Modern wallpaper for the living room: interior trends 2021

Fashion for wallpapers is updated annually. Manufacturers began to create collections specifically for modern design trends. It used to be all the wallpapers were on the same rack. Today, every roll of wallpaper can be attributed to one or another design style. And you can safely ask the seller: “And what kind of wallpaper trends do you have for decorating a room in a classic or country style?” The design of the living room is the face of the owner. A well-designed living room demonstrates the taste of the owner and his preferences. Fashion for the style of wallpaper does not change annually, but trends for several years ahead can still be traced.

What is the best wallpaper for the living room

Before undertaking the repair of the living room, familiarize yourself with the types of wallpaper. They are:

paper;
vinyl;
non-woven;
acrylic;
textile;
photo wallpaper;
metallized;
liquid.

Paper-wallpaper

This type of room decoration is not very expensive, but also short-lived. Paper wallpapers have a very large number of colors, easily glued, but it is not recommended for decoration of the hall. Very budget option. There are other types of wallpapers that are not very expensive, but in terms of quality and nobleness, paper finishes leave paper far behind.

Vinyl wallpaper

Decorating the room with vinyl wallpaper is a good choice. They are practical, beautiful, durable. There are four types of vinyl wallpaper on sale, these are:

foamed;
smooth;
solid;
with silk screen printing.

In order to make a choice, check out the brief characteristics of each type.

Foamed vinyl

Foamed vinyl covering most suitable for living room decoration. It has a clear relief, looks rich and presentable. Porous vinyl allows air to pass through and no condensation builds up on the walls in the room. If necessary, it can be painted with water-based or acrylic paints. It is easy to remove dust from it with a damp cloth.

Tip: regardless of the relief surface, foamed vinyl wallpaper requires preparation of the surface for gluing. Wallpaper glued butt.

Smooth vinyl

Smooth vinyl wallpapers have a higher density and surface hardness. Resistant to abrasion, do not fade and do not fade in the sun. The peculiarity of this coating is that they do not pass air. They are easy to clean with synthetic detergents. They are mainly used in rooms with high humidity: baths, kitchens, hallways. There are options for dense vinyl wallpapers with embossed surface. Basically it is an imitation of brick or stone. Smooth vinyl wallpapers can be used to decorate the living room, for example, a wall with a brick fireplace or rubble stone.

Solid vinyl wallpaper

The structure of this coating is more like plaster or masonry, rather than the usual wallpaper. They are suitable for decorating the hall and are actively used by designers. When choosing this cover, keep in mind that it can be combined with other types of wallpaper. The main thing is not to overdo it with the number of colors and shades.

Silk screen vinyl wallpaper

In terms of quality, color, number of shades, silk-screened wallpapers will give odds to all previous types. The vinyl layer may have a smooth or embossed surface. The inclusion of silk threads gives the surface a spectacular appearance. They are quite strong, durable, resistant to sunlight, easy to wash and clean. A wide range of colors and shades allows you to apply wallpaper with silk-screen printing for almost any design direction in interior design. Silkscreen very well conveys flowers and leaves, geometric repeating patterns.

Non-woven wallpaper

Flizelin appeared relatively recently, but has already managed to gain popularity. This relatively new decorative material combines the virtues of fabric and paper. After mixing the fabric and cellulose fibers, they are pressed and the result is a very strong cloth. You must understand that there are non-woven and non-woven wallpaper. In the second case, interlining serves as a substrate on which a decorative layer of vinyl is applied.

Acrylic wallpaper

Acrylic surfaces differ from others in that the relief drawings resemble a drawing with the artist’s brush and this is their main difference. This effect is obtained by foaming an acrylic polymer.

Manufacturers realized that in a wide variety of colors and shades, it was difficult for customers to navigate and began to group wallpapers in their collections according to colors and design directions. For example, one of the manufacturers grouped its products by type:

abstract;
classic
plain;
stripes;
Neo-romantics;
Neoclassicism;
Renaissance;
flowers.

This group, although approximately, but gives an idea to the buyer in which direction to focus their searches.

Textile wallpaper

Due to the huge number of drawings, textile wallpapers can be used in any design direction. In most collections, they are produced on a non-woven basis. This is due to the difficulty of sticking textile fabrics on the wall. For the front surface using fabrics made from natural materials: linen, silk, cotton, wool.

