Ways to combine wallpaper: top 20 best ideas, 70 photos in the interior

7 basic rules for combining wallpaper in one room:

If we are looking for budget wallpaper, then only one-color wallpaper without designs or patterns.
We cover most of the wall area with calm background wallpaper, and one or two walls with bright accent wallpaper.
We choose as an accent wall the least loaded with other objects, located on the axis of symmetry.
You can understand the principles of wallpaper compatibility by viewing ready-made collections.
The same theory applies to the combination of wallpaper colors as for any other materials. Pay attention to saturation.
Basic background colors with a minimal chance of making mistakes are white and gray.
Wallpaper doesn't have to be the center of attention. It is quite possible that for your style you need to choose the most neutral options, and add some zest with something else.

In modern interiors, wallpaper is used less and less and is generally considered a budget option for wall decoration. But there are situations when nothing other than wallpaper can give the desired effect. This applies to almost all classic styles, as well as designs where complex geometric or textured finishes are needed on the walls.

Well, since we’ve found out that sometimes you can’t do without them, let’s figure out how to combine wallpaper in the interior.

Rules and recommendations

When deciding to renovate a room by combining wallpaper, you should take into account the area, location, purpose and proportions of the room.

When choosing the main tone, you need to start from the area. In a small room, it is inappropriate to use a dark color palette; a light pastel palette looks more harmonious, which will visually increase the area of the room.
In a spacious room, a combination of dark colors and voluminous patterns is acceptable.
Location plays an important role. In a room with windows facing north, it is better to use a warm palette, this will compensate for the lack of sunlight.
On the south side, opposite, cool shades look more harmonious; they will give a breath of fresh air.
In an apartment with high ceilings, you should not combine wallpaper with vertical patterns.
You can adjust the height of the ceilings using horizontal stripes and three-dimensional images. The same rule works in the opposite direction; for small rooms, light, plain wallpaper and a small, discreet pattern are suitable.

By combining, we create harmony

The main task of combining two types of wallpaper, as with any repair in general, is an excellent result. This means that as a result we must create a harmonious environment. Achieving such a result will be a little more difficult, but it is possible. Additional accessories and parts will only help you complete your plan.

Combination methods

Combination with vertical stripes

With the help of striped wallpaper you can visually increase the height of the ceilings. The frequency and width of the bands depends on personal preference. When purchasing material, your choice should be on rolls of the same size and, if possible, from the same collection. In this case, the finished version will look like a solid composition. The color palette can consist of two close to each other or contrasting colors.

In the photo, one of the kitchen walls is decorated with striped wallpaper.

Combining horizontally

Horizontal patterns and stripes can “pull apart” the walls and make the room wider. This finishing option is suitable for rooms with high ceilings; in a compact room, a feeling of a low ceiling may appear.

Another way to combine is to divide the wall into two parts horizontally, with the top half usually in a lighter color than the bottom. Often the lower part is made of wall panels.

Accent wall

Most often, the accent wall is the one that the eye falls on when entering the room. A bright shade or three-dimensional image will “pull up” the wall; with this technique you can bring a long narrow room a little closer to the shape of a square. Depending on the stylistic direction, the main color may be similar in tone to the accent wall or radically different.

In the photo, the accent wall in the bedroom is decorated with pink photo wallpaper with flowers.

Plain and plain

Different shades of the same color will help to zone the space and create a play of shadows. For example, part of the bedroom is finished in a light gray shade, and the sleeping area is finished in a deep, rich color.

Pattern or ornament and plain

One of the most common finishing methods is the combination method. Floral patterns or ornaments can resonate with the style of the interior. The pattern is applied with a stencil, sticker or wallpaper. Today you can often find collections in stores that present monochromatic options and those with a pattern applied to the same base.

Pattern and Pattern

Completely different patterns can exist harmoniously in one room, but they should be united by a common note. This could be common motifs, elements or color.

Combining photo wallpaper with wallpaper

Photo wallpaper can significantly increase the space of a room. Perspective photo wallpaper, such as a road or a tall waterfall, will elongate the room and make it wider.

The photo shows a promising photo wallpaper (a receding pier), which helps to visually increase the height of a small bedroom.

Considering that photo wallpapers themselves have a voluminous and colorful image, it is worth combining them with a calmer tone so as not to overload the room.

