Selecting wallpaper for a small bedroom is not an easy task that needs to be done correctly. This decorated material can visually enlarge the living space or, conversely, narrow it. Of course, you can look on the World Wide Web for photos of wallpaper in the interior for a dark bedroom and for small rooms. But this approach does not always help to find the right solution.
To decorate a small bedroom, it is important to choose the most suitable wallpaper
Quality components and accessories can enhance a room and make it look luxurious and flawless. The apartment will shine with light if you follow the designers’ recommendations. Next we will tell you how to choose them for a small room.
Rules for choosing wallpaper to visually enlarge a room
There are a number of ways to visually enlarge a room. In order to choose any of the options, you need to decide which of the parameters of the bedroom you are not satisfied with and would like to increase. However, the general rules remain unchanged and will help expand the boundaries of not only the bedroom, but also any other room.
- Wallpaper with vertical or horizontal stripes visually stretches and expands the space of a small bedroom,
- the lighter the tone of the finish, the more spacious the small room seems; white and blue colors cope especially well with this task,
- Photo wallpaper with a perspective will visually increase the area of a small bedroom, for example a road receding into the distance,
- in a small room without windows, photo wallpaper with a picture of an open window and artificial daylight will help get rid of the feeling of enclosed space,
- in a small bedroom located on the north side, it is better to use warm-colored wallpaper for decoration; they make up for the lack of sunlight.
A few words about lighting
When choosing a wallpaper design for a small bedroom, you should focus on its lighting. If the windows of the room face the sunny side, and it is constantly filled with an excess amount of sunlight, you can give preference to canvases in cool colors. If the bedroom is located on the north side, the best choice would be canvases in warm colors.
What wallpaper color is better to choose?
Everyone knows the rule: light colors make a small bedroom feel more spacious. However, this does not mean that the walls in the room should be exclusively white. Delicate shades will be the best solution for creating a comfortable design. Colors such as beige, sky blue, light grey, cream or sand will refresh the interior or make it warmer without sacrificing precious square footage.
Which shade to choose depends on the location of the room, more precisely on which side the windows face and how bright the lighting is in the room. Also, a small bedroom does not mean the absence of bright colors and large patterns; an accent wall or a fragment of it will add color to the bedroom interior.
For a dark bedroom
The lack of light in a small bedroom can be compensated with the help of artificial lighting, mirrors and the right color of wallpaper. The finishing should be in a light palette, and the priority colors are warm shades, sand, light yellow, beige, light green. These colors will fill a small room with warm colors and will be associated with the sun's rays.
For a bright bedroom
A light bedroom has more possibilities; you can use bright elements in it, but it is better to choose the main tone that is also light, but cold. Blue, gray, white, mint. These shades will refresh the bedroom by maintaining the balance of light.
Ceiling finishing: what is important to know?
The ceiling for a small bedroom creates airiness and lightness, so the color is chosen from a light palette, in accordance with the overall style decision.
Stretch ceilings are popular because they allow you to create interesting multi-level differences on the ceiling. You can mount it from a glossy PVC film, which partially reflects the objects below, or install a matte or satin version in pastel colors, which promotes calm and relaxation.
What design or pattern should I choose to increase space?
The design of a small bedroom will be equally successful with plain wallpaper and patterned coverings, the main thing is to choose it correctly.
- If the decoration of a small bedroom will be completely done with one type of wallpaper, then it is better to choose a small pattern,
- Three-dimensional images should be used to decorate only one of the walls of a small room,
- for a small room with a high ceiling, horizontal stripes or patterns would be a good option; they will “push apart” the walls,
- you need to take into account the future design of the room; if you plan to fill the interior with bright details and textiles, then you should choose plain wallpaper.
Large drawing or ornament
You can decorate one of the walls of a small bedroom with three-dimensional images and ornaments. This could be the head of the bed, the wall behind the TV, or a randomly selected area. It is better to decorate the rest of the bedroom with light, plain wallpaper or with a small, nondescript pattern.
