Wall mural in the interior of the rooms: types, combinations, choice of subjects, colors and styles

Design Features

Proper handling of the photo wallpaper will benefit the overall result.

• In a small room, it is advisable to use a bright palette.
• A magnifying effect will be exerted by wall murals with a perspective image, for example, a road receding into the distance.
• The selected pattern should support the overall style of the interior.
• The vertical canvas visually stretches the room, and the horizontal expands.
• Image from imitation stonetree or bricks can replace natural materials, thereby helping to save space in the interior.

Where can I put photo wallpaper?

On one wall

One of the most common methods of wallpapering is pasting one of the walls, so it focuses on itself. The print can have a common color palette with the rest of the finish or contrastly stand out against the general background.

Part of the wall, floor of the wall

With the help of partial wall decoration with photo murals, you can divide the room into zones. For example, divide the studio into a living room and kitchen area.

You can use the mural in order to highlight any zone, such as a fireplace or a TV.

On two walls (corner)

Another decoration option - wallpapering two connecting walls. The image can visually erase the corner, creating the illusion of being outside the boundaries of the house.

On 4 walls

A bold interior solution for home decoration. Avoid vivid colors and volumetric images. The best option would be light photo wallpaper with a light image.

In a niche

Finishing a niche with photo wallpaper will be an elegant solution, the interior will receive the necessary “zest”, while preserving the space.

On the ceiling

Most often, the sky is depicted on the ceiling. Depending on the design and personal preferences, it may be a clear sky with fluffy clouds or a dark starry canvas.

At the door

Wall murals on doors can create an association with a portal that opens the way to another place.

Pictured right hallway in black and white colors. The door and part of the wall are decorated with a book print.

Framed, modular picture

Photo wallpaper framed in a frame will be a real work of art in the interior of the house. This can be a large panel or modular paintings that make up a single image.

On the wardrobe

On the door of the wardrobe, you can easily apply any pattern using photo wallpaper. This method will give the interior individuality and help update the furniture.

On the picture compact nursery for a boy with a picture of star wars on the cabinet doors. A perspective image on the wall increases the space of the room.

Types of Wallpaper

• Non-woven Wallpaper has the advantage of elasticity of the material, which simplifies working with them and gives additional strength.
• Vinyl. Vinyl coating is the basis, it is on it that the image is applied. The material is durable and wear resistant.
• Stereoscopic, in other words, 3D murals. The image is as close as possible to the original.
• Paper. Not the most reliable option, the paper coating easily scratches and gets dirty.However, it is in demand due to its environmental friendliness.
• Self adhesive Wall murals are durable, colors do not fade, and the material is applied to any surface. In addition, they are easy to care for.
• Washable or anti-marker Wallpaper has the maximum level of protection against damage, this is the main plus. The coating can be washed with water and chemicals.
• Seamless. The secret in the width of the canvas, unlike standard rolls, it can reach three meters and can be applied horizontally. This width is enough to cover an entire wall.
• With texture. Using textured wallpaper, you can simulate a fleecy surface or the relief of a painting painted in oil.
• Glowing. A special paint is applied to the canvas, which is visible in a dark room. Ideal for decorating a child’s room.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Living room

The living room is the place where you can embody any ideas. Having finished the mural with a place above the sofa, you can designate a recreation area. A sofa and a pair of armchairs will stand out against the background.

On the picture stylish living room with an unusual reproduction of France on one of the walls.

The print on the wall with the TV will not be so striking, but it will decorate it.

Decorating a wall with a door can hide a doorway or, on the contrary, it is interesting to beat it.

Kitchen

In a compact or standard kitchen, wall murals are best used in the apron area, covering them with glass. Thus, the interior will get its own “highlight” while maintaining space.

Wall murals on free walls are more appropriate to use in a spacious kitchen, as the volumetric image will bring them closer.

On the picture kitchen in a modern style. One of the walls is decorated with a photo panel depicting a metropolis.

Bedroom

Wall murals over the head of the bed will help to identify the sleeping area, visually separating it from the rest of the space. In addition, murals can be a decorative continuation of the head of the bed.

On the picture Modern bedroom in beige colors. The wall is finished with horizontal photopanel combined with wallpaper imitating tiles.

Photo wallpaper in the nursery

Special attention deserves a room for children. This is the perfect place to use photo wallpaper. Below are a few examples.