Disadvantages:

just one random drop of glue on the front side is enough and all work will be hopelessly spoiled;
poorly cleaned and require careful care;
can not be washed;
when gluing, they require a completely flat surface for the wall;
high price.

Metallized wallpaper

Metallized wallpapers are made of anodized aluminum. They are used to decorate rooms in the style of Hi-tech, Industrial, Vanguard, Pop art. Anodized aluminum foil is glued to a special paper or non-woven backing and glued like ordinary wallpaper. The surface is treated by pressing through rollers with the application of various reliefs and patterns.

Benefits:

durable
not afraid of sunlight;
water resistant;
easy to wash and clean.

In a word – aluminum, what will happen to him? The surface requirements for gluing are the same as for conventional non-woven or paper wallpaper.

Liquid wallpaper

Liquid is not a wallpaper at all, but a synthetic plaster, which after application to the wall has some similarities with wallpaper. They are made from synthetic filler fibers: cellulose, cotton, silk, mica, sequin. Bred with CMC glue and put with a spatula on the wall. The surface becomes silky and smooth to the touch.

Benefits:

it is impossible to make two identical patterns on the wall, the drawing becomes completely abstract;
this synthetic plaster can be applied to almost any design direction.
more expensive than vinyl wallpaper, but worth it;
it is easy to repair, it is necessary to spread a new layer of plaster on the defective place;
Does not require a perfect wall surface.

2021 Trends for Living Room Wallpaper

His Majesty the grayness remains in trend. Gray color in interior design will be used as the main for many years to come. It is mainly used in modern styles: Loft, Minimalism, Neoclassic, Pop Art, Kitsch and others. Almost all colors and shades are easily combined with gray.

Popular directions will be combining wallpaper in monochrome.

When using combinations of different trellises, you must adhere to the rule: for the main color of the trellis, its shade is an addition.

To divide the room into zones, a technique of focusing attention, a game of contrasts will be used. For this, one wall with a brightly contrasting pattern will stand out in the room.

A variety of textures and drawings makes it possible to realize any ideas for the design of the living room. The main thing is to adhere to the rules for combining color in the interior and not use more than three shades.

How to combine wallpaper in living room

In order to learn how to combine wallpaper with each other, you need to know what shades the landlord likes and what purpose he pursues. Below is a beautiful photo selection that will visually help you understand which options are of interest to you.

Light combined wallpaper. Make the room elegant. Complementing the bright living room with bright accessories, they will make it irresistible.
The combination of wallpaper of two different types is a bold solution for people who want change. It can be stripes in a duet with floral ornaments, oriental drawings in combination with small patterns.
Beige combined wallpapers – a classic for many years.
Different wallpapers on different walls – is this possible? Obviously, yes.
White background is the guarantor of compatibility. Make one wall white, and then for others you can safely buy any shade.
The best solution – a combination with plain wallpaper, where they are the background.

Make inserts on bright plain wallpaper, making your living room interesting.

Living room wallpaper and curtains trends 2021

See modern ideas on how to harmoniously beat the union of wallpaper with curtains. At the same time, the interior of the hall will remain stylish and beautiful.

In one tone. The color transition seems to merge together.

Curtains on one or several darker tones are a bright accent.

Several shades of fabric in a compartment with combined decoration make the room interesting. This combination brings a twist to the interior.

Dark curtains + light wallpaper. The curtain fabric, in this case, can merge with other objects, for example, with a sofa upholstery, decor elements, furniture.

Bright curtains + white wallpaper. An interesting combination for large living rooms. At the same time, cute prints can fit on the curtains.

The same drawings. Suitable for fans of unusual solutions.

Curtains as a background under the wallpaper with drawings. In this case, the dominant role is the wallpaper.

Wallpaper trends for small living room

Next, we will tell you about 5 secrets that can be applied to a small room.

Use light colors. They expand the space, make the interior airy and light.

Wallpaper with small images. Such a choice will add coziness to a small room and remind you of “homework”. Simple patterns harmonize with any interior items and look great on pastel shades.

Apply horizontal lines. Such stripes visually lengthen the room. Can be used to play with light.

Cover one wall with 3D wallpaper expanding the space. Will make the interior of the room unique.

Dark or bright wallpaper on one wall will make the interior of a small room interesting. But do not use them as a basis. Only as an accent, combined with white shades.