This method helps to focus attention on one of the walls, making it voluminous. In a very small room, a large pattern may occupy only a small part of the wall, however, it will still be noticeable. The image should match the style of the room and reflect its mood.
Flowers and plants
Plant and flower themes look good in a delicate and romantic interior.
The photo shows a compact bedroom with a classic design. The soft blue tone of wallpaper and textiles in combination with white refreshes a small space and makes it more spacious.
For a small room, bright designs with rich shades are not prohibited; such wallpaper can be combined with other, calmer finishing methods, such as bleached brick, plaster or plain wallpaper.
The photo shows a small women's bedroom in the new classic style. Wallpaper with a beautiful floral print is pasted in such a way that it divides the room into several zones.
Flowers and plants in a light palette can occupy an impressive part of the walls, without concealing the space of a small bedroom.
Texture
Textured wallpaper enlarges a small space due to its irregularities.
In the photo, shiny gold details on the wall create the illusion of a three-dimensional surface and make a small room larger due to its reflective properties.
The light falling on the relief forms a “play of shadows,” thereby adding volume to a small room. Textured wallpaper goes well with other images and finishing methods.
Striped
Stripes help with the visual adjustment of a small space; depending on their direction, the room appears taller or wider.
The photo shows a small bedroom in sky blue. The walls are decorated with wallpaper with a zigzag pattern. The horizontal direction makes the room wider.
In order to “stretch out” a small bedroom with low ceilings, wallpaper with a vertical pattern is suitable; even light stripes will change the perception.
The same technique is used for narrow walls in a rectangular room; the wider the strip, the stronger the visual effect.
Photo wallpaper in the interior of a small bedroom
Photo wallpaper can be a salvation for a small room. Visual techniques can significantly change the perception of space. The most effective technique is photo wallpaper with a perspective picture, that is, the image moves away into the distance, thereby creating the illusion of another space that opens up to the eye.
The photo shows a small modern bedroom. Photo wallpaper in rich green color is illuminated by LED strip. This technique visually deepens the wall, moving it away.
Volumetric objects, such as a highway, city view or bridge, due to the contrast of scale, make a small bedroom appear larger. And a blurry image, such as a foggy landscape, acts on the subconscious, painting a picture beyond it.
3D Wallpaper
The realistic three-dimensional image fascinates with its scale. The space of a small room becomes more voluminous, as if removing a wall.
The photo shows a small bedroom in a modern style. The decoration and filling are done in warm colors, which makes the room bright and cozy.
The drawing can correspond to different styles; for the classical direction it can be an image of voluminous columns or flowers; for the modern style, abstraction or a view of the metropolis is suitable, and for Provence, lavender fields and a view from the window of the French village.
The photo shows a small bedroom with a minimalist design and decorated with 3D wallpaper. Elongated arched figures make the room visually higher.
Wallpaper design by style
Modern
To decorate a small bedroom in a modern style, you can choose wallpaper with geometric patterns, stripes, wallpaper with photo printing or with an imitation of some material, such as brickwork or wood panels.
You can also use different colors of plain wallpaper; contrasting stripes create volume. For an interior in the style of hi-tech and minimalism, the use of functional furniture, beds with built-in wardrobes, spacious chests of drawers and compact lamps is suitable.
The photo shows a minimalist small bedroom with colorful decoration on one of the walls, the colors are bright, but not flashy. The mirror insert increases the space due to its reflective properties.
Provence
Romantic Provence is most often made in light colors. Wallpaper with imitation plaster, painted brickwork, or a small floral pattern will look good.
Using photo wallpaper, you can highlight the area above the head of the bed, thereby decorating it and marking the central point in a small room. In a Provence interior, light pastel colors, mint, pink, white, light purple, blue and peach will look harmonious.
Classic
For a classic style in a small bedroom, you should choose calm and restrained colors. Floral patterns, monograms, plaster effect or stripes will look harmonious.
