Design Features
The blue color is unchanged associated with a vast sky or water, hypnotizes its depth and immerses in an atmosphere of calm. Excessive use of saturated blue can lead to depression. A light blue hue, on the contrary, promotes pleasant communication and a friendly mood.
- The blue color in the bedroom creates a sleepy atmosphere;
- So that the room does not seem too dark, blue can be combined with white;
- It is recommended to use a cold shade to design a room with windows to the south side;
- Bright monochromatic curtains will help lighten the interior with blue trim.
Kinds
The most common types of wallpaper are non-woven, vinyl, textile, paper, liquid and wallpaper for painting, consider each of them.
Kinds | Specifications | A photo |
Paper | The popular wall decoration material has a breathable base, rich colors and low cost. Wallpaper can fade in the sun, absorb odors and are virtually unclean. | |
Non-woven | Wallpaper hides small irregularities and wall defects. The moisture resistance of such a coating allows it to be used in any room. | |
Vinyl | The lower layer of this type of wallpaper can be made of paper or non-woven, but the upper one is made of polyvinyl chloride. Almost do not let air through. Hide the unevenness of the wall surfaces. | |
Liquid wallpaper | They are sold dry, for work it is enough to simply dilute them with water and mix thoroughly. Apply to the wall with a spatula. Well camouflage irregularities, and allow air to pass through. | |
For painting | There are paper, non-woven and vinyl wallpaper for painting. The embossed canvas can be painted several times without affecting the appearance. | |
Textile | The basis is paper or non-woven. Upper fabric cover. Canvas easily soiled and difficult to care for. |
Design options
Plain wallpaper
Gorgeous blue color can coexist with calmer shades on other walls, thereby attracting attention. Plain blue wallpapers will decorate both classic and modern interiors.
Wallpaper with ornament
The ornament can be repeated in other interior details or have a common theme. For example, sea shells on the wallpaper and several decorative pillows with a different image, but with a similar meaning.
With flowers
Flowers can also emphasize the stylistic direction of the room. Beautiful ornate flowers emphasize the classic interior of the living room or kitchen, and small blue buds on a white background in the Gzhel style will make the interior lighter.
With drawing
Drawings make the design of the room more interesting. Wallpaper with prints successfully combined with plain. Cute playful drawings will decorate the nursery, and images of tree leaves will support the eco theme.
Patterns
Monograms and damask on a dark blue background harmoniously fit into the classic, Venetian and neoclassical designs, in addition, they can also become a “highlight” in the stylish loft interior. Graphic patterns will successfully decorate a modern living room or bedroom.
Strip
Stripes can also decorate designs in different styles.In addition, they serve as an effective tool with which you can visually adjust the area of the room, depending on the direction of the stripes.
Cell
White and blue cage will refresh the interior and will be an excellent interior solution for the design of a bedroom or a nursery.
Imitation
Wallpaper imitating materials such as brick or wood saves space and costs an order of magnitude lower than natural materials. Finishing with imitation fabric or plaster greatly simplifies the repair process. The imitation of the tile looks beautiful, while the walls remain warm, and the interior is cozy.
3d wallpaper and photo wallpaper
The walls can decorate absolutely any image, for example, cosmic landscapes for a teenager’s room or endless alpine mountains for a stylish living room.
With texture
Textured wallpapers unobtrusively emphasize the elegance of the design. Textures can form a whole image or repeat a simple pattern over the entire surface of the canvas.
Tips for choosing curtain colors
Despite the fact that the blue color is not the most standard interior solution for decoration, in combination with some shades it forms a juicy and rich duet.
- White curtains or tulle will make the room lighter, even with dark blue walls,
- Dense yellow curtains will make the blue color of the walls juicier, as well as add bright notes to the interior,
- The color of the curtains depends on the hue and pattern of the wallpaper, for example yellow or gold monograms and beige tulle.
Photo in the interior of the rooms
Bedroom
The blue color of the walls will soothe and create a sleepy atmosphere. For a classic bedroom, plain or decorated with beautiful silver or gold patterns will do. In the modern bedroom, the wall above the head can be decorated with wallpaper with a voluminous spectacular image or 3D wallpaper.
