of the past.
Flowers
Flowers look good on plain backgrounds, in rooms designed in different styles. Particularly suitable are Provence, minimalism, shabby chic, and other similar options. Usually only one wall is decorated in this way so that the room does not become too colorful.
Paper flowers are the perfect decor
You can make flowers yourself, which will save money. You can make many small buds or several large ones; flower arrangements of different sizes also look beautiful.
Tip To make the decoration look voluminous, you can make petals from hearts folded in half.
Paper fan - original and beautiful
A more complex option that looks expensive is to create a frame around or inside which flowers are placed. They are not simply hung in a chaotic manner over the entire surface area, but wrap around the edges of the frame or evenly fill it. A white panel decorated in this way looks original.
Home decoration for February 23
Arrangements made from balloons of all shades of disguise can add celebration to the atmosphere of celebrating the most important men's holiday. They can be woven into garlands or simply float in a solid camouflage array under the ceiling. The balloons are complemented with ribbons in the color of the national flag. Small flags and banners stretched across the entire wall area are used.
Large figures of paratroopers, tank crews, military equipment, and airplanes woven from balloons will help add humor. True, such compositions will have to be purchased from specialists; amateurs will not be able to cope with the complex performance technique. The easiest way to buy balls is in the form of numbers 2,3.
You can please dad by making several dozen multi-colored origami airplanes together with your child. They can be hung throughout the room. Another good idea for joint creativity with your child is paper pompoms, which in appearance resemble carnations - a traditional male flower.
putty
As a result of using putty you can get:
- wall drawing embossed in the material;
- relief surface, geometric patterns, waves;
- grainy decor.
With the help of Venetian plaster you can achieve such relief
To begin, we prepare the composition by preparing the necessary materials in advance:
- putty;
- grout for seams;
- acrylic paints;
- white soil;
- varnish
We create any drawings and stains
The work begins with standard surface preparation - removing debris, applying a primer, starting. Then the putty is applied using the chosen technique. To obtain a relief, apply the prepared mixture to the wall so that the layer thickness is 2-4 cm, and squeeze out the pattern with a spatula.
Another way is to squeeze out the image, “drawing” it with a spatula. The solution is applied in different directions. To obtain a grainy finish, you need to treat the entire surface with a hard sponge immediately after applying the solution.
Wall inscriptions embossed in the material
Advice If you do not have any skills in working with plaster, it is better to choose another decor option.
Home decoration for March 8
The shades in the decoration should be floral, joyful, and pleasing to the eye. First of all, these are floral compositions; you don’t have to get carried away with expensive fresh flowers at this time; original artificial plants made of corrugated paper can be an excellent decorative item.
Balloons in the form of garlands and bouquets remain in demand. The traditional number 8, although it seems banal to many, can decorate the interior. Moms will be delighted by the gallery of children's drawings hanging on the wall. Don't forget that food can also be a spectacular decoration - fruit baskets, bouquets of sweets. Or maybe even a whole candy bar - a separate small table with an abundance of small multi-colored sweets. A chocolate fountain will help lift the spirits of beautiful ladies. A place for photography must be created; every beautiful guest should have a memory of this day.
Kitchen options
If you want to get creative with your kitchen walls, consider these options.
Dishes
Often one part of the kitchen can be decorated with beautiful saucers and plates. They can be vintage, collectible, plain white, or decorated with paint. The main thing is to securely fasten them.
Decorative plates on the kitchen wall
Boards
Ordinary cutting boards look ordinary on the table, but if you hang them, it will be original. It is better to use boards decorated with any painting, they need to be combined with each other. You can supplement them with unusual baking dishes and trays.
"Message Board"
To update the kitchen interior daily, hang a slate or chalk board on one of the walls. The housewife can use such a device for practical purposes: write a menu, a list of products to buy, and other notes. For children, the board will become a favorite place in the house; they will definitely find a use for it.
This way you can decorate empty, boring walls.
Artistic painting
It looks rich and remains in trend for centuries. Handmade looks elegant in any room. A drawing can be beautiful, funny, motivating.
Birthday Decoration Ideas
Children's parties are not complete without an abundance of colorful balloons; children love inflatable figures of their favorite cartoon characters and fairy-tale heroes. You can stretch banners with congratulations across the entire room. The trend in recent years has been huge paper numbers indicating the number of years. Depending on the theme of the upcoming party, the entire room can be turned into a pirate ship, a starship, a fairy-tale castle, or a glamorous pink kingdom.