The color of the patterns should not stand out from the overall tone; the pattern can be complemented with shiny details, such as a gold or silver border.
Loft
The stylish loft design is filled with a variety of textures. Even in a small room, wood, brick and concrete can be combined.
A small room is not a reason to refuse a variety of contents. Using a light palette or a contrast of dark and light, you can combine bleached brick and an unevenly plastered wall, cold concrete and wooden panels even in a small bedroom. Wallpaper that imitates these effects significantly saves space.
Scandinavian style
Minimalistic and laconic interior, not overloaded with unnecessary details. Finishing and filling are done in light colors. Wallpaper can have either realistic images of forests, alpine mountains or wooden panels, or a fine pattern.
The photo shows a small bedroom in a Scandinavian style. The finishing and filling are made in pastel colors.
A few words about furniture
The functional purpose of the bedroom sets the requirements for the composition and quantity of interior items. In this case, the limited area must be taken into account. For a room intended exclusively for sleeping and relaxing, choose a bed, a wardrobe and a couple of bedside tables, if space allows.
In some cases, a crib or desk may be installed. In this case, despite the limited space, functional areas are highlighted. To achieve this, walls can be wallpapered with different designs, and different levels of lighting are provided.
When choosing furniture for a small bedroom, you should pay special attention to the bed. For a small bedroom, you should choose a functional model that has a lifting mechanism that allows you to place things in a special niche, or a drawer for storing linen. Some models have built-in bedside tables or shelves for storing various items.
The bed is placed in the center of the room or near the window. If you want originality and have enough space, you can place it diagonally, providing appropriate wall decoration.
Thus, for a small bedroom, you can choose wallpaper with a suitable pattern, which will make the room seem visually larger. Knowing the listed techniques, it is easy to achieve the desired effect without the help of specialists.
How to combine wallpapers for visual expansion?
Contrasting colors and textures can make a small room feel bigger. Decorating one of the walls with bright wallpaper visually attracts it.
Using plain wallpaper in two different colors, you can create volume in a small room, creating the illusion of a play of light and depth of space.
The photo shows a small bedroom with several types of wall decoration. The room is decorated in the same color palette, which makes it as spacious as possible.
Wallpaper companions also help to focus attention on one of the walls in a small room.
Rule 6: Perspective on photo wallpaper
Properly selected photo wallpaper will significantly increase the size of the room
Photo wallpapers and photo wallpapers are different. Therefore, when covering a wall with macro photography of a flower, think about how the parameters of your tiny home will visually decrease. But an image that brings light and perspective is ideal for decorating a wall in a small room.
A paved path leads somewhere into the distance, and yet no one leaves the room
Some tips for hanging photo wallpaper
A few words about how to beautifully hang photo wallpaper:
- Remove the old coating, including any remaining adhesive;
- Use putty to fill in all the unevenness – for an impeccable result you need a perfectly flat surface;
- Apply primer to the wall in two layers to ensure reliable adhesion of the two surfaces;
- Lay the photo wallpaper on the floor, face down, and carefully mark it;
- Start gluing from a corner or from a window - this will be the starting point;
- Avoid drafts when gluing.
The image can also be in black and white
Following my advice, you can hang photo wallpaper with your own hands. Even if you've never done this before.
Features of choosing wallpaper for low ceilings in the bedroom
The best way to make a small room taller is to decorate it with wallpaper with vertical patterns.
These can be stripes, floral or floral patterns, located in the direction from the floor to the ceiling, photo wallpaper with a picture tending upward, or wallpaper with a gradient effect from dark to light.
Wallpaper design ideas for narrow bedrooms
For small, narrow bedrooms, the same techniques apply, only they work in reverse. Patterns and images should not be positioned vertically, but horizontally, thereby expanding the wall.
Wide stripes can frame one or more walls; wallpaper with an abstract image, a clear horizon line or corner wallpaper will help to visually enlarge a small, narrow bedroom.
