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From this article you can learn how to choose the perfect wallpaper for the kitchen: photos of modern ideas 2017-2018, common design solutions and principles for harmoniously combining materials in the interior of one room. The text contains information about acceptable types of wallpaper for the kitchen, taking into account its operating conditions, and also discusses the features and markings of wallpaper with a washable surface.

Modern wallpaper for the kitchen

General recommendations

When choosing photo wallpaper for the kitchen, you should pay attention to the criteria that the material must have:

• resistance to moisture and increased temperature;
• resistance to pollution;
• easy to clean;
• does not cause the development of mold and mildew.

Important! For convenience, you should choose washable photo wallpaper for the kitchen; they can be made using organic glass, which will protect and make cleaning this surface easier.

Additionally: photo wallpaper should be chosen that is environmentally friendly, if possible, hides uneven walls, and most importantly, it should be easy to apply.

Which wallpaper to choose for the kitchen: material features and photo gallery in the interior

Today, you can choose the material for finishing the kitchen space to suit every taste. Manufacturers produce interesting collections of 2-3 compatible designs and patterns. If chosen correctly, they will update your kitchen design. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, which you need to familiarize yourself with before purchasing roll material.

It is important to consider the following parameters when choosing:

• the canvases perform only a decorative function in a certain area, for example, in the dining room, or they will cover the entire space;
• how often the walls will need to be washed;
• what kind of exhaust system is installed in the kitchen;
• in what style the space is decorated.

And only after determining the basic parameters can you start purchasing wallpaper for the kitchen. Photos of interiors 2017-2018 will help you make your choice.

Vinyl

Vinyl sheets are produced on a paper or non-woven basis. During manufacturing, a layer of vinyl (polyvinyl chloride) is applied to the base. This is a film up to 1 mm thick. It is thanks to vinyl that wallpapers acquire strength, resistance to sunlight and water-repellent properties. Therefore, during cleaning you can use a damp sponge and cleaning products.

Rolled material is suitable for the kitchen, however, they should not be glued near a water source. The big disadvantage of such wallpaper is that it does not allow air to pass through, so it should not be used in rooms with poor ventilation.

Geometric vinyl pattern adds dimension

Non-woven

The base of non-woven wallpaper consists of cellulose or synthetic fibers. The material has excellent vapor, air and moisture permeability. Wallpapers are available in different densities:

• thin wallpaper is elastic; the walls do not need to be leveled to absolute perfection before gluing. However, when wet, the canvases stretch, which can become a problem when pasting;
• non-woven materials of medium and high density require more preliminary preparation of the walls. They are quite easy to glue.

Currently, fabrics are produced that are 100% non-woven or based on it. Manufacturers offer ready-made material or for painting. For gluing, you need to purchase a special adhesive composition.

Harmonious combination of 3 colors of non-woven wallpaper

Silkscreen printing

Silk-screen printing is a type of vinyl wallpaper, the finest silk threads are added to the top layer during manufacturing. The material goes on sale in different colors, smooth or with relief. Such canvases look very beautiful in the interior, they are resistant to sunlight and are suitable for rooms with high humidity. The disadvantages of silk-screen printing include difficulties in gluing. After applying the adhesive composition, the canvases stretch greatly, and during drying they shrink. This may result in gaps between the strips.

Silkscreen printing was chosen to decorate one wall

Fiberglass

Fiberglass or fiberglass is purchased for further painting. The main advantages of this material include:

• can be used in rooms with high humidity. It is important to choose the right shade of paint that matches the overall design of the kitchen;
• withstands up to 20 paintings;
• service life – up to 20 years.

Wallpaper can be called the most suitable for finishing surfaces in the kitchen. The special interweaving of fibers makes the wallpaper vapor, water and breathable. It is important to choose high-quality paint that does not reduce the primary parameters of the fibers.

Like any material, fiberglass has some features: it has a small range and an office look. When gluing, you must use special clothing, as tiny particles of glass get into the air. To glue such material, a special adhesive composition is used.

Options for glass wallpaper patterns

Useful service:

Especially for our readers, we offer you to use a convenient online kitchen designer , which allows you to organize the kitchen space to your taste and quickly calculate the cost of the kitchen set.

Textile photo wallpaper

Advantages:

• affordable price;
• moisture resistance and invariability from direct sunlight are possible only after covering the organic glass.

Flaws:

• the material is not resistant to temperature changes;
• Contaminants are difficult to remove;
• During pasting, the material swells and the image will lie unevenly on the wall.

