At all times, wood has been considered one of the best materials. Because of this, it is often used to decorate various rooms, including residential ones.
This material is characterized by a long service life, high environmental friendliness and aesthetics.
The popularity of wood and its unique structure prompted manufacturers of finishing materials to create wooden wallpaper.
The idea turned out to be a winner, since the latter immediately attracted the attention of consumers, and homes decorated with their use began to look more original, elegant, elegant and solid.
Wallpaper made of natural wood
They are 100% wooden wallpaper. Only this material is used for their manufacture. Wallpaper made of natural wood are small thin plates no more than 20 cm wide. Their surface can be smooth or textured, with or without a pattern.
Wallpaper made of natural wood is attached to the wall using glue, and they are joined to each other using the “groove and tenon” principle.
This hidden connection allows the wood to “breathe” and maintains the integrity of the design due to the fact that the seam is completely invisible.
Features of wooden wallpaper
The average length of wooden wallpaper panels is 2.5-6 m. But the thickness can be either 12.5 mm (for exterior decoration) or 18 mm (for exterior work). Working width - 88 and 112 mm. Most often, wooden wallpaper is sold in packs of 10 pieces. These packs are packed in shrink film.
Wooden wallpaper can be divided into several categories:
— “extra” category — there are not the slightest knots or other defects on the surface of the panels;
- category "A" - there may be a small number of knots on the surface;
- category "B" - there are quite a lot of knots on the front surface of the wallpaper.
Black knots are not allowed on the surface of wooden wallpaper (they are also called “dead” knots, which appear during the installation of materials.
Veneer wallpaper
Veneer wallpaper is a sheet of thick paper, on one side of which a veneer of one or another type of wood is glued. Their main difference from wallpaper made from natural wood is their lower cost. But at the same time, all other indicators - durability, environmental friendliness, practicality and aesthetics - remain unchanged.
Wooden veneer wallpaper is sold in rolls from 5 to 10 m long and 35-50 cm wide. However, other sizes are possible depending on the manufacturer.
According to the method of their fastening, they are similar to ordinary paper wallpaper. The adhesive composition should be applied to the substrate, and then, joining the edges of the pattern, it is necessary to paste the walls of the room.
Interior ideas
In the place where there will be a dining room, an emphasis on imitation wood of a dark shade would be appropriate, as this will help bring solemnity to the atmosphere. In the bedroom, on the central wall, a color palette in pastel shades, and even the use of blue, which is unnatural for wood, will look extremely impressive. She will give lightness and tenderness.
A work corner or office will sparkle with new colors if you make the walls look like varnished boards, and also complement the interior with pieces of furniture in a vintage style. Cork wallpaper will help create a successful background for a minimalist interior, and photo wallpaper depicting a woodpile will become a fashionable discovery for the rest room. Guests will definitely appreciate this decision.
Note to the consumer
Before choosing wooden wallpaper to decorate a particular room, you should keep in mind that this material, for the most part, does not tolerate moisture well. If the room is damp, then it is better to give preference to other finishing materials, since the wood will subsequently swell and become unusable. As a result, the repair will have to be done again.
In the case where humidity levels are slightly higher than normal, you can resort to decorating with wooden wallpaper. But at the same time, it is necessary to provide them with additional protection by treating their surface with varnish or wax.
You should also take into account the fact that wood is a tasty morsel for many types of insects. If a house or apartment has ever been subjected to similar attacks, then it is likely that they will return again, but this time in order to enjoy the taste of wallpaper. Before decorating the interior of your home with wooden wallpaper, you need to make sure that access to insects will be reliably blocked.
Advantages and disadvantages of wooden wallpaper
The advantage of wooden wallpaper is:
- naturalness of the material. After all, wood is a living material that creates clean energy and a healthy microclimate in the house;
— this wallpaper combines perfectly with other finishing materials (metal, glass, ceramics, stone, decorative plaster, etc.);
— a large assortment of designs and tree species. Indeed, thanks to the correct combination of various patterns and shades, you can create unique compositions;
— the presence of smooth walls for such wallpaper is not at all necessary. The panels can be easily attached to any surface;
— high-quality wood is used for the production of wooden wallpaper;
- thanks to special industrial processing, wooden wallpaper becomes more durable and practical;
— they belong to the middle price category;
— their care is minimal;
- with the help of such wallpaper you can make any interior stylish and beautiful.
Among the disadvantages of wooden wallpaper, there is only one drawback - their fire hazard. After all, wood is a flammable material. But thanks to modern technologies, in the production of such wallpaper they are specially impregnated with substances that make them fire resistant. Also, thanks to this impregnation, wooden wallpaper becomes resistant to bacteria and moisture.
Styles
Beautiful and fashionable wallpaper that imitates natural wood looks organically in both modern and antique ensembles. For interiors in a historical style or in the popular “vintage” style, coatings with the following characteristics are ideal:
- images of chests neatly placed on top of each other in a certain order;
- an image of natural tree bark that has natural imperfections;
- the look of aged shabby boards.
If we are talking about ensembles in a modern style, then it is better to turn to spectacular wallpaper, consisting of fragments of wood, decorated with a variety of prints and ornaments.
Today, good old stylized photo wallpapers imitating natural wood are very popular.
With the help of these unique finishing materials you can highlight interiors in the style of hi-tech, modern, loft or minimalism. In such groups it is recommended to have fresh flowers and plants in combination with wall decoration.
