How to choose the wallpaper for the walls for the bedroom: practical tips

Sofia Orlova

Tastefully selected bedroom wallpapers
Tastefully selected bedroom wallpapers

The bedroom is a person’s personal space where you can relax after a working day. The interior of the bedroom should be conducive to relaxation, set to sleep and delight in the morning.

Wallpaper is a traditional decoration material for a bedroom, thanks to a large number of textures and drawings. Choosing wallpaper for the walls for the bedroom, take into account the style direction of the bedroom interior, its area and the effect of color on the person.

Types of wallpaper and their features

Elegant wallpaper pattern for bedroom walls
Elegant wallpaper pattern for bedroom walls

A person spends a lot of time in the bedroom, so it is important to make her interior cozy and warm. That is why of all the finishing materials, wallpaper is the most suitable. But the construction market is full of offers and, in order not to get confused, it is necessary from the very beginning to decide on the type of wallpaper and their color.

The contrast of white and black is balanced by silver and delicate pink colors.
The contrast of white and black is balanced by silver and delicate pink colors.

Important! Choosing wallpaper in the bedroom on the wall, it is necessary to take into account the future situation of the room, the color and material of furniture, the design of windows and the type of flooring. Otherwise, you can get a tasteless interior in which it will be uncomfortable to be.

Screen Wallpaper
Screen Wallpaper

Of the main mistakes that are made when choosing wallpaper for the bedroom, the following can be distinguished:

  1. The choice of too bright colorful pattern;
  2. The choice of the size of the picture is not comparable with the area of ​​the room - too small or large;
  3. A combination of wallpaper and color that are not compatible;
  4. Not high-quality sticking of material;
  5. Wallpaper mismatches the style of the room.

These are just some of the mistakes that should not be made when decorating a bedroom.

Bedroom interior in calm colors
Bedroom interior in calm colors

Of the varieties of wallpaper offered by modern manufacturers, the following types can be noted:

  1. Paper;
Paper wallpaper
Paper wallpaper
  1. Vinyl;
Vinyl wallpapers
Vinyl wallpapers
  1. Non-woven;
Non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper
  1. Textile;
Textile wallpaper
Textile wallpaper
  1. Liquid wallpaper;
Liquid wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper
  1. Photowall-paper.
Photo wallpaper in the bedroom
Photo wallpaper in the bedroom

Each of these species should be considered in more detail.

Paper wallpaper for the bedroom

Paper wallpaper in the bedroom
Paper wallpaper in the bedroom

It is an environmentally friendly material that is most suitable for a bedroom. Thanks to the ability to "breathe", such wallpapers contribute to maintaining an optimal microclimate in the room.

Paper wallpaper for bedroom walls
Paper wallpaper for bedroom walls

The positive qualities of this material include the following:

  1. Environmental friendliness;
  2. A variety of colors and patterns;
  3. Simplicity stickers;
  4. Affordable price.
A small drawing on a white background visually increases the space
A small drawing on a white background visually increases the space

Paper wallpaper are single-layer with a smooth surface and multi-layer. Duplex wallpaper has two layers, the external decorative can be embossed. Such wallpapers are more dense, therefore they are easier to stick on, they do not tear and have a longer service life.

Combination of stripes and wallpaper in a single color scheme
Combination of stripes and wallpaper in a single color scheme

Of the shortcomings of paper wallpaper, the following should be noted:

  1. Material is afraid of moisture;
  2. Paper wallpapers are not resistant to mechanical stress;
  3. Burn out under direct sunlight;
  4. Thin single-layer wallpapers require a perfect smooth surface.
Vintage bedroom interior with paper wallpaper
Vintage bedroom interior with paper wallpaper

Important! When choosing a wallpaper, all parameters must be taken into account - color, texture and canvas size.

Options for decorating the bedroom with paper wallpaper are shown in the photo below.

Vinyl wallpaper for the bedroom

Wallpaper with vinyl in the bedroom
Wallpaper with vinyl in the bedroom

The peculiarity of these wallpapers is that they have two layers (see Features of vinyl wallpaper) Polyvinyl chloride is applied on a paper or non-woven backing. Such wallpaper may have a different texture depending on the technology of applying the decorative layer.

Embossed Vinyl Wallpaper for the Bedroom
Embossed Vinyl Wallpaper for the Bedroom

In the interior of the bedroom, the most common use of silk-screen printing and heavy vinyl.

Silk screen wallpaper
Silk screen wallpaper

Silk-screen wallpapers resemble natural silk with their texture and subdued brilliance.

Silky Glitter Vinyl Wallpaper
Silky Glitter Vinyl Wallpaper

Of the minuses of such wallpapers, it can be noted that under them a perfect smooth surface is required, and the lack of vapor permeability due to monolithic vinyl coating.