It is better to place such photo wallpapers in the kitchen near the table, since closer to the stove or radiator they will deteriorate faster.

Main technical characteristics of wallpaper for the kitchen

Manufacturers indicate technical characteristics on the labels. Sellers do not always help at a retail outlet due to busyness or inexperience. Knowing the symbols, you can accurately select the rolled material for finishing on your own. Smooth canvases are suitable for a well-prepared base; in order to disguise unevenness, you should choose heavy wallpaper with relief. Correctly selected characteristics will hide small defects on the wall surface.

Lightfastness

The light resistance parameter will help you choose the right material for the sunny or dark side. If the windows face south and the kitchen is filled with light all day long, you should choose wallpaper with minimal sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.

Density

The density characteristic allows you to calculate the weight of the canvas per 1 square. m. In this regard, they are divided into:

• light – weight up to 110 g per 1 sq. m. This is most often single-layer wallpaper;
• heavy - weight more than 110 g per 1 sq. m., these include canvases with a multilayer structure. The front layer of wallpaper can have different textures and reliefs.

Vapor permeability

The vapor permeability indicator is not relevant if the room has a good ventilation system, thanks to which air stagnation and condensation do not accumulate. When organizing natural circulation of air flows, it is necessary to choose fabrics that allow moisture to pass through.

Non-woven material has the greatest vapor permeability due to the structure of glued fibers, which freely allow water to pass through. Vinyl sheets, on the contrary, are moisture resistant; they collect condensation on the surface. Only foamed vinyl has good vapor permeability. However, it is not suitable for kitchens due to its low water resistance.

Moisture resistance

The moisture resistance parameter is important for rooms with possible contamination of surfaces that are supposed to be washed periodically. In our case, when choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, we must take these designations into account.

Non-woven photo wallpaper

Advantages:

• resistance to minor damage, durability (due to compressed fibers in its composition);
• when applying glue, the material is not deformed and the image is not distorted;
• help hide unevenness;
• resistant to sunlight;
• easy to wash off various stains (do not absorb fats);
• environmental friendliness and safety of the material.

There is only one drawback: the cost (much higher than all other types), since the material of such wallpaper is of high quality and, as a rule, lasts longer than others.

The most important thing is that they can be wiped and washed more often, and by looking through the catalog of washable photo wallpapers for the kitchen, you can decide on the design and image to suit your taste.

Wallpaper to visually enlarge the kitchen

Modern wallpaper should help to visually enlarge a small space and create a comfortable atmosphere in it. A few tips from professionals will help you choose the right option:

1. The decoration of a small room should be done in light shades. You should immediately abandon dark wallpaper, with the exception of dark patterns on a light canvas. This does not mean that you should stick to white; on the contrary, such a kitchen will be uncomfortable and impractical;
2. Large vertical stripes and patterns are best left for rooms with a larger area. Wallpaper in pastel colors with small patterns will fit perfectly into the interior of a small kitchen. Given the variety of assortment, choosing the right finish is not difficult;
3. For those who like original solutions, you can choose unusual photo wallpaper for pasting one of the walls;
4. Canvases with horizontal or vertical stripes will increase the height or width of the room. Walls look great, the upper half of which is covered with similar wallpaper, and the lower part is painted with paint or decorative plaster to match;
5. A novelty in the design is a contrasting finish: in this case, dark colors are chosen for long opposite walls, and light colors for the end surfaces;
6. The texture of the wallpaper should be in harmony with the furniture facades;
7. When buying wallpaper, unroll several rolls, matching the pictures. This will allow you to understand how the material will look on the surface.

When going to the store, it is worth looking at brand catalogs. They present different types of paintings in the interior. This will help you choose the desired design.

Photo wallpaper on a natural basis

This type will be of interest to those who prefer naturalness and originality, since the production technique goes like this: first a fiberglass canvas, then absolutely any image is superimposed.

Advantages:

• the material is not deformed, fire resistant;
• resistance to dirt, mold and temperature changes;
• the material prevents the formation of dust lumps;
• long-term operation without fading or cracking of the image.

The disadvantage is the high cost of photo wallpaper, but for practicality and quality the price is justified.

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What to choose?

Curtains

Curtains are different:

• short
• long
• simple
• draped
• transparent
• dense

Curtains for the kitchen must be selected in accordance with the overall style of interior design.

For Provence, these are light fabrics with floral prints.

For classics - thick curtains in discreet shades.

High-tech style allows you to limit yourself to tulle in the kitchen.

The length of the curtains should be chosen depending on the height of the windows: for small windows - short, for tall windows or windows with a balcony door - long.

