Bedroom interior with photo wallpaper

The design of the bedroom with photo murals has every chance to become unique. This element of the decor is made of various modern materials, it can completely cover all the walls, one of them, or be a minor local addition. They are usually produced rectangular, square. With the help of photowall-paper, they originally zone the space, expand it, eliminate some drawbacks of the layout. About the right choice, depending on the footage of the room, the age of the residents, the material of manufacture, the intended style as detailed as possible in the text below.

Pros and cons of using photo wallpapers in the bedroom

Before decorating the walls of the bedroom with photoweights, you need to evaluate all the pros and cons of such design.

Positive sides:

• this is very original - when choosing a non-template image, especially using your own printed picture, photography, the interior can become unique, one of a kind;
• visually expand the room, if you choose them correctly - a panoramic picture, overlooking the sea coast, mountain peaks, a forest glade outside the window, space distance. The room seems to be combined with the "painted" expanses;
• thematic pictures - images of ancient castles will suit the classics, Provence style - village landscapes, modern style - photos of famous people or a city panorama. Romanticism to the liking of floral compositions, high-tech-graffiti, Eastern Chinese characters and others;
• interesting accent - the easiest way is to make an accent wall in the room, pasting it with photo wallpapers;
• simple zoning - partitions, screens are not needed. Just a sleeping or working area will be decorated with original canvases;
• beautiful decor - the walls do not have to make out additionally, because they are already decorated with widescreen photos.

Negative points:

• preliminary preparation of the walls should be as thorough and professional as possible. We can not allow any irregularities that will give a shadow, distort the picture;
• Self-sticking of large canvases is quite problematic, it is better to entrust it to experienced specialists;
• the image on the wallpaper will have to be observed until the next repair, in contrast to the picture, which is easy to remove, move to another angle;

• the picture should be carefully chosen - by purchasing a picture from a fashionable catalog, there is a chance to get the design “like everyone else”. Create a unique interior in this case will not succeed;
• high-quality wallpapers, from good materials that will last for a long time without fading, are expensive. Cheap ones made of thin paper will quickly lose their appearance, especially if they are attacked by small children and pets.

Types of photo wallpaper for the bedroom

Due to the abundance of all sorts of textures, materials, genre ideas, photo panels have spread widely in recent years. A ready-made suitable picture can be found on the websites of manufacturing companies, printed from your author’s photo in the nearest copy-center, where you can make wide-format images.

Wall murals are:

• from moisture resistant paper;
• vinyl non-woven base;
• vinyl based paper;
• fabric on self-adhesive film.

The protective layer of any of them is matte, laminated, textile. Most modern photo wallpapers are made from environmentally friendly, breathable materials, which is important for a bedroom, where a person spends a third of his life.

Before buying it is necessary to measure the width and length of the wall, so as not to be mistaken with the size, shape of the webbed.

Freeing space: texture and colors

Wall mural differ in texture, of which there are many:

• smooth - matte or glossy, without "frills";
• volumetric - it will look original, fresh;
• rough or "sandy" - always dull, like rubbed with a sponge;
• "Linen" - to the touch resembles natural linen fabric;
• "Jacquard", "burlap" - large texture, with a printed pattern;
• art - design imitates smears of real paint;
• "winter" - a thin pattern, like the patterns on the window in winter;
• "velveteen" - imitates the corresponding fabric;
• "frost" - has a fleecy surface;
• "Venice" - on the structure as a rough putty;
• "Baroque" - an imitation of Venetian plaster;
• "fresco", "mosaic" - textured, rough;
• "skin" - smooth, soft;
• "bark" - to the touch like tree bark, etc.

The coloring depends on what is depicted on the wallpaper - the tips here are not particularly relevant, it is better to navigate according to your feelings. The bedroom is a place to rest, and therefore designers strongly recommend sticking to calm, soft shades. Contrast cloth wallpaper decor is most often placed at the head of the bed, on other walls - more neutral, warm colors give home comfort.