Focus point

In order to highlight any area, for example a fireplace or TV, use background wallpaper. Part of the wall may have a solid color that differs from the main shade or have an unusual pattern.

Decorative decorations

An unusual picture is formed by elements framed in frames and moldings. Against the background of a calm shade of wallpaper, there may be inserts with ornate patterns. This combination is suitable for an interior in a classic style.

In the photo in the living room in the classic style, the wallpaper is decorated using moldings.

Patchwork technique

Patchwork technique is suitable for decorating a nursery or bedroom. The point is to combine an overall picture from patches of different wallpapers. When gluing, it is necessary to maintain an even seam.

Allocation of niches

An interesting solution would be to highlight the niches in the wall with a different color. The recesses can be made a couple of shades darker. When decorating a niche with textured wallpaper or panels, lighting looks good; the relief will cast interior shadows.

Combining wallpaper with different textures

The combination of different textures looks harmonious in almost any room in the apartment. In small rooms, wallpaper with a shiny surface will increase the space due to its reflective properties. In addition, they look interesting in contrast with the matte canvas.

Room zoning

You can divide a room into zones in several ways, one of them is by dividing it with color and texture. The kitchen, combined with the living room, will be separated by wallpaper of the same texture, but in different shades of the same spectrum. A good option would be structural wallpaper for painting.

The photo shows two types of wallpaper with a floral and checkered print.

Combination with brick wallpaper

Brickwork is most often associated with the loft style. In a small apartment, it is possible to replace natural material with imitation wallpaper. Red brick wallpaper goes well with matte gray or white material. White brick looks harmonious with light walls.

In which rooms is it better to combine different wallpaper tones?

Designers are advised not to limit the implementation of their ideas regarding layouts in design to stereotypical opinions. Combining different tones of wallpaper, patterns, and creating accent walls is acceptable even in the kitchen space. Moreover, the accents can be echoed by a ceramic apron, an ornament on curtains or blinds.

These finishing options look good in the hallway. By the way, you can hang a large floor-length mirror on the accent wall, but the places where the closet, shoe rack or hangers will be located should be decorated with neutral background wallpaper.

Designers unanimously declare that the most correct solution is to decorate a bedroom or living room with wallpaper of different colors.

You can decorate a child’s room the same way. For example, choose a neutral background, and the accent will be wallpaper with photo printing in the form of your favorite cartoon characters or comics.

But a small space of a loggia or balcony can be done without accents, but with a combination of different shades of the walls.

How to combine wallpaper by color?

Monochromatic combination

A calm color combination, despite its saturation, can be called monochromatic. These are shades of the same color, differing in saturation. In the interior, a richer shade can be used to mark the desired areas or visually divide the space.

The photo shows a monochromatic combination of colors on combined wallpaper.

Complementary Combination

This is a combination of contrasting, opposite colors. For example, red and green, purple and yellow, orange and blue. A combination of this kind is suitable for finishing any room. A combination of calm shades can be used in the living room and bedroom, and bright ones are suitable for a nursery.

Similar

At first glance, similar colors are completely different, but their use in the interior looks harmonious, each shade smoothly flows from one to another. As a rule, this is a combination of two or three adjacent shades from the color wheel.

Combination of individual colors (table)

Beige	Chocolate, white, red, blue, emerald, black.
White	Universal color. Combines with any shades. The most successful combination is with black, blue and red.
Black	Like white, it is a universal color that goes well with many shades. Successful options: white, red, lilac, pink, orange.
Brown	Ivory, beige, green, pink.
Grey	The whole palette of pink, from pastel to fuchsia. Red, blue, plum.
Black and white	The combination of black and white is already considered complete. Both shades are universal; the combination will complement almost any color.
Green	Yellow, golden, orange, chocolate, black, gray.
Pink	Grey, chocolate, turquoise, young green color, olive, soft blue.
Blue	Grey, orange, green, red, white, blue.
Blue	White, pink, gray, yellow, brown, red.
Lilac	White, green, pink, chocolate, gray, black.
Red	White, blue, green, black, yellow.
Yellow	Brown, grey, black, blue, turquoise.
Violet	White, yellow, orange, lilac, black.

The photo shows a combination of three types of wallpaper in the interior of a children's room.