In 2022, designers advise decorating windows with curtains with bright geometric prints.

Blinds

Although blinds are primarily an office window treatment option, they are very practical.

Diversify the interior of your kitchen with vertical or multi-textured blinds.

To give standard blinds (their prices are much lower) a homely charm, combine them with curtains.

Remember! Blinds accumulate dirt very heavily and are extremely difficult to wash, so they need to be replaced periodically with new ones.

Roman blinds for the kitchen

The ideal option for decorating kitchen windows are Roman or roller blinds.

They combine the practicality and convenience of blinds, but at the same time add charm and coziness to the interior.

See more photos of curtains for the kitchen here.

Anti-vandal photo wallpaper for the kitchen

Due to the laminated or PVC coating, this type of photo wallpaper has a place in the kitchen, as it is resistant to washing (abrasive agents) and mechanical damage. Resistance to fats and household acids makes the material durable, which is much higher than conventional wallpaper.

Types of wallpaper. TOP 4 most suitable options

Many effects created by wallpaper are determined by its texture. Let's look at the most popular types and find out how suitable they are for the kitchen.

Paper wallpaper is the most popular option

Let us immediately note the possibility of using simple paper wallpaper in the kitchen. Their poor performance will not withstand the harsh conditions of the kitchen. Therefore, despite the environmental friendliness and low price, we do not purchase paper wallpaper for the kitchen.

Vinyl

This option is one of the most popular for the kitchen. It combines moisture resistance, density and an affordable price. This finishing material can serve for many years without losing its presentable appearance.

Vinyl wallpaper does not lose its appearance over time

Vinyl wallpaper is very diverse, they can imitate interesting textures - wild stone, textured plaster, mat, etc. Caring for such walls will be easy. Vinyl will even withstand painting.

Non-woven

Their production is based on the method of pressing cellulose fibers. The resulting material is “breathable”, durable, and easy to stick to the wall. Non-woven wallpaper can be washable or not; the first option is better for the kitchen. What is their disadvantage? In price.

Non-woven wallpaper is easy to glue to the wall

Silkscreen printing

This is one of the varieties of vinyl wallpaper. The base is the same, but the decoration is done with silk threads, which allows you to make a very beautiful canvas. This creates a completely smooth surface; the wallpaper looks very good even without complicated maintenance.

Silkscreen wallpaper

Fiberglass

The increased strength of fiberglass is an excellent quality for kitchen decoration. At its core, it is a piece of fabric that has a special impregnation. Compared to vinyl covering, glass wallpaper is preferable.

The coating will allow you to well mask the unevenness of the walls, it is hypoallergenic and blocks the development of fungi. The service life is long, at least 10 years, justifying the very high price of the material.

Helps disguise unevenness on the wall

Fiberglass wallpaper can be used for repeated painting.

Self-adhesive film

Advantages: easy to clean and moisture-resistant photo wallpaper.

Otherwise it has a number of disadvantages:

• Apply only to smooth and even surfaces;
• does not hide flaws and irregularities.

IKEA kitchens - the best ideas from the 2022 catalog

IKEA is a recognized global brand, a leader in creating coziness and comfort in your home.

In the IKEA catalog you can find absolutely everything for the kitchen!

• Appliances
• Furniture
• Accessories
• Plumbing
• Lamps
• Dishes

What kitchens are now in fashion according to IKEA?

1. Comfortable. Everything should be convenient! The kitchen is not a pretentious place, not a place for shooting glamorous videos and super-blockbusters, not glossy photographs and not a museum of modern art. The kitchen in real apartments is simplicity and convenience, where your favorite dishes are prepared daily and the whole family gathers.

2. Individual. Kitchens created especially for you. After all, cooking is creativity. And it requires inspiration and attitude. And it is you who should feel free and easy in the kitchen, without looking at the audience, without adjusting to generally accepted standards.

3. Hospitable. A trend in recent years has been cooking together with friends. The times when the hostess spends the whole day in the kitchen preparing for the arrival of guests, and then collapses without the strength to communicate, have sunk into oblivion. Professionals from IKEA are sure that joint activities bring people closer together. What could be more interesting than eating food together? Right! Its preparation.

4. Mobile. Our life is a constant movement and change of environment. Whether rearranging furniture or moving to a new apartment, your kitchen should be ready for anything. Especially for this, IKEA has developed a whole line of mobile and compact kitchens.