Non-woven wallpaper for the bedroom

Non-woven wallpaper in the bedroom interior
Non-woven wallpaper in the bedroom interior

Flizelin is a basis under a paper or vinyl decorative layer. The composition of this nonwoven material includes natural cellulosic and polyvinyl chloride fibers. Wallpaper has elasticity and sufficient strength.

The texture of non-woven wallpaper
The texture of non-woven wallpaper

They are not pasted like other types of wallpaper. In this case, the adhesive treats the surface of the wall and applies a wallpaper sheet to it.

Non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper

Non-woven wallpaper able to hide minor wall defects. Such wallpapers are produced in rolls that are wider than standard paper ones. This allows you to quickly finish the work, and reducing the number of joints allows you to create a monolithic surface of the walls.

Accent wall papered with non-woven wallpaper
Accent wall papered with non-woven wallpaper

Another positive quality of such wallpapers is the possibility of their repeated repainting. Of the shortcomings, only the high cost of the material can be noted.

Textile wallpaper for the bedroom

Textile wallpaper texture
Textile wallpaper texture

This is a more expensive two-layer material for walls, where a decorative layer of natural textile material is applied to the base of paper or non-woven fabric - jute fabric, linen, cotton, velor, felt and silk.

Textured wallpaper makes the bedroom interior cozy and warm.
Textured wallpaper makes the bedroom interior cozy and warm.

The price of the material depends on the cost of the decorative layer. In texture, such wallpapers can be rude, such as matting - jute, linen.

Jute textile wallpaper
Jute textile wallpaper

There is a smoother fleecy surface of velor or felt.

Velor textile wallpaper
Velor textile wallpaper

A distinctive feature of such wallpapers is that they can be produced in the form of a monolithic canvas of the required size, so they got the name - seamless textile wallpaper.

Warm bedroom interior with textile wallpaper on an accent wall
Warm bedroom interior with textile wallpaper on an accent wall

Among the disadvantages, the following can be noted:

  1. High price;
  2. The fabric surface accumulates dust and requires careful care;
  3. The material is not resistant to mechanical stress;
  4. It’s impossible to stick such wallpapers on your own, it is necessary to attract specialists.

Liquid wallpaper for the bedroom

Liquid wallpaper in the bedroom interior
Liquid wallpaper in the bedroom interior

This is a cross between wallpaper and decorative plaster. This material is called wallpaper because of the cellulose included in its composition and the texture of the resulting surface - pleasant to the touch. And with plaster this material is similar to the method of application - with a spatula.

The texture of liquid wallpaper
The texture of liquid wallpaper

Of the positive qualities of this material, the following can be noted:

  1. The material is environmentally friendly and has vapor permeability, like paper wallpaper;
  2. Thanks to the special application method, a durable, seamless, even coating is obtained;
  3. Liquid wallpaper does not require careful preparation of the walls and can hide its irregularities;
  4. The material can be purchased in finished color or painted after application to the wall;
Liquid wallpaper on the accent wall in the bedroom
Liquid wallpaper on the accent wall in the bedroom
  1. If necessary, you can change the structure of the material by adding fractional filler to it;
  2. It has heat and sound insulation qualities;
  3. Using various colors of liquid wall-paper on walls it is possible to create drawings and patterns;
  4. If a fragment of the wall is damaged, it is easy to repair. It is enough to remove the damaged area, and apply a fresh layer of wallpaper.

Important! It is recommended to purchase liquid wallpaper with a small margin.

Photowall-paper for a bedroom

Wall mural in bedroom interior
Wall mural in bedroom interior

Such wallpapers will allow you to implement any design solution. It is important to choose the right image so that it fits into the chosen style of the bedroom, and the shades correspond to the overall color scheme of the interior.

Wall mural with a large pattern in the bedroom with a high ceiling
Wall mural with a large pattern in the bedroom with a high ceiling

Wall murals are used to decorate one wall - at the head of the bed or opposite it.

3D photo wallpaper for the bedroom
3D photo wallpaper for the bedroom

The image on the photo wallpaper can visually expand the space of the room, blur the boundaries between reality and the image. A special visual effect can be achieved using 3D wallpapers.

Flowers on murals are a universal option for a bedroom
Flowers on murals are a universal option for a bedroom

Important! Instructions on how to glue the wallpaper are provided by the manufacturer, but it is recommended that you contact specialists for quality work.

The natural scenery in the bedroom allows you to relax
The natural scenery in the bedroom allows you to relax

The bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation, so the image on the photo wallpaper should contribute to this (see Choose a wallpaper in the bedroom) The universal option is an image of flowers, nature, animals, marine motifs.

Photo wallpaper can be used as a wall panel in a small room.
Photo wallpaper can be used as a wall panel in a small room.

