White wallpaper in the interior

Wallpapers are the most used material for wall decoration. Given the popularity of classic tones, white wallpapers are often used on the basis of various stylistics. This decor element is able to perform several tasks at once. The first and main function is the decoration of the walls and ceiling (in the case of ceiling variants). The second function is a neat and pleasant background for furniture and various decorative elements that will look clear and expressive on a white canvas.

Special features

It is worth noting that white wallpapers have certain characteristics, due to which they have gained immense popularity:

  • White color is a classic. It is always relevant and does not go out of fashion.
  • Pattern, print and any other pattern on white wallpaper has a special attractive look. If you want to highlight a picture or a photo, it will not remain inconspicuous on a white canvas.
  • This color is perfectly combined with various shades, be it bright colors, pastel colors or dark colors.

If you fear that the interior with white walls will become boring and monotonous, you can combine the decoration with other wallpaper and other elements. Also, designers offer to use white wallpaper with different textures and decorations (pattern, embossing, print, etc.).

Advantages and disadvantages

Experts from the field of interior decoration made up a number of advantages of using white wallpaper in the interior:

  • From a psychological point of view, color has a positive effect on emotional state. Spending time in a room with white walls will help get rid of stress, relieve stress and tune in to positive thoughts.
  • Light colors create a light, airy, light and fresh atmosphere in the room. In addition, they visually increase the volume of the room. Such an advantage would be especially useful in compact apartments.
  • White wallpaper can be used in any room of a residential building. The bedroom will look great monotonous finish or option with a neat pattern, setting up a rest.For the corridor, you can choose products with stripes, and for the kitchen with a large print.
  • White color will complement absolutely any color, regardless of its saturation and temperature. For this designers and loved the white wallpaper.
  • If you choose the right texture and material of the product, this decoration will harmoniously fit into almost any style of interior. White wallpaper harmoniously fit into the classic, modern, ethnic and any other areas.
  • Wallpapers for painting, even after a time after pasting, can be painted in any color, thereby transforming the decor of the room.

disadvantages

Despite the large number of advantages, this finishing option has its drawbacks:

  • The first minus of the choice of white wallpaper - they are faster than other color options get dirty. It's no secret that on a light background stains and various contaminants are much more noticeable than on a bright or dark canvas.
  • In order not to overpower the room with light, use white trim in the southern rooms of the house should be careful. If necessary, the interior should be balanced with dark objects. Otherwise, the brightness will strain the eyes and adversely affect the psychological state of a person.
  • Wallpapers in white tone have a reflective effect. Thus, if you put a gray sofa on their background, a shadow stain appeared on the canvas. It will create a feeling of soiled, aged wallpaper.

It is worth noting that all the above disadvantages can be avoided if you choose the right version of the product, organize comfortable lighting in the room and correctly combine this type of finishing material with furniture, decoration and other decorative elements.

Types and texture

All commercially available white wallpapers differ in texture, material and other parameters. Consider the types of this finishing material and their characteristics.

Paper

This species is the most common and widely used since it appeared in the domestic market. Wallpapers of this type have an affordable price, which played an important role in the popularity of the product.

In turn, paper products are divided into the following subspecies:

  • Simplex Single layer option. Both smooth and embossed models with convex patterns are on sale. Products with embossed or raised patterns are actively used. Embossed patterns add expressiveness, volume and attractiveness to the canvas.
  • Duplex. Double wallpaper created by pressing two layers of paper.One of them acts as a base, and the second - decorative. Their main advantage is resistance to light.
  • Wall mural. The decoration of this type was at the peak of popularity 10-15 years ago, but now the former glory is returning to them. If earlier on the canvas depicted still lifes, landscapes and other elements, now the products are often decorated with images of natural materials and abstraction.

Photowall-paper in white color can imitate various coverings visually. Products under the skin, stone or board are widespread. Quality products look as realistic as possible. The images under Venetian plaster are very popular.