5. Detailed. After all, little things don’t play a decisive role, they decide everything! Therefore, in the IKEA 2022 catalog you will find a huge variety of useful things - from glass containers to the most convenient organizers for desk drawers and wall accessories.

Among the new products for 2022 from IKEA, in our opinion, the following are especially worth highlighting:

• mobile kitchen table on wheels
• super-functional new generation hobs
• open shelving for storing dishes and bulk products
• wall hooks and holders

Read more about kitchens in the IKEA 2022 catalogue.

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Photo wallpaper is not for the kitchen

1. Photo wallpaper on canvas - high price, gentle care, dry clean only.
2. Velor photo wallpaper - thread patterns are not practical in the kitchen.
3. Paper photo wallpapers cannot be washed, they absorb all dirt and tear.

Choosing photo wallpaper for the kitchen is necessary not only based on its style and personal preferences of the owner, it is important to pay attention to the material and its ability to be stable in the conditions of this room.

Ergonomic layout of a modern kitchen

The main secret to creating a harmonious space in the kitchen is a thoughtful layout that will allow you to make the most efficient use of the usable space and implement all the necessary functions in the interior. When choosing a layout, you must take into account not only the size, but also the configuration, lighting and architectural features of the room. And if the kitchen is adjacent to a balcony and loggia, it makes sense to remodel and increase the usable area by several square meters.

Linear layout

All photos In the photo: Modern kitchen with a linear layout
A single-row kitchen located along the end wall in the color scheme of the interior without open shelves and with hidden fittings is one of the most popular solutions. Such furniture will not overload the space, and the fronts of the cabinets will be perceived as elements of wall decoration.

Corner furniture arrangement

All photos In the photo: Beautiful corner kitchen in the modern Art Deco style
The corner layout is considered the most ergonomic and therefore ideal for kitchens with complex geometry. To visually lighten the furniture, you can add a couple of modules with glass fronts to the top row of cabinets, and illuminate the bottom of the wall-mounted storage system with an LED strip. And you can complement the corner set with a compact dining area. A round table with a tabletop made of natural stone to match the apron is real luxury!

Double row kitchen

All photos In the photo: Design of a walk-through kitchen with a two-row layout
A two-row layout is just a godsend for walk-through kitchens and multifunctional living rooms, where the kitchen and dining room are adjacent to the sofa area. In such rooms, interior designer Anzhelika Prudnikova recommends placing the main unit with a storage system, hob, hood and oven at the end main wall, and the “wet” area and refrigerator – opposite (they can be hidden from prying eyes with a decorative partition).

U-shaped layout

All photos In the photo: Luxurious U-shaped kitchen with dark facades
The U-shaped kitchen layout, when the furniture is located on three walls, is considered by designers to be one of the most convenient for the housewife. In this case, the “tops” of the kitchen triangle are on different walls, and the hob and sink can either be adjacent or located opposite each other.

Bar counter as a dining table

All photos In the photo: Design of a beautiful corner kitchen with a bar counter
One of the trends of recent years is the replacement of the traditional dining table with a low island bar counter, complemented by comfortable soft chairs. This solution will make the interior of a beautiful kitchen more relevant without giving up the usual comfort, and will unobtrusively zone the room if we are talking about an apartment with a studio layout. And in order to improve the ergonomics of the space and add some “zest” to it, design Anzhelika Prudnikova advises choosing a compact curved stand in the shape of a crescent.

Use of window sill space

All photos In the photo: Interior of a classic kitchen with a sink near the window
Using the window sill space to place a sink is a successful planning solution in all respects, which is especially relevant for corner and U-shaped layouts, when the work surface literally encircles the perimeter of the kitchen. And if you complement the set with an island bar counter, it will be possible to form an almost ideal working “triangle”.

Moving the dining area to the attached loggia

All photos In the photo: Mini-dining room on a loggia attached to a beautiful kitchen
Do you want to create a non-trivial interior? Then place the dining area on the loggia attached to the kitchen. And for such a step to fully justify itself, the loggia must be carefully insulated, decorated in the same style and color as the interior of a beautiful kitchen, and suitable furniture must be selected for it, as in the photo. An excellent solution would be a round table (it can be either regular or folding) and compact chairs or armchairs that will slide completely under the tabletop.

Kitchen in a niche

All photos In the photo: Design of a beautiful loft-style kitchen located in a niche
In studio apartments, where the living room is combined with the kitchen, it is very important to make the cooking area as inconspicuous as possible. To ensure that the kitchen set does not dominate the space, it should match the wall decoration. And it’s better to place it in a specially built niche, as interior designer Anzhelika Prudnikova did in a loft-style studio apartment. You can visually separate the kitchen in a niche from the living room with the help of a laconic bar counter and spectacular bulb lamps with counterweights.