Wallpaper combinations in neutral tones

When starting a renovation, some owners place their main emphasis on wall decoration. They buy wallpaper that is expensive, flashy and, moreover, incompatible with furniture or decor. Meanwhile, designers warn: wallpaper is just a background on which you can “place” beautiful furniture and decorative elements.

Therefore, it makes sense to buy rolls of a couple of shades. Moreover, pastel colors can be both dark and light. It is advisable to combine dark with light related shades, or make smooth transitions from one color to another.

Photos of the interior of rooms in an apartment

Living room

There are a lot of wall decoration ideas for the living room. The material and pattern are selected depending on the style. In a spacious living room with a corner sofa, an accent wall looks harmonious. A beautiful pattern and rich colors will indicate a place of rest.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, as a rule, preference is given to calm shades. A combination of a calm shade of the main wallpaper and a photo wallpaper with a floral print at the head of the bed will look harmonious.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, it is more practical to combine wallpaper above the dining area and tiles in the cooking area. Colors may overlap with each other.

The photo shows a horizontal combination of two types of wallpaper - plain and with a floral print, the joint is decorated using a white molding.

Children's

You can safely combine bright and rich shades in a children's room. For toddlers, you can use a patchwork technique with gender-appropriate colors and designs. One of the walls decorated with photo wallpaper or wallpaper with patterns will also look good.

Hallway and corridor

In a spacious or open hallway, you can combine simple, smooth and textured wallpaper with imitation of different materials.

The photo shows a practical combination of decorative panels with wallpaper.

Pasting and types of materials

We ended the previous small section with the fact that it is best to use ordinary wallpaper for combining. But what about combining different types of wallpaper? For example, non-woven wallpaper made from paper, vinyl or fabric covered.

Firstly, such a combination will require more attention from you. Secondly, gluing different types of wallpaper will take more time, because each type has its own characteristics when gluing, including impregnation and drying time.

Wallpaper sticker of two types in the living room, photo

As a result, we will need glue for sticking different types of wallpaper. You can also use a universal type of glue, but before making the final decision and buying such glue, consult with specialists. Universal things are not always so universal. Maybe it’s still worth buying specialized glue?

The most difficult duo when gluing two types of wallpaper will be the pair: standard wallpaper + textile coverings. The joints with this combination cannot be hidden, so moldings, borders and baseboards should be used.

Combination with other finishing materials

Wallpaper and painting

The combination of painting and wallpaper looks good in the bedroom. A smooth painted surface will be complemented by canvases with an ornament, checkered or ornate pattern.

Combination with decorative stone

Combining wallpaper with stone looks harmonious in the living room or hallway. The corners and part of the wall are trimmed with stone. The material can be either natural or artificial.

Combination with brick

By combining wallpaper and brickwork you can get a brutal loft style and delicate Provence. Depending on the color and decorative content, you will get a completely opposite apartment design.

The photo shows a combination of wallpaper with a brick wall in a bedroom interior.

Wallpapers and panels

Combining wallpaper and panels will be a good option for decorating a hallway, living room or nursery. As a rule, the lower part of the wall is finished with panels using the horizontal combination method. The variety of choices allows you to make renovations in both classic and modern styles.

Plaster

Combination for any part of the house. Plaster sets the main tone in the room, wallpaper is an accent element. The combination can be with plain wallpaper, wallpaper with a discreet pattern and photo wallpaper.

Tile

Combination for kitchen and bathroom. The working area and the area of contact with water are finished with tiles, the rest is provided with wallpaper. The combination can have a contrasting combination or have common colors and elements.

The photo shows a combination of wallpaper with mosaic tiles.

Modern wallpaper combinations for the living room: what’s trending in 2022

Floral walls were once popular. At the moment it is considered vulgar. Today minimalism and restraint are in fashion. This applies to the choice of style, color and combinations.

Wallpaper in the hall in the style of Minimalism

Among modern wallpaper designs for the hall, combined versions of the following types are the most popular in 2022. 3-D. At this point in the development of design, this is no longer just photo wallpaper, but a new option using modern methods of applying 3D images. They create more volume and presence.

3D wallpapers are especially popular in 2022

Plain. This look will always be popular, especially in times of popularity of minimalism. This look is also great for combining.

This look will always be popular, especially in times of popularity of minimalism.

Gradient. This is new for 2022. This option is already a combination of several colors. A smooth transition from one color to another fits on one roll.