In the room for the boy

on the walls you can see football or hockey idols, your favorite cartoon characters and fairy tales, such as Harry Potter or dragons. For older boys, it can be their favorite movies or games - Transformers, Star Wars, Minecraft, Cars.

Girls room

Characters of Disney cartoons, for example, Princesses from the "Frozen Heart", fabulous 3D castles or angels soaring in the sky, can decorate.

On the picture stylized children's room for girls with the image of a fairy-tale palace.

Teenager room

It reflects the interests and hobbies at this stage of life. The walls will be decorated with your favorite band, movie characters, cars, or abstraction.

Hallway and corridor

In the interior of the hallway or corridor, the murals will not only become a beautiful decoration, but will also help visually move the walls. A perspective image creates the illusion of open space.

On the picture in the classic hallway wallpaper with perspective.

Balcony and loggia

Wall murals with a picture of your favorite country will help to create a small paradise from an ordinary balcony. A photo panel with birds of paradise and a garden will envelop you in coziness, a balcony will be an ideal place for morning coffee.

Bathroom and toilet

In the bath, it is more practical to use tiles with photo printing. The lighter the color scheme, the more spacious the room will appear. To make a larger toilet room help reception with an image with a perspective.

On the stairs in a private house

Walls along the stairs of a country house can be decorated with murals imitating a stone or brick wall and an image of the old city.

Design Choice (Themes)

Flowers

They can create a completely different atmosphere in the interior of the house. Buds of pastel shades like orchids, roses or sakura will make the interior tender and light.

Dandelions, chamomiles, peonies and poppies on a background of green grass will be associated with wildlife, giving the house a breath of freshness.

Light spring mood will be given by the mural with tulips, lilies, irises or lilacs.

Cities

Photos of the city or sights will help you travel to the atmosphere of your favorite country. The streets of the old city, bridges, the image of the night city convey the mood and make the interior energetic or, on the contrary, pacifying.

Landscapes and main attractions of other countries will create the desired energy in the house. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, the landscapes of Venice and Italy will make the interior incredibly romantic, and the image of London and the famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York, on the contrary, are dynamic and stylish.

On the picture gentle bedroom in a classic style. The interior is complemented by different shades of lilac color.

View from the window

A good option for rooms without enough natural light. Wall murals that mimic the view from the window can visually increase the space and convey the atmosphere of a noisy metropolis or relaxing sea coast.

Murals and arches

Suitable for decorating a classic interior, images can decorate a corridor, hall or bedroom.

Nature on the wallpaper

Nature is also capable of showing character. Greens have a calming effect, such as a birch forest, green grove, bamboo branches, or a flat field.

On the picture the walls in the dining room are covered with murals depicting trees (birch).

A sense of peace and spaciousness will give the interior clouds, lakes, sky.

Energetically charge will be given by waterfalls, mountains and stones.

You can also contemplate the beautiful landscapes of winter, autumn, sunset or the Garden of Eden.

Nautical theme murals

The marine theme is suitable for decorating the interior of living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms. The walls of the bedroom will be decorated with beaches with palm trees or white sailboats.

In a minimalistic living room, a photo with a view of the sea or ocean will be interesting to look at, and in a children's ship with pirates and the underwater world.

World map

Laconic interior design. Suitable for study, nursery or living room. The color scheme can be bright and unusual or restrained in the form of a contour.

Space and planets, starry sky

The boundless world beyond the borders of our planet fascinates with its beauty and mystery. The decoration will look interesting not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling.

Abstraction

Wall murals with abstraction will be a good option for a modern interior in the style of minimalism or hi-tech. And also for a teenager’s room.

Cars, motorcycles and airplanes

The image with your favorite male "toys" can decorate the interior of the office, men's apartment or children's room of the boy.

Animal world

The image with wild animals, such as tigers, lions, bears, leopards, wolves or rhinos, is more appropriate to place in the interior of the living room or office.

On the picture Stylish bedroom interior with black and white mural with rhino.

For a bedroom or a nursery, it is better to use calm and positive photos, birds, butterflies, horses, cats and dogs.

People

The interior of the living room, bedroom or nursery can be decorated with photographs of loved ones, vivid emotions of your favorite idols or a faceless silhouette of a beautiful shape.

Food

Juicy fruits, delicious coffee and a croissant will awaken appetite and make the kitchen more comfortable.

Under the material

Wall mural with imitation of stone, wood or fabric allows you to save space. Walls "under a stone" or brick suitable for decoration in the loft style.

