Wallpaper in beige tones is a simple and always winning solution for any interior composition. The noble caramel, cream, pearl, sand palette fascinates with its luxurious shades.
A room with beige wallpaper will always look neat, cozy and elegant. Appropriate accessories and additions will help set the right mood, add a touch of exclusivity, and make the interior unique. The living room becomes more luxurious, the bedroom is more comfortable, the kitchen is brighter, and the children's room is filled with a special mood.
Advantages of beige finishing
Beige wallpaper will play an important role in the interior of a living room, bedroom, kitchen or children's room. They can bring peace and tranquility, inspire creativity, stimulate mental activity, and make a person more receptive to information. The talents of beige depend on the color partners and how harmoniously all the elements in the room will be combined.
The undoubted advantages of finishing in beige tones include the following characteristics:
- Visually increases the space of any room, especially with good insolation;
- The same beige plain wallpaper with different types of lighting will look new. By changing just a few lighting fixtures, you can completely change the atmosphere in the room;
- Combining wallpaper works especially well when a tone from the beige palette is chosen as the base;
- It is typical for beige wallpaper in the interior to improve the characteristics of any color. Bright shades become softer. Too dull and boring tones look more presentable.
A specific pattern or specific ornament will also look particularly advantageous against a warm pastel background. Silver shimmers will add high cost and sophistication. Beautiful pearl trellises with a “geometric” pattern will fit perfectly into a respectable office.
Which room should I use it in?
This wallpaper color is perfect for any room. Versatility and compatibility with your favorite color makes beige number 1.
Beige wallpaper in the living room interior will please the eye. But to create the right effect, you must adhere to a number of rules:
- If several shades are used in the decoration, they should be as similar as possible to each other.
A harmonious combination of several shades of beige
- Beige in combination with orange and red will help you create a vibrant living room shrouded in energy. To create a solid look, add burgundy, black, chocolate colors. Freshness is embodied in combination with light green and blue. Beige with yellow and orange bursts with positivity. The most original solution is to combine beige with many other color characters.
Bright accent decorative items in a bright living room
- When decorating a recreation area, you should choose calm shades. A combination of several colors is inappropriate here. You can zone and visually separate the space for relaxation by using different wallpaper structures.
- Beige wallpaper in the living room interior will “play” if the multi-level technique is used in the lighting.
A good example of zoning using light wallpaper
The color must be enlivened so that the living room is not boring. Bright accents and decorative elements will help with this. Shimmers, sparkles, and textured inserts have an excellent look. If you couldn’t find any, make a section of the wall with photo wallpaper that depicts realistic drawings.
Beige photo wallpaper with capital print
Wallpapers, too, are different not only in shade, but also in texture. For example – silk-screen printing, vinyl, plant and floral patterns.
This room in the house simply must radiate calm, comfort and tranquility. It is in this room that beige is easy and difficult to use at the same time. The best solution is a combination of several shades.
Several shades of beige used in bedroom decor
Important! The base as beige wallpaper must be complemented by textiles of a different color, but there should not be dissonance with the base, there should not be a sharp contrast. This will help you tune in to rest, relax, and sleep will come faster.
Light white tulle will help create an atmosphere of calm in the relaxation room
The interior will not be monotonous if you buy beige wallpaper with a pattern for the bedroom. Most often these are fantasy ornaments. Not all walls should be decorated with such wallpaper. After all, they will “press” only one wall, for example, the one under which the bed stands.
Modern bedroom in beige tones with accent accessories
It is important to choose the right furniture for this finish. Massive beds, bedside tables and wardrobes in rich, dark shades will look ridiculous in such a delicate finish. It is better to choose light colors - they will emphasize beauty.
The wall at the head of the bed is highlighted with patterned beige wallpaper
Children bedroom
Beige will be the best solution for a nursery, especially if the child is very small. They will have a calming effect on the child’s psyche, and it will be easier for him to fall asleep. Beige looks great in combination with patterns, images of animals, elements of nature and other motifs.
Teenagers' bedroom with an image of a geographical map on light walls
Kitchen
Oddly enough, such a light and clean color looks great even in the kitchen. Of course, wallpaper in beige tones in the interior shown in the photo will not be the best solution for a kitchen apron. But they are quite suitable for finishing the dining area. Shades that will look best in the kitchen:
Beige wallpaper on the apron in the kitchen can be covered with glass
- Sandy and sunny shades will bring warmth to the kitchen, making it feel comfortable. They blend organically with furniture in dark, rich colors, best of all chocolate. A light floor and the same wallpaper can best reveal the depth of color of the furniture.
Dining area in shabby chic style with beige wallpaper in a color pattern
- Gray-beige wallpaper is the solution for newfangled minimalist kitchen interiors. They make the room cold. The color of the headset is non-standard, bright.
