Dark wallpaper in the interior

Currently, the market of finishing materials is replete with a variety of wallpaper. The stores sell not only classic canvases of delicate and pleasant colors or popular stripes, but also original copies of dark color, which not every consumer decides to purchase.

Such caution is explained by the fact that most of the owners of apartments and private houses are sure that the dark decoration will make their home dark and depressive. In fact, with the right approach, wallpaper of this color can transform the interior and make it truly luxurious.

Dark decoration is not always "pressing" and heavy on perception. In many interiors, this design solution looks not just organic, but truly gorgeous! The main thing is to responsibly treat the selection of paintings and placement of interior items.

Like any other finishing material, dark wallpapers have their pros and cons.

Benefits:

• Dark wallpaper can not be glued to all surfaces of the walls, and used as an accent interior detail. Such a solution looks especially harmonious if the ensemble is made in too light and even “eye-cutting” colors. For example, on a snow-white background, an inset of wallpaper of a darker shade will seem like a lifeline, diluting the excessive whiteness.
• Also, such finishing materials are often used in rooms on the sunny side. With the help of these canvases you can slightly neutralize obsessive natural light, which often presses on the eyes during the day.

• If you responsibly approach the selection and pasting of dark canvases, then you can visually change the structure of the room. For example, to make it more spacious or, conversely, to slightly reduce. Of course, to increase the room with the help of dark wallpaper is a little more difficult. But for this you can contact the experienced designers.
• Dark canvases can hide many of the defects and irregularities of the walls. This is especially true for spectacular textured options or wallpaper with small prints.
• It should be noted the versatility of such finishes. Dark wallpapers look great in many styles, from exquisite classics to frilly and pompous baroque. This means that it will be possible to choose the best option for almost any ensemble.

There is such a wall decoration and its drawbacks:

• Dark wallpapers are not recommended to glue in too small rooms, as they can visually make them even closer. If you nevertheless decided to glue the walls in a compact room with such canvases, then stock up with various decorative elements such as mirrors to visually expand the space. This technique does not always work, since much depends on the immediate planning of the room.
• Designers strongly recommend not to apply to such a decoration, if the room is not located on the sunny side. Such design can lead to the fact that the interior will be too gloomy and lifeless.
• On dark canvases, especially when it comes to paper versions, any damage will be more noticeable. First of all it concerns the torn sites. Of course, such a problem can never be faced,if you pick up better and more dense materials and treat them carefully.

Today, various types of wallpapers are sold in stores. Consider them in more detail:

• Paper. Such options are the cheapest and environmentally friendly, as they contain 100% cellulose. It is simple enough to glue them, and the choice of shades of such cloths is incredibly rich. However, these options are short-lived, easy to break and can not be washed.
• Flizelinovye. In fact, these are the same paper copies, but they have a more dense base with woven fibers. Due to this composition, non-woven finishing materials are reliable and durable. In addition, they are perfectly breathable, so they will never appear mold or fungus. Some varieties of such wallpaper can hide the defects of the walls.

• Vinyl. So called wallpaper, having a special coating of foamed vinyl, applied to the base of paper or a special non-woven base. Such cloths can be washed, so they are bought for a variety of premises. These finishes are also durable and dense, so they can mask the defects of the walls.In addition, vinyl versions serve for a long time and do not lose their attractive appearance even after many years.
• Acrylic. These varieties of wallpaper are very similar to vinyl, but they use acrylic spraying on the topcoat. Such materials are thin, but they let in air (unlike vinyl copies), so they can be used in the children's room or bedroom.

• Fiberglass. Such canvases for painting today are wildly popular. They appeared relatively recently, but already managed to win the appreciation of consumers. Serve such wallpaper for a very long time and are highly durable. They are not afraid of mechanical damage. Unfortunately, these canvases are presented in the same version, and the choice of drawings on them is very limited.
• Textile. These costly, but very beautiful wallpapers have a base of non-woven or paper, which is applied to a woven coating. As a rule, cotton, flax and even silk are used in the production of these products. All materials are anti-flammable. These wallpapers look truly luxurious, however, to glue them and wash are not the easiest to do.

Consider the main spectrum of attractive dark tones:

• The black. It will be perfectly combined with light details in the interior, emphasizing the elegance of the ensemble. The perfect combination would be black with pink, beige and milky tones.
• Brown. This color is rich in shades. Wallpapers of similar color can be used for pasting all walls, and to highlight the accent zone. In such interiors, the best looking pieces of furniture are in natural colors.

