Wallpaper with a geometric pattern in the interior: 4 tips for use

The use of wallpaper with a geometric pattern in the interior different rooms does not lose its relevance for many years. Many designers note that the use of such a finishing material is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to revitalize the interior, make it dynamic and expressive, especially considering the variety of patterns and colors that is available today. In this article you will find some design tips rooms with geometric wallpaper and learn about all the subtleties of their application.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other finishing material, wallpaper with a geometric pattern has its advantages and disadvantages. And now we will not talk about ourselves wallpaper, namely about the print. TO the benefits include:

• The ability to radically change the "mood" of the room. The pattern can both give dynamics and rhythm, and balance the interior and make it calm and peaceful;
• The ability to hide the flaws in the geometry of the room using a well-chosen pattern - stretch the walls, expand them or bring them closer to each other;

• Any pattern on the wall hides its minor imperfections, protrusions or irregularities;
• A wide range makes it possible to choose the perfect ornament for each individual room;
• The geometric pattern fits perfectly into interior in any style.

Concerning disadvantages:

• Like any wallpaper with a pattern, the geometric pattern has a report - selection. When it comes to decorating an entire room, there can be quite a few leftovers;
• A geometric print requires very accurate joining of the paintings among themselves and strict adherence to verticality. Otherwise, all inconsistencies will immediately catch the eye and spoil the design of the room;

• A clumsy pattern can overload the room;
• Also, wallpaper with a geometric ornament requires the correct selection of wallpaper-companions, otherwise the print will look out of place, and the interior, in general, will not be holistic.

Popular patterns and their features

The whole variety of geometric patterns can be divided into several groups. Depending on the shape used, its size and repetition rate, you can to achieve the most different visual effects eg:

• Classic pattern - stripes. It is very popular and perfectly complements the interiors in classic styles. The stripes may have a vertical or horizontal direction. Very rarely - diagonal. Stripes should be chosen when there is a need to change the geometry of the room. Vertically directed pattern is capable of visually make the ceiling higher. A horizontal strip extends the surface to which it is glued. The diagonal direction is the most interesting - it is capable of blur borders and angles do long and elongated rooms more square. Be careful when choosing the width and color of the stripes. The thinner and more contrasting in tone between them, the more space they will conceal. In addition, such decoration will dominate the interior. Wider stripes of shades close to each other will not reduce the room;

• Chevron - zigzag or herringbone. It is this ornament that is preferred when creating bold, modern interiors. Zigzag is a suitable print for any room.By itself, this pattern is very dynamic and vibrant, so do not abuse it. Herringbone can be both pronounced when the color of the pattern is contrasted with the color of the base, and more calm. Wallpaper of the first type is best used to finish one wall or part of it. If the pattern has low peaks and a pastel shade, they can paste over all the walls completely. At the same time, the zigzag has an interesting property - it perfectly blurs the boundaries and smooths all bumps or protrusions. For example, if the walls have decorative niches, having glued their inner surfaces with such wallpaper, at first glance it will be difficult to distinguish them on the plane of the wall;

• Rhombuses or triangles able to give the interior lightness and energy. This pattern, depending on the manner of its execution and the color scheme, is also quite actively used for different rooms and different interior styles. If the rhombic contour is formed by thin light lines on a muted background, such wallpapers can be used for pasting all the walls. If rhombuses have contrasting colors, they are best used as a decorative insert. Diamonds of different shades of the same color, made in muted, pastel colors, are suitable for classic interiors. Diamonds of different sizes and different colors - the most dynamic option, which is also better to use for decoration accent wall;

• Tartan - pattern in the form of small cell whose color scheme is presented in deep green and red tones. Such an ornament is very cozy and perfectly harmonizes with pieces of furniture made of natural wood. The print is vaguely reminiscent of the colors of the Scottish kilt and can be used to create thematic interiors. A larger cage in other colors is often used to decorate rooms in a classic style;

• Squares or rectangles - a calmer ornament, which is often used in scandinavian interiors. He looks restrained and harmonious, does not create unnecessary dynamics;

• Circles are considered somewhat naive decorations, therefore they are often used for decoration of children's rooms. A popular variety of circles is peas which looks great in many rooms. It brings a touch of positive and cheerfulness to the overall environment.

Tips for use and color selection

When applying wallpaper with a geometric print, it is very important to maintain the right balance and not overload the interior both in color and in decorative terms. Adhere to of the following Tips:

• Geometric wallpaper in small room, First of all, they must visually expand the space and not hide it. It is recommended to give preference to horizontal strips of medium thickness with fuzzy contours. So that the picture does not ripple and is not too contrasting, choose the following shades - light tones of yellow, blue, green, pink, sand. In small rooms where a small amount of natural light falls, do not use cold shades. Medium-sized diamonds or zigzags can be used to design a single wall. Then the rest should be solid;

• IN spacious well lit rooms You can apply wallpaper with any pattern. It is also permissible to cover all the walls with geometric wallpaper. But in this case, the picture should be medium-sized and not too contrasting. Many people note that within large areas it is permissible to combine different types of geometric wallpaper - the main thing is that the picture matches the theme. For example, large circles + small peas, etc. But it is immediately worth noting that without proper experience, achieving a good result will be difficult. Therefore, as an addition, it is better to choose plain canvas or plain wallpaper, but with a distinct texture to match the pattern;
• It is not recommended to use more than three different shades when building the overall color scheme of the room.Many different shades are acceptable for finishing a contrasting wall, but provided that the rest of the surfaces are monophonic;

• If the whole room is pasted with wallpaper with a geometric pattern, it is necessary to minimize the number of decorative objects, otherwise the interior will be overloaded;
• Accent geometric trim must be supported by appropriate decor. For example, a similar pattern should be present on small cushions. bedside mattable lamp shade or floor lamp. Such items should not be many, otherwise it will be too sloppy.

Geometric wallpaper in the interior of different rooms

Consider the most good uses such finishes in different rooms:

• For lounges wallpapers are better suited, on which the ornament is formed by thin, delicate stripes, or paintings with a very small print - a cage, rhombuses, circles;

• IN children’s rooms using such wallpapers to easily zoning the space. A place for games can be more vibrant and dynamic. The rest area should be neutral, with a medium-sized pattern, so as not to irritate the child's psyche and not cause involuntary concentration of attention and strain. The pattern should be small and not frequent;

• An ideal place for such a pattern is walk-through rooms, such as halls, hallways. Usually these rooms are very narrow and poorly lit. Bright, but not dark dynamic pattern will help to diversify the cramped interior. This also applies to bathrooms and bathrooms;

• IN living room there is a place for imagination. For classics, stripes or a cage are suitable. Modern styles are successfully emphasized by rhombuses, triangles, squares or zigzags. More romantic directions, for example, Provence, are successfully combined with wave-like forms.