Using dark wallpaper in the interior is quite risky. Overloading with dark colors can negatively affect the overall look of the room, so the use of dark shades scares not only independent amateur craftsmen, but also famous interior designers. However, the correct selection of shades and accessories will help you achieve a truly magical interior.

Kinds

For each type of room it is worth choosing different types of wallpaper. So, there is a distinction between wallpaper for walls, as well as ceiling options. Wallpaper for the ceiling is usually denser and white or beige. In turn, wall options can be completely varied both in density and texture of the material, and in color. Most often you can find the following types of wallpaper in stores:

• Paper;
• Non-woven;
• Vinyl;
• Liquid wallpaper;
• Photo wallpaper.

In addition, there is a separate type of wallpaper - self-adhesive. This type is usually an adhesive-based film, with which you can easily cover not only the walls in the room, but also completely various surfaces, be it doors or cabinet fronts. For wallpapering residential premises, vinyl and non-woven wallpaper options are most often used, since they have for a long time service, a high degree of protection from external damage, as well as an attractive appearance.

Dark wallpaper colors will be an excellent option for a living room or bedroom, but for small spaces such as a corridor and kitchen, this is not the best option. A dark color in a small room will be oppressive and will further reduce the space. Also You should avoid using dark wallpaper in the nursery.

Dark photo wallpapers will look great as decor in the bedroom and living room, as well as in a long corridor; they will add variety and zest to the interior.

Material

Previously, the most popular materials from which they are made were identified. modern types wallpaper, but in fact Today there is much more material:

• Paper;
• Non-woven fabric;
• Vinyl;
• Acrylic;
• Fiberglass;
• Textile;
• Metal;
• Liquid wallpaper.

Most of the materials listed can be used as a basis for painting, and can also be combined with each other to create a more interesting and creative design in room. In order to choose the most suitable option for a particular room, you need to know the characteristics of each material.

Paper

It’s worth mentioning right away that this option is the most budget-friendly, and if you don’t care about the longevity of the coverage, but want to spend the least amount of money, you should confidently choose this one. Most often, manufacturers of paper wallpaper produce canvases with a smooth surface, which have good air permeability and a high level of environmental friendliness. However, they fade quite quickly, are afraid of moisture and have the ability to wear out when in contact with furniture.

Nonwoven

In fact, it is also paper wallpaper, however, due to a denser base with the addition of fabric fibers, this option has higher strength and, accordingly, a longer service life. This option is also environmentally friendly, breathable and does not shrink when dried. In addition, this type of wallpaper is very easy to glue: the glue is applied only to the surface of the wall, and the canvas is glued to finished wall. Certain types of non-woven wallpaper can hide wall imperfections, be they unevenness or small cracks in the plaster.

Vinyl

This type is so called due to the coating of foamed vinyl applied to a paper or non-woven base. This type is the most moisture resistant, namely vinyl wallpapers are sold in the market as washable options. Thanks to a fairly strong base, they are also able to hide uneven walls; in addition, vinyl is practically doesn't change appearance during service and does not fade even in direct sunlight.

Acrylic wallpaper

Almost identical to vinyl, but in this case acrylic spraying acts as the top coating. Such wallpapers are slightly thinner, however, unlike vinyl, they have the ability to allow air to pass through, which means they can be used in a bedroom or nursery.

Fiberglass wallpaper

One of the most popular options for painting, so they are often used in office premises or in new buildings. Such wallpapers have a long service life and high coating strength. They are not afraid of water and mechanical damage. The only disadvantage of this coating is small assortment of drawings.

Textile wallpaper

This is an option when natural material is applied to a non-woven or paper base. fabric covering. For the top layer, linen, cotton and silk are most often used, which are pre-treated with a special anti-flammable solution. The main advantage of this type of wallpaper is its appearance; the room acquires a special charm and looks expensive and exclusive. However, at the same time, such coverage It is very difficult to glue and subsequently clean.

Metal wallpaper

The best option for a room in which it is necessary to create a soundproofing effect. In addition, this type of wallpaper creates beautiful interior, filled with glare and light play. This wallpaper will look great in a room in the style high tech.

Dimensions

In order to correctly calculate the required amount of wallpaper for pasting a particular room, it is very important to know what the sizes of standard wallpaper rolls are. So, any wallpaper has two main size dimensions - length and width. So, for example, there are two main production options for width: there are wallpapers with a width of 53 cm (the so-called standard half-meter wallpaper), as well as non-standard wide wallpaper with a width of 106 cm.

