For several years in a row, striped wallpaper has remained in fashion in the interior of most styles. Designer accents periodically shift to one or another classic color, but then linear patterns remain in demand again. Any interesting solution can leave a lasting impression, even simple colors in the form of frequent or rare stripes.
Striped wallpaper helps hide architectural imperfections and create beautiful effects in the space of the room
The relevance of striped wallpaper
As long as there is a classic interior, the target audience will choose plain, pastel and patterned wallpapers. However, residential real estate has many rooms that you probably want to modify.
And here is the time to use thematic cladding:
- Firstly, striped wallpaper injects energy into the interior;
- Secondly, stripes visually adjust the space;
- Third, strokes can serve as a focal point of attraction;
- Fourthly, color contrast and different sizes of stripes expand their scope of application.
It’s no wonder why such extravagant wallpapers are found even in classic interiors.
The main thing is to find out which stripes are suitable for the space depending on its purpose, style, shape, area and even lighting.
Horizontal stripes
Cramped space is a problem for millions of compatriots. While some are building the upper tier, others are using wallpaper with horizontal stripes to solve several problems at the same time:
- Visual expansion of space;
- Zoning of the premises;
- Creating a focal point of attraction.
The latter is obtained by using bright multi-colored wallpaper on one of the four walls (a wall with a bed or spot furniture is suitable for this technique).
It is better to decorate the remaining surfaces with wallpaper with two wide stripes of neutral or pastel colors.
Combination
If there is a motley stripe along the entire perimeter, then a feeling of “overload” may be created. That is why the drawing must be combined. As an option, one wall is plain.
A second example would be peas, which also dilute well. It is important here that the finishing material is the same color.
Classic is a floral pattern, which should also be in the tone of the main wallpaper. An unusual variation of horizontal and vertical will not only remove tension, but will also do an excellent job of expanding the space.
Vertical stripes
Sometimes inside a property you have to work with the background, updating it with vertical stripes. Thematic cladding allows you to visually increase the height, despite the following disadvantages of the room:
- Small area;
- Low ceiling (due to traditional design or suspended ceiling);
- The presence of a ceiling cornice;
- The space is busy with a chandelier, shelves and paintings.
If the problem room is a corridor or hallway, then vertical stripes create the effect of an air portal.
The main thing is that they are light and matte, and the ceiling is white. In other rooms, the colors and sizes of the stripes are selected depending on the area and lighting. The lower these indicators, the wider and lighter the strokes should be.
Direction of stripes
Stripes can be:
- vertical, which visually raise the ceilings in the room. This illusion is especially good for a living room located on the north side of the house. After all, the larger the room, the brighter it seems. And the right color, size of stripes and their order will make the interior unique. If you make the ceiling glossy, you will get a feeling of infinity;
- horizontal stripes. It is recommended to use it when decorating narrow and high rooms, but is not recommended for rooms with low ceilings. Against the background of horizontal stripes, the furniture looks “lighter”;
- diagonal stripes. This is an interesting and rarely seen wallpaper that can straighten borders and corners, and make elongated rooms square. Therefore, such wallpaper looks impressive in an apartment with non-rectangular walls (for example, a trapezoid), or in a room in the attic. In this case, it is good to make only one wall striped. Others are plain.
Diagonal stripes
The thematic cladding seems exotic. But when the attic renovation is at stake, then you have to:
- Finish triangular walls with appropriate touches;
- Choose diagonal stripes of neutral colors to ensure the entire background is balanced.
Neutral colors include the use of white, gray, beige, cream and sand colors. The dark color in the zebra pattern should be muted so as not to overload the space.
What to do first: glue wallpaper or install doors
Many people believe that when starting a renovation, they should first install the doors, and only then take on the wallpaper. If you don’t do this, unpleasant things may happen: the opening for the door, in which the doors will later be installed, may be uneven, which will greatly affect when wallpapering. This mistake is often made by inexperienced people who are doing repairs for the first time.
