Silk wallpaper in the interior - design options and colors

What it is?

Dry mix similar to decorative plaster or textile fabrics made on the basis of cellulose, cotton or silk. They are safe finishing materials that allow the walls to breathe.

Types and characteristics

There are two types, each of them has its own characteristics.

Textile

A more common and familiar look. They consist of two layers - paper and viscose with the addition of cellulose and natural silk fibers. Very durable, do not fade in the sun and are environmentally friendly material. Looks like silk fabric. They can be plain and with a pattern. They are distinguished by a rather high price, but pay off during operation.

Liquid

A mixture that is diluted with water and applied to the walls or ceiling with a spatula or roller, resulting in a seamless coating. They contain only natural silk components. Resistant to mold, mildew and temperature changes.

In the photo there is a hall with a wall decorated with liquid silk wallpaper.

Pros and cons

Like all other varieties of wallpaper, silk has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Photo ideas in the interior of rooms

The original design, on the walls look very interesting and will become a real highlight in any room.

On the kitchen

For kitchens, it is more appropriate to use liquid finishing materials in natural colors: peach or beige. They create a perfectly even and thin coating with a light satin shimmer, which visually enhances the room. This makes them a real find for a small kitchen.

The photo shows the interior of the kitchen, decorated with textile wallpaper made of golden silk.

In the living room

Calmer beige, sand, olive or pale pink colors will look good. If desired, you can apply a picture in the form of royal lilies or monograms with gold, silver or burgundy paint. Decorating with moldings, baguettes or stucco moldings is ideal for plain wallpaper.

In the photo there is a living room with silk silk wallpaper on the walls.

In the bedroom

Such decoration will bring aristocratic gloss and sophistication to the design of the bedroom. Decorating the room with just such a material, it seems like the walls are covered with silk fabric. Due to this, the interior is quite comfortable.

In the photo there is a bedroom with turquoise patterned walls.

Colors

Color matching is a top priority when creating an interior.

Whites

Increase space, bring a touch of freshness and purity. White has excellent compatibility with all colors. In order to get rid of the excessive sterility of this color, it is enough to add a few bright accents.

In the photo, the interior of the living room and the walls are lined with silk wallpaper.

Black

Differ in unsurpassed graphicness. Black sets contrast, enhances, emphasizes and creates a border for the rest of the shades in the interior. Such a color can be used not only as a background, but also to delimit space.

In the photo, the bedroom is in a modern style with black silk wallpaper on the walls.

Beige

Beige is perfect for creating calm interiors in which all attention is switched not to color, but to texture. Therefore, you need to carefully select textured surfaces and their combination with each other.

Green

Refresh and soothe, allow you to safely experiment with the finish. It is best combined with yellow, brown and blue.

In the photo there is a bedroom, in the design of which green silk wallpaper was used.

Reds

They will create a rich, elite interior. In combination, it is better to give preference to black and gold.

Design Examples

When decorating a room, the main goal is to make the interior authentic and fashionable.

With gold threads

Attract all the attention, attract and charm. Gold threads add luxury to the interior. Even minimalist style will be appropriate. You can complement the unique image with the help of small lamps or candlesticks.

In the photo, the room is decorated with silk wallpaper with gold threads.

With birds

Birds are a symbol of lightness and freedom, their presence in the drawings creates a bright atmosphere, adds air and space to the room.

In the photo there is a bedroom and silk wallpaper of gold color with birds.

With flowers

Nothing will convey the whole beauty of silk like floral arrangements. This applies most of all to roses, because it will be very difficult to look away from the image of delicate buds on an iridescent texture.

In the photo, the bedroom interior and the wall with silver silk wallpaper.

How to apply?

The correct application depends on the type. Textile silk wallpaper, glued to a pre-prepared wall using special glue.

Which glue is better to use?

It is better to choose the glue that is indicated in the instructions on the rolls. High-quality vinyl glue, without dyes, with antifungal additives, suitable for heavy types of coatings, is also suitable.

In no case do not dilute glue.

Step by step instructions

Sticking silk paintings is not fundamentally different from any other stickers. For an ideal result, you should do the following:

1. Prepare the surface.
2. Remove old paint or wallpaper from the walls.
3. To level, sand the walls, apply a primer.
4. Mark wallpaper and walls.
5. Prepare the right amount of glue and apply it on the wrong side of the wallpaper and the surface of the walls.
6. Glue from the corner and follow the pattern match.
7. Leave for drying in a warm room without drafts.

Video

Applying this material to the wall is a very responsible process, so in order not to spoil these expensive coatings, it is better to entrust it to professionals.

Features of care and cleaning

They require very careful and accurate care.

• To remove dirt and dust, it is better to use a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.
• If spots appear on the surface, use a sponge or piece of cloth dampened with warm water to remove them.
• It is possible to use a soapy non-concentrated solution or detergent.

Photo gallery

Silk wallpapers have amazing properties and will delight you with their beauty for a long time. After all, having become acquainted with this finishing material once, he will not disappoint and will want to buy it already for the design of all rooms.