Several years ago, the first type of width was more popular; there were much more textures and patterns in this particular width of the canvas, but today the market tends to shift towards wide wallpapers. In stores there are more and more possible meter options with different patterns and textures, from different materials, for painting and the most ordinary ones.

Gluing meter-long wallpaper is somewhat more difficult, but it makes it easier to calculate the number of strips needed, as well as reduce the number of joints in the room.

As for the options produced in European factories, they can have a width ranging from 60 to 140 centimeters. Such options are quite rare on sale in the Russian Federation, but they can still be found at some points of sale in large cities. Roll meter is the second dimension of size. So, today the most common option is a measurement of 10.05 m. This length is usually the most convenient for covering a room with a standard ceiling height. On average, from one roll you can get 4 stripes without adjustment, but for options when it is necessary to adjust the pattern, most often 3 strips come out.

Colors

Color solutions in dark colors are very diverse, and the choice will depend on the overall style of the room, its size and purpose. Plain wallpaper in different colors can become ideal solution, or, on the contrary, can spoil the overall atmosphere of the room. So, for example, black wallpaper should under no circumstances be used in a small hallway, or used on all walls at once, without any accent.

Black should definitely be combined. Options for rooms in the Art Nouveau style, in which black is combined with gold, look good. Black and golden tones can add luxury, elegance and a special atmosphere to the room. Black-pink or black-lilac combinations fit perfectly into the interior of a soft bedroom, but black brick will harmoniously complement a living room or dining room in a loft style.

Matte blue walls are a good option for a bedroom, This choice will give an atmosphere of magic and comfort to the room. In addition, blue is one of the most popular colors in living room decor. By playing with different shades you can create an unforgettable, unique interior.

Fits perfectly into the bedroom purple wallpaper, they will emphasize the purpose of the room, give it unique style with a touch of magic and some mysticism.

Greens and orange options– these are exactly the dark shades that can be used in a nursery, but this must be done with extreme caution and it is imperative to dilute the dark colors with a lighter range.

Red and burgundy options good for use in large living rooms, where there are many guests, as well as a sufficient number of accessories that can not only complement the room, but also reduce the degree of aggressiveness of the chosen color.

How to calculate?

Calculating the amount of wallpaper is a very important component of the purchasing and renovation process as a whole. Too much a large number of rolls will lead to the fact that there will be a lot of canvas left, which is unlikely to be used, and the money spent will not be returned, and a smaller quantity in comparison with the necessary will lead to the need to purchase additional material, and with this difficulties may arise: required model It may not be on sale or another batch of this product will be on sale, which may lead to discrepancies in color or some flaws in the texture of the new coating.

To easily calculate the quantity required material, you can use online calculator , which can be easily found on the Internet, and can also be calculated independently. To do this, it is necessary, first of all, to measure the perimeter of the room being pasted. As you know from school, perimeter is the sum of the measurements of the lengths of all sides. The length of the walls can be seen on the room plan or measured using a regular construction tape.

Having measured all the walls, we add up the results obtained and get the required measurement.

Next, you need to measure the height of the walls, the height of the wall will be equal to the length of the strip of wallpaper, which will subsequently be glued to the wall. After this, the total length of the wallpaper roll must be divided by the resulting wall height, the result will be the number of strips that can be obtained from one roll. In this case, it is also worth considering the fit of the pattern, if it requires it; the required number of centimeters in the fit is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. Accordingly, when adjusting the pattern from the total length of the roll, you need subtract those few centimeters that will be spent on joining the drawing, and after that divide by the height of the wall.

When the number of strips from one roll has been calculated, it is necessary to calculate the total number of strips that will be needed, and for this it is necessary to divide the perimeter by the width of the strip. After all these manipulations, it will only be necessary to divide the total number of strips required for pasting by the number of strips obtained from one roll, and this result will become the final number that will show how many rolls need to be purchased for pasting a particular room.

What do they go with?

In order for the interior with dark wallpaper not to be overly gloomy, it is necessary to skillfully select combinations with them.

For example, very popular combined options from several colors or textures. Black-lilac, black-pink, black-yellow combinations can not only create interesting, bright interior solutions, but also emphasize the uniqueness of the owner of the room. You can combine not only monochromatic options; rooms in which monochromatic material is combined with material that has a pattern look good.

Plain wallpaper can be combined with flower wallpaper. For example, today interiors with red, white or beige wallpaper combined with wallpaper with red poppies, or purple with violets, yellow or blue with sunflowers. Here you can only be limited by your imagination, the general style of the room and its purpose.

Dark wallpaper can be combined with contrasting accessories, they can be silver or gold plated, such options fit most well into classic style or Art Nouveau style. In addition, you can dilute an overly dark interior with the right choice of furniture. Lighter contrasting colors will “unload” the room and add light to it.