Women will be delighted with the original photo zone and giant paper flowers - they make excellent souvenir photos. The table is decorated with flower arrangements. If any of the guests are allergic to pollen, a candy bouquet will be an alternative. Balloons are also appropriate, but the compositions should be elegant and discreet.
For the living room
Sufficient time is usually devoted to decorating this room, since it is intended for receiving guests. Each living room decor option has its own advantages:
- Wallpaper . Can be matched to any interior. If your living room requires an accent surface to distract attention from any imperfections, you can decorate it with photo wallpaper. A large selection of designs, colors, materials make wallpaper a good option.
Good option with photo wallpaper
- Plaster . Its main purpose is to smooth out defects. Irregularities, uneven heights, and other shortcomings can only be eliminated by rebuilding the apartment. Therefore, we have to visually hide them.
- Tree . Can be used in different types: panels, laminate, full cladding with boards, clapboards. The main advantage of wood is that this material creates a cozy, homely atmosphere in the living room.
- Decorative brick . Suitable for country, classic, Scandinavian styles. Often the wall to which the fireplace is adjacent is made of brick.
Brickwork for TV
- Soft panels . They can be made from various materials: leather, eco-leather, fabric. Inside there is padding polyester and foam rubber. Soft panels look great above the sofa, near the TV, and are suitable for many styles.
For the bedroom
In addition to paints, wallpaper, wood, and other classic materials, one wall in the bedroom can be done in a special way. The original ideas are:
- Creating a niche . The niche is usually located at the head of the bed, creating a romantic, mysterious atmosphere. If it is deep, it can include all or part of the entire bed. A small niche performs a decorative function; it is decorated with lamps, vinyl stickers, and mirrors.
Decorating a niche in the bedroom
- Soft wall . This decor would be suitable for a bed without a backrest. The surface is upholstered with fabric, leather, fillers such as padding polyester and foam rubber provide not only comfort, but also sound insulation. The color of a soft wall can stand out from the general background of the bedroom, be bright or, conversely, match the tone.
- Mirror . This method of decoration visually enlarges and brightens the bedroom. This material requires special care, daily wiping, but it looks luxurious and rich. Mirror mosaic looks stylish - small elements are connected to each other by frames and crossbars.
A soft wall is relevant when there is no headboard in the bed
What does style dictate?
Wall decor, of course, is inseparable from the overall style of the interior. Therefore, further we will talk about what is appropriate to use and where:
- Classic. The framed paintings are, of course, from here. A carpet on the floor or on the wall, framed fabrics with fancy prints, geometric appliqué, and finally a mirror - everything is here. A classic interior will easily tolerate black color, if there is not too much of it - hang graphics on the wall, add black to the upholstery, your gain is elegance.
- Provence - here it could not be more useful - greenery, and in this case there is never too much of it, paper applications in the form of flowers and butterflies, romantic trinkets made of yarn, pom-poms, wooden shutters and many different textiles. The walls are decorated in soft pastel colors; this style does not like sharp contrasts. And yes, pieces of fabric in frames, paintings with rural landscapes will also go here. Wickerwork, crafts using the patchwork technique, and so on will be good.
- Are you a fan of Scandinavian style? Its cold monotony is enlivened by decorative details. Decorate the walls with wooden frames - simple ones, without paintings or photographs - you will be surprised how original they will sound in this restrained interior. A touch of brickwork or slatted wood panels will also add warmth and variety to the interior.
- Minimalism! This is where there seems to be no place for any decor. And yet creative ideas find their application here too. Greenery, wood and textiles will add comfort and individuality to minimalism. The main thing is to skillfully apply all this, because the unit of minimalism is simplicity and space. Inscriptions and letters will fit well here; geometric applications are acceptable. Minimalism loves a lot of white; a bright accent on the wall in the form of a painting by a contemporary artist will enliven the atmosphere. You can also decorate it with a wall clock.
- High tech. This style also loves clarity and simplicity. The main thing is functionality. Which, however, does not mean that the interior should be boring. Metal jewelry is here. At the same time, there is nothing superfluous, each item carries a functional load. Therefore, we will decorate the walls with metal lamps or shelves. This style does not like natural materials - it is a hymn to progress. If you really want to decorate the walls somehow, use glass or a mirror. Style loves plastic and concrete. No accessories for the sake of decoration. However, an abstract painting in the colors of the main interior will fit well and will not destroy the atmosphere.