Functional peninsula

All photos In the photo: Beautiful kitchen in the interior of a townhouse
A functional peninsula with a sink, hob and innovative horizontal hood is another excellent planning solution for kitchen design. The impressive size of this piece of furniture allows it to be used not only as a work surface, but also as a serving table or bar counter. It is ideal as an addition to a linear set with a storage system and built-in household appliances, and in its “depths” you can hide a wine cabinet.

Bar counter on the loggia

All photos In the photo: The interior of a beautiful kitchen in a classic style with a bar counter on the loggia
If the kitchen area allows you to comfortably place both a set and a dining area, the loggia adjacent to the room can be used to arrange a storage system and place a bar counter. It is usually installed instead of a window sill (and drawers for kitchen utensils and utensils are located under it), so that during breakfast you can admire the landscape outside the window.

Drawings on photo wallpapers for the kitchen

All drawings always carry with them either a call to action or to calm down.

Examples:

• drawings of fresh fruits and berries are perfect for whetting your appetite, especially if there are children in the house;
• blue sea or soft pink flowers, as well as complex geometry, on the contrary, help to reduce appetite. This solution is perfect for those who want to say goodbye to extra pounds.

Important! Photo wallpaper in the kitchen should be combined with a set or certain types of decor. Contrast can only disrupt the style of the room, not highlight it.

Thematic images

A true classic of the genre. Wallpapers with the inscriptions coffee, images of oranges or entire still lifes were mega-popular 15 years ago. Now the format has changed, but the idea itself has remained unchanged. Agree, pineapples or lemons covering an entire wall cannot help but arouse your appetite or at least the desire to smile.

The same applies to deliberately bright images of dishes or cutlery. Just don’t need to cover all the walls at once with such expressive wallpaper. One will be enough. And, of course, it is important not to forget that the larger the print, the more it visually reduces the space.

Images of different options for teapots and samovars will help you create a rustic atmosphere in your apartment, but with a modern twist. It will be great if you manage to find one and the teapots like on the wallpaper. It will be an excellent highlight of the decor.

And don’t take the phrase “themed wallpaper” too literally. Why does the image of funny cows not fit into the theme? Are they not the ones who provide the milk that appears in every kitchen every day? Or wallpapers with funny cats. There is certainly no doubt that the kitchen is their favorite place in the house.

Non-standard gluing: Yes, the interior can be made fashionable not only by choosing the wallpaper itself, but also by using an unusual way of gluing it. This way you can paint all the walls, and wallpaper only the bottom of the frame or the part of the wall that goes into the staircase. And even the ceiling! There are a million options.

In addition, you can even cover the furniture itself.
And both inside and outside. But while gluing wallpaper on doors may not seem practical, adding color to the inside of the shelves is quite possible. The main advantage is that you need very little wallpaper and its color can easily be changed over time. And so the conclusion . If you intend to re-paste the wallpaper every few years, you can safely use it in the apron area. Even labeling them as detergent is unlikely to help keep them tidy for longer. If you have found the ideal option for yourself and do not want to part with it, it is better to glue them on a free wall. When choosing, you should follow a simple rule: the brighter the picture, the more subdued the background should be.

Provence

Design a warm atmosphere and home comfort with rural landscapes and sunny photo wallpapers. Lavender or poppy fields, as well as meadow grasses, are suitable.

Important! Dark-colored photo wallpapers greatly compress space, especially in the kitchen. You can look at photos of photo wallpapers for the kitchen and notice that it is better to use light colors: peach, pink, white or beige. Cool shades: mint, light blue visually expand the space.

In the kitchen-living room

Combining a kitchen with a living room can be found in many houses and apartments; it is often used for the practicality of using two small rooms. When decorating such a kitchen, harmony plays a special role, because both rooms must be made in the same color scheme, style, and have a holistic idea . How to implement the idea of ​​​​using photo wallpaper for the kitchen in such a situation?

A good option for a kitchen-living room

Designers advise focusing on white, adding only light shades, including in photo wallpapers. A good solution would be to use white, beige, light yellow shades for furniture and walls. Then the photo wallpaper should be dominated by other delicate colors: light pink, blue, light green.

If the area of ​​the room allows, you can use dark colors, then there are practically no restrictions on the choice of photo wallpaper . You can use one of the options below, you can implement your ideas. The main thing is that the photo wallpaper is combined with the overall design of the entire kitchen, furniture, and in this case, also with the living room.