Beautiful decor

In order to diversify the interior, you can opt not for plain dark wallpaper, but for options with a pattern. So, various textures can serve as decoration, for example, the leather option is quite popular today. Dark material with the texture of natural leather can create a truly unique interior.

Brown or green leather texture will fit perfectly into an ethnic or African interior, but black, gray or red options can be used in minimalism or hi-tech. When it comes to interesting textures, velvet wallpaper is also popular. They have interesting, vibrant tints that significantly diversify the interior.

For the living room or dining room you can choose a stylish and modern version with inscriptions, inscriptions will also fit well into the interior of an office or recreation area. In interior design, many people decide to use the fashionable “black Khokhloma” color scheme. A covering with such an ornament is most often used in a bedroom or large living room, because this color somewhat narrows the space, but gives the room chic and aristocracy.

You can dilute the dark shade with wallpaper on which the paintings are placed, most often these are reproductions of famous paintings; placing them on a dark base is a winning option for a living room or a long corridor, the dimensions of which allow you to place such accents in it.

Striped material will help expand the space. The combination of dark shades with silver, gold or other contrasting colors stretches the room and makes it visually larger. You can find options with a pattern; it can differ by just a few shades from the base, or be completely contrasting. Models with monograms and circles are popular.

Properly used, with the right accessories, these options can create a beautiful interior that will delight you for many years. Today it is gaining more and more popularity abstraction, various transitions of tones.

Interesting unusual figures in chaos and other options are used in the interior design of modern apartments.

Style and design

For almost every style decision in the interior, you can choose your own version of a dark wall covering. For example, the minimalist style will gravitate towards plain dark matte options. If you choose a decorative coating in this decision, then it is better to pay attention to contrasting large geometric shapes that will not be very noticeable, but at the same time will create a pleasant accent within the style solution.

Abstract patterns on wallpaper will fit perfectly into styles such as hi-tech or loft. Correct selection color scheme can integrate abstraction into minimalism, modernism, and even classics. Also for modern and classics, velvet wallpaper would be a good option. They will help create a truly aristocratic interior, especially in burgundy or emerald colors. Classic also gravitates towards design options in which it is possible to combine monochromatic and textures with patterns.

The use of floral prints, geometric patterns, and additional pictures help create the most complete image in the room. Floral prints are also often used in style Provence and country. To expand the space, you can use a combination of dark walls with a mirror wall. This solution will extend the room, create an unforgettable effect, and in combination with light furniture will give the most modern look.

How to choose?

The choice of dark tones in interior decoration is a very individual process: what will look good in a room of 25 square meters. meters, it is completely unsuitable for a small kitchenette in a Khrushchev-era building. Therefore, when choosing a dark shade of wallpaper, you should first of all pay attention to the size of the room intended to be covered with dark materials.

In small cramped rooms, a dark color will not add coziness, but only gloom, and will narrow the space even more, but a large room in such a color scheme it will look quite harmonious. You should only choose a dark wallpaper color in rooms with sufficient lighting. The more light, the darker the shade of the coating you can choose, otherwise there is a risk of creating a very gloomy and unpresentable interior where you will not want to return. Besides ceiling lighting, it is worth adding wall lamps.

If you have already chosen dark furniture, you should not complement it with walls in the same color scheme.

The maximum you can choose is this is a light wallpaper with a dark pattern or initially focus on choosing lighter furniture that will highlight the depth of the color of the walls. To visually expand the space, you should pay attention to the stylish vertical stripes on the wallpaper. This option will stretch the space and give it more volume. You can also use glossy finishes to increase space.

The reflection of light in them will add shimmer and air to the room, especially since such a coating will refresh and relieve the rather gloomy color scheme.

You can also choose the color based on the overall style of the room. Best options for eco-style and ethnicity - these are, of course, brown, green, ocher and dark sand colors. Minimalism welcomes black and gray; classic and modern will also not be against brown, burgundy and blue. The quality of the chosen coating will also play an important role in the choice.

Dark shades look much better and more advantageous on dense quality materials than on thin paper wallpaper. It is for this reason that it is better to choose vinyl or fabric options.

It is generally accepted that light shades in interior design are much preferable to dark ones. They visually expand the space, increase the feeling of volume and airiness, and set the mood for a calm, harmonious mood. And, on the contrary, dark shades reek of gloom, they make the room small, hide the beauty of the furniture and decor, and the mood in such rooms leaves much to be desired. However, to some extent, these are all stereotypes and common myths of ordinary people.

