At the word "mural", some recall the interiors of apartments twenty years ago. Yes, they triumphantly returned and became a new trend. Interior designers consider the updated wallpaper an excellent tool for quickly transforming the space of rooms. Unlike its predecessors, fashion photo wallpapers:
- do not fade in the sun;
- have perfect print quality;
- differ in a variety of themes, prints, textures;
- long time do not lose sight;
- Do not be afraid of wet cleaning.
There are no restrictions for photo wallpaper. Anything can be depicted on them: from space to paintings by famous artists. Any personal photos, if they are of acceptable quality, can also be turned into murals.
Types of photowall-paper by type of basis
All murals are divided by type of basis into 3 groups:
Paper
This is the thinnest and lightest option (density - 120 g / m2). Paper wallpapers are afraid of moisture, it is better not to use them in kitchens and bathrooms. Such material must be glued to a perfectly flat surface. Of the benefits, it should be noted environmental friendliness and budget price tag finish.
Non-woven
This is the most common type of photo wallpaper. Everywhere you can find a catalog of wall murals on the wall with prices and choose a suitable background. Such wallpaper is heavier than paper, but the canvas is not afraid of wet cleaning. They relate to "breathable", environmentally friendly materials, do not stretch when glued. Installation on an imperfect surface is allowed, but significant irregularities are not allowed.
Vinyl
The base is made of paper and polyvinyl chloride. They are easily glued with special glue to walls with significant errors. These are the canvases with the most complex textures. The small graininess of the top layer gives the images a natural look and volume.
What tasks do the murals solve
They are used in interiors for different purposes. Beautiful murals in harmony with the space of the house can solve aesthetic, corrective and economic problems. Using photo wallpaper you can:
1. Make the main emphasis in the style of the room
This technique is appropriate to use if the setting lacks vivid details or contrasting color spots. Abstraction, cosmic landscapes, watercolors, large images of animals emphasize the style of minimalism and attract the attention of others.
2. Set the overall tone for the space.
Sometimes wall murals become the starting point when choosing the entire environment of the room. Furniture, textiles and other details are selected to your favorite images of graffiti, bas-reliefs, fantasy.
3. Optically resize the room
Wall murals of the latest generation are made so skillfully that they can visually expand or lengthen the rooms and increase the height of the ceilings. Such wallpapers include images of enfilade arches, landscapes with wide spaces and far-reaching paths, sea and city landscapes.
4. Correct wall defects
If there is a task to fix the unevenness of the wall quickly and without wet work, you can also use photo wallpaper. Suitable for this mission, a coating with imitation of the textures of stone, wood, brick, etc. In this case, the canvas should not be monophonic, you need to choose colorful combinations of colors. Only such prints are glued to an imperfect surface so that there are no noticeable uneven joints.
5. Save on interior upgrades
There are paintings with an exact imitation of Venetian plaster, concrete, metal and plastic. You can create an interior without these expensive materials, but visually everything will look authentic.
6. Quickly change the appearance of the room, refresh the interior
You can not change the whole atmosphere of the room, but simply stick fashionable photo wallpaper on one wall and you get a completely different atmosphere. This is such a quick and dramatic transformation of the room.
7. Select different zones in one room
Using photowall-paper zoning of the room is carried out, various functional parts of the room are emphasized.
How to choose a wallpaper
Proper photo wallpaper can fundamentally change the interior. When choosing your version, it is advisable to visualize the overall picture of the entire room where the wallpaper will be glued.
Some more tips:
- Determine what task future wall murals should perform;
- Decide for yourself on what basis the wall murals should be on the wall: paper, fabric non-woven or vinyl;
- Relate the style of the paintings to the furniture that will be in the room. There should be no inconsistencies. For example, all the furniture in the house is in high-tech style, and the murals in the interior depict an old castle;
- The shades of the photo wallpaper should overlap with the color scheme of the environment, this also needs to be taken into account;
- In rooms where there is little natural light, it is advisable to glue light, “warm” wallpapers;
- In small rooms it is better to use wallpapers that visually expand the space: seascapes, endless fields, a forest or a park with paths running forward, etc .;
- To have the effect of extended walls, you need to choose a large-sized wallpaper, in the entire wall with the corresponding image.
Wall mural for the kitchen
Buyers most often choose for the kitchen wall murals with fruits, flowers, compositions of delicacies. Images of nature look good. The original choice for the kitchen will be canvases with geometric shapes or plain wallpaper. It is better to choose wallpaper on a non-woven or vinyl.
Photowall-paper for a drawing room
Here, the buyer can not limit his imagination. The living room harmoniously looks at the images of the metropolis, the beauty of nature, fantasy, watercolor, and graphics. Almost any topic is relevant, except for the nursery, the main thing is that the picture resonates with the interior and the owners of the house like it. It is advisable to choose vinyl or non-woven.
Photowall-paper for a bedroom
A typical choice for a bedroom is paintings with pastel colors, soft, medium-sized outline of the picture. The themes with nature are very popular in the bedroom: forest, waterfalls, meadows, etc. For the bedroom, the basis of the photo wallpaper can be any. Sometimes the owners stop at large vivid images, but in this case, the wallpaper is placed behind the head.
Photowall-paper for a nursery
For children's rooms, manufacturers produce cartoon-themed wallpapers, patterns, vibrant geometry, and fairy tales. It is advisable to allow small owners of the room to choose children's photo wallpapers, they will definitely indicate their preferences. Children's wallpapers are most often made on a non-woven basis.