If the picture has foreground and background, then these wallpapers visually greatly expand the space. 3D landscapes, space, three-dimensional animals, insects look so realistic that you want to touch them.

The choice of subjects

Most people choose the wallpaper on the principle: "just like the picture." But studying all who liked, consider the following:

• they must fit, fit well into a given space;
• not to violate the general style of the room, to supplement it;
• color is chosen suitable for the bedroom;
• will be well combined with existing furniture, accessories;
• will not annoy after a couple of weeks after sticking.

Natural themes - a win-win. For spacious sunny bedrooms with windows to the south fit sea, forest landscapes with an abundance of cold colors, panoramas of large cities. Northern, close - images of sunrise, sunset in red-orange tones, sand dunes, prairies, summer fields.

In second place in popularity are single prints of close-ups of animals, birds, fish, trees, flowers. Colorful geometric shapes, fractals, fantastic play, star-space themes are also in demand.

Do not glue photopanel in the corner - the picture breaks, it looks bad.

Combine bedroom style and pictures

Photowall-paper - the full-fledged decor of any bedroom which is not needing additional registration. The only thing that can be located on the wall with a photoband is a few lamps, light inconspicuous shelves, a small flat TV.

What are the best wallpapers for different design styles:

• Provence - photographs of rural landscapes, quiet urban streets, pastel colors;
• loft - wallpaper "under the stone", images of fireplaces, large cities;
• romantic - decoration in gentle tones, with blooming roses, orchids;
• futurism - space themes with individual bright accents;
• minimalism - plain wallpaper with single photos of animals, flowers, abstraction;
• classic - reproductions of paintings by famous artists, intricate patterns;
• Scandinavian - very bright, imitating rough hand-knit, woody ornaments;
• high-tech - black-gray-white images with industrial landscapes, portraits, the universe;
• Moroccan - patterned, pink, blue, pale orange;
• Gothic - dark ancient castles, ancient fortresses;
• Eastern - white, beige, with images of blooming peonies, sakura, spring;
• Egyptian - sand flowers, with pyramids, sphinxes, frescoes;
• Country - horses, cowboys, endless fields.

It looks interesting to the combined design option: photo-canvas with a large image, and on the bedside table or shelves - exactly the same pictures in the framework, but small.

Choice depending on age

When choosing photo wallpapers for a children's bedroom, consider the opinion of the child, if he is already able to express it. For the baby, you will love the images of your favorite cartoon characters. Older girls will love fairy princesses, animals, boys - superheroes. Teens choose huge posters with their favorite musicians, fantastic stories. For an energetic child, quiet tones and plots are preferable; for a phlegmatic, dynamic, bright ones will do.

Washable wallpapers with a strong base are bought in the nursery for small children - they will last longer.

Photo wallpaper for a small bedroom

For cramped bedrooms, size 6-10 square meters. m., preferred wallpaper with small or medium-sized images - on their background the room will seem a little more. Panoramic drawings in soothing colors make up a separate area. It is desirable that the picture is not overlapped with furniture. When placing photos on two adjacent walls, the effect of increasing space is also obtained. If the glossy photo canvas is located opposite the window, a bright lamp, then the image is distorted due to glare. Light wallpaper on the ceiling also makes it higher.

Wall mural in the large bedroom

Large bedroom - large pictures. Large images of animals, plants, geometric shapes are welcome. There may be several cloths: then each one selects his own zone, which should not be in contact with each other. If the room is well lit during the day, then you can apply fluorescent wallpaper - they will glow brightly at night. Colors for a spacious room fit any: a combination of chocolate brown and mint, lilac and fuchsia, dark night cities and yellow-green natural landscapes.

A fantastic variety of store photo wallpapers, as well as the ability to print them on wide-format printers, provide a huge scope in the choice of design styles. For any bedroom, you can choose a budget or an elite version of the photo wallpaper, suitable for all its inhabitants. When self-selection of wallpaper is difficult, you should consult with a professional interior designer.