Peculiarities

Professional designers and connoisseurs of beauty have long established that dark color in the interior can shade and add mystery, add luxury and chic, and create both extravagant and strict elegant images.

The main thing, when interacting with a dark color, is to be able to look for and use the golden mean, to play with a combination of shades and tones, natural and artificial lighting. Be able to find harmonious proportions of dark and light, bright and muted.

When talking about dark colors in the interior, it is customary to take into account the most voluminous surfaces of the room - the walls. And it is the wall cladding that has the main function of creating the atmosphere of the entire room. Therefore, dark wallpaper on the walls is of great importance for the aesthetic perception of the interior. The correctness of their choice and location on the wall depends on whether the room will look like a gloomy closet or an elegant stylish hall:

• For living rooms and halls in modern interiors, a combination of dark and light tones, as well as proper lighting and lighting can work wonders. The same goes for kitchens and bathrooms.

• For the bedroom, wall decor in dark colors is best organized on the wall that is located behind the head of the bed. In this case, the rich color of the wallpaper will not psychologically interfere with proper rest, and the sleeping area, led by the bed, will become the main accent of the room’s interior.

• Dark wallpaper in the kitchen is good for dividing space into functional areas. Dark color can indicate dining or work area, depending on the location of the kitchen and dining set.

• In a children's room it is better to avoid oppressive dark shades, but if you want to decorate your baby's room in the images of a fairytale forest or a starry night sky, you should choose the lightest shades from a dark palette of colors.

Another undesirable place for wallpaper dark colors– these are small hallways and corridors. In rooms that are already cramped, you need to try to “lighten” the space as much as possible so as not to create the impression of being cramped and stuffy.

Colors

The comfort of staying in the room will depend on the correct selection of colors. Therefore, it is important before settling on one color or another, visualize final version design or make a sketch of the room using a computer program.

Let's look at the main spectrum of dark tones:

• Black. Stylish and sophisticated color, capable of the right approach and combination with light shades to give the interior elegance. Pairs perfectly with beige, milky, pink shades. Can be used in the following options:

1. An accent area of ​​one of the walls, decorated with patterns of light colors (neon, silver, white). Perfect for bedroom interior.
2. Bottom of the wall. Will protect the space from unwanted dirt in the hallway or kitchen.
3. The checkerboard tile pattern is ideal for an art deco living room.

• Brown. The spectrum of this color can be used both on one of accent walls, and throughout the interior as a whole. Smooth transitions from chocolate to soft coffee will create a pleasant atmosphere without darkening the space. Suitable for decorating any room, creating warmth and comfort, combined with furniture made of natural wood. For classic interiors or antique design, rich brown wallpaper with a soft porous structure, with monograms and gilded elements would be ideal.

• Red. The color of activity and passion, however, it should be used carefully - an excess of scarlet tones can cause overwork, aggression and anxiety. Deeper tones of red - cherry, burgundy, coral, purple will look good in the kitchen, combined with light shades, metallic shine and white surfaces.

• Blue. A color of austerity that requires good lighting. Can be used for bedrooms and living rooms with windows facing the sunny side. To prevent the interior from becoming oppressive, the dark blue color should be diluted with light shades of the same range. For a Mediterranean country style or marine theme A combination of white and blue is suitable, as well as the use of these colors in striped wallpaper.

• Green. The spectrum of green tones can have both an invigorating and calming effect. It looks controversial in the interior, but with the right approach it can emphasize the style of the living room or bedroom. Natural styles ethno and eco against a wall with dark green wallpaper will look very impressive.

• Beautiful olive The wallpaper will also not leave indifferent lovers of nature themes. And wallpaper in the color of malachite or emerald stone with golden decor will create a luxurious living room in a classic style.

• Grey. Dark gray tones can sparkle with amazing colors if diluted with matching colors. The addition of pink will give the gray scale the color of an ash rose, mother-of-pearl will decorate the room with pearl shimmer, steel and silver in combination with dark gray wallpaper will make it noble classic interior, as well as an ultra-modern high-tech room.

• Violet. One of the most fashionable shades, especially popular among lovers of extravagance and unusual design. Despite the fact that an excess of purple color is considered oppressive, with the right variation and combination it can add mystery and charm to the entire interior.

How to combine?

Since decorating walls with dark wallpaper in itself implies a rich color palette, you should carefully consider the choice of furniture and interior decor.

How less space premises, the lighter the furniture and floor should be against the background of dark wallpaper.