Kitchen
A good kitchen option is a wallpaper with an unobtrusive pattern, for example, in a white and blue check, polka dots or a small flower. Another design option may be a combination of plain wallpaper and a colored apron, in which case the focus will be on the work area. The combination of blue walls and white furniture looks especially harmonious.
Living room
Blue color will be a particularly good idea for a living room or hall, whose windows face the south side or into a room with plenty of natural light. Depending on the style of the room, the walls will be decorated with large flowers, imitation fabrics or stylish patterns and images.
Children
Blue color is undoubtedly associated with the design of a children's room for a boy. However, you can beat the rich shade and make a thematic interior that will appeal to any child, for example, a space or sea theme.
Hallway
Bright blue shades are recommended for use in open or well-lit hallways. In a small space, blue can be combined with light colors, such as white or beige. So the corridor will not seem small and will become much more interesting.
Color combinations
Combination Options
Accent wall
This decoration option not only decorates the room with expressive color or pattern, but also attracts the eye and designates the central zone of the room. Accent wall can be decorated with imitation of natural materials, 3d image or simply decorated with bright color.
Solid + pattern
Wallpaper with patterns will unobtrusively decorate the room. In construction stores, variants of plain wallpaper and with various drawings that have a common background are often presented. They are easy to combine in the desired proportion.
Pattern + Pattern
Different patterns can have a common theme or color scheme, for example, vegetation, marine theme or abstract patterns with a common color scheme. Another decoration option may be the same pattern on the wallpaper with a different background.
Photo Wallpaper Combination
Wall murals will harmoniously combine with wallpapers of a similar or lighter shade. The image will emphasize and make the interior more interesting. Wall murals can cover one or more walls. It is worth remembering that volumetric and dark images can hide the space.
Dividing the wall into two parts horizontally
A finishing method that has been used for a long time and at the same time does not lose its relevance. As a rule, the upper part is done in light colors, and the lower part in a darker color. Two parts can be separated by a decorative baseboard or wallpaper strip.
Decor
Wallpaper can also perform a decorative function and be decorated as a real picture. For example, a wallpaper of dark blue color with ornate patterns framed in a baguette frame will decorate the classic interior, and a plain canvas of a rich shade, decorated with moldings, will look stylish against a light background.
Room Zoning
You can divide a room into functional zones using colors, different textures or patterns. This method helps to save space, while designating each area.
Combination with furniture, floor, ceiling
Furniture
Furniture in white tones will harmoniously combine with blue wallpaper, it will lighten the interior. The shape of the furniture will support the stylistic direction. Simple shapes are suitable for marine, modern, loft and high-tech style. For a classic interior, furniture with elegant and flowing forms is suitable, the color scheme may be in favor of white, brown or beige tones.
Floor
The flooring can be a laminate, carpet, parquet, tile or self-leveling floor. The design with a marbled white floor will look spectacular, the contrast with blue will emphasize the depth of the color of the walls and the rich pattern on the floor. Beige laminate or carpet is suitable for designing a room in any style and will be in harmony with any furniture.
For the kitchen, bathroom and toilet, the optimal choice of flooring is tile.
Ceiling
To make the room visually seem lighter and more spacious, you can use a simple even white ceiling. The glossy surface will visually increase the space due to reflective properties. The wide ceiling plinth with a smooth transition from blue to white looks interesting.
Style decision
Classic
For the interior of a room in a classic style, a dirty choice or, on the contrary, a sky blue shade will be a good choice.The walls can have a smooth matte surface without patterns or be decorated with silk-screen printing with flowers, monograms and damask.
Modern
The interior will be decorated with wallpaper with ornament, 3D pattern, texture or various effects.
Provence
Style combines tenderness, romance and comfort. Light blue wallpaper with a small floral print or liquid wallpaper with a stucco effect will be the best interior solution.
Country
For a country country, you can choose both light and dark shades of blue. Walls can be decorated with an unobtrusive white and blue cage, a cute floral pattern or imitation of painted wood.
Nautical
Blue is inextricably associated with marine themes. Plain, striped wallpaper and an unobtrusive thematic ornament will look harmonious.
Photo gallery
The blue color of the finish can create a completely different mood. A light palette fills the room with positiveness and lightness, a dark palette calms and distracts problems.