Choosing wallpaper in the hallway

A corridor or a hallway is the place where people get to cross the threshold of an apartment. It so happens that visitors do not enter the room, but stop at the threshold, and the corridor is designed to impress you first: of course, I want it to be good. In the hallway, there is usually not enough furniture, so the first thing that the eye falls on is wallpaper. There are a great many of them - with different patterns, textures. There are also wallpapers that will help create an unusual atmosphere in your home.

This is a paper sheet with any image. Today such products are widespread and continue to gain popularity. In Soviet times, they were considered scarce, and it was not easy to get them. And the quality left much to be desired.

Modern wallpaper is a product of high technology. The image is applied to them using a printer or offset printing. It is applied using any ink:

• Eco-solvent: their characteristic feature is a specific smell after sticking, which disappears within 24 hours. However, they are considered an eco-friendly option. Such ink is resistant to light, moisture, the most affordable.
• Latex: environmentally friendly, odorless. Drawing from such ink turns out bright, practically does not burn out on the sun.
• Ultraviolet: form natural saturated colors. They are moisture resistant, resist pollution, chemicals. Do not fade.

The quality of photo wallpapers also depends on their base. There are several options:

• Paper: the most common option. They are inexpensive, they hold ink very well. However, such products quickly fade, become polluted.
• Vinyl: these wallpapers have a protective film on their surface. Moisture resistant, durable, do not fade. Ideal for a corridor.
• Non-woven: the most durable, resistant to the effects of liquids, flame retardant.On such wallpaper will never start a mold.
• Fabric: outwardly very beautiful and spectacular, but not very practical. They can not be washed, and they also absorb dust. Not suitable for the "entrance" room.
• LED: backlit. Rarely encountered, quite an expensive option.
• Lamination: these wallpapers are covered with a special film that protects the surface.
• Varnish: also used for extra protection.

To choose the right product, you need to adhere to not only your preferences, but also some rules.

The corridor is a special place in the apartment. Coming from the street, a person immediately goes there. The wallpaper gets a lot of dust and dirt, and outerwear, hanging on hooks, erases the picture. Considering this, choose moisture-proof products with a protective coating in your hall, which is easy to clean: vinyl or flizelin, laminated or varnished. Such wallpaper is easy to bring into proper form, wiping with a wet rag.

Colour:

• Cold tones: blue, purple, gray, turquoise, aquamarine. These are colors that visually expand the space. They are great for Khrushchev with small corridors. Enhance the effect will help the mirror.
• Warm colors: yellow, beige, pink. Suitable for fairly large apartments, since such shades tend to narrow the space.
• Bright colors: suitable for rooms of more than 9 m². It is better to combine them with calm shades, so that there is no oppressive effect.

Picture:

• 3D: this is a canvas with a three-dimensional pattern, creating a sense of three-dimensional space. This is a wonderful material. He has all the qualities necessary for photo wallpapers, drawings in this format exist on any topic. However, such products are strictly contraindicated for corridors, as they visually reduce the space.
• Drawings with depth: stairs, landscapes, arbors, windows. They are usually placed on the wall at the end of the corridor, opposite the entrance. Then this canvas as if extends the passage forward.

• Abstraction: well hides the irregularities of the walls, but you need to be careful with it: you should choose the right colors so as not to ruffle in the eyes.
• Smooth transitions perfectly fit into the design of your corridor.
• Small pictures: not recommended for corridor passage if it is poorly lit. They will put pressure on the vision and on the psyche.
• People, photo collage - these options are not suitable in all cases. They can create the illusion of the presence of outsiders.

Pattern:

• Geometry: only suitable for perfectly flat walls. It is necessary to glue such products carefully so as not to displace the pattern.
• Horizontal lines: this option is used if it is necessary to expand the space at high ceilings.
• Vertical lines: “pull out” the corridor.

When decorating the hallway with photo wallpapers, it should be remembered that they should be glued only on one wall, all other surfaces should be monochromatic. You should not choose too florid designs for your product, because the hallway is a walk-through room. Your guests will not have time to peer into it.

Many believe that only one option - on the wall. However, there are other use of photographic products (especially in the hallway, where there is little space, and the walls can be made with furniture):

• Ceiling: photowall-paper on it looks beautiful and unusual. Images of the star sky, clouds, angels, branches of trees will approach here. Wallpaper will look harmoniously backlit.
• Furniture: in the form of a decor, such a product will look spectacular on cabinets with sliding doors. With the help of photo canvas, you can restore the old thing, pasting it completely or only individual parts. For this you need to sand the item, stick the wallpaper and varnish them.
• Some have a fridge in the hallway. Having pasted it with suitable wall-paper, it is possible to veil this atypical thing for a hall.

Choosing a theme for photo wallpaper in the corridor, you need to combine it with the interior design of the entire apartment. At the same time they rely on the following main styles:

• classic: use strict patterns with clear lines, muted tones;
• retro: these are ancient landscapes, favorite groups, ancient cities;
• modern: abstraction and geometry are well suited for this style;
• Ecostyle: this is a wallpaper with representatives of flora and fauna.

So, having decided on the choice, the thing is small: move the wallpaper to the wall. It must first be prepared:

• Remove the previous coverage.
• Remove all bumps. In the corridor, special attention must be paid to this, since the space is small, all the flaws are especially visible in it.
• Primed the wall. In the end, it should turn out smooth, monotone, clean.

Next you need to see the wallpaper. Lay them on the floor. If the product consists of several parts, check the pattern docking and color consistency. Go directly to the sticky. Some decorate with photo wallpaper not the whole wall, but only a part of it. To do this, put a grid on the wall in the form of a grid, so as not to miss. Glue photos start from the bottom left corner. To do this, use a special glue that can be bundled with the product. When sticking, you should only coat the wall., and the canvas is not necessary to touch.

As for the application technique, then there are two types of it: overlap or joint to joint. This will tell you the instructions on the package.

For information on how to glue paper wallpapers, see the following video.

So you can select all the pros and cons of the object of our attention:

1. Wall mural - a beautiful decor for your corridor. He will emphasize the style of the interior, give a second life to old things, hide all the "roughness" and just liven up the space.
2. Diversity will please even the most demanding customer.
3. The ability to make the product to order, with specific wishes.
4. Durability, as modern wallpapers are made using the latest technologies.

The difficulties include:

1. Difficulties in fitting the picture, if the canvas consists of several parts.
2. Sticking requires a perfectly flat surface.
3. The right choice of design, so that it blends harmoniously into the interior.

Wall mural - pretty suitable option for the corridor. They will help to beat the space of both a small and spacious corridor, to make an indelible impression on your guests. Remember to choose the right materials and the image itself as carefully as possible. Take into account not only your tastes, but also the characteristics of the room.