As for the well-known rustic country style, you can use canvases that imitate poorly processed wood with all its flaws and knots.
Externally, such canvases may look rough, but a country-style interior looks especially organic with such finishing.
Wallpaper imitating wood will be an excellent solution for an interior in an attractive eco-style. His name speaks for itself. For such ensembles, you can choose canvases with both smooth and natural textures with light relief. It is recommended to enhance this decoration with fresh flowers and plants to emphasize the environmental orientation of the interior.
Wooden wallpaper looks great in the style of French Provence. This trend assumes the presence of natural materials, different pastel or light shades in the interior. So, for a Provencal ensemble, the ideal solution would be pink, white or beige wallpaper.
For a classic style, it is recommended to choose a darker floor finish and a lighter shade of the walls. It will not be difficult to choose suitable furniture for such a color tandem.
Purpose
Firstly, from an economic point of view, it is more profitable to decorate the interior with wallpaper that imitates natural materials. Some tree species are very rare and it is simply impossible to obtain them for repair. And some varieties will require special conditions of care and maintenance that cannot be created in a city apartment or in a country house.
Wallpaper with a wood themed pattern is suitable for decorating a living room, kitchen and bedroom. In private homes, they can decorate living rooms, playrooms and covered verandas.
If you lack nature and a rustic atmosphere in a small city apartment, you can decorate your living room or bedroom in country style by decorating one of the walls with a checkerboard pattern. And for fireplace lovers, you can safely use photo wallpaper with images of firewood on a limited budget.
And, of course, imitation wood can be an important addition to an eco-style interior, which is gaining popularity all over the world.
Colors
Do not think that the choice of wooden wallpaper is limited to the brown shades standard for this natural material. Today you can find more original paintings in stores.
For example, beautiful white wood wallpaper will certainly refresh the interior and make it more delicate. Especially often, a similar color of this finishing material is used in the design of such a popular style as Provence or shabby chic.
To prevent the ensemble from looking too “cold” and tasteless, you need to bring appropriate interior items and furniture. They can have contrasting or pastel colors that stand out against a snow-white background.
Canvases that imitate mahogany look elegant and expensive. These options can be used to create rich and luxurious ensembles.
But it is not recommended to place too dark furniture against the background of such wallpaper, otherwise the ensemble will turn out to be too “brooding” and gloomy.
Pink wood-look wallpaper looks soft and gentle. Such light materials will not only refresh the interior, but also make it more calm and cozy.
Often such coverings are used to decorate bedrooms or children's rooms, as they calm the nervous system and look simply attractive.
It is recommended to place furniture in light and pastel colors against a background of wooden wallpaper with a purple tint. Of course, you need to rely on the shade of the paintings. If they are still light and delicate, you can move on to more solid interior items in dense and dark tones.
Selection of drawing
If it’s quite easy to decide on the material, then choosing a design that harmoniously complements the interior of the room is the task of a professional. First of all, you need to decide on the parallel activities that the wallpaper should carry out, as well as with regular lining.
this is necessary to increase the visual perception of the room’s parameters. Here the theory comes down to the fact that dark colors reduce space, and light colors, on the contrary, increase it. For small rooms, it is recommended to choose designs with small fragments. The small scale of trees located at a fair distance from each other will emphasize the presence of free space. This fact is automatically transferred in the person’s mind to the room itself and looks larger than it actually is.
Another trick is to cover only the wall furthest from the entrance with photo wallpaper. In addition, the landscape must have a background. The illusion is created that the room smoothly transitions into infinite space.
You can also decorate your children's room with wallpaper made of greenery. However, here you will need to use hand-drawn images or a combination of self-adhesive tapes to get as many vibrant colors as possible. Under no circumstances should you use photo wallpaper with shady thickets or dense forests. It is better to decorate the wall near which the bed is located with a landscape, and cover the other three walls with wallpaper with a pattern.
An impressive design can be made using self-adhesive tape, the texture of which imitates wood. Finishing with natural wood is considered an expensive pleasure, not accessible to everyone. Even rare types of wood can adequately replace wood-effect wallpaper in the interior. The only thing that needs to be observed is the possibility of using such materials.
You can imitate mahogany in your office. An elegant handmade table or fireplace with a rocking chair will complete the look. Some wood-look wallpapers can also be used to decorate other surfaces. Lightweight paper sheets are easy to install on the ceiling, and inexpensive films are often used for the restoration of old furniture.
Decorating the nursery
If you decide to stick photo wallpaper on the entire wall in a kindergarten, rest assured that the children will definitely like your choice. Large three-dimensional images will definitely impress your baby and will not go unnoticed. You can attach the decor with your own hands by printing out an interesting drawing in the workshop, then you will be able to fully satisfy the children’s needs for beauty in the nursery.
The main thing is to calculate everything correctly and prevent the formation of unsightly bubbles on the wall. Don't try to wallpaper your children's room with your own hands - this will attract several friends with similar work experience. Or invite a specialist.
Decorating a nursery requires the utmost imagination from an adult. Give preference to bright, but not aggressive shades (yellow, light green, blue). Light colors are preferred, which will harmonize well with the interior of the apartment.
A bright color is best for playrooms. It is better to keep bedrooms in more subdued colors. Especially if the child sleeps restlessly and often wakes up at night. Also, when choosing wallpaper with luxurious trees, do not forget to ask the child’s opinion, especially if we are talking about school-age children and not two or three year olds.