Black wallpaper can be an excellent backdrop for accenting white furniture or a piano. A dark wall at the head of the bed will indicate a relaxation area. Chocolate or wenge colored wallpaper will set off the snow-white ceiling, beige curtains and bedspreads in the bedroom. Wallpaper in dark shades on the wall opposite the doors of the same color will look original.

Combination of light and dark coatings

To harmonize space, experts advise using the three-color rule: contrast of dark and light, where dark is one quarter, plus a bright accent. Designers and artists use this rule to create clothing collections and decorate stylish interiors.

Let's look at some options to understand the main idea of ​​the rule:

• A combination in proportions of chocolate and milky shades of wallpaper, wenge and beige. A bright accent will be light furniture and snow-white tulle.

• The “yin-yang” design technique will combine black and white to zone a spacious living room, and orange or red furniture can become a bright accent.

• Rich purple on one wall will mark an accent area; it will be complemented by light shades of turquoise, lilac or pink pearl.

• Bright wallpaper orange color ideal for the kitchen. The invigorating orange will be balanced by the lemon or milky tones of the furniture set and curtains.

Various styles

Wallpaper in dark colors has one undoubted advantage: they are able to highlight any decoration and maximally emphasize the style of the room. As already mentioned, classics framed by dark brown tones of chocolate and wenge are chic and respectable.

Dark green can add sophistication English style , green wallpaper will set off the velvet curtains and expensive cloth of the billiard table, and gold monograms will add luxurious notes to the entire interior. Bordeaux and cherry perfectly highlight the style modern The combination of white and black - the basics of style Art Deco. In addition, black and white shades look good in a modern style. hi-tech and minimalism.

For style Provence with its gentle tints of pastel colors, purple wallpaper with a flower or with floral ornament. Style production premises and streets (loft) will perfectly complement the wallpaper, imitating rough brickwork in reddish-red shades.

How to choose?

Among the variety of wallpaper types offered by manufacturers, several of the most popular options can be noted:

• Paper. The wallpaper consists entirely of paper web. They are short-lived, but economical in price. Single-layer or multi-layer, most often with a smooth surface, but also with a convex relief.
• Non-woven. Non-woven elastic fabric that can hide minor wall defects. Does not swell from glue and water, holds its shape after drying. The texture can be very different: glossy, textured, with three-dimensional patterns or embossing. It comes in two versions: colored and “paintable”.
• Vinyl. Manufactured on the basis of paper or non-woven fabrics with thin PVC coated(polyvinyl chloride). Protective film gives the material strength, resistance to moisture and prevents fading from sunlight.

• Acrylic. This is paper wallpaper with acrylic spraying, which makes the surface of the material textured and rough to the touch.
• Textile. One of the most expensive types of wallpaper. However, if such wallpaper is made on the basis of paper or non-woven material, this significantly reduces its cost. In this option, a thin layer of woven fabric made of linen, silk, or polyester is applied to the paper. Can be smooth or velvety.
• Photo wallpaper. The perfect way to add color and dimension to a space with a wall-sized image. The scale and perspective in the hall will be created by images of nature: mountains, seascapes, photos of cities around the world. The seasons will give a special mood to rooms that match the color scheme. It could be spring or summer with large flowers, autumn with golden leaves, green pine needles framed by snow.

How to decorate?

Plain wallpaper in dark colors is not always suitable for every interior. If the room is small and does not allow you to create a complete composition from plain canvases different colors, then you can resort to materials serving as interior decoration. The same option will do for those who are against the dark monotony on the walls, but nevertheless want to include color in the interior palette.

Dark walls look beautiful and elegant. But they often evoke fear of overwhelming darkness and optically make the room smaller. Dark, dramatic colors can work wonders in introducing an extremely moody, upscale atmosphere to a room. They make the room cozier. Deep tones create a favorable atmosphere for evening meetings with friends, long conversations, pleasant moments spent with family or alone with an interesting book.

Among the most commonly chosen wallpaper colors are pastels or optimistic intense colors as an accent on one wall. Few people decide to cover their room with gray or black wallpaper! But when used correctly, these “serious” colors will help create original, optimistic arrangements. There is no need to be afraid of them; you should look for that shade that conquers the heart and interior. Excellent choice Wallpaper will help introduce dark notes into the design of rooms. How to use dark wallpaper in the interior of the hallway, living room, bedroom, kitchen to emphasize the character of the rooms - this will be discussed below.

Are dark walls gloomy and uncomfortable?

Walls decorated in dark tones seem rather gloomy, but in combination with properly selected interior decoration elements, they create a surprisingly cozy, elegant effect. When combined with bright, contrasting colors of furniture and accessories, dark surfaces acquire depth and serve as an excellent backdrop for bright, light accents, which do not look so impressive against a light background. Dark walls with a light floor look impressive.