Imitation of wood or fabric will make the interior softer and warmer.

On the picture modern living room. The walls are decorated with murals with imitation of multi-colored wooden boards.

Miscellaneous

There can be an unlimited number of options.The image of unusual watches and the road that goes into the distance, the image on the wallpaper in Japanese style or retro will add coziness and mystery to the interior.

On the picture Spacious Japanese-style bedroom. The room is combined with a bath.

Pictured right small living room in a classic style. Wallpaper with a road receding into the distance visually enlarge the room.

Modern design for young people can be complemented by graffiti, watercolor stains, anime characters or fabulous landscapes from the fantasy world.

The atmosphere of the holiday will be presented to the interior by photowall-paper with drawings of balloons.

Color spectrum

Color spectrum	Description	A photo
White	The best option for rooms of any size. The room will be spacious and filled with light.
Black	The dark wall will attract attention and visually appear closer.
Black and white	The classic combination, suitable for the interior in a modern style.
Green	It will have a beneficial effect on vision and mental state.
Red	It should be carefully and moderately used for decoration. The hue is active and bright.
Pink	Wall murals in pink are suitable for a children's room for girls or a delicate bedroom.
Gray	The stylish shade harmoniously looks in the interior of hi-tech and minimalism.
Beige and brown	A warm, calm palette is suitable for a classic interior.
Yellow and gold	A sunny shade will make the interior bright and envelop in warmth. Golden colors will decorate the classic interior and add luxury to it.
Violet and Lilac	Delicate and mysterious colors will look good in the interior of any room.
Blue and blue	Blue color calms and visually enlarges the room. Dark shades tone up and create a working mood.

What images expand the space?

Wall murals have unique abilities increase room space.

• A dull picture, such as flowers or abstraction, reduces the room due to the volumetric pattern.
• A panoramic photograph or a photo panel with a perspective, for example nature with a path that goes into the distance, on the contrary visually stretch the space, and a very compact room will look much larger.
• The best option for repairs in a small area, for example in Khrushchev, will be the decoration of one of the walls with light-colored wallpaper.

On the picture compact bedroom. The room is visually enlarged by a photo wallpaper with a perspective image.

What are the sizes?

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  How to glue photo wallpaper
  Distinguish between horizontal and vertical wallpaper. In a room with low ceilings, a vertical photo panel will help extend the room. Today, manufacturers can produce finished material in almost any size.
• Narrow or small photo wallpaper looks like a small picture, decorating the desired area. For your convenience, stickers are made of several panels, the width of the canvas depends on their number. A single-panel canvas, as a rule, has dimensions of not more than 2 sq.m. The width of the panels grows together with their number, for example, the width of the image from two panels can be 1.9 meters, from three 2.9 and so on.
• There are also corner murals, they are glued with one canvas on two walls. The angle can be either internal or external.

The most popular types of standard sizes:

Examples of finishes in different styles

Modern

Wallpaper in a modern style can depict geometric shapes, abstraction, the landscape of a metropolis or imitate some natural material, such as stone or wood.

Classic

For a classic interior, wallpapers with a picture of nature, imitation of oil paintings, flowers and floral patterns are suitable.

Provence

The landscape of endless lavender fields, cozy rustic greenery or an image of a fireplace and flowers will decorate the interior.

Nautical

Boundless expanse of water, the Cote d'Azur, ships and maps are suitable for nautical-style wallpapers.

Loft

A relief concrete or wooden wall will emphasize the urban style in the interior.

Combination with other materials, edging

Options for edging the canvas depend on the stylistic direction of the room.

• In a classic interior, it can be a baguette or a thin plinth. This design will look harmonious with the murals not on the full wall.
• In a modern interior, there is no need for any edging, the image looks harmonious anyway.

Combination

Wall murals are successfully combined with different options for wall decoration.

• Combination with wallpaper. If you want to focus on the area of ​​the picture, you can choose the most light shade of the wallpaper. To achieve a single picture in the interior, the color of the wallpaper should have a common color palette with a photopanel; tonality may vary slightly.
  

  

• Wall painting will be a good option due to the variety of shades. You can choose the desired tone, which will be ideally combined with the photo panel.
  

  

• With plaster harmoniously look frescoes, arches and landscapes. They can make up a single picture with blurry borders.
  

Wall murals help to expand the boundaries of fantasy and provide more opportunities for creating a unique apartment design. Different images can affect the visual perception of the room, increasing or decreasing it.