Country kitchen with wallpaper in a wide vertical stripe, which allows you to expand and, at the same time, elevate a small room
Advice! Non-woven wallpaper should be used to decorate the walls in the kitchen; they normally react to the extreme conditions that occur in the kitchen - temperature changes, moisture.
Photo wallpaper in the kitchen with the image of a wooden board
Basic Rules
In order for even the simplest beige wallpaper in the interior of a bedroom, kitchen or living room to appear in all its splendor, you must strictly follow the most important rules. First of all, beige paper wallpaper should be a background, but not completely fill the space. Textiles, upholstered furniture, wall and ceiling decoration in one color will make the interior boring and uninteresting.
Designers still allow a combination of beige shades based on one interior composition. The main thing is that the shades differ significantly from each other. For example, light beige wallpaper in a delicate caramel shade can be complemented with dark coffee-colored furniture, as well as delicate pearl textiles with brown-red accessories. These can be classic curtains with a spectacular lambrequin.
Character of color
Beige is considered a truly calm and neutral color. It stands on a par with white, gray and black - it is a classic in wall decoration. When designing, designers go in two ways: use beige as a background or as the main color. Wallpaper canvases of this color look beautiful in any texture; it is important to take into account the shades and their compatibility with other colors.
Neutral light wallpaper depicting an ancient city
- Light, ivory, milky. This beige is the best solution for design in a classic style. It is also suitable for decorating “antique” rooms.
Pearlescent non-woven wallpaper with a colorful beige pattern in the kitchen in the dining area
- Rich beige. It looks attractive in natural and artificial light. It is perfect for rooms whose windows face north. These shades will be the right solution in contrasting design solutions. They will create an organic combination of dark and light tones.
Warm rich beige is perfect for a home office
- Beige-brown wallpaper in the interior, this color is also called the color of baked milk. It is relatively dark, which means the lighting in the room must be of high quality. The furniture is light or contrasting. This shade is not suitable for the background role, as it is too active.
Beige-brown shade on the highlighted wall at the head of the bed
- Beige-yellow. It will become the best base, rich warm colors are superimposed on it and look harmonious.
- Cold beige. This is one of the most capricious colors not only in this range, but also among other colors. It has a very interesting look and will create a beautiful and unusual composition with blue, purple and gray tones.
Golden stripe in a Provencal kitchen with low ceilings
- Grey-beige. This is the embodiment of rigor and neutrality. They can decorate any room in the house and even in the office.
- Beige-pinkish. This is a unique color, because depending on its saturation, it can act as a base or leading decoration of a room.
Soft pink flamingos on light wallpaper in the living room
Attributes of impeccable style
There is one universal rule for combining light and dark shades to achieve harmony in any room: brightly colored walls, dark floors and light furniture. In fact, the rule can be slightly modified: light wallpaper in gray-pearl and cream tones is complemented with bright furniture on a dark floor.
You can also benefit from combining bright floors, light beige walls and dark furniture. The main thing is not to forget about proportions and the overall design concept. The difference between light and dark elements should be insignificant, with a predominance of soft beige. Bright, original accessories will help balance the design:
- Gold embossed pillows;
- Stylish moldings (especially often used in the living room and kitchen);
- Baguettes with imitation wood.
You can refresh the design using simple attributes: lay a new bright blanket on the sofa, add a lambrequin to the curtains, place flowers in bright pots or flowerpots on the windowsill. Beige vinyl wallpaper will sparkle in a new way with the fresh decor of the room.
Such a pleasing beige
Purely psychologically, beige wallpaper in the interior is as pleasing to the eye as possible. After all, they are natural, natural, which is instinctively clear and close to every person. Color envelops a person with peace and stability. This is the best solution for those who do not take risks in life, for those who do not accept drastic changes. They are just right for people who consider themselves sensible and practical.
Airy light beige with a large white flower
Interesting fact! The word “beige” comes from the name of one of the types of cotton fiber. It is natural, but the number of its halftones amazes the eye.
Classic bedroom with simple and stylish wall decoration
All shades of elegance
The texture and richness of shades allow manufacturers to generate new unique ideas. Beige wallpaper with a pattern, special embossing, fabric canvases with embroidery, glossy and matte trellises with polka dots, flowers and bold abstraction: it would take a very long time to list the possible options.
However, the most important role is played by the base shade of the paintings. Here are the most popular ones:
- Sea sand;
- Cream;
- Ivory;
- Light caramel;
- Cappuccino;
- Biscuit;
- Opal;
- Coffee with milk;
- Wheat;
- Pearl.
All of these colors are quite light, so they are perfect for basic wall decoration. They go well with all pastel shades, as well as dark warm tones.
