Design options
Monochrome walls are chosen for restrained interiors; such walls serve as a neutral canvas for expressing style in pieces of furniture and accessories.
Painting with two different colors
Painting the walls with two different colors is a rational technique in order to visually enlarge a room, change the perception of the geometry of asymmetrical walls, or simply focus on one wall. One wall can be painted with two different colors.
Painting in different colors (more than two)
Painting with several colors in the same range or a combination of contrasting colors will become an independent decor in the interior. It can be stripes, vertical or horizontal separation of walls, painting all 4 walls in different colors. Within the limits of one room, it is better to make one color the main one, and leave the remaining 2-3 colors auxiliary.
In the photo, one of the walls is painted in three colors with uneven stripes in a geometric technique using masking tape.
Stencils
You can make a design using stencils and templates yourself by cutting them out of paper and fixing them on the wall. You can also draw borders for the design using masking tape glued to the dried base color.
Striped design
Stripes of paint stretch or expand walls, change the perception of a room depending on the location, color and frequency of the stripes.
Patterns and ornaments
Suitable for a nursery, you can draw a house, a fence, trees, ethno ornaments, monograms on the walls of the child's bedroom interior.
Can be organized or chaotic, created with a brush on wet wall paint.
Cracks or craquelure effect
Created with acrylic paint and craquelure varnish, the more varnish, the deeper the cracks. When applying, the roller must be held vertically so that the cracks are even.
In the photo, the accent wall of the bedroom was made using the technique of cracked paint with a substrate to match the tone of the walls.
Under the brick
Imitation of a brick can be done using plaster on a lined wall and traced joints on a damp material. After the plaster has dried, 2 layers of paint are applied.
Painting with squares
Can be done using templates or masking tape. Squares can be solid or colored, of different sizes and positions on the wall.
Texture design
It is created by painting the walls with textured paint, which contains acrylic particles and starch. It comes in dry and liquid state, it can also be tinted. Apply with a regular or textured roller. For interior design, a special textured paint for interior work is suitable.
Gradient and ombre
Suitable for visually enlarging the ceiling, if the dark color on the floor will go into white. A gradient or smooth transition of color can be horizontal and vertical, with a transition to an adjacent wall. It is created with 2 or more colors, where at the junction of colors, using a dry roller or brush, a dark color is stretched to a light zone in one direction.
In the photo there is a partition wall painted in the ombre technique with a smooth smoky transition of gray to white closer to the ceiling.
Using a textured roller or sponge
Effects using a textured roller or sponge are made on an evenly painted wall, creating the effect of watercolor, bark beetle, waves, cracks, velor or mosaic.
Painting
Artistic painting in ethnic technique, depicting a view of nature, animals and reproductions will become an individual feature of the interior with painting the walls.
Design with moldings or panels
Creates the effect of niches or furniture facade, adds volume. The molding can be colored or white, made of wood, duropolymer, plaster.
Dye
The market offers a truly huge number of all kinds of interior paints. Water-borne ones are considered the safest and most non-toxic, and solvent-borne ones, when dry, form a denser, shiny layer. You can choose a moisture-resistant paint that is suitable for the kitchen, and vapor-permeable, which will be in place, for example, in the hallway. As for the decorative properties, the paints are glossy, matte and even embossed. The former are suitable for immaculately flat surfaces, and the embossed one is capable of hiding roughness and small errors on the walls.
- Water-based paints have the softest chemical composition. Their other advantages include an attractive price and a huge selection of colors and shades. The disadvantages are instability to abrasion and high humidity.
- Acrylic paints are more tolerant of fumes, but droplets or jets can destroy them. The most durable among water-soluble paints are latex paints. They are even allowed to be washed, but they are not too UV-tolerant, and they are more expensive. Walls covered with acrylic-based paint are not afraid of sunlight, are non-toxic and do not fade for 15-20 years. The disadvantage of such paints is the long drying time.
- Alkyd paints are inexpensive, easy to use, have a wide color range and dry within an hour of application. True, alkyd-based dyes are short-lived - a year later, the walls may become stained and lose their original brightness. They also do not like sunlight, and most importantly, they are quite toxic. Due to the last point, these paints are not recommended in bedrooms and nurseries.
- Silicate paints are created on the basis of water glass with the addition of pigments and fillers. Most often they are used on verandas, balconies, in basements - where exposure to moisture and temperature extremes is required.
- Silicone paints are vapor-permeable, have dirt-repellent qualities, are not afraid of water and create a sufficiently strong coating layer. It is not surprising that their service life is equal to a quarter of a century. Silicone paints can be used to decorate the walls of the bathroom, use them in the hallway, in the kitchen. However, it should be remembered that the bumps and depressions on the walls covered with this relatively new type of paintwork will become more noticeable.