. This is new for 2022. This option is already a combination of several colors.

Original prints. Flowers are no longer in fashion; they have been replaced by more interesting patterns. This option is suitable for neoclassical styles and unusual designs.

Original prints. This option is suitable for neoclassical styles and unusual designs.

You can combine the presented new items in any order. There are several ideas for you.

See also: How to choose the right photo wallpaper for a nursery

How to design a transition when combining

No transition

The simplest and most common method is the absence of a transition. Wallpaper sheets are glued end to end. It must be remembered that for the best result you need to prepare and level the surface. This method works well for an accent wall.

Moldings

A beautiful and elegant way to decorate. Visually it looks like a painting or panel. The main tone is chosen to be a calm shade, the second part can have either a simple geometric or an unusual shape and is trimmed along the edge with moldings.

Wallpaper border

The border is placed along the upper edge or along the central part. It will add zest to the interior. Looks harmonious in the living room, bedroom and children's room.

Basic rules for gluing

It is impossible to competently renovate a room without taking into account a number of parameters.

Ceiling height

This parameter dictates the choice of color and texture of finishing materials. For ceiling heights up to 2.5 m, select panels of light shades, with a small pattern, without an expressively manifested texture. The effect of high ceilings will be well created by materials with vertical stripes . Rooms with a height of more than 3 m require a completely different approach. Here you can use wallpaper with large patterns (read about how to choose the right pattern on wallpaper and trim it here). Horizontal layout possible.

Room dimensions

Advice

In a large room, you can use dark shades with large light patterns or plain ones. Small rooms should be decorated in light colors.

A long narrow room can be improved by combining light and dark shades:

glue lighter canvases to short walls;
for long ones - dark.

Then the space is visually aligned.

Selecting a texture

The choice of material texture must be approached very carefully. It is better to use panels of the same texture and thickness, then the joining point will be invisible. These characteristics can be neglected if the connection of the panels is planned in the corners. If you still choose materials with different textures, you need universal glue for gluing. You can find out how and what to apply glue correctly here.

Light or dark?

To avoid a monotonous design when covering a light room in dark colors, it is permissible to decorate the wall opposite the window with dark wallpaper, and cover the rest with light canvases. This technique will give the room more lightness, spaciousness, and there will not be too much light in it. For darkened rooms, everything is exactly the opposite: the wall opposite the window is covered with light-colored canvases, which will bring even more light into the room .

Features of the design of a small room

In a small apartment, for example in Khrushchev, it is preferable to choose light shades when combining.
The vertical or horizontal direction of the pattern or lines will help adjust the space.
Simple drawings and patterns can also visually enlarge a room. You can see what drawings can visually expand the space here.
Mirror surfaces can significantly help expand boundaries.
Pairs of tall mirrors framed will completely change the appearance of the interior.

In the photo, one of the walls is decorated with wallpaper with horizontal stripes, which visually increases the width of the children's room.

In the photo, one of the walls is decorated with wallpaper with an ornament; this technique will visually make a long room of a small area more proportional.

How to combine wallpaper in the living room if it has a pattern

A win-win and simple option: pattern and plain coating. A little more complicated - two ornaments or geometric shapes with the same color or print. In the first case, the patterned canvas is glued to only one wall. Sometimes it resembles a big picture.

There is no need to load such a surface with objects - it looks best empty or with a mirror. Shades can be contrasting and related.

The second idea requires a careful approach to the choice of material and medium or large space. You can arrange the same or different palettes.

Look at the photo to get an idea of what it looks like.

A geometric print can be used to make a room look more formal or orderly. Some combinations look very interesting.

Layout errors

Some mistakes when combining can spoil the overall picture.

You should not place large furniture along a wall with large patterns; it is better to choose plain background wallpaper.
In a small room, the wrong decision would be to decorate it in dark colors. Light shades and bright decorative elements will look more harmonious. You should also not use three or more colors.
In a narrow room, wallpaper with patterns is not applied to a large wall, as this will make the room even narrower.
In an apartment with low ceilings, horizontal stripes and patterns will shorten the space even more.

Two-tone wallpaper combination

Combining two colors is possible in three types: simple, moderate and complex.

A simple combination is a certain pattern of the roll call of two harmonious shades; moderate - the shades do not exactly match each other, but are organically integrated into the interior design, and complex is a combination of more than three shades of different saturation (examples in the photo).