Vinyl

Interior experts say the species has begun to gain popularity in the last few years. They are made of two layers. Used paper and non-woven. The choice of buyers are glossy and matte coating.

A variety of vinyl coatings:

  • Foamed vinyl. Products have a volume rough texture. Such options are often decorated with rhinestones and sparkles.
  • Kitchen (thick) vinyl. It has a smooth texture. Some canvases are glossy.Due to this, the surface is easy to clean. For kitchen rooms choose washable options.
  • Silk screen printing. This option changes color depending on the angle of incidence of sunlight. Due to the structure and composition, they have a high resistance to abrasion.

Textile

White textile wallpaper attracts the attention of a stylish and sophisticated appearance. On the basis of fastening fabric from natural raw materials or threads made from natural or mixed fibers.

Flizelinovye

The basis of this product is the fiber of the same name. Over it put the made foam vinyl, creating volume and structural drawings. Patterns can be contrasted against a light background or merge into a single scale.

Acrylic

This option has a lot in common with vinyl foam models, but instead of vinyl, acrylic is used in production. The result is stylish and embossed canvases.

Fiberglass

Products from a special composition of minerals. Raw materials are carefully processed before use.

Liquid

The structure is not a canvas, but a mixture based on natural ingredients with the addition of glue.After applying the white liquid wallpaper harden, decorating the wall with a textured and stylish finish. Their main advantage is easy restoration if necessary, and given the fact that spots, dents and other defects are strongly visible on the bright canvas, this parameter is very useful.

Natural

Natural wallpaper is made using natural components applied to the base of paper.

Varieties:

  • Linkrust Wallpaper of two components: paper and a layer of mastic (vinyl chloride, lonoxin and others).
  • Cork. These wallpapers will add to the interior notes of nature and naturalness. This environmentally friendly material is ideal for decoration of the house in which allergic people live.
  • Bamboo. The cloths made of the natural split bamboo.

By type of placement wallpapers are ceiling and wall. White colors of this type of paintings looks great on the basis of one room. If the light finish is chosen for a large room, it is recommended to choose meter wallpaper.

For the convenience of customers and a faster gluing process, manufacturers offer self-adhesive wallpapers, but the choice of such cloths is very limited.

Prints and decor

It is time to consider a variety of white wallpapers. White canvases often complement various elements. They give the product a special look.

Monochrome - the most common option. They are ideal for modern style, where rigor and conciseness is important. For high-tech, you can choose crystal white glossy wallpaper.

The drawings that adorn the canvas in bright colors, a huge set.

The most common:

  • Geometric shapes (with circles, squares and other elements).
  • Monogram.
  • Ethnic ornament of various subjects.

Images can be voluminous (embossed) or smooth. Products of this type are used on the basis of various stylistics. White wallpaper with silver pattern or gold will be a great addition to the chic classic decors. Products with abstract inscriptions or a geometrical pattern will harmoniously fit into extraordinary styles. Cloths with small or large patterns make up the lion's share of products.

Cloths with silver have a cold temperature, and golden elements - warm elements. Take this into account when combining wallpaper with other elements in the interior.

Striped models are often used to visually resize a room. The strips in the horizontal direction will make the room wider and longer. Vertical striped prints will make ceilings higher. To make the effect stronger, an additional element is painted in bright color. Red and white stripes, as well as products with yellow, orange, purple and other patterns, look spectacular.

Polka dots, small or large, are used to decorate various rooms. Modern manufacturers offer a huge range of this option finishes.

Colorful prints look great on finishing in white. For the nursery, you can choose products with butterflies, animals or flowers. Also for this location suitable wallpaper with stars that glow in the dark.

It should be noted that the products decorated with flowers are ideal for decorating various rooms. If you want, you can add to the decor a colorful element with poppies - bright and colorful buds.

To create a romantic effect, choose a model with blue flowers, purple (choose delicate shades, for example, lilac and lavender), pink, blue and other colors.

