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The design of the living room walls should match the overall style of the room. But this is not so easy to do, because there are different materials and this does not mean that it is easy to make repairs. The decoration needs to fit into the overall interior.
Today we will look at how to properly design a living room wall. What should be used and how to make different combinations of materials. Also in the video in this article, it is quite possible that you will find a ready-made solution.
The design of the wall in the living room should immediately be considered based on the design materials. After all, each of them has its own installation specifics.
Not in every suitable indoors any material. And although almost everything can be done with your own hands, when choosing the material and the design itself, you will need to take something into account.
Attention: Take into account not just the style of the room, but also take into account specifications. For example, if wallpaper does not require extra space for mounting and does not increase weight, while slabs will take up useful space. And finishing with stone will increase the load on load-bearing walls.
The design of a living room wall can be determined by several of the most commonly used materials.
Let's look at which one is right for you:
| Wallpaper
| They can be combined, dividing the room into separate zones or adding variety to the interior.
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| Painting
| This is a widespread option. Impressive accent wall, visually enlarging the space and helping to bring the selected wall closer or further away.
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| Decorative plaster
| Great for decoration. Externally, it is very diverse and depends on the type of composition used. Upon completion of the finishing, an unusual surface with a shimmer or small bulges is obtained. In addition to excellent decorative qualities, this material has other advantages: it suits any type of interior, is able to hide wall imperfections, is durable and environmentally friendly. |
| Drywall
| This is not quite a decoration, but it cannot be called not a decoration either. It is the ultimate base for fastening many materials. Drywall also allows you to make various niches and transitions. If you get tired construction works, then the use of drywall will be ideal solution. It levels the surface well. Behind short term and relatively low cost An unusual architecture is created in the interior - arches (see), niches, partitions, on which lighting can later be installed. |
| Wooden lining
| To create an eco-friendly living room as finishing material best fit natural wood. The lining is made from different wood species. In apartments with low humidity and the same throughout the year temperature conditions recommend pine wood, which has warm shade and relatively low cost. |
| MDF panels
| MDF panels are a good replacement for lining. These panels perfectly create an imitation various materials, such as wood and stone. There are tile, slatted and sheet panels. Rack ones resemble clapboard. The basis is MDF board, which is either laminated or veneered on top, and in some cases coated with paint. |
| Laminate
| An alternative to MDF panels for living room decor is regular laminate. Preference can be given to any type of laminate, even the simplest one, since its strength, wear resistance and water resistance do not play any role. Laminate allows you to create an unusual finish. Just like MDF panels, laminate perfectly imitates the texture of stone and the wood of any tree. |
| Stone
| The rarest option used for design is a natural stone. Pleasant in appearance and with a long service life, but at the same time expensive and capricious in operation. When it comes to its use in decoration, then, as a rule, we mean artificially created stone.
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| Ceramic tile
| Get away from the usual and standard design possible by using tiles as finishing. When choosing, pay attention to indicators such as resistance to moisture or exposure to harmful chemical substances, is not necessary, since the room, as a rule, low humidity, there is no grease contamination, which, for example, cannot be said about the kitchen or shower. |
| Wall panels
| If you wish, you can use Wall panels. They are usually trimmed with leather or textiles. They fit perfectly into the interior of the room. It would be ideal to use panels to decorate a relaxation area. The panel consists of plastic, a soundproofing layer and an outer decorative layer. It is grooved on top, soft and pleasant to the touch. The use of these panels helps to create a unique look, increase the sound insulation of the room, and mask uneven walls. Installation is not difficult - the material is easy to work with. |
The design of the walls in the living room can be made using various materials. This is mainly done using various combinations. The price will depend on the quality of the materials. This issue is up to you to decide personally.
We already offer ready-made solutions where you can choose suitable option:
Classic living room style Classic living room style
Wall decoration with different materials
Living room design walls can be designed in various combinations. It is worth saying that wallpaper is used basically everywhere. Let's look at which options are best for design and what should be combined with.
The advantages of paper wallpaper include its relatively low cost.
Attention: Please note that they are made from thin material, the pasting of which is possible only on leveled surfaces.
- In addition, the wallpaper has low resistance to ultraviolet radiation. If the windows of the room face south, then the canvases will quickly lose original appearance, the brightness of the colors will go away. A more rational solution is to use non-woven products.
- Their advantages include a variety of patterns and ornaments, as well as high service life, density and resistance to moisture. The ability to repaint the canvas several times is a significant plus. The environment, which has become familiar, is updated easily and quickly.
Look unusual and fashionable in any living room vinyl wallpapers. Vinyl coverings look like one whole - the seams are difficult to see. Unlike non-woven ones, they are thinner, but this does not affect their quality at all. They can even be wiped with a damp sponge. In addition, they are environmentally friendly - conscientious manufacturers do not add toxins to them.