To successfully choose wallpaper of two colors, you can choose shades that belong to the same color palette: for example, deep green with mint, a combination of red and pink.

This combination creates smooth, harmonious transitions from wall to wall.

When combining a plain shade of canvas and a patterned one, which is the main one, you should choose the color of the first roll of wallpaper in accordance with the lightest area in the pattern of the second.

The second method of selecting two colors is based on the principle of contrasts.

Choose colors that do not contradict each other, but play in contrast. For the interior of the living room, a combination of bright red and white, or bright turquoise and beige (interesting design in the photo) will be successful.

Combining liquid wallpaper

Liquid wallpaper deserves special attention. They allow you to create unique paintings, even diagonally, while being easy to apply. According to tactile sensations, liquid wallpaper has a soft and warm surface. The material is applied according to the principle of textured plaster. For an ideal result, it is also necessary to prepare the surface.

In the photo, the TV area is highlighted with liquid wallpaper.

How to hang two types of wallpaper in the living room: photos of interesting combinations

Thanks to this approach, you can create very original solutions that will be unique and inimitable. The most important thing is to know how to choose, combine and glue products correctly so that they look as impressive as possible. You can find answers to many questions in the materials of this review.

Where should I start? Of course, from defining the general concept of the interior. To do this, you need to know some general rules that will be useful to you when choosing materials.

Wallpaper in the living room interior: how not to make a mistake in choosing

Knowing some general rules will help you avoid the most common mistakes. It is very important to know how the materials will look when finished and what to avoid.

Here are the main rules to follow:

If the room does not have high ceilings, then they can be visually “raised” using products with horizontal stripes.
On the contrary, if the room has fairly high ceilings, but does not have a large square footage, then you can safely use materials with longitudinal stripes.
In the living room, as a rule, products that have a print with large elements look good. Such a print can make an already spacious room visually wider. If your room is small, then this solution should be avoided - you will get the opposite effect, it is better to use a small pattern - it will help solve the problem of a small space.
If space is limited, use light shades that will contrast with the darker floor.
The thickness of the wallpaper should be taken into account, since they are usually glued using the “joint to joint” technology.

In addition to these principles, it is also necessary to take into account color solutions. The wrong combination of gamma can hopelessly ruin your entire work.

Selection of wallpaper for the hall in two colors: the best solutions

When you are faced with the question of choosing color solutions, try to adhere to the following simple rules that will help you make an informed and correct choice. If you plan to use different shades, then there is a list of the most compatible options.

So the best combination is:

Green and yellow;
Lilac and silver;
Olive and orange;
Beige and brown;
Burgundy and pink;
Purple and gray;
Blue and cream.

However, any of the above shades combines perfectly with all shades of white. Are you surprised? White, as strange as it may sound, has many shades: pearl, antique white, floral white, ivory, snow white, etc. This color is always relevant and looks good in any interior. Moreover, sometimes the solution can be found in using different shades of the same color. This combination in the interior, as a rule, looks very stylish and relevant.

The choice, of course, will always be yours, because any art, including interior design, is a very subjective thing.

You must focus, first of all, on what you will like. But at the same time, it is worth considering one most important rule: do not use several very saturated colors of wallpaper at the same time. If you choose one option that is bright, then it is better to take the second one neutral - this is the combination that is most advantageous. Only in this case, you will get the most beneficial combination of two types of wallpaper for any room.

Wallpaper companions in the interior of the hall

Companion wallpaper in the hall is a new way of decorating walls in the interior, in which the optimal choice of wallpaper of different shades and types is made. The main thing you should know about companion wallpaper is that interior companions can be different combinations of colors and textures, but must be absolutely uniform in thickness, structure, composition and color. In addition, it is good if the materials are from the same manufacturer. This way you can be sure that they have the same composition and will fit well on the walls.

When you decide to use companion wallpaper for the living room, you will always have two options:

You can choose the wallpaper yourself, in accordance with your own preferences, choose the colors that you consider the most advantageous (examples of the “correct” choice can be found on the Internet), etc.
There are already ready-made wallpaper collections - companions for the living room, which were created by the manufacturer's designers and meet certain requirements.

If you doubt that you can make the right choice yourself, then you can stop at the ready-made option and glue the ready-made options.

