Choosing a wallpaper for a small kitchen

Choosing wallpaper in the kitchen is not as simple a thing as many people think. Often a plain-looking wallpaper in a roll looks very nice on the wall. And vice versa, spectacular externally canvases often look completely unpresentable.

For a small kitchen, it is better to choose a wallpaper, thanks to which you can visually increase the space.

Pursuing repairs in the kitchen, housewives often cannot decide which materials to decorate. Currently, there are a huge number of ways to transform the room. It can be modern plaster, paint or wallpaper. Many prefer the latter option. Thanks to the wallpaper, you can not only hide some flaws and irregularities, but also visually increase the space of rooms, which is important for small rooms.

Designers recommend not just using this wall covering, but combining and combining several types of materials in a small room. Thanks to this technique, several distinctive zones can be distinguished.

The least suitable option for the kitchen room will be paper wallpaper, because they quickly deteriorate and burn out. Do not use canvases that contain linen, cotton, bamboo or wood, as they will begin to absorb all odors, as well as smoke. Canvases with embossed patterns will also be impractical, because dust will begin to accumulate on their surface, which will be difficult to wash without harming the pattern.

Regardless of the size of the kitchen, you need to try to do everything necessary to make the kitchen light, comfortable and beautiful. There are no requirements for the design of this space, everything is decided by the personal preferences of the owners and their imagination.

In the event that it is not planned to make repairs in the kitchen over the next 8-10 years, you can choose more expensive coatings. They will look spectacular on the walls, while caring for expensive wallpapers is less time-consuming than for cheap products.

Wallpaper for a small kitchen is better to choose moisture resistant. If spots and other contaminants appear, you can get rid of them with a normal damp sponge and detergent. Such a moisture-resistant coating can be an excellent alternative to a kitchen apron, although its service life will be less than when using ceramic tiles or plastic panels for these purposes.

For a small kitchen, it is better to choose cloths with increased resistance to fading. Given that there is a gas stove, it is worth choosing a product with fireproofing, especially if it is decided to stick the wallpaper at a small distance from the stove.

When choosing kitchen wallpapers, you should consider their features. Since spots may appear on the surface in this room during cooking, wallpapers are chosen taking into account the fact that they will have to be washed or cleaned often.

For the kitchen, such options are suitable.

• Plain paper wallpaper. This type of material is easy to use. These wallpapers are easy to stick even on uneven walls. The price of such products is very affordable.

• Waterproof products. This option is more suitable for use in kitchens. Easy, but not frequent washing with detergents is allowed.

• Washable. Such wallpaper can even be washed with a brush, and places of severe pollution are wiped with a liquid detergent.

• Friction resistant products include vinyl and some other types of wall coverings.

Vinyl wallpapers can be a great option for the kitchen. Such coatings are more durable than paper ones, which begin to deform under high humidity, which is not uncommon in the kitchen. The same problems can arise with more expensive products, for example, bamboo or silk paintings. Although they will look very beautiful and impressive in the interior of the room, it is better not to choose them for kitchen rooms. Such products are suitable for large spacious rooms.

Textured or compact vinyl wallpaper will also be a good option for rooms with high humidity. They are easy to wash, they will not be scratched. Usually these are coatings that imitate brick or masonry, plaster.

In order for a small room to visually appear larger in size, it is important to choose the right color for wall coverings. There are shades thanks to which it is possible to solve a similar problem and visually increase the space.

First of all, pay attention to the white color and its shades. A great option is the choice of yellow, coffee, gray or beige. To give the room coziness will help shades of peach, pale pink or blue. Light green or mint color will add freshness to the room.

The choice of wallpaper color should also depend on which side the kitchen window faces. If the window opens to the south side, it is better to choose cold tones. Otherwise, warm shades are chosen.

The choice of colors also depends on the size of the room. Light wallpapers are best chosen for small-sized rooms. The choice of dark shades may not always lead to the desired result.

Many designers when designing a small room do not recommend giving preference only to white.Although the light shade will visually increase the area of ​​the room, it will not be very comfortable to be in it. In addition, on the white wallpaper, all spots and pollution will be immediately visible.

White wall coverings will harmoniously look in tandem with a headset or accessories a few tones darker.

Choosing a wallpaper, you need to take into account how the drawing on them will be. For a small room, it is not recommended to choose options with a pronounced print.

A large pattern or ornament is allowed, but it should be used metered. It is not necessary to paste over the entire wall with such products. A volumetric drawing or pattern, large flowers or horizontal stripes will only visually make this room heavier.

In that case, if you use photo wallpaper, you can choose a large drawing or print. To give an accent it is better to stick them on the wall opposite the entrance, they will immediately attract the attention of guests.

Stripes can often be seen in stores, but many doubt whether they are suitable for a small room. The fact is that the horizontal strip will make the room visually wider. Given that the ceilings in the small "Khrushchev" are already quite low, this option should be abandoned. Wallpaper with a vertical strip will have the opposite effect. When choosing them, the kitchen will seem narrower than it really is. If the choice fell on the striped wallpaper, it is worth decorating them with one accent wall.

Designers constantly offer to adopt new ideas, combine different design options, use all kinds of materials. So, wallpapers divided by a wide border will look very stylish and beautiful. You can use a striped pattern on top, and paste over the bottom with plain canvases. The combination of wallpaper with different patterns and textures will highlight the desired part of the room.

In the event that the choice fell not on monophonic canvases, but on products with a relief or other pattern, you need to consider some nuances :.

• for rooms with a low ceiling, you should choose paintings with vertical or horizontal patterns;
• if the furniture in the kitchen is made in soothing colors without frills, it is better to choose a wallpaper with a picture;
• for a small room do not choose wallpaper with a bright print or pattern.

Color beech goes well with any shades of wallpaper. Beech furniture is most advantageous in harmony with the green, olive and gray shades of the walls.

Blue wallpapers give the room a special marine touch. This option is more suitable for the Italian style. It is better not to choose blue shades for kitchens in regions with a cold climate, because they will create even greater coolness.

The choice of such photo wallpaper can be a good option for a small kitchenette, made in the style of Provence.

The canvas with a bright and catchy pattern will become the decoration of the room, the main thing is to determine one wall or niche for this. This technique will highlight the desired part of the room, give it freshness, cleanliness and comfort.

A successful combination of textiles with wallpaper in one color scheme.

The use of green, as well as yellow, will be conducive to communication. Such a choice is suitable for nature lovers; it will calm, tune in a friendly manner.

The combination of several bright colors in the interior will highlight zones, give the room comfort and coziness.

White color will give the kitchenette airiness. So that the room does not resemble a hospital ward, it is better to dilute the monophonic covering with bright accents.

A great option for a small kitchen would be a combination of pale blue and white.

Using the proposed options and taking into account the above tips, you can transform even the smallest kitchen in a cramped apartment, visually making it brighter, more spacious and comfortable.

You can find out how to properly paste wallpaper in the kitchen by watching the video below.