Combine with Provence style

The plot and motive in photo wallpapers

With the onset of kitchen renovations, the idea often comes to do something unusual. For such bold ideas, there are very popular and worthy examples of photo wallpapers.

To zone or emphasize a certain area, 3D photo wallpapers for the kitchen are used, namely, drawings of fruits, vegetables and flowers can highlight and diversify the interior.

Fake photo wallpapers complement the kitchen with things: an arch, an alley leading into the distance, a park or a continuation of the room. More often, such a plot is used in classic designs to highlight the interior.

One solution to add space: false windows and false doors - photo wallpaper that enlarges the kitchen. With a frame and a beautiful view, you can erase the boundaries of the room, and visually a small kitchen will seem larger.

Landscapes with a wide view or a path leading into the distance with these expanding photo wallpapers in the kitchen, you need to install the right lighting to enhance their effectiveness.

Floral prints

The floral print can be called the little black dress among wallpaper designs. It is always appropriate and will never go out of fashion, the main thing is to choose the right style. But you shouldn’t imagine dull Soviet wallpaper with small flowers. The situation is much rosier: the plots blossom into whole bright compositions.

Combinations of natural shades of red, blue, mustard, and green are especially popular now. Usually they are found on wallpaper, where a dozen different colors are depicted at once - you can get stuck looking at them for a whole hour.

At the same time, the exact opposite trend is also relevant - delicate flowers, like from the paintings of classical artists on a rich dark background. Do not be afraid that this is not the most suitable option for the kitchen - modern fashion allows you to beautifully combine incongruous things.

By the way, such wallpaper looks especially cool against the backdrop of discreet, plain furniture. The ideal option is white. Moreover, style does not play such a big role: it can be either a classic facade with carvings, glass and heavy handles, or ultra-modern ones - smooth and glossy.

If you prefer restraint, there is an option for you. Gray, as if drawn in pencil, images on a white background will fit perfectly into a kitchen design in a Scandinavian or Provence style - it all depends on the drawing technique. In any case, together with light furniture and wooden details, it should look very sophisticated.

By the way, the same simple drawing will look great in color. A white background and bright fruits, plants or flowers - and now a kitchen that will always create an uplifting mood is ready. At the same time, there are no excesses.

Kitchen areas for photo wallpaper

As a rule, an image can cover an entire wall or accent only one place in the kitchen, for example, near the table. Imitations of wood or brick may be suitable for this option. They will unobtrusively, but highlight this area.

Decors, namely photo wallpaper panels, can accentuate a certain space with their size or serve as an effective decoration on the wall.

Photo wallpaper in the kitchen interior can be used to update the furniture. Using inexpensive self-adhesive film or other washable wallpaper, you can decorate the side wall of the kitchen.

Apply this film to the cabinets in an original way, this way you can highlight the set. And replacing simple handles with bright colors is one of the interesting and non-standard solutions.

Important! If the stove is located on the edge of the set, you should avoid pasting paper photo wallpaper in this place.

The apron of the area where food preparation most often occurs should not be covered with photo wallpaper. The likelihood of contaminating them increases significantly, and the appearance of the wall will be unattractive.

Thus, when choosing suitable photo wallpaper, you should be guided not only by your fantasies, but approach the matter from a practical point of view. Knowing all the features and secrets, you can safely begin to transform your kitchen.

What wallpaper to use in the kitchen: photos and design options

Not everyone can deviate from the classical canons; when decorating, many do not allow the presence of bright fragments in the design of the kitchen walls. We will help you decide on a radical change in your interior and tell you about interesting new products from manufacturers. You should start with the option of combining 2 colors. You can take a closer look at the wall coverings made in patchwork style. After all, everyone probably has several options for wallpaper on their mezzanines that remain from previous renovations.

You can buy special stickers and thereby refresh a monochromatic interior in just a few hours. There is no need to be afraid of experiments.

Patchwork wallpaper in the dining area

Washable wallpaper for the kitchen: selection rules, a small photo catalog and estimated prices

Washable fabrics on the label are indicated by three wavy lines or a wave with a brush. They can be made from paper or non-woven fabric. Paper ones are significantly less expensive, but they are short-lived. Non-woven fabrics, when properly glued, can last up to 10 years, but their cost is 5 times higher.