What to combine with?

In order not to get a gloomy interior, you need to think about how to dilute the dark wallpaper? Dark shades include:

• black,
• dark grey,
• deep blue;
• bottle greens;
• purple;
• eggplant;
• chocolate.

In the case of using these colors, the selection rule is “tone on tone” for choosing furniture and accessories. It's about about the combination of different shades of the same color. For example, a living room with dark blue wallpaper will acquire splendor thanks to the addition of furniture and accessories in tones of blue sapphire and cornflower. Do the same with other shades.

How to brighten a room with dark wallpaper?

The combination of dark shades with furniture, accessories in white, silver, pearl, pastel colors give the room a little elegance.

One wall is dark, the rest are light

Dark walls look beautiful in well-lit ones, spacious rooms. In small rooms it is worth limiting their use to one wall or a section of it. You can highlight a certain area in the room with blue or purple:

• area behind the sofa,
• bed,
• niche,
• art gallery.

Wallpaper in brown tones

The living room should be decorated as cozy and comfortable. To relieve boredom, you can add a pinch of drama. Deep brown wallpaper in the room, set off by a white ceiling, comfortable light sofas, armchairs, additionally illuminated by natural light, will undoubtedly make the living room cozy and interesting. Warm chocolate shades contrast perfectly with white accents and look exceptionally decent in the living room, bedroom, creating cozy atmosphere.

Elegant black

Black is synonymous with elegance. Black dresses, suits, leather bags, cars look more luxurious. Black walls will be a great alternative neutral shades, pastels. Black include wide range shades.

When gluing black wallpaper, the main thing is to try not to overdo it with black!

Light touches in the form of black decorations in certain areas of the room will help balance the design, preferably in front of a window, providing them with a generous amount of natural light. It is advisable that the black wallpaper is not monochromatic. They look interesting the following options:

• decorated with embossing;
• decorated with beautiful texture;
• with the addition of subtle delicate patterns;
• cloth-like;
• imitating marble, brick;
• containing an interesting modern 3D texture that creates optical effects.

Black walls in the hall, photo

Fashionable gray tones

Rooms decorated with gray wallpaper, depending on the shade and additions, may look like:

• warm or cold,
• dark or bright
• subtle or dramatic

Gray in the interior is very popular and is always associated with beauty. The graphite shade goes perfectly with other colors. You can use a wide range of shades in one room, creating a unique, stylish space. Graphite wallpaper allows you to organize a classic and modern interior in the following styles:

• classic,
• loft,
• Scandinavian,
• high tech,
• eclecticism.

Depth and calmness of blue

Blue tones are calm, soothing, deep. Blue is ideal for the living room and goes well with almost any other color. Deep blue is capable of bringing out the beauty of architectural, decorative details, and textures of materials. Blue shades are worthy of attention, they create a special atmosphere and enrich the space. With them, the room looks exceptional, rich, impressive, no expensive decoration or equipment is needed.

Elegant blue walls in the living room, photo

Blue wallpaper designs may contain:

• geometric patterns,
• plants,
• interesting texture.

Photo wallpapers look impressive, giving the interior depth and a feeling of more space. The solution is especially relevant in a small room, such as a bathroom.

Rich green

The effect of depth, an atmosphere of peace and tranquility can bring green tint. Green tones promote concentration, so they are often used in offices, combining beautifully with wooden furniture.

Bottle and swamp wallpapers look beautiful in the living room or office, especially the options decorated with an interesting texture and pattern that matches the style of the interior. Popular patterns:

• For classic design– flowers, polka dots, striped patterns;
• for a modern interior - fantasy patterns, graphics, three-dimensional effects.

Living room decoration, photo

Living room with gray, blue, brown tones– an offer for lovers of modern interiors who are ready for change. A modern living room decorated with gray wallpaper is full of class and elegance. A drab living room can change quickly with the right additions.

• Muted gray wallpaper looks harmonious in the company of beige, white accents, and additions in a strong shade.
• Yellow, pink, orange, green accessories that brightly contrast with the walls will help to warm up a dark interior.

To prevent the room from looking too small, you should not overload it with furniture or additives.

Undoubtedly, covering all the walls with black shades is not entirely good decision even for a large, spacious living room. It is advisable to combine black wallpaper with light colors. Contrasting elements highlight each other's strengths. Some monotony of the design can be diluted by adding separate bright accents:

• red sofa,
• yellow chair,
• bright refrigerator,
• turquoise textiles.

