Some people think that painted walls in an apartment are boring. Indeed, painting the walls in discreet colors, the simplicity and severity of plain surfaces are not suitable for everyone. Fortunately, modern paint materials open up endless possibilities for embodying your imagination on the walls and creating your own unique design.
It is often difficult to find beautiful, interesting wallpaper with a suitable pattern and color scheme, in harmony with the interior. But even if it succeeds, still deep down you understand that they are not the only ones of their kind. You can make a room unique and expressive, but at the same time cozy, with the help of colors and thoughtful design.
Wall painting options
A variety of modern paints allows you to experiment with both color and texture of the walls. An unusual effect can be achieved using paint compositions that have properties that are unusual for many.
Textured painting
Painting using a special textured paint allows you to imitate a variety of surfaces from natural stone and fabric to orange peel. There are several types of textured paint:
- "Relief" is the easiest paint to apply, allowing you to achieve any effect with the help of different tools. Consists of acrylic polymers with the addition of quartz crumbs.
- "Mizuri" is a paint that is very plastic due to the addition of starch, and allows you to create amazing texture options.
- "Marseilles wax" - paint to imitate a stone or cork coating, coated with wax after application to the wall. This makes the coating moisture resistant and washable.
- Atacama is an acrylic-based paint interspersed with quartz sand and metallic pigments that create the effect of light reflection. Imitates iridescent velvet.
Dividing a wall horizontally
The simplest option for decorating walls using paint of different colors is horizontal zoning. There are several standard techniques for this design option:
- The wall is divided into two parts, a darker color is used for painting the lower part, a lighter one is taken for the upper part. You can use any combination of colors: contrasting, close or shades of the same color. If the border between the colors is at a height of one meter or a third of the height of the wall, then such a division will create a visual effect of a high ceiling.
- A continuous strip is drawn along the perimeter of the room. It is best to make it darker than the main color of the walls and place it at eye level. The optimal width is about half a meter.
- Narrower horizontal stripes can be used. This method will help visually expand a narrow room. But you need to remember that the ceiling will seem lower.
To get a smooth line or border between colors, you can use masking tape.
gradient or ombre
Gradient painting of the walls in the apartment involves the creation of a smooth transition of shades of the same color. Closer to the floor is a darker shade, which becomes lighter as it approaches the ceiling. You can choose one of the ways to create an ombre wall.
- Shades of the same color are applied to the wall in stripes, from bottom to top, from a dark stripe to a lighter one. Then the borders are shaded, thereby creating an airy effect. This technique can play a key role in creating a sophisticated room design.
- It will look completely different gradient, which suggests clear, unblurred boundaries of close shades. It is not necessary to use only horizontal stripes here. It can be broken lines or even patterns.
vertical stripes
A great solution for a room with a low ceiling would be to create vertical stripes in different colors. Stripes can be of any width: both the same and different.
Painting walls with your own hands using this method requires patience and accuracy. The edges of the strips are marked with masking tape. Lighter tones are used first, then you can move on to darker ones. After the first color has dried, the adhesive tape is removed and re-glued to a new place, then the next color is applied.
You can not only alternate different colors, but also create stripes with different textures.
Selection of interior elements
An interesting technique used in interior design, which is also applicable to painting walls, is the selection of individual sections and interior details. Several selection methods are used:
- "Accent on the wall", when one surface, usually opposite the entrance to the room, is painted in a color different from the color of the rest of the walls. Most often used in the design of living rooms and bedrooms.
- Contrasting selection of niches and arches. Coloring the planes located in the depth of the niche in a darker color helps to emphasize the relief and add volume.
- color panel - painting part of the wall in a different color, allowing you to make it a separate object of the interior. Recently, it has become a popular trend in residential design.
Ornament
Instead of a panel, you can use wall decoration with an ornament, for example, from geometric shapes. Any circles, rhombuses, broken lines, waves will look good. The process of implementing such an option will be quite laborious, but the result will be very effective.
Art painting
The most impressive reception has always been considered artistic painting surfaces. In fact, this is the creation of a work of art on the wall. This design option requires taste and artistic abilities, so it is not suitable for everyone.
stencil drawing
Unlike painting, wall decoration with stencils is available to everyone. Stencils can be bought, you can make your own. Drawings made using a stencil are distinguished by neat, clear lines and perfectly complement the interior.
Painting "under the wallpaper"
Due to the availability of special embossed rollers do-it-yourself painting of the walls “under the wallpaper” became available. When you see walls painted in this way, it may seem that this technique is very complicated. In fact, a pattern that looks like a wallpaper pattern is very easy to get. A rubber or silicone embossed roller is gently rolled out on a wall painted in the background color. A different color of paint is used for the drawing. The advantage of such painting over wallpaper is durability and practicality.
The choice of color for painting walls in different rooms
Bedroom
Wall color in the bedroom should help to relax and unwind. It is best to choose gentle pastel colors. In addition, it is better to prefer warm colors and light shades.
Living room
Designers recommend choosing neutral or moderately bright colors for the living room or hall. The color scheme should evoke positive emotions, but at the same time calm and create coziness. It is in this room that decorations in the form of wall paintings, highlighting accent zones are especially appropriate. However, in the event that you need to draw attention to other decorative elements of the interior, you can paint the walls in a soft pastel color.
Children's
When choosing kids room design child's preferences must be taken into account. Stripes and patterns will be appropriate in this room, stencil drawings and paintings will wonderfully enliven the walls.
Kitchen
Due to the extreme conditions that not every wallpaper can withstand, kitchen - the first candidate for painting the walls. The material for painting must be selected appropriate, with good moisture resistance. Colors can be anything from pastels to flashy brights. Orange and red contribute to a good appetite, pink and gray, on the contrary, lower it. Warm dark tones make the kitchen more comfortable, but reduce the room, light and cold ones expand the space.