For gluing walls in the kitchen, it is recommended to select the following roll material:

• made of foam vinyl - texture without embossing, clearly expressed. Despite their high density, they adhere well and hide small roughnesses on the surface. It is not advisable to use a brush when cleaning;
• made of hot-stamped flat vinyl on a paper or non-woven backing. These include silk-screen printing. The main advantage of the material is that it can be easily washed using detergents and has good vapor permeability.

In order to buy the best washable wallpaper for the kitchen, you can look at a catalog of photos of interesting interior designs. To help you choose a material, there is a table of approximate prices for popular materials:

Advice! Before choosing wallpaper, you need to carefully study the label and make sure that it is intended for the kitchen.

Caring for light washable wallpaper is not difficult

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Wallpaper for the kitchen is washable: the catalog of photo ideas discussed in our review will allow you to choose the best options without mistakes from the entire variety presented on the modern market.

3D photo wallpaper on the kitchen wall: photo catalog of the best solutions

The use of canvases with a 3D effect is a real breakthrough in the design of premises; this is a new product for 2022 in the interior of kitchen spaces. The three-dimensional coating creates a real presence effect. But such materials are not suitable for decorating an entire room. It is enough to paste them over one surface, for example, near the dining area. For the remaining walls, it is recommended to choose coverings in soothing colors.

If you purchase wallpaper with a 3D effect to decorate your kitchen, you should not use materials with large patterns in combination. Such an interior will seem too overloaded. Examples of harmonious designs with photo wallpaper in the kitchen are posted in the photo gallery below. You can choose a three-dimensional image of brickwork or a landscape, a forest path or a city. Volumetric coatings are a rather expensive material that will last at least 10 years. This should be kept in mind when choosing.

3D wallpaper with coffee beans is suitable for kitchen decoration

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3D photo wallpaper for walls: photo catalogue. A separate publication presents an interesting photo selection of voluminous wallpaper with tips on decoration and selection.

The nuances of choosing combined wallpaper for the kitchen: photo gallery of beautiful interiors

Combining wallpaper by color, pattern and texture is a favorite technique of designers. It can be used even in small rooms. Properly selected material will visually increase the volume. When covering a wall with two types of canvases, it is important to maintain symmetry. All markings must be done from the center.

In the photo galleries below you can find ideas for combining wallpaper for a small kitchen. Here are a few basic rules for combining wallpaper:

• materials must be in the same price category. You cannot combine budget and premium class canvases;
• it is necessary to choose wallpaper of the same thickness, otherwise all butt joints will be visible;
• if one surface is decorated with bright materials, the rest are pasted over in calmer colors;
• Wallpaper must be of the same quality.

When choosing 2 types of wallpaper, it is important to maintain symmetry

Photo wallpaper for the kitchen

Location options

Photo wallpaper should be chosen taking into account not only the interior style, color scheme, but also the location. After all, each kitchen area performs its own function.

Next to the table

The main purpose of wallpaper in the dining area is to create a pleasant atmosphere that promotes comfortable eating. The design should whet your appetite. Therefore, they often choose photo wallpapers with still lifes, gastronomic landscapes, and beautiful flowers.

On a free wall

This solution is popular for spacious kitchens. A wall completely covered with carpet becomes the focal point. It is better to choose calm prints in the same color scheme as the set.

Near the window

To decorate the wall near the window opening, designers use natural seascapes. Choose rich colors so that they contrast well with the light background of the window.

Near the countertop on the work wall

For a kitchen apron, waterproof, washable wallpaper is best suited. The painting is selected based on the style of the interior. It can be floral or urban design. Pictures of berries and citrus fruits look great next to the tabletop.

On the façade of the kitchen unit

Photo wallpaper can be used to decorate not only the wall, but also the facade of the kitchen. It is best to use self-adhesive materials (printed film) for this. The design directly depends on the interior design. It is recommended to install interesting bright accessories on the facades so that they do not merge with the pattern.

Next to the bar counter

If the kitchen is equipped with a bar counter, then photo wallpaper will help highlight this area. Urban scenes, abstraction, black and white photographs, and surreal motifs are suitable.

Near the sofa or kitchen corner

If there is a sofa in the kitchen, then the wall behind it can be decorated with photo wallpaper. The background color should not be aggressive. Most often, designers use floral images, natural landscapes, and photographs of famous monuments.

Corner wallpaper looks very impressive in the kitchen interior. Popular subjects - 3D abstraction, night views of megacities, natural landscapes, marine themes.

To a niche

Murals are a great way to decorate kitchen niches. They allow you to hide flaws and highlight advantages. Often niches are equipped with lighting to enhance the accent. To design the grooves, you can choose prints of different themes based on your preferences.