If a person has previously hung wallpaper, he will have to re-glue it. The result is double work, which costs twice as much effort and money. But if the doorway is truly perfectly level for future doors, then this problem is not so critical.
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Black and white stripes
Thematic panels and tiles inside the bathroom are no longer uncommon. This approach adjusts the space and stylizes the interior. By the way, lamps and other bright accessories always look advantageous on a black and white background.
Therefore, black and white wallpaper is suitable for the following interiors:
- Art Deco;
- Fusion;
- Minimalism.
Inside living rooms, zebra stripes should be used sparingly - on one or two walls. Such planes welcome large black and white photos with a white mat and the proximity to vertical colored blinds.
Which strips are best for living spaces?
The arrangement of parallel lines can be designed in different ways, but the most popular is the arrangement of a linear pattern using classical methods:
| 1. | Vertical | Linear drawing, small format rolls. |
| 2. | Horizontally | Wide color gaps on wide format rolls. |
| 3. | Diagonally | Small, clearly defined striping. |
| 4. | Different directions | Any pattern or stripe, interesting wall covering is important. |
| 5. | With inserts | Narrow rolls with medium-sized stripes, combined with plain wallpaper. |
| 6. | As a frieze (framing) | A great way to decorate, framing an accent wall, mirror or niche. |
You can choose diagonal stripes for a separate area in the room or to create a wall panel from wallpaper
All these options are applicable in every living space:
- hallway;
- living room;
- bedroom;
- kitchen;
- bathroom;
- corridor or staircase;
- children's or teenage room.
Smooth wide stripes of contrasting colors are ideal if you want to draw attention to any wall or piece of furniture
Attention! In a 2-floor recreation in a duplex apartment or two-story house, the vertical method is undesirable, as it will visually raise the ceilings even higher. Here it is better to use horizontal or combined wallpaper with striped wallpaper.
Play boldly with staircase space with paint and black and white striped wallpaper
In a long hallway, avoid wide horizontal stripes on a solid wall, which will make it look “endlessly long.” This solution is suitable only for an end wall or for decorating accent walls near interior doors.
When choosing a linear pattern, decide in advance what is better - narrow lines or wide fragments? The choice depends on the size of the room, its lighting and furniture. Weakly expressed outlines will not irritate the eyesight, but will slightly lengthen the living room (another space). But the motley-striped version will cope perfectly with the following tasks:
- will mask curvatures and bulges;
- eliminates differences in height;
- will hide cracks under the wallpaper and many other defects.
The wide striped print highlights the depressions and bulges of the walls, so the surface should be carefully prepared before pasting
Alternating wide and narrow linear patterns look good in beautiful, subtle shades. This is an excellent choice for any living room or bedroom, kitchen-living room or studio apartment, as in the photo of wallpaper with vertical stripes in modern interiors.
Thick stripes of soothing pastel colors create a soft ambiance, perfect for sleeping
Important! Psychologists emphasize that non-contrasting narrow lines can activate vitality, therefore they recommend them to people with chronic fatigue and loss of strength. Irritable and depressed people should avoid zebra crossings and sharp contrasts.
Calm and discreet interior created by a narrow striped print
The choice of colors is individual, but do not forget that in your personal space nothing should irritate, on the contrary, create a favorable atmosphere. And color variations are a vast topic that can be discussed endlessly; good taste is needed here.
A classic of the genre for the bedroom - lilac, blue or beige stripes of varying thicknesses
Advice. Keep in mind that your “favorite” color, for example, lilac or turquoise, is perceived differently in a plain and striped design.
Contrasting black and white zebra will not go out of style, but it is not appropriate everywhere. If we are talking about the correct two-color design of a living room with a piano and leather upholstered furniture, then the strip is appropriate on one wall. For example, it can be located behind a sofa or as the background of a musical instrument. Elegant monochrome interior - for connoisseurs of laconicism and minimalism.
The inappropriate “ripple” of contrasting stripes will be tiring if you don’t think through everything in detail. It can spoil the impression of the most expensive repairs.
See also: How to hang two types of wallpaper - expert advice.