Fabric wallpaper will fit perfectly into the living room if it is decorated in the Rococo or Baroque style. A wide range of colors, unique textures, variety of patterns - these are distinctive features of these products.
High degree of protection against getting wet, fading and various contaminants possible thanks to the presence of a Teflon layer. Decorative layer made of silk, velor, felt or polyester.
Attention: Please note that the fabrics cannot be washed. When exposed to moisture, they will lose their original appearance. A vacuum cleaner will help prevent dust from accumulating on them.
A beautiful and unusual atmosphere in the room can be created by using modern photo wallpaper. Sea expanses, outer space, tropics, megalopolises - any pictures and for every taste. Photo wallpaper is the highlight of the room. They make the interior stylish and unforgettable.
If you combine wallpapers that differ in texture and color, you can remake the living room beyond recognition. One of the most simple solutions- this is covering the walls with wallpaper with borders. However, they are more appropriate to use in high rooms: dividing the wall into parts visually makes the room smaller. At the same time, the room will acquire a sophisticated and presentable look.
Everyone can choose their own living room wall design. If you carefully study the recommendations and do everything correctly, then the design will please the eyes of visitors and life will be comfortable and cozy. The instructions will help you avoid mistakes.
There are times when, after renovating the living room, you still feel like something is missing. Sometimes the lack of some detail makes the living room look like a hotel room, a little uncomfortable.
To make the feeling of discomfort disappear, you should dilute the interior with various accessories that will give the room comfort and warmth.
Accessories include:
- a variety of soft, shaggy rugs;
- blankets;
- various pillows and so on.
Decorations in the form of flowers will help to enliven the interior of the living room. It is best to use live plants. But the use of artificial flowers is allowed. Dry bouquet placed in a large floor vase It will also make the room more comfortable.
You can decorate the living room with candlesticks, various figurines and other pleasant little things. The presence of the listed accessories will significantly improve the atmosphere of the living room, but for complete completion you will need to decorate the walls.
Those people who do their own renovations always face problems related to wall decoration.
But they have the opportunity to show their creativity and imagination and create unique design room, giving it the feeling of the desired atmosphere.
To make the living room interior look complete, it is recommended to take care of filling the space on the wall where the TV is located, as well as above the sofa. But at the same time, it should be taken into account that wall accessories must fit into the overall interior of the room.
How to decorate the walls to match the classic interior?
Many people have an idea of what it means classic style, which means they know what should be placed on the walls in such a room. As a rule, classic means placement on the walls:
- mirrors;
- paintings painted in watercolor or oil;
- carpets;
- tapestries;
- candlesticks.
Today there are practically no lovers of pure classics left. Yes, and to those who own small apartment, pure classics are unlikely to be of interest.
Urban style in living room wall decorations
An urban style living room is perfect for a small apartment. This style is characterized by the presence modern furniture. Furniture in urban style is not pretentious, without stucco or rounded corners.
The room has light colors. The use of straight curtains without any drapery is encouraged. Instead of curtains, original floor-length blinds would look good.
As for lighting devices in the presence of an urban style, it is possible to use various elements decor.
Urban style can provide an opportunity to create an atmosphere of romance or an oriental direction. Also, with such an interior it is possible to emphasize the love of travel or wildlife.
In urban style it is allowed to use narrow shelves, intended for photographs, as well as various small items. Allowed to use large mirrors. Mirrors create the impression of a large living room space.
As a rule, the selection of items that will decorate the walls of the living room is based on general interior premises, as well as color scheme living room decoration.
Walls in the living room, for Country and Provence styles
Provence is French style, as well as one of the varieties of “country” style. Currently, this style is gaining more and more fans. And it’s not for nothing that people prefer to use the Provence style in creating the interior of their apartment.
It is filled with romance, sophistication, sophistication. In the Provence style there is exclusively light shades furniture, and there are also wickerwork.
The presence of lavender is one of important criteria of this style. Wallpaper in an interior designed in this style is in pastel colors.
Decorative plates are used to fill empty space on the walls. To complement the style, installation of dried flowers, as well as botanical images, is provided.
To give the room, the interior of which is designed in the Provence style, freshness, textile drapery is placed on an empty wall.
Retro style as an option for decorating a living room
The living room, made in a retro style, looks unusual and at the same time fascinating. Unfortunately, it is impossible to thoroughly recreate this style in an ordinary city apartment.
But you can use some pieces of furniture, as well as decor, to make the living room look like an “echo from the past.” For this purpose, whenever possible, furniture from the seventies is used.
It is allowed to use only one piece of furniture - a floor lamp or chair. Also, it is advisable to use such interior accessories as a typewriter, gramophone, purchase vinyl records. And the walls in such a living room should be decorated with black and white photographs.
If you have imagination and desire, renovate the living room on our own can turn into a nice little adventure.
And the result will please you long years not only hosts, but also welcome guests.
