Lilac wallpaper in the interior

Lilac is a complex and multifaceted color; it is not easy to work with it, but it is interesting. That is why it is important to choose the right shade of purple wallpaper to get a pleasant and elegant interior.

Surprisingly, in the design of the interior lilac color is not very common, although most people find it elegant and enjoyable to read. It is considered a derivative of purple, although always with the addition of pink or blue.

It is a delicate and beautiful shade that has a calming and pacifying effect. It is recommended to use for interior design for people who are emotionally tired at work.Colorists warn that this color can not be called home, cozy, it is rather suitable for a single girl’s bedroom or a young couple’s living room design not burdened with children.

In nature, only the petals of flowers can be painted in lilac color, so he received the name in honor of one of them - gorgeous lilacs. It is noteworthy that in English a similar situation - the word lilac is called both color and lush bushes with fragrant flowers.

There are three groups of lilac shades:

• pale;
• saturated;
• bright.

The first group includes bleached shades, so they are well combined with close white and pastel tones - mint, light pink, cream, beige, the color of eggshell. If the interior is light lilac color is not the main, and is intended only to harmonize the bright colors, it can be supplemented with purple, cherry, brown, blue.

Dark saturated shades of purple will look good with a green color scheme, bright pink, dark brown. Pearl shades will add to his nobility. The bright shades of lilac need to pick up colors from a friendly explosive palette - red, green, yellow, blue. They will look good with dark brown and black.

Absolutely all shades of lilac color will be combined with white. Now let's consider the furniture of which color will fit the purple walls.

Choosing furniture that matches the color of the lilac walls is not so easy. Most often, designers offer to opt for white, beige or milky, in a word, light. This solution will balance the depth of purple and fill the interior with light.

Another interesting option - furniture shades of brown. For example, you can give preference to a beige sofa or carpet and dark brown furniture set.

A win-win solution that will give the interior grace and gloss - silver and gold tones. The frame can be painted in gold on a mirror or in a painting, in silver - furniture legs and other elements.

remember, that the combination of lilac with yellow - too hectictherefore it needs to be used in small quantities. If you decorate a room in an eclectic or modern style, yellow pillows can be on a white sofa or a small picture on the wall.

First of all, do not forget to pay attention to the choice of texture. The range of wallpaper textures is so diverse that it is difficult to make your choice. Often, buyers prefer textured wallpaper for the reason that they can mask the irregularities on the walls and other errors. In addition, the process of sticking will not cause difficulties even for a beginner.

It is important to choose the right pattern, starting from the size and purpose of the room:

• Large textured pattern is not suitable for a small room.
• When choosing a textured wallpaper for the kitchen or bathroom, make sure that they are washable. Otherwise, the pattern of the relief coating may deteriorate during wet cleaning.
• If you want to combine several textures at once, use moldings that will help make a smooth transition from one texture to another.

For the bedroom it is better to choose calm, dull shades of lilac with a discreet pattern. These can be flowers, circles or abstraction. It is important to remember that the same pictures will look differently, depending on the style of the room. Small flowers will suit the bedroom in the style of Provence, boho, chebbi-chic.

If the bedroom is decorated in one of the modern styles, it is better to choose strict geometry, or even abandon the picture. Photo wallpapers are now in fashion again, they will look good in any room, the main thing is to choose the right design and pattern. It is best if they will be decorated with one accent wall, and the remaining walls will remain monotonous, in one of the shades of lilac you have chosen.

The bedroom will look interesting images of roses, irises, orchids, sakura, lavender and various landscapes. Typically, designers are advised to choose a photo of the sunset in pink and purple tones, which would be the best possible combination with lilac walls.

If you decorate the living room in one of the classic styles - Renaissance, Baroque or Rococo, give preference to lilac wallpaper with monograms. They will perfectly fit into the palace style, giving the interior grace and nobility.

The wallpaper strip is well suited for modern styles - modern, avant-garde, fusion and eclectic styles.However, they will be appropriate in the English classics. Usually they are chosen for living rooms with low ceilings, as they visually make the room taller.

For the kitchen in lilac color, people usually try to select something stylistically neutral, since a bright shade is a decoration of the kitchen in itself. No need to be wise with a complex design, the best option - floral themes. Very popular images of orchids, which will be perfectly combined with white or solid purple furniture.

It is easier to choose the right picture for the hallway than it seems at first glance. Follow simple rules:

• If the hallway is small in size, discard the large pattern.
• Plain light lilac wallpaper will make it more spacious and add light.
• Products in a vertical strip will increase the hallway in height, and in the horizontal - will expand it, making visually more. At the same time, they will visually lower the ceiling, be prepared for this effect.

Psychologists insist that children themselves should choose wallpaper with a pattern. Even if your child is very small and cannot motivate his choice, he will definitely choosethat won't annoy him.

Traditionally, lilac is chosen for the girl’s bedroom, very rarely it can be present in the boys room. Therefore, the choice of drawings is also very predictable - floral motifs, butterflies, stars.

You can combine plain wallpaper with photo wallpaper, which depicts the Disney princess. Rapunzel and Anna with Elsa from the cartoon “Ice Heart” are now popular.

Since the lilac color itself is rather complicated, it is important to choose the right lighting and color of the curtains so that the finished interior looks harmonious and is not annoying.

If the room is small and the window openings are small, there will be little natural light in the room. In this case, you need to choose a suitable chandelier with a lot of lampshades, the direction of light which can be adjusted.

In addition to the chandelier, get a few table or pendant lamps that need to be placed on different levels. Everything will depend on which room you choose the lighting for:

• In the bedroom, you can put one sconce for reading and a pair of table lamps, placing them on the bedside tables.
• In the kitchen, it is desirable that, in addition to the chandelier, the lighting should be above the work surface and above the dining table.

Refrain from using bright lampshades, intricate shapes and catchy designs. Prefer simple concise models that fit perfectly into any interior.

In the lilac room you need to choose curtains of light, made in neutral colors so that they do not overload the interior. However, much depends on the size of the room. If the room is large, you can pick up more vivid, rich colors - purple, crimson, burgundy. In case the room is small, you will need to fill it with air and light by choosing light air curtains.

Do not forget about the style of curtains, which will depend on the size and purpose of the room:

• Heavy velvet or satin draperies are suitable for a room decorated in a classic style. Typically, this design is chosen for the living room or dining room. It would be appropriate to purple, crimson or burgundy curtains.
• For the lilac bedroom, choose light wallpaper in beige tones in combination with silver.It will create a festive atmosphere in the room.

• Fabric blinds are perfect for children's bedroom. Choose bright beautiful shades that the girl will definitely like - coral, yellow, mint. Be prepared for the fact that the yellow color will visually reduce the room, but make it cozy and fill with light.
• Blinds are perfect for a lilac room with several windows. Prefer mustard, pink, turquoise, beige or blue tones.

Do not be afraid to experiment, choosing lilac wallpaper, because this rather rare color will make your interior refined and unusual.

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