Patterned stripes
Stripes are not always monochromatic strokes. The latter can be supplemented or replaced with patterns, flowers, and ornaments.
This makes it clear why striped wallpaper is suitable for the following classic interiors:
- Empire;
- Provence;
- Ethno (Scandinavian style);
- Country.
The main thing is that patterned stripes correct the space no worse than ordinary strokes. Therefore, themed wallpaper is used on all four walls.
Strip sizes
When choosing striped wallpaper for your interior, in order to create an elegant design and avoid making mistakes, you need to know how the size of the stripes and their design affect the room. Wide stripes create a peaceful atmosphere, comfort and relaxation only if the stripes are not saturated or of contrasting colors. Wallpaper looks impressive in a large living room or bedroom.
Narrow (thin) stripes can be dense or sparse, contrasting or plain. It can create discomfort if you cover all the walls of the room. Therefore, narrow strips should be used carefully and accentuate only one wall.
Shiny stripes
Gloss promotes prestige. It is not for nothing that Rococo and Baroque interiors stand out with gilding. If you don’t have the energy and time to create an imperial background, then instead of Venetian paint you can use shiny stripes.
Such fragments are found on the following types of wallpaper:
- Glass wallpaper;
- Fabric wallpaper;
- Non-woven wallpaper.
The last ones are the most accessible. They apply glitter only to specific stripes so that the finished product looks harmonious. This property is also facilitated by the alternation of only two stripes. Moreover, the strokes are usually directed upwards.
Classification of wallpaper for the hallway
Decorating the hallway with several types of wallpaper.
Despite the large selection, wallpaper for the hallway is classified based on several indicators.
- Roll density and texture. The surface of the material can be smooth, embossed, smooth, or rough. There are wallpapers on the surface of which you can see embossed patterns obtained by pressing.
- Moisture resistant. The stripes (waves) on the packaging will help determine the degree of moisture resistance of the product. The classic option is wallpaper that does not have moisture-resistant qualities. They indicate one wave. They are used in rooms with low humidity.
Moisture-resistant products can withstand relative humidity. They can also be wiped down with weakly concentrated detergents from time to time. There are 2 strips on the package.
Washable wallpaper is resistant to moisture and washing with non-abrasive cleaning agents. There are 3 waves on the package.
- Connection method:
- Wallpaper can be glued end to end;
- The fitting method is applicable for products with patterns, when it is necessary to connect their fragments.
- The material is also classified by weight:
- Light – 110 grams per square meter;
- Medium - from 110 to 140 grams per square meter;
- Heavy - weight more than 140 grams per square meter.
Hallway design in Provence style, wall decoration with paper wallpaper.
The choice of wallpaper is determined by climatic conditions, temperature changes, air humidity and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Regardless of the type of wallpaper, they all have their own expiration date indicated on the packaging.
Solid stripes
The best way to balance the colors of striped wallpaper is to make it a solid color. Horizontal plain stripes in pastel colors suit the bedroom.
The following touches are also suitable for the living room, but their pastel color scheme should be light:
- Sand;
- Peach;
- Beige.
Plain stripes deprive the interior of constructivism, so they are unlikely to suit the dressing room and kitchen. On the other hand, workrooms can be designed in a classic manner or have a small area.
Finally, there is often not enough light inside the dressing room. Light monochromatic stripes not only expand the space, they contribute to lighting.
Combining striped wallpaper with plain wallpaper
Striped wallpapers have another undeniable advantage - they can be easily combined with plain ones. There are no hard and fast rules here, only your tastes and preferences exist. For example, in a children's room a combination of striped wallpaper with wallpaper with patterns looks funny. In a word, experiment, only in moderation. Make your fantasies come true.
Striped three-color wallpaper in the living room Combining a plain white surface and black and white striped wallpaper in the bathroom Combining striped and other types of wallpaper in the living room Striped wall in the living room
Narrow stripes
With narrow stripes, the wallpaper becomes bright, even if the colors of the strokes are neutral or pastel. The fact is that the small width of the stripes increases their number. From a distance, such wallpaper may seem monotonous. But inside a tight space it is very difficult to move away from the background.