• Red. This passionate color is one of the most energetic. In dark colors it should be used carefully. It is advisable to combine dark red wallpaper with contrasting white or beige canvas.
• Dark olive. These options should be addressed to lovers of natural subjects. They are suitable for both eco style and classic.
• Blue. Wallpapers of dark blue color will require high-quality lighting from you. Most often they are used for the decoration of bedrooms with windows facing the south side.

Dark wallpapers are not only monophonic. Such spectacular canvases are often complemented by beautiful prints and interesting patterns.

For example, these may be:

• compositions with large colors of contrasting colors and prints in which there is a small flower;
• regular and abstract shapes and lines;
• abstraction;
• interesting images with monograms;
• natural landscapes: mountains, forest thickets or the starry sky;
• classic images in a cage;
• good old strip;
• gold processing.

The following materials are used in the production of modern wallpaper of any color:

• cellulose;
• interlining;
• vinyl;
• acrylic;
• fiberglass;
• the cloth;
• metal.

Texture wallpaper can be very different.

For example, today textured embossed cloths are especially popular, with which you can easily hide the defects of the walls. True, such models are more expensive than, for example, smooth products. Also on the market you can meet attractive specimens with three-dimensional images, 3D-compositions, gloss and spectacular embossing.

Dark wallpapers should look perfect in the interior, and for this they should be competently combined with the rest of the surfaces and interior items.

So, dense black cloths will look great in combination with snow-white objects. Also for such ensembles you need to pick up light curtains. It can be white, pale peach, beige, cream or dairy.

As for the ceiling and floor finishing, it is recommended to produce it using light-colored materials. For example, it can be soft brown, ashen or beige laminate. Moreover, its surface can be both matte and glossy. In addition, black accents will be perfectly contrasted with white wallpaper in the interior. Such bright solutions are most often used in more modern interiors.

Doors and moldings in the room also should not merge with the dark wallpaper. They can be either light or a couple of tones different from the wall finish.

Combined options also look impressive and attractive. For example, they can have a bright floral print on top, and a dark monochromatic half below. Such vertical canvases are used in many ensembles and look very lively and fresh. In addition, the wallpaper can combine several different textures.

Dark wallpapers look organically in many stylistic directions. For example:

• Canvases in the "garage" style loft can be monophonic or complemented by imitation of brick and stone. The most successful will be the options of dark gray, brown, black or dull-ash tint.
• For minimalism style uncomplicated monochromatic wallpaper of strict and mature colors will be most suitable. They can be dark gray, black, dark blue or dark red.

• Hi-tech style similar shades can also be used. In such interiors will be appropriate fiberglass and metallized versions.
• In the luxurious and elegant ensembles of the artsy orientation (baroque, rococo, empire) Canvases of burgundy, dark purple, black and dark blue will look great. They can be either monophonic or decorated with luxurious prints and gilding.

It is necessary to approach the selection of dark wallpapers as seriously and responsibly as possible so that the interior with such finishing materials looks beautiful, not gloomy:

• Remember that in a small room too dark wallpaper (especially if they are pasted on all the walls) will not look very harmonious, because they constrain the space. This effect can be avoided only by referring to large wall mirrors or wardrobes with mirrored doors. Such details can visually expand the space.
• In large rooms, dark wallpapers will look spectacular, but they need to correctly beat and bring into the ensemble a suitable decor and light furniture so that the result is a “lively” and hospitable interior.

• Glue dark wallpaper only on one of the walls in a bright room. Such interiors look interesting, harmonious and do not seem gloomy at all.
• Do not forget about lighting. For rooms with dark wallpaper, you should carefully select appliances that will highlight the space.
• If you are looking for really cool and high-quality canvas, it is better to choose durable and reliable vinyl, non-woven, acrylic and fiberglass models.Paper wallpaper is more suitable for rooms with low traffic, as it is easy to tear. Textile options are not recommended to glue in the kitchen or hallway, as they quickly get dirty and absorb odors.
• Do not forget about the basic style of the interior. In it all the elements (including the decoration of the walls) should overlap with each other and harmoniously combine in a single combination.

Dark wallpaper can be chosen for the hall. For example, it can be textured black canvas with large gold-plated vegetable prints. This wall decoration can be beaten with golden amber tiled floors and a soft peach stretch ceiling with recessed lights.

Dark gray wallpaper with black patterns can decorate the wall in front of gray sofas and hang a TV on it. Fill the floor and ceiling with white color, hang translucent curtains on the windows and place snow-white floor lamps near the sofas.

In an unusual room with dark walls, brown floors and dark furniture, you should arrange the light details: marble floor carpet, large white paintings with black frames, a triangular white chandelier,decorative monochrome pillows and vases / shining crystal dishes. These details are necessary to dilute the dark notes in the design.

On how to choose the right wallpaper, see the next video.