Wall mural in the interior of the kitchen: 9 tips for choosing and design + photo

Someone still has fresh memories of Soviet paper murals, which usually depicted forest glades or exotic waterfalls. They quickly burned out, were torn and were afraid of water, which forced to abandon the idea of ​​using such a decor in the kitchen. Today the situation has changed dramatically. It is enough to choose the material on a suitable basis and with a protective coating, and you can safely use the photo wallpaper in the interior of the kitchen, because they allow you not only to add a certain mood, but also visually adjust too small, low or uncomfortably large spaces. What is important to consider when choosing, and which pattern will be most suitable?

No. 1. Photo wallpaper base

The kitchen in which someone is constantly cooking something is always spray of water, grease and dirt. Their greatest concentration in the working area, so even the most wear-resistant photo wallpaper in the area kitchen apron use is not recommended. Most often, a similar decoration decorates part of the wall near dining table. In any case, the mural to be used in the kitchen, should be as dense, moisture resistant, withstand the influence of sunlight and washing with a damp sponge, as spray in the kitchen is inevitable, and they fly everywhere.

The top layer of photo wallpaper should be treated with special protective compounds, the paint should be moisture resistant, but the most important base material:

• paper mural they are inexpensive, they pass air well, but are not at all adapted to difficult kitchen conditions. True, the designers and then found a way out. Such panels can be glued in the apron area and close with glass - it will turn out beautifully and reliably;
• fabric wallpaper no less eco-friendly paper, but constant humidity will not be tolerated. The options are still the same: either do not use in the kitchen at all, or hide under glass;
• non-woven murals are more expensive, but are characterized by wear resistance, strength, resistance to fading, they allow air to pass through and are washable. For the kitchen, this is the best option;
• vinyl wallpaper also have excellent performance. They withstand high humidity, retain color for a long time, are subject to wet cleaning, are durable and can even hide minor imperfections in the walls. Their only minus is that they do not “breathe”, but since the murals are not used as an independent decoration, but are combined with other materials, this drawback does not reduce the popularity of this type of coating. Therefore, non-woven, and vinyl are suitable as the basis for photo wallpaper for use in the interior of the kitchen.

The technology for creating photo wallpaper involves drawing different types of paint. In a kitchen setting, it is best to use a printed product ultraviolet inkwhich perfectly reproduce natural colors and are resistant to moisture, grease, many chemicals and sunlight. Printed murals will be cheaper eco solvent ink. They also withstand washing, constant exposure to ultraviolet rays, resistant to abrasion, but the first days after gluing produce a specific smell.

No. 2. Wall Mural Type

By the type of surface, the photo wallpaper is divided into:

• smooth;
• textural.

Smooth wallpaper may be matte or glossy, the latter give characteristic glare, so if they are undesirable, it is better to opt for the matte version. The figure is protected varnish, special moisture-proofing agents or using lamination technology.

Texture panels have a nice embossed surface and can imitate leather, papyrus, stone, brick, canvas, linen, wood or sand, and the assortment of the KLV online store even includes photo wallpapers with the image of famous paintings, frescoes and landscapes of ancient cities. Such wallpapers have less glare, they can last from ten years, if, of course, they are covered with protective substances.

No. 3. Wall mural size

Wall murals, as a rule, have a height of from 2.6 to 3.6 meters, the width of the panel ranges from 0.36 m and can reach several meters. Narrow photo panels often glued to the kitchen door, sometimes they distinguish a dining group in a small kitchen. Large canvases can be used to decorate the entire wall, and in some cases corner wall murals are best suited.

Many manufacturers offer the same picture in different formats, and if necessary, can make wallpapers of any desired size and even apply the desired image.

Process wall murals usually does not cause any particular difficulties, especially as manufacturers for convenience number individual parts of the whole canvas. Panoramic murals are divided into several parts and with proper joining, the seams between the canvases will be invisible. If the presence of joints is generally undesirable, it is better to choose seamless photo wallpaper, but they cost a little more than usual, and gluing them is much more difficult, so it will be difficult to do without the help of professionals.

Number 4. Color and style of photo wallpaper

Photowall-paper is, first of all, decoration of an interior and an opportunity to transform a kitchen, to set the atmosphere of a cozy French street, a summer sea coast, a garden or a big city. With the help of murals, you can visually make a small kitchen bigger, a low kitchen higher, and a dark kitchen lighter, and it all depends on the right choice of pattern and color scheme.

The most important principle when choosing photo wallpaper in the kitchen is orientation to the degree of illumination:

• bright kitchensoverlooking the south, they need coolness, so cold shades and black and white photos will be appropriate here;
• kitchens where the amount of natural light is insufficient, it is better to decorate with wallpaper with a predominance of warm colors, shades of orange, red and yellow are perfect.