- Oil paints with linseed oil in the base are rarely used for interior decoration today. The reason is the harmful components that are used in their production. In addition, oil formulations dry for a long time, do not allow surfaces to "breathe", they can bubble and crack. The merit of oil paints can be attributed, perhaps, to their affordability. Because of this, oil paints can be useful in utility rooms, utility rooms - they are used to paint pipes, window frames, radiators.
- Enamel is often called for help when renovating it. Among the advantages of enamel dyes are budget price, aesthetics (it forms an even, glossy film), strength exceeding that of oil and alkyd paints. Enamel is called a universal coating because it easily adheres to any surface, be it brick, concrete or wood, and dries up within 24 hours. The paint resists moisture well, therefore, enamel, sometimes, covers the walls of the bathroom. But do not forget that enamels are fire hazardous, which is why they should not be used near the stove. The durability of enamel paint depends on the type and ranges from 10 to 15 years.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
The wooden ceiling enhances the interior of the room and makes it truly special.
Living room
Such plank structures allow you to save the living room from monotony and boringness. Eco-friendly finish looks very aesthetically pleasing and expressive.
The photo shows a wooden parquet board on the ceiling in the living room.
Bedroom
The wooden design of the ceiling plane will make the bedroom much more comfortable and add an atmosphere of intimacy and a certain charm to it.
Pictured is a shabby chic bedroom with a light wood ceiling.
Kitchen
Wooden constructions improve the indoor climate and look especially noble and elegant in it. Kitchens decorated with natural materials acquire a comfortable and cozy look.
Children
The ceiling plane, sheathed with wood in light shades, will add children's freshness, elegance and decorativeness.
Bathroom
This ceiling is an unusual solution for a bathroom. Wood treated with special impregnations will not lose its natural aroma and will always fill the room with a pleasant woody scent.
Cabinet
Dark woods slightly diffuse light and give the cabinet a shade, thus creating a more austere and restrained atmosphere in it.
In the photo there is an office with a wooden coffered ceiling in a dark shade.
Attic
This is almost a traditional design for a slanting attic ceiling. Wood creates a healthy microclimate and makes the atmosphere more comfortable.
Corridor and hallway
Wood will give a corridor or hallway a peculiar zest, and a natural pattern will become an indicator of good taste.
Toilet
Natural, natural and environmentally friendly materials are always relevant for bathroom decor. They always look fashionable and stylish.
In the photo there is a bathroom decorated with a slatted wooden ceiling structure.
Balcony
The tree is ideal for decorating a balcony or loggia. There is always a lot of light in this room, so absolutely any, even the darkest colors will be appropriate here.
Design
The lining is perfectly applicable for decorating both a country house and an apartment. Moreover, it can be used to decorate not only walls, but also ceilings. A special color can be achieved in an original way of laying, because the lining provides a wide scope for imagination.
It is worth noting that this cladding board perfectly coexists in the interior with various materials, which is the best fit for creating a certain design of rooms in the house. The lining will look most impressive with leather, ceramics, rough fabrics, as well as with plastic, metal and glass interior details.
There are several common ways of arranging boards on walls or ceilings.
- Longitudinal or transverse. The favorite method of laying the lining by many horizontally or vertically. The first method will expand the room well, and the second will help to visually raise the ceilings. But it is worth considering that when using this method around the entire perimeter of the room, an undesirable association with the dressing room may arise.
- Diagonal. Placing the board at a certain angle on the wall or ceiling will add dynamics to the room, but also make you work hard.
- Mixing textures, for example, decorating the bottom of the wall with clapboard, and the top with wallpaper. An inexpensive option and at the same time unusual. To prevent the transition from a ribbed surface to a smooth one from looking messy, it is recommended to use moldings.
- Drawing creation. The process of laying "Christmas trees", "checkers" and "bricks" is quite expensive and painstaking, but the result will please you.
- The alternation of boards of different thicknesses, painted in the same color, but of different intensities. Such an interior looks fresh and very original.
- The use of lining only on a fragment of the wall. If you decorate such a space, for example, with family photos, you get a great accent in the interior.
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So you've decided to use clapboard to decorate your home and want great results.
Then the following designer tips will come in handy:
- the combination of light lacquered and matte lining for wall and shelf decor will expand the room and make it more airy;
- it is necessary to paint the board before attaching it to the desired surface, and it is better not to apply color with a brush, but to rub it with your hands;
- due to its fire resistance, this material perfectly transfers work with a blowtorch: such panels are reliable, like brick, use it to create an unusual pattern, and later fix the result with oil paint.