Therefore, wallpaper with narrow stripes is recommended for use in certain cases:
- Creating a focal point of attraction - should be pasted on one wall;
- Adjacent to vertical blinds or muslin curtains - the stripes should be directed downwards;
- Completion of an ultra-modern interior - fusion, avant-garde, hi-tech.
If narrow stripes are made in one light tone, then they will suit a classic interior. But to match the appropriate background, you will have to purchase a lot of light-colored products - furniture, curtains, bed linen, etc.
Not every item has to look like marble. However, the dominance of light colors over dark ones contributes to the feeling of spaciousness.
Features of striped interiors
There is nothing simpler than a striped wallpaper pattern, but it is in this simplicity that lies a huge variety of unsurpassed solutions. To the ignorant, it is surprising how easy it is to create a memorable and stylish setting using combinations, using a simple horizontal or vertical, parallel or gracefully meandering line.
The variety of wallpaper patterns allows you to choose the ideal combination of width and direction of stripes for any interior
Designers are increasingly offering wallpaper with diagonal and combined stripes in the interior of the hallway and living room, bedroom and kitchen. It doesn’t matter whether wide or narrow fragments of the same color alternate, contrasting or blurry. With such a “ruling” it is easy to transform any space and adjust its visual perception.
The most “boring” or classic interior can be easily diversified, adding dynamism and bold accents. To do this, just decide to experiment with striped wallpaper in a residential interior. This traditional coloring is quite suitable for combination with plain surfaces and any recognizable pattern. You can try combining a cage, polka dots, floral patterns, abstraction or elegant geometry on one wall, combining them with wide horizontal lines, as in the photo.
Alternating vertical stripes with geometric patterns in a single color scheme
The striped floral pattern adds romantic motifs to the interior.
What is “striation” used for? Not only for variety, but purely for practical purposes - a combination of stripes easily transforms any space, even creating spectacular illusions of “moving” walls. Visually, you can make a small room with low ceilings a little higher and wider, as if “adding” volume and footage.
Accent wall in a narrow room
A few bright stripes will break up the monotony of white walls.
Interestingly, it is not necessary to change the entire interior if it turns out unattractive after renovation. It is enough to add dynamism with striped wallpaper in the living room using stripes on one accent wall:
- vertically and horizontally;
- diagonally and in different directions.
Horizontal lines make the room wider, so it is better to use this technique on the end wall. By combining horizontal and vertical stripes, it is possible to create unexpected effects, including “running” walls.
When wallpapering with horizontal stripes, the room will visually become wider by at least a couple of squares
Vertical stripes will “raise” a low ceiling
Extensive vertical stripes, like columns, “raise” the top, especially when combined with multi-level structures and glossy fabric. But even with an ordinary white ceiling there will be a noticeable effect, as in the photo.
However, you should not be “full” of contrasts “everywhere and at once” - an incorrectly chosen combination can tire, especially in a nursery.
A skillful combination of a linear pattern with something discreet, floral patterns and faint spots will activate the mind and encourage creativity. This is especially valuable in a teenager's room or a student's office.
Wallpaper in the nursery can be gray-blue, gray-white or gray-pink striped
You can use striped wallpaper in almost any style. They are easy to combine with other linear patterns:
- vertically and horizontally;
- variations of shades in one color and contrasting ones;
- modest and colorful;
- only stripes or with inserts (winding lines, flowers, ornaments);
- wide and narrow fragments;
- weakly expressed and catchy (such as “zebra”);
- wide rolls and narrow.
Close-up pattern with stripes in different directions on the wallpaper in front of the console table
If you get creative with the combinations of lines, it's easy to create a creative design in any living space.
However, it is important to take into account the wishes of all family members - perhaps someone will be categorically against graphic stripes in their room.
For those who prefer a calm interior, it is better to choose wallpaper with monochrome stripes without sharp contrasting transitions.
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