Photo of beautiful wall decoration in the living room
Everyone wants to see their home stylish, original and beautiful. The hall is the center of any apartment and country house, often serving as a living room for receiving guests. To simply decorate the wall in the living room with your own hands, you can hang pictures, plates, and clocks on it. But these are all the little things that are intended for the final decoration of the interior. There are many more ways to decorate the walls in the hall.
Three general rules for decorating walls
First and foremost, the wall decor should be in harmony with the style chosen for the living room. Even if “fusion” or “eclecticism” is chosen, the harmony of all components should not be forgotten.
Second - large decorative elements draws attention to itself. But an excess of them will visually reduce the space of the room, while a few small ones will only expand it. Large “spots” are preferable to use for zoning.
Third - “strips”, “strips” should be used with caution. They don’t fit “art deco” at all. Vertical ones raise the ceiling, and horizontal ones, on the contrary, push the walls apart. To minimize these effects, it is necessary to select non-contrasting colors for adjacent stripes and make their boundaries somewhat blurred, flowing from one to another. And to enhance it, on the contrary, you need a contrast in relation to each other or a strict limitation of their number on the wall.
Niches, built-in shelves and stands for wall decoration in the living room
For modern design all kinds of wall niches are already common practice. Previously, they were more used as places to place various figurines, books, vases, and photographs. Today these are completely independent and complete stylistic decisions. Each style has its own niches: arched, rectangular, stepped and many others.
And in combination with lighting and flowing onto the ceiling, they allow you to transform the room, giving it exclusivity and originality. This is also an effective and simple way to zone a living room.
There are two methods color design niches in the wall of the hall: contrasting and close to the shade of the main surface. It is recommended to paint them in a more light tone than the rest of the wall. Otherwise, the recess will turn into an unsightly black hole in the middle of the room. If you are still planning a dark solution, then it is best to choose bed colors (lilac, peach). This will smooth out the contrast a little, and niche It will attract a little less attention, while remaining a kind of dominant feature in the room.
Decorative painting is an affordable, simple and exotic way to decorate a wall in a living room
Fancy ornaments, a branch of barberry or lilac, landscapes, individual images in the center of the wall and drawings over its entire area - paints, imagination and the ability to hold a brush allow you to realize everything with your own hands. Originality, originality and uniqueness in design will be guaranteed.
A more simplified option for those who do not have painting skills is to decorate walls using stencils and interior stickers. With your own hands you can create complete artistic compositions in floral, abstract, geometric and ethnic themes.
For those who want to stand out, more suitable exotic ways decorating the walls in the hall with paints - painting with luminescent luminescent dyes or creating three-dimensional paintings.
Monochrome images made from the same paint in different shades look good on the wall.
Decorative stucco and moldings on the walls in the living room
The decoration of walls with stucco elements is a typical feature of “retro”, “empire”, “renaissance”. And moldings will find a place in almost any style. You can create entire wall bas-reliefs and decorate interior elements (mirrors, lamps, door and window openings). Suitable for this finished goods from plaster or plastic and made independently from dry gypsum mixture.
For plain walls ideal option there will be molded textured panels and elements of various shapes. They can be painted in brighter colors, making accents on the wall.
Imitation of brick and stone masonry - freshness and originality or an attempt to return to the roots
There are many finishing materials to imitate brick: plaster for decoration, ceramic tile, plastic or wallpaper. You can always choose the most convenient one for self-decoration brick-like walls. It will look like ordinary clinker, but will not clutter up the room.
It is also possible to completely “brick” the entire surface of the wall and highlight its individual sections (from the floor to the middle, around windows or doors, outlining columns). Decorative brickwork fits "loft", "high tech", "country". In some situations it will refresh and complement the interior, and in others it will become the main theme of wall decoration.
Another variation of brick decor is a rocky layer of decorative stone. This design guarantees the living room sophistication and style, and it will also slightly soften the severity of the lines in the hall.
LED lighting in the decoration of the hall walls
LED strips and Spotlights– this is an undeniable novelty in decor, which has a wide palette of colors in all shades of the rainbow. The compactness and inconspicuousness of the lighting equipment itself allows it to be built into the most difficult places, outline various shapes, and illuminate equipment on the wall or niches in it.
Professional designers love this decorative element. It makes it easy to fill a room with soft lighting, highlight any area in the room with brighter light, and create a directional glow that will visually expand the walls or raise the ceiling.
DIY decorative fireplace against the wall - affordable luxury in the living room
We are not talking about inviting a professional stove maker and building a massive fireplace. It is enough to choose its electric model, since the choice is now extensive. And then put it against the wall and create a single decor, organically fit it into general style hall Many people call the fireplace the “heart” of the home. Decorating a wall in the hall in this way is easy, and as a result, a unique atmosphere of comfort and family well-being will be ensured.
All of the above allows you to decorate the walls in the hall in the most different styles. You can use one of these methods, but it is best to combine several. You just need to look at the photo various options, turn on your imagination and begin to independently implement your ideas in your own living room.