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Wall decoration as a key interior solution

Wall decoration of modern housing is presented in the form of materials from various foundations. In particular honor environmental sustainability criteria, aesthetic potential and durability of products.

Wallpaper in the interior

Wallpapering the walls is a classic solution in the arrangement of the living room, bedroom and nursery. The following types of material are distinguished:
  • Paper wallpaper. Products are affordable, finishing work is quick and easy. Cons: fragility of the finish, exposure to moisture and UV rays, the complexity of care;
  • Vinyl types. Covered with high characteristics of strength and decorativeness, presented in a wide variety of colors and textures. Products are slightly more expensive compared to the paper counterpart;
  • Photowall-paper. The original design of the space allows you to realize extraordinary design ideas. The current catalog includes offers from domestic and foreign manufacturers;
  • Textile wallpaper. Upholstery with textile drapery allows you to hide minor defects of the base.
New-fashioned 3D wallpapers deserve attention with their magnificent performance and aesthetic potential. This category of finishes is presented in the expensive segment.

Painting as a fashionable option for wall decoration

In the design of recreation and sleep areas, environmentally friendly water-emulsion formulations are used, silicone options for paints are relevant for rooms with a high level of humidity. Overview of popular solutions:
  • Decorative paints. Using this material and a simple roller is not difficult to create a silk or brocade effect on the surface, imitation stone or wood. The coating is actively used in the decoration of the walls of the bedroom, living room and entrance area;
  • Painting. A great alternative to modern finishes of a studio apartment, a spacious living room.
The strength of the coating and the expressiveness of the picture depend on the level of preparation of the surface of the walls before applying the paint.

Popular ideas in interior design

In the arrangement of walls, tile decor, wood trim, panels from natural or synthetic bases are very relevant:
  • Tile. Square or rectangular shapes of various textures and colors. The material is well combined with other types of finishes in the form of wallpaper, paint, plaster;
  • Lining. Reiki are mounted according to the groove-tongue system horizontally, vertically or "herringbone" depending on the idea of ​​space design;
  • Sheet panels. They produce an impressive range of products from natural resources and polymers with excellent imitation of natural textures.
Installation of sheet structures is mainly carried out using a frame carrier.

Varieties of Wall Panels

Impeccable in terms of environmental friendliness of the basis and the aesthetic component of the options for wall decoration of the bedroom and living room:
  • wall panels from plant materials: bamboo, reed, from straw, wood chips, cellulose, balsa wood;
  • drywall panels;
  • panels with textile coating - felt or felt surface with a convex or slotted pattern in the form of various geometries.
Varieties of glass and plastic products are mainly used in the arrangement of the kitchen, corridor and bathroom. According to the decorative and functional component, wall panels are divided into the following types:
  • 3D designs - voluminous versions of the finishing material are made from plant bases, luxurious bamboo and cork 3D sheets are especially popular. Panels with futuristic images are made of gypsum, quilted textile options impress with a soft texture. Also offer voluminous versions of aluminum, PVC, MDF, particleboard, fiberboard;
  • acoustic solutions - a porous finish provides an excellent level of sound insulation. Panels with a foam surface stand out for their special characteristics. The product in relief design is relevant in the design of spacious halls of country houses; in the arrangement of apartments, reliefless acoustic wall panels of a combined type are used.
Panels cover all surfaces of the walls of the room or use them in combination with plaster or paint. Most often, niches or selected planes are decorated with textured sheets to give the space an effect of special expressiveness.

Stucco as an elite surface decor

This type of wall decoration is presented in interesting variations:
  • Venetian plaster - a luxurious imitation of natural stone. The base consists of malachite, marble or granite-quartz dust;
  • structural plaster - made of silicate, synthetic latex and minerals. The product has a granular structure with particles of wood fibers or an admixture of stone granules in the form of marble or granite chips;
  • decorative plaster - such types as mosaic, relief, “under a fur coat”, “rust”, “roller” are distinguished;
  • flock is perhaps the most time-consuming and expensive type of plaster, but the result is impressive with the elite velvety surface. The material contains acrylic varnish and traditional flocks.
Plaster cladding as a pretentious and noble coating is presented in the expensive segment. Some wall decoration options are easy to do with your own hands. Moreover, one cannot ignore the fact that in any case it is necessary to arm yourself with a certain base of knowledge and skills or entrust the work to specialists.

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