The main thing is that the drawing fits in a limited space. The niches between the cabinets on the working wall are also decorated with photographic images imitating mosaics and tapestries.

Expert advice on choosing

Let's not forget that in many homes the kitchen brings together all family members several times a day. They share the food they have prepared and chat. Therefore, this place is obliged to raise the general mood, which contributes to the manifestation of appetite.

Psychology experts recommend:

• Frescoes in the kitchen interior should not tolerate aggression. This can make it difficult to digest food. In addition, such images have been shown to lead to depression, lethargy and headaches.
• According to the theory of Feng Shui, the entire space should be filled only with harmony. And none of the details should be negative or cause discomfort. Therefore, only calm stories are a priority. And between landscapes and still lifes there are plenty of them.
• Although there is a kitchen in the room, using images of knives and forks is strictly not recommended. Just like any other pointed object.
• It is also necessary to avoid images of plants that have thorns.
• Recommendations for staying calm also apply to color schemes. Greens, browns, blues and yellows help create an environment in which food is best absorbed.
• But calm tones can be slightly diluted with catchy and bright ones. They will create positive accents. Therefore, we can also use a rich red color if it does not become dominant. Live poppies look great against the backdrop of a green lawn and blue sky.

And designers give very practical advice. There is no need to paste wallpaper directly behind the hob. This will cause them to very quickly lose their attractive appearance.

Tricky tricks

So, you have a blank wall in your kitchen, and you are ready to turn it into an art object. But first you need to understand what the advantages and disadvantages of the wall and the kitchen as a whole are. After all, the main advantage of photo wallpapers is their ability to visually but greatly change the perception of space, and this should be used.

Here are some tricks to help you choose your wallpaper design.

If the kitchen is located on the north/south side

The principle here is simple.

If the kitchen is dark and located on a shady north side, choose light shades with warm undertones. What motives and images could these be? Coziness and warmth will be added by photographs capturing the sun, summer and mountain landscapes, as well as photographs in sepia tones, images in “retro” and “classic” styles.

Well, if the kitchen is southern, then you need to do exactly the opposite - choose cool colors and shades. When it comes to photo wallpaper designs, sea scenes as well as black and white photographs are excellent choices.

If the kitchen is bright/monochrome

Black and white photos can balance bright colors in a kitchen interior.

And vice versa, if the kitchen is white or black and white, then light wallpaper will organically fit into it.

If the kitchen is spacious

In this case, you are not limited in the choice of color or pattern. You can choose black and white or, conversely, very bright photos.

If you want to make a large kitchen more intimate and comfortable, choose images with large, voluminous patterns.

And this is how photo wallpaper in the interior of a large kitchen can create the effect of a realistic illusion.

If the kitchen is narrow

A narrow kitchen will be visually lengthened by a large panoramic photograph covering the entire wall with horizontal design lines. What could be the reasons? First of all, the sea - images of waves, beaches, as well as natural objects - fields and mountain slopes. Here are some examples of photo wallpapers that expand the space.

Selection of photo wallpapers for a small kitchen

Photo wallpaper can be used for the smallest kitchen. With the help of well-chosen materials you can visually expand the space of a small room. Images must be clear, large, and monochromatic. Photo images in the form of panels or borders are perfect. The theme can be different: still lifes, landscapes, abstraction.

The following colors are preferred: blue, light purple, pale green, yellow, beige, white.

In any case, it is necessary to select a background that is proportionate to the (kitchen) proportions, suitable for the object and does not introduce a feeling of chaos, disorder and inadequacy.

The smaller the kitchen itself, the smaller the print on the wallpaper should be. Massive images - large enlarged fruit - will look ridiculous, especially in dark colors. Small flowers would be a good option, if they are produced they should be small, small in size

Photo wallpapers should be light shades. If the kitchen interior is done in neutral colors, you can use bright red or orange elements to add some interest. Enlarge your space with panoramic landscapes, perspective images

If the kitchen has low ceilings

If your kitchen has ceilings less than 2.5 m, you need to choose wallpaper with vertical lines of the pattern or those taken from the bottom up. And cityscapes with skyscrapers, towers, statues, skyscrapers, trees and stripes can also work.

Another design idea: you can simply design a narrow section of the wall from floor to ceiling or above the table, as shown in the photo below.

Photo in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Open plan kitchens combine areas for cooking and relaxation. Such rooms are typical for studio apartments. With the help of photo wallpaper you can effectively zone the space and place accents. It is advisable to use kitchen-themed images in your workspace. For example, still lifes depicting fruits and berries.