How to hang two types of wallpaper in a living room most profitably

As a rule, to decorate a room, wallpaper of two colors is used, and three walls are covered with material of the same color, and one wall, on which the emphasis should be placed, is covered with material of a different color. If you cover the wall opposite the doorway with darker wallpaper, the room will seem longer, and if you wallpaper it with lighter wallpaper, it will visually take on a square shape.

You can use completely different colors. For example, it is very fashionable to cover walls with wallpaper with transverse stripes, in combination with products with floral prints.

In addition to options when entire walls in your living room differ from each other, you can pre-select the material, cut it into strips of different or equal widths and glue such strips one by one.

Another very relevant solution is the horizontal option of combining the selected options, when you can stick wallpaper of one color up to the middle of the wall from the ceiling, and then from the middle to the bottom - others. You can combine two or more colors in this gluing option, which looks very advantageous in the living room, where accents are needed.

A very interesting solution is when they glue finishing material of one or two colors, and then paste in a certain order inserts from other wallpapers, which can be of very different lengths, widths, etc.

There are other options, but the ones we have listed are the most common and simple to implement, allowing you to show off your creativity.

General recommendations for creating an interior

You should not choose two different types of wallpaper from different manufacturers, since combining such options is quite difficult, and sometimes even impossible. Gluing wallpaper of different types can be difficult due to the difference in thickness and structure, which will be very noticeable at the joints and look simply terrible.

Another very important nuance is the correct choice of glue, which would be ideal for wallpaper companions. Poor quality and unsuitable adhesive may leave stains or have poor adhesive properties.

Please note that many manufacturers write recommendations on the choice of glue on the label, and you should be guided by this information when choosing.

How to hang two types of wallpaper in the living room (video)

Same pattern - different texture or color

The most common print, which can be easily depicted in different shades and textures, is stripes. Simple lines create a sea of possibilities for implementing design ideas. In order not to bother too much with repairs, it is better to combine original striped wallpaper and paintable canvases with a “matting” texture.

It is easy to change the color of the wallpaper for painting, so it will not be difficult to update the interior of the living room. In this case, you also need to take into account the style of the hall. For rooms with a classic mood, silver or golden tones are suitable. The tenderness of Provence will be emphasized by pastel colors (sand, pale blue, lilac, white). White, light shades of gray and brown will add austerity and detachment to living rooms in the style of hi-tech and minimalism.

The nuances of gluing two types of wallpaper in the hall (photo, video)

The building materials market offers a wide range of finishing materials, the use of which allows you to realize an unlimited number of variations in the design of the walls of a room.

The leader among materials for wall decoration is still wallpaper, but their production technology does not stand still.

New times require manufacturers to be creative and invent new and original finishing methods. This is how not only new types of wallpaper appear, but also different ways of gluing them.

Traditional methods are still used, but the method of combining wallpaper is rapidly becoming fashionable. Moreover, the process of combining occurs not only in the color scheme, but also in terms of combining wallpapers of different types and structures. Therefore, for example, now no one will be surprised by wallpapering two types in the living room or in the hall.

Why do we use this particular room as an example? Everything is very simple. After all, she is the main one in the house. She meets and receives guests. It is the living room that becomes a wonderful platform for family celebrations and get-togethers with friends. Therefore, everyone is trying to decorate this room as creatively as possible.

Options for gluing two types of wallpaper in the living room, photo

The process of combining wallpaper in the living room is not as simple as it seems at first glance. This or that interior looks very beautiful and creates the impression of ease in its creation. But to do something like this, you need to know how to hang two types of wallpaper in a room, and what rules form the basis for this process.

Therefore, you should approach combining wallpaper with the utmost seriousness and pay attention to the layout of coatings with different textures and patterns.

Design for wallpapering two types of wallpaper in the living room, photo

Combination in the hall: defining goals

Before hanging two types of wallpaper in their living room, each person thinks about whether he needs such a solution, which combination is best, what the result will be, etc.? Such questions are completely obvious. Let's try to answer them.

Firstly, you need to realize that the main goal of such a decision is to achieve a certain decorative effect . And he will always be. It all depends on what is closest to your liking. For example, calmer and more discreet wallpaper will help create more interesting and bright accents and motifs in the room. And the dark ones not only steal space, but also quite often oppress, put moral pressure, and create a feeling of discomfort.