It is necessary to select an image in accordance with the dimensions of the room. If it is small, then the photo wallpaper can be used as a panel on the wall. Larger room features one of the walls.

Japanese motif bedroom
Japanese motif bedroom

A positive quality of such a material is that it can be produced as a single piece, creating a seamless wall covering. The canvas can be made to order with any image or photograph chosen by the customer.

Wallpaper Combination

The color of the wallpaper resonates with textiles and carpet.
The color of the wallpaper has something in common with textiles and carpet.

Combining various colors, textures and drawings, you can create interesting interior solutions. When combining wallpapers, you can get an interesting visual effect in the bedroom. Modern wallpaper manufacturers produce separate collections, which include different types of wallpaper that are compatible with each other.

The drawing on the accent wall is made on the same background as the rest of the walls
The drawing on the accent wall is made on the same background as the rest of the walls

But you can choose companion wallpapers yourself, given the following nuances:

  1. It is necessary that the variety and thickness of the wallpaper coincide in order to visually obtain a single wall covering;
  2. With a lack of experience, it is better to combine two types of wallpaper in one room;
  3. It is important to consider the illumination in the room, so when choosing a wallpaper, you must first purchase several options with the option of returning, or take cropping in the store and evaluate in place how the wallpaper will combine with the existing natural light.
A single tonality of photo wallpaper and neighboring walls
A single tonality of photo wallpaper and neighboring walls

When choosing a pair of wallpapers, you can choose the main solid color, and wallpaper with a pattern on the background of the same shade. Or give preference to the opposite colors - wallpaper with a light pattern on a dark background and the opposite with dark lines on a light background.

Accent wall in the working area
Accent wall in the working area

Different methods are also used for arranging companion wallpapers on the wall.

Despite the use of black in the interior of the bedroom, it remains light and cozy as a result of a successful combination of white and black, in the neighborhood with warm tones of decorative fragments
Despite the use of black in the bedroom interior, it remains light and cozy as a result of a successful combination of white and black, in the neighborhood with warm tones of decorative fragments

Usually, the surface at the head of the bed is chosen as the accent wall on which the image will be used. Less commonly, the wall is opposite. The remaining walls are covered with plain material.

Black and white bedroom is a classic option.
Black and white bedroom is a classic option.

Using strips, you can achieve the visual effect of increasing the height of the room, or expanding the space.

Color in the interior of the bedroom

Bright bedroom interior
Bright bedroom interior

Psychologists have long proved that the color scheme of the interior affects the emotional state of a person. To make the room cozy, it should have warm, warming tones.

In the case when the bedroom faces the south side and there is a lot of natural light, cool colors are chosen in the decoration of the walls, and warm colors are present in the decor elements and accessories. The most common use is beige.

Important! Too light and bright shades of the walls will not contribute to relaxation. Therefore, a good choice would be to combine dark cold shades with light warm ones.

Green bedroom
Green bedroom

Bright orange and warm red can be combined with gray. Beige, cream and cold lemon color are successfully combined with black. Ink and pale shades of purple are used to dilute deep blue tones.

The combination of bright orange and gray
The combination of bright orange and gray

Tip. To create a cozy bedroom interior in a green tone, you can choose swamp green shades or the color of green tea as the main color of the walls.

Warm green shades in the bedroom interior
Warm green shades in the bedroom interior

An aesthetically attractive interior can be obtained by choosing wallpapers that contrast with the color of the furniture.

The contrast of the warm shade of the walls and cold blue in the upholstery
The contrast of the warm shade of the walls and cold blue in the upholstery

In addition to the direct effect of color on a person, it has been proven that the same color applied to different surfaces has a different psychological effect on a person. If light green or blue on the walls creates a cool atmosphere, then on the floor these colors will cause uncertainty.

The video in this article will tell you how to choose the right wallpaper for the walls in the bedroom.

The table below shows the variety of effects that different colors have on a person, depending on the surface on which they are applied:

ColourFrom aboveSide viewDown below
BeigePinkLight yellowAct excitingVisually narrow the space, give a feeling of warmthCreate the impression of fragility, insecurity, fragility
RedBrownYellow greenDepressingVisually make the space narrower, psychologically give a sense of proximityCreate a sense of stability and security.
BlueLight greenLight grayGive a feeling of light and heightProvide an atmosphere of coolness and spaciousness.Create a feeling of anxiety, insecurity
GrayBlueDark greenAct depressinglyCool emotions and alienateThey create a feeling of stability and cold.

The photo below shows the combination of wallpaper in the interior of the bedroom.

A combination of stripes and floral pattern on the wallpaper
A combination of stripes and floral pattern on the wallpaper

If the repair of the walls takes place in the interior with an existing floor covering and furniture, then the wallpaper should be selected in combination with their shade.

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