Additions

As a rule, embossed wallpaper adorned with rhinestones and sparkles. Such products are chosen for the design of glamorous stylistics and classic styles.

Each color combination creates a certain effect. White in combination with green or turquoise will create an atmosphere of freshness and naturalness. The duet with beige will add notes of tenderness. With brown - a classic combination of pure white and natural wood color. Pearlescent canvases, due to the reflection of the rays, will fill the room with light and sophistication.

Ways of a combination of two types

White wallpapers can be combined in various ways:

  • With photo wallpapers. If you want to highlight the general pattern on the photo wallpaper, place it on the wall in a duet with white walls.
  • Companions. Wallpapers combined with other types of paintings - a modern and stylish reception. On the basis of one room they use two different coatings that complement and simultaneously emphasize each other.
  • Vertical. Wallpapers with different textures are connected in a vertical plane. It can also be a tandem of monophonic versions with products decorated with drawings and prints.
  • Horizontal The method is similar to the above, only products are connected in a horizontal plane.
  • Inserts. On the wall make out decorative inserts from the wallpaper. Given the huge range, customers offer a huge variety of wallpaper in white color. Insert with a print can play the role of the picture.

Styles

Wallpaper in white can be used on the basis of different directions, whether classic or modern decors.

  • Minimalism and hi-tech. Plain wallpaper - the best choice for concise and discreet interiors.
  • Classic. Products with golden or silver patterns will perfectly fit into classical decors. Drawing can be smooth or volume. Such canvases will look especially gorgeous in the living room, hall or bedroom. In certain embodiments, canvases with a bright pattern will do. A red, burgundy or purple ornament will create a chic and noble setting in the living room.
  • Loft. In this case, the ideal wallpaper mural with the image of the bleached boards or bricks.
  • Provence. White canvas with floral pattern complement the French style.
  • WITHCanadian style. White walls in this direction - the most common design.The best choice - plain white canvas.

Carefully choose the size of the pattern on the canvas. For compact rooms it is recommended to choose products with a small pattern, for spacious rooms - on the contrary.

What to combine?

Experts identify two main methods:

  • Contrast. The name speaks for itself. Light linen in harmony with the furniture color of wenge. This type of wood has a rich dark color, which is favorably emphasized on a snow-white background. You can also choose a finish under a dark floor (linoleum, parquet, laminate and any other coating).
  • Merger. Choose a finish for the walls under the furniture - a common design method. Furniture in light color in combination with white walls fills the room with light and lightness. So that the interior does not become faded, it must be supplemented with a dark or bright element, for example, a plinth, a cornice or a border. You can also place the picture on the wall in bright colors.

If the room has already made some repairs, you can pick up the wallpaper under the stretch ceiling, floor, or combine with the doors.

Producing countries

The modern market offers a huge selection of products.High-quality products from abroad — made in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and other European countries — are especially valued. Given the versatility and popularity of white canvases, they are manufactured by all firms operating in the wallpaper segment.

Domestic companies are also not lagging behind foreign firms. Russian companies produce a huge range of wallpaper in a bright tone. On the shelves of shops are a variety of models - from plain canvases to products with volumetric products, prints and other elements.

Beautiful ideas in the interior

At the end of the article we will look at stylish options in the living room and decors using light-colored wall decorations in various locations.

  • The decor of the living room in a classic style. Chic and finesse.
  • Loft-style room. White wallpaper under the brick.
  • Decor in Khrushchev. Bedroom with snow-white walls.
  • White wallpaper under the board. Ideal for loft.
  • The design of the bedroom with white linen with a black pattern.
  • Laconic and minimalistic design of the hall in a modern direction.
  • Strict and discreet design of the hall in the apartment.The photo shows how white color expressively contrasts with dark shades.

When choosing a material for finishing walls, remember that regardless of its color and style, the product must be of high quality. Only in this case, the wallpaper will look great and preserve the beauty over a long period of operation.

For information on how to choose a white wallpaper in the interior, see the next video.

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