Bedroom Decor Ideas

Many people read that only light colors are suitable for the bedroom, allowing them to achieve complete relaxation. Those who love a liberal approach choose dark bedroom design ideas. Gray and blue bedroom walls look a little gloomy, but make the design more attractive.

The bedroom wallpaper design in a noble chocolate shade looks impressive. Some of the walls can be decorated with brown, gray wallpaper, some areas can be covered with oriental patterns. This is the recipe for an intriguing, mysterious interior. Blue and red satin sheets will complement the interior. If there are concerns about making the bedroom decor too gloomy, it is worth decorating one fragment, for example the head of the bed, with patterned wallpaper.

Chocolate, satin lingerie – good idea, if you need to get a sensual, mysterious bedroom interior. In general, dark brown decor can look visually a little “heavy”. Beautiful additives combine effectively with black and gray wallpaper:

• fur blanket,
• fluffy pillows,
• crystal vases,
• candles.

However, it is better to use a design with a light pattern, or place contrasting paintings, breaking up the solidity of the saturated chocolate shade.

Gray wallpaper the bedroom will not be boring if you choose the option with fantasy patterns and choose original accessories:

• an interesting lamp with a lampshade decorated with tassels,
• soft fluffy textiles.

On a brown background they look impressive, decorating the interior:

• white headboard;
• light bedside tables, dressing table;
• light bed;
• decorative bedspread.

Playing with flowers in the hallway

They try to decorate a small hallway that has no natural light light wallpaper. With the help of contrasting tones it is possible to smooth out the proportions of the room. Since the corridor is often long, narrow, interesting solution– decorate the opposite wall with a darker shade to visually shorten the interior. In practice, this solution looks like this:

The wall can be covered with black magnetic marker paint and pasted special wallpaper, on which you can draw with chalk.

Conclusion

There are many ways to decorate walls with dark wallpaper in the kitchen and living room so that the interior does not look gloomy, reflects the style and character of the residents, and acts as a real decoration for the room. Will help you implement interesting ideas the right combinations, combinations of shades, light and bright accessories, their skillful use.

An interior with a dark design looks stylish, bright, and, depending on the chosen shade, has different effect on proportions, the character of the room.

When the time comes for renovation, choosing wallpaper or paint to decorate an apartment, few of us think about dark walls. We are accustomed to the fact that designers often decorate our apartments in standard colors. Just before the final answer - whether to use heavy colors during renovations in your interior decoration of the apartment, we advise you to first look at photos of dark wallpaper and how you can decorate the apartment.

How to combine correctly

Traditionally, we are used to decorating an apartment with light colors, because we associate them with harmony, calm and stability. Don’t be afraid to glue dark wallpaper in the interior - with the right combination, you won’t get a completely black interior, but on the contrary, you will have a very sophisticated and elegant room.

The best combinations:

• contrast - one of the walls can be gloomy (if it is a dining room, the dining area will be black, in the living room black tones will look great behind the sofa, and so on);
• dividing the apartment into several zones will work quite well when using light dark wallpaper (perfect option in a small room);
• transition using shadows is ideal for a very bright room;
• using one or two light walls(it is desirable that they are located opposite to each other) you can visually increase the length of the room space;
• dull tones are ideal for rooms where there is increased pollution - the kitchen area, where a lot of cooking is done, the corridor and others.

Remember a couple simple rules combinations - in simple version two colors will do; with a complex option, you can use more than two colors; non-standard combination involves the use of more than three shades.

Black color will look good as a background - this way you can highlight all the details of the situation. The interior of a small room covered with black wall coverings can be broken up with the help of mirrors, wall lamps, white cornices or baseboards. The furniture should also be bright and light.

Don't forget about the presence of green plants. A small recommendation - flooring should also be in harmony with the wall coverings. It is better to choose parquet or laminate flooring in classic wood colors.

Don't be afraid to use a blue tint in your home decor. The bright blue shade will go well with beige, white, brown, metallic, sand and other warm colors of wall coverings. Such combinations of cool and warm shades will give your home interior decoration a more chic and bold look.

You should not combine other bright colors with blue wall coverings - they will steal all the attention. In case you want to hang dark blue wall coverings, stick them on one side of the wall. It is better to decorate the remaining walls in other cool colors.

To dilute gloomy green walls, you can add accessories in blue, beige, white, yellow flowers. These can be pillows on sofas, bedspreads, curtains, etc.

Dark gray wallpaper does not look friendly. In order to smooth out the effect of unfriendliness, play with contrast - add some warm tones (red, yellow, orange or green).