Secondly, the combination of two types of wallpaper is an excellent opportunity for zoning space . By choosing the right shades, you can very easily divide the living room area into sectors (zones). Traditionally, contrasting wallpapers are selected for such purposes. Companion wallpapers from the same collection are often used.

As an option, and this will also be good, you can choose wallpaper that is similar in color. The “zest” will be added by the different designs depicted on the stripes.

Look at examples of original designs and photos of combined wallpaper for the corridor: in the photo gallery there are many beautiful combinations that can be used in other rooms.

Read about how to combine wallpaper and photo wallpaper in the room most beautifully and harmoniously in this article.

Thirdly, having two types of wallpaper in the living room is a good chance to hide flaws in the interior . Combining them will help create a distracting design and “hide” a defect that is undesirable for someone else’s eye to see. In such a situation, wallpaper with a relief structure will help.

The main thing is to take into account the lighting and choose the right shade of wallpaper . Each shade will behave differently in different lighting. Therefore, to cope with the task, be sure to take these nuances into account.

Having familiarized ourselves with the main goals, we understand that various options for gluing two types of wallpaper in the room carry a solution to a specific problem. Therefore, combined wallpaper for the hall is a very good option for wall decoration.

How to hang two types of wallpaper in the living room: basic rules

Let’s imagine that you have studied everything about gluing two types of wallpaper in the living room, consulted with experts, selected the right material and wallpapered the room, but you understand that something is wrong, as if you got a slightly different result than you expected.

The situation is not the best, so we suggest that you familiarize yourself in advance and follow the basic rules for gluing two types of wallpaper:

if you want to visually raise the ceiling level, then choose wallpaper with vertical stripes, but if your desire is to expand the room, then use wallpaper with horizontal stripes or with a horizontally oriented pattern;
if your living room is not very large, then avoid choosing wallpaper with large-sized designs; How to hang two types of wallpaper, photo in the living room
poor lighting in the hall will require wallpaper in lighter colors;
two types of wallpaper should match in style (for example, trying to combine modern and antique styles would not be the best idea);
combining contrasting shades must be harmonious (check whether the wallpaper of the selected colors is compatible before combining them on the wall).

It is desirable that the color scheme of the selected photo panel includes a set of several shades that are in harmony with each other.

Combine color and pattern

Is it easy to find a good combination of wallpaper of two colors? In fact, it's all up to you. If you have a sense of taste, then this will not be difficult to do. If you doubt that you are on the right path, then it is better to turn to specialists.

Since combined wallpaper for the hall is designed to focus attention (make accents) on a certain surface or area, it is worth thinking in advance which area you plan to highlight to attract attention. Give preference to wallpaper with bright background colors or eye-catching patterns.

Pasting two types of wallpaper in the living room, photo

But, having chosen catchy wallpaper, remember that you still need to somehow dilute the overall atmosphere in order to muffle the contrast. The room should not turn into a bright booth. The best and easiest option is to choose a calm shade.

We will advise you on a universal option - give preference to white or beige. Both colors are ideal for any wallpaper tone.

Let's talk in more detail about thematic patterns. There are three types of ornaments:

Any of these types goes well with wallpaper of the same tone or with wallpaper of light shades with barely noticeable stripes.

Wallpaper with a plant or floral composition can be combined well with wallpaper that imitates, for example, wood, plaster or stone, that is, natural materials.

If you prefer wallpaper with a geometric pattern/ornament or stripes, then pair it with wallpaper with abstraction.

Combined wallpaper for the hall will look great if you alternate them with each other - strip of wallpaper No. 1, strip of wallpaper No. 2, strip of wallpaper No. 1, etc. This way you will not create an emphasis on a certain area, but will add a kind of “zest” to the overall perception of the room.

If you decide to combine wallpaper horizontally, then use a darker shade of wallpaper for the lower part. In this case, dividing wallpaper is often done using skirting boards or moldings.

To easily choose the shade of wallpaper for the living room, consider the following points: the layout of the living room and its area, the style of the room and the degree of illumination of the room.

Soft shades will help create a warm atmosphere in the room: yellow, beige, blue, light green, peach.

Blue or cyan, light purple or gray colors will help you relax. Shimmers, for example, in sand, blue or pink colors will help emphasize the harmony and airy lightness of the room.