- Loft. Urban style and accessories love appropriate ones. Here it will be good to paint walls directly on brickwork, posters with city landscapes, inscriptions, and all kinds of panels. Creative lamps, clocks. The main thing is not to be afraid of experiments: eclecticism, a combination of incongruous things is a distinctive feature of this style. Therefore, elements of antiquity and deliberate roughness of decoration with specially aged walls coexist with modern technology and avant-garde lamps - this is a style for bold people who are not afraid of experiments.
- Modern style also respects eclecticism. In general, there are no restrictions for wall decor in a modern style. Here you will find painting on plaster, three-dimensional appliqués, all kinds of panels, a slate wall, and paintings with photographs. Vinyl stickers, inscriptions, plywood panels, leather mosaics - everything is here, as far as your imagination allows. And here’s another amazingly simple idea - decorate the walls with colored tape - you’ll be surprised how interesting it can be. And very modern.
- Modern. Unsurpassed style in the art of decor. The walls are decorated with expensive wallpaper, luxurious framed paintings and even stucco. Textiles are a must. Luxurious draperies, curtains on the windows - you can’t do without it. In addition, mosaics, stained glass panels, decorative plates, bronze items, watches, mirrors in luxurious frames. If you have good taste and a sense of proportion, then your Art Nouveau apartment will become a real work of art.
- Avant-garde is for the bravest. Everything is acceptable here: a contrasting combination of colors, and the use of the most unexpected materials in decoration - metal wallpaper, laminate on the wall, glass wallpaper. Each decorative element can live its own life and perform a solo part. This style does not like simplicity, sheer sophistication and creativity. And yet all objects are perceived as a single ensemble. The beauty of the avant-garde is the harmony of dissonance.
For the hallway
The hallway is the most frequently visited room in any apartment, welcoming the owners and their guests. It is a universal room; almost any material is suitable for it, except ceramic tiles.
This room is usually the smallest in the house, so there is no need to clutter it. When decorating, you also need to consider techniques that use minimalism. It is enough to highlight only one wall, decorating it in an unusual way.
Minimalism in the hallway
Decorating a hallway with stones is considered a sign of luxury, given that it is usually small and such decoration is inexpensive. The easiest way is to decorate it with wallpaper; it is better if it is plain or with a discreet pattern. Large images and 3D drawings look striking in a small space.
A good way to enlarge and brighten the hallway would be a wall of mirrors. This could be one mirror from ceiling to floor or a mosaic of small ones.
Faceted mirror increases space
Decorations for a private home
Unlike small apartments with a standard layout, a private house provides much greater opportunities for decoration. The basic ideas of decoration remain the same, but the large space allows you to give free rein to your imagination and increase the size of the decorative elements. A spacious living room and hall instead of a narrow hallway free up space for massive floor vases, columns, pendulum clocks, and miniature statues. You can design the tile pattern on the floor of the hall yourself, decide for yourself how to arrange antiques, or find unique examples of retro furniture at a flea market. Together with your children, you can turn your home into a real fairy-tale residence during the New Year holidays, glowing with thousands of lights; let all guests be greeted by a designer Christmas wreath on the door.
It doesn’t matter where you live in a palace or a one-room small family, you can escape the ordinary by decorating your home with original, designer things.
For children's
Decorating a children's room creates the child's mood, so choosing a decor option is especially important. The finishing must be environmentally friendly and safe. Wood and other atypical materials with a specific odor will be inappropriate.
Wallpaper would be a good option. It is important to choose them, taking into account the age of the child: cartoon stories are suitable for little ones, and more serious drawings for older children. You also need to take into account the gender of the child, and you should not think that only pink or red wallpaper is suitable for a girl.
Let's add realism to the wall
Add some fun to your child's room with vinyl decals. They can be not only interesting, but also necessary. Parents often buy alphabet themes, a scale for measuring height, and educational pictures.
Painting in a nursery is an original way to decorate a room, especially since you can depict any subject. However, as the child grows, his preferences change, so you need to be ready to remove the drawing at the first request. It is better to decorate one of the walls with painting.
Flight of fancy in the children's room
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