Features of using dark wallpaper

Using a combination of gloomy and bright areas, we can create a contrasting accent on one of the main surfaces of the room. The most common options for combining with dark wallpaper are purple, brown, blue and green undertones.

To create excellent interior decoration rooms, use to combine not only wall decoration, but also furniture in other brighter halftones. The most popular wallpapers dark colors can be paper, non-woven, vinyl or fabric.

If the apartment is well lit by sunlight, you can use dark colors on the walls as specific spots. Interesting option, which deserves your attention is wallpapering with pictures in a gloomy room. For more light, use paint with a gloss that will reflect the sun directly into the room.

Effects with dark colors will help you achieve visual effects. Wall coverings dark shades will cope well with the task of emphasizing the classic style of the interior, art deco, baroque.

If you want to visually stretch out the space, paint the furthest wall in the room with dark paint. You can also paper or paint two opposite sides in dark colors. This way you can decorate any room, regardless of its purpose.

Basic rules for interior decoration of an apartment

• The darkest side must always be located opposite the window.
• There should be bright spots in the room - if the walls are papered or not painted light color, which means the furniture should be brighter and vice versa.
• Heavy halftones should be used in spacious rooms.
• There should always be a bright side opposite the bed.
• It is forbidden to use dark undertones in a children's room.
• Wallpaper in dark hallway You can use white shades.

Photo of dark wallpaper in the interior

Modern fashion trends dictate their own rules in creating home interiors.

Since today, when wallpapering premises, a combination of wallpaper of two colors is considered relevant, wallpaper in dark colors in combination with a different color of wallpaper looks very interesting in interiors.

Some people are afraid to use dark wallpaper in their interior to avoid darkening the room and creating a oppressive atmosphere.

But if you choose the right combination dark wallpaper and apply it in the right place, you can get a spectacular interior, and you can hide the defects of the room.

To achieve this effect, following the rules for choosing a place for pasting and selecting the right combination will help.

What colors are dark wallpapers, and what colors are best to combine them with?

The most acceptable colors for design are green, blue, purple, brown, black, and dark gray.

• black color goes well with pastel colors;
• blue color goes well with white, with warm shades, such as sand, beige, milky;

• brown color also goes well with beige tones, here you can use smooth transitions several tones of this color scheme;
• green color can be combined with blue, white, yellow, purple, beige;

• purple color is combined with warm light tones;
• dark gray color can be used in combination with bright colors(orange, raspberry, peach, pink, light green).

How to make a dark wallpaper color the highlight of your interior

Beautiful dark wallpaper can be used in any room and the result is elegant, chic or strict design interior, using a play of shades.

Dark color is good to use to reduce the space of a room, but if you use the right combination of colors, in which there is a dark shade, you can stretch out the space.

The dark color of the wallpaper can be used not only to correct the space, but also to zone the room. Just remember that the use of such shades should not be gloomy or distracting. You should not darken the place for playing, the place of rest, or the place where guests are received.

The choice of dark wallpaper should correspond to the overall interior of the room. The choice of color sets a certain style for the room.

Color combinations of natural shades - green and brown can set an eco-style for a room, the color of wine or dark chocolate creates a classic style, gray or black creates a minimalist style.

Using dark shades, you can stylize the room in the direction of Baroque or Art Deco.

• You shouldn’t cover all the walls with dark wallpaper.
• Wallpaper dark color correctly combined with light tones.
• Wallpaper in dark colors can be used to decorate ledges and niches in the room.

It is better to use dark wallpaper in the bedroom interior behind the head of the bed, in the form of a small insert, then it will not interfere with rest and will add zest to the room.

The use of combinations of dark wallpaper with a different color scheme is well suited for dividing the dining area and the cooking area in the kitchen.

In the hallway is acceptable dark color only in the lower part of the walls, because the room is too small, so there is an opportunity to visually stretch it out.

You can even use such wallpaper in a dark apartment. To do this you need to choose a pair light shade, be sure to use additional lighting and accessories of a different color scheme in the interior.

If during the purchase there are difficulties in selecting the desired color combination, then sales consultants will come to the rescue. They will kindly invite you to look through catalogs where you will see photos of dark wallpaper in combination with a different color category.

If you like dark shades in your interiors, don't be afraid to use them! The most important thing is to correctly assess the space that will be covered, so that dark wallpaper will help you correct its shortcomings.

Correctly selected color combination wallpaper will give the room a special chic.

It is not necessary to resort to the services of a designer; if you take into account all the above rules for using dark colors when wallpapering, you will achieve the desired result on your own.

We wish you success in your endeavors!

Photo of dark wallpaper in the interior