Considering the above, it becomes clear that the design of wallpapering in the hall of two types will depend only on the choice of the home owner. But that's not all when it comes to wallpaper combinations in the living room. Next we will talk about textured coatings.

We advise you to study the basic rules and look at the options for combining wallpaper - all the secrets and subtleties of creating spectacular and beautifully combined combinations for walls in rooms.

Read about photo wallpapers that expand the space in the interior, and see photos here: original decoration for stylish and modern rooms.

For photos of rooms using stained glass in the interior of an apartment, see: https://prostilno.ru/idei/vitrazhi-dizajn-foto.html

Combination and textured coatings

Recently, textured coatings that are intended for painting have become very popular. Such materials are very widely used. Such wallpaper, for example, is very easy and convenient to use not only for pasting walls, but also for ceilings. The result, of course, is a perfect combination.

Note that if you use textured coatings, there will be fewer problems with replacing them than with conventional wallpaper, since their “life” is much longer. And repainting is easier than gluing it again.

Today, the most common patterns of textured wallpaper are stripes of different thicknesses and orientations (diagonal, horizontal, vertical or chaotic), classic patterns, abstract strokes, floral and plant motifs.

Using textured and liquid wallpaper is a good option, but remember that the most practical option is to combine regular wallpaper.

Pasting and types of materials

Wallpaper sticker of two types in the living room, photo

By combining, we create harmony

A short summary

Combining wallpaper is a fun activity, but there is a lot to think about. And different types of wallpaper only fuel interest. Many have already been convinced of the originality, practicality and beauty of the hall interiors, decorated with the help of combined wall coverings. Make sure you do too!

Our article will conclude with a video that will demonstrate various options for combining two types of wallpaper. Look carefully, maybe the video will give you a suitable idea?

If the ideas from the video weren’t enough for you, the gallery below presents 28 more photos with options for combined wallpapering in the living room:

What is companion wallpaper?

Companion wallpapers are two canvases that are different in color or texture, but are in harmony with each other. This method of finishing has a lot of advantages; it allows you to make the room more voluminous, hide imperfections in area or lighting, and also gives the interior individuality.

Types of wallpaper for the living room

Cheap paper wallpapers are increasingly being replaced by:

Non-woven coverings, characterized by greater durability and resistance to sunlight;
Liquid wallpaper, which allows you to create the effect of expensive plaster, light decoration or a simple concrete coating;
Fiberglass, which helps change the color of the wallpaper without extra effort (the canvas can be repainted up to 10 times);
Textile luxury, creating an impression of sophistication and nobility.

Wallpaper for the living room can be chosen to suit every taste: most of the paintings fit perfectly into absolutely any design and area.

Tips from the designer

There are a few little tricks that can help keep your room design balanced and harmonious.

To make your design with companion wallpaper look like a single picture, you should choose a material of the same thickness and price segment. This will simplify the finishing work and will look neater. It is most convenient to choose wallpaper companions from one manufacturer.
It is necessary to take into account color compatibility when choosing wallpaper companions. The combination can be soft or contrasting, but the colors must be combined with each other.
The same goes for patterns. In the interior of one room, you should adhere to the same style and theme.
When decorating the interior using the horizontal method, a larger pattern and a dark shade should be pasted in the lower part, respectively, a small pattern and a light color in the upper part.

Same texture – different pattern or color

A fashionable and popular trend is the use of wallpaper for painting. This is the best option for renovating a living room of any size. When choosing finishing materials, it is important to take into account the surface topography, since the walls can be repainted several times, but it will not be possible to change the texture. Wallpaper with a chaotic pattern is perceived pleasantly if the relief is shallow and rounded lines predominate. A simple and repeating pattern will give the decor a laconic character. The size of the relief also matters. Large drawings decorate the walls of the hall and attract attention. And a small pattern is quite capable of becoming a background for exquisite furniture. Textures that imitate untreated surfaces (brickwork, plaster, concrete) are recommended to be selected for specific styles (loft, Provence).

An excellent design technique that allows you to add dynamics to the atmosphere is to paint the walls in different shades. Thanks to this method, you can visually make the room larger or smaller. This is also a suitable option for designating zones for different purposes in the living room. In a studio apartment, pastel warm shades will bring peace to the relaxation area, and bright colors will add energy to the work area. Pleasant shades (orange, pistachio) will visually make the kitchen area appetizing and fresh.