When choosing a color and a picture, it does not hurt to pay attention to Features of kitchen furniture and appliances:

• bright kitchen sets will look ridiculous and tasteless with the same bright photo wallpaper, so monochrome paintings and neutral shades will be the best option in this case. Suitable black and white photos and sketch drawings;
• often kitchen set and objects of technology have neutral shades (beige, gray, white, etc.), and they can just be diluted with bright colors, but restrained monochrome wallpapers will also look great - it all depends on the size and style of the room.

Photowall-paper is universal decorthat will be appropriate in any kitchen interior style. It is only important to choose the right picture:

• in classic style natural landscapes, still lifes, as well as photo murals will fit in well;
• in style hi-tech and minimalism it is preferable to use drawings with a small amount of detail, abstractions, macro elements, volumetric images and imitation of cork are also suitable, plasters, bricks, wood and other materials;
• kitchen interior in style provence decorate murals with lavender, French landscapes and sights, as well as wallpaper with the effect of antiquity;
• styles Art Nouveau and Art Deco can decorate contrasting murals with a glossy surface and a predominance of geometric shapes;
• eco style - These are natural landscapes, greens, fruits, vegetables and insects;
• Wall murals are especially interesting ethnic style, which can be depicted African, Indian, Mexican, Persian and other ornaments.

Kitchen travelers can decorate with murals with a map of the world, the mainland or the country, as well as photos of airplanes, cars, ships and other vehicles. Photo wall-papers with the image of drinks, mouth-watering dishes, vegetables and fruits look great in the kitchen interior. Panels depicting a wide variety of natural and urban landscapes, sky, space, interiors, sunsets and sunrises, textures, as well as black and white images are constantly popular.

No. 5. Wall mural for a small kitchen

To visually increase small kitchenIt’s not necessary to use magic at all - there are photo wallpapers for this. To achieve the desired effect, you need to follow a few simple rules that designers use in their activities:

• the best solution is wallpaper with a light background and unobtrusive pattern. Also great photowall-paper with perspectivecreated by streets, bridges, stairs, terraces, panoramas and natural landscapes;
• not every landscape drawing will look harmonious, therefore it is desirable back up with appropriate furniture or decor. For example, the image of a blooming garden can be supplemented with a vase with the most suitable flowers. When choosing a drawing, start from the chosen style of the interior and its features;
• cool shades tend to slightly increase the space and move the wall, so if kitchen lighting allows, pay attention to blue, blue, green colors and their shades;
• image should match the size and proportions of the room. Too large and voluminous drawings (for example, flower buds) will crush, and too small an ornament can create a sense of disorder;
• popular today 3D-murals are not suitable for compact kitchens - optical illusions will be perceived incorrectly and create unpleasant sensations.

No. 6. Wall mural for kitchen with low ceilings

Low ceilings with the wrong approach to organizing the interior, it may seem even lower and literally put pressure on those in the kitchen. Wall murals and in this case come to the rescue. Visually raise the ceiling will allow:

• Wall murals with abstract vertical lines, whether it be stripes, waves or zigzags;
• all the same natural and urban landscapes, but taken at an angle from bottom to top. Trees, statues, towers and skyscrapers from a similar angle literally work wonders.

Another option is ceiling murals with the image of the sky, crowns of trees, space and abstract stripes. They do a great job lifting the ceilingbut suitable only for kitchens equipped with powerful extractor hood.

Number 7. Wall mural for narrow kitchen

Wall murals with a predominance of horizontal lines will perfectly fit into the interior of a narrow kitchen. it either abstraction or natural landscapes. Images of the sea with waves, beaches, fields, mountain slopes, etc. are suitable. The desired effect of expansion can be achieved if you stick such photo wallpaper on a narrow wall and try not to clutter up the picture very much.

Number 8. Wall mural for a spacious kitchen

Owners of large kitchens are not limited in the choice of pattern and color - any photo wallpaper that matches the style of the room will do. If the kitchen is too large and tall, it does not look cozy enough, then you can use wallpaper with a large volumetric pattern.

Photowall-paper will be by the way at zoning large kitchen-dining room, studio apartments or combined kitchen-living room - with their help you can easily and effectively highlight the dining area and separate it from other areas of large space.

No. 9. What else is important to consider?

Finally, we give a few tips to help create the most harmonious interior:

• The wall or part of it, decorated with photowall-paper, should be free and, if possible, be at some distance from kitchen furniture;
• Wall murals in the kitchen interior occupy a smaller part of the surface of the walls, are located away from the focus of spray, grease and combined with plain wallpaper, painting or stucco. It is best that the background color matches the prevailing shade of photo wallpaper, then the interior will be as harmonious as possible. Contrast combinations are also allowed, but it’s easy to make a mistake here - either an impeccable taste or the help of professionals is needed;
• the drawing depicted on the panel, it is desirable to support other elements in the interior;
• Wall murals can be glued not only on the walls, but also on the doors, and someone even manages to decorate the refrigerator with them.

Colorful and realistic murals will become a beautiful and durable decoration of the kitchen interior, if you choose the right material, pattern, style and appropriate place for them.