Bedroom
Beige wallpaper in the bedroom can be found quite often. A warm and calm palette is suitable for boudoir in any style. To expand the space, designers recommend using beige non-woven wallpaper with golden tints in combination with cool-toned laminate.
Bamboo trellises and light wooden floors go well together. The installation can be complemented by blue wallpaper, which is used as key accents on one of the walls. There may be no contrasting inclusions. However, to add dynamics, unusual accessories are placed in the bedroom.
Bedroom design most often involves the presence of romantic attributes. For example, blue wallpaper with flowers can be combined with caramel plain trellises. It is imperative that the patterns on the textiles echo the floral patterns on the walls. An excellent addition that will only enhance the romantic design would be a sophisticated bed, the headboard of which will be decorated with flowers.
Kitchen
A beige finish would also be appropriate in the kitchen interior. Sandy and sunny tones are considered the most comfortable to perceive in work locations. Preferring more saturated shades, closer to the yellow palette, you can create an extravagant design with fantasies on a gastronomic theme.
For a classic interior in a large and spacious kitchen, it is recommended to combine beige wallpaper with a brown pattern to match the classics and wooden kitchen furniture. Rich chocolate tones are welcome. In this case, beige will reveal all the richness of textures, intensity, and depth of color of natural wood.
For a beige kitchen, you can use more urban materials - plastic, rough brickwork, glass and metal. It all depends on the style of the room, as well as the key features of the layout. Newfangled interiors are characterized by bold combinations: blue wallpaper and beige trellises that form a “stripe” in combination with stone or brick trim.
Living room
The living room is the most elegant and formal room in the whole house. Here you can experiment a lot, combining the most incredible elements, choosing the most luxurious trellises, the texture of which will only enhance the overall mood in the room.
If the wallpaper in a children's room can be lavishly decorated, then in the corridor, hallway and living room it is better to glue more airy, lightweight tapestries. To create a shadow effect, a fragment of one wall is covered with wallpaper of a similar shade of warmth, but much darker. Similar combinations are allowed on several walls at once, and it is not necessary that dark accents be located symmetrically.
Such an interior will be well complemented by massive furniture in black or chocolate shades, as well as appliances in a similar color. A soft dark sofa goes well with light pearl or cream-colored bedspreads. The living room looks exclusive, sophisticated and holistic if the patterns on the textiles look the same as the patterns on the walls.
Furniture color
This factor is also important for a harmonious interior with beige wallpaper. Any shade of this color goes well with light-colored furniture. But if the walls have a basic shade, it’s worth playing on the furniture. At the same time, saturation and brightness are welcome. Combination options:
- Beige walls and light blue or lavender furniture.
- Greenish-beige wallpaper and pistachio furniture.
- Classic interiors can be complemented with the same furniture in a natural wooden color.
Beautiful combination of turquoise and warm beige
Advice! When choosing furniture, it is necessary to combine not only color but also texture.
Natural dark wood looks luxurious in a light beige room
Wallpaper and curtains: secrets of the “ideal duet”
Considering the beige palette as the main color in the interior, many begin to worry that such a design will be too boring. Some experts argue that a combination of beige wallpaper and textiles in a similar color will literally ruin even the most spectacular and thoughtful interior.
It’s really not worth creating a total “beige mood”. The only exceptions are cases when the curtains should blend into the walls (for example, blinds and Roman blinds). If you are setting up a living room, a combination of neutral walls and darker curtains is allowed. For the bedroom you can choose more delicate shades. For example, all heavenly shades go well with beige tones. You can also use blue wallpaper with a beige print and textiles in delicate cream tones.
In general, you can experiment as much as you like. The main thing to remember is the harmony of textures and the balance of light. Blue wallpaper is not the only suitable “partner” for a beige finish. Gray, chocolate, turquoise, emerald tones will show themselves perfectly. To make the living room or kitchen especially extravagant, accessories in orange and lemon shades are chosen as color accents. In the bedroom and children's room you can use “fuchsia” and “indigo”.
Beige wallpaper in the interior: photos of use in different interior styles
It is simply impossible to imagine certain interior styles without beige wall decoration. They are based on it. An example is Provence and its combination of different shades of beige, necessarily including floral motifs.
Bedroom in Provence style with floral motifs on curtains and wallpaper
This is one of the few wallpaper colors that can be used in any style, and in large quantities. Proof of this is minimalism and country music. Such diametrically opposed solutions, but our color in them is organic and appropriate.
Advice! The only contraindications for this color scheme are overly futuristic design solutions; they will not look entirely relevant in it, although with some effort you can try to fit it in here too.
Interior in Art Nouveau style in light colors with dark curtains
