Wall decoration with decorative stone goes well with wallpaper. This option is suitable both for the interior of the hallway and for decorating the walls in the kitchen space. For repairs, two types of stones are used: they are created from artificial concrete or gypsum.
Wallpaper and thin-layer decorative material for kitchen cladding.
Is it possible to glue artificial stone onto wallpaper?
Many people have a question: is it possible to glue decorative stone tiles to wallpaper?
The answer, unfortunately, is negative, due to the unreliability of the wall covering. As a rule, most types are placed on a pre-primed surface. In combination with photo wallpaper
If we talk about paper sheets, they are too weak structurally to hold artificial stone and get wet under the glue. Vinyl wallpaper has weak adhesion, so the trim will also fall off.
An excellent option is to combine artificial stone and wallpaper in interior design; their combination is quite acceptable.
How much does liquid wallpaper cost per square meter?
Price of the most common liquid wallpaper.
- “Silk Plaster” price ranges from 48 rubles/m2 and 240 rubles per package (Master collection) to 890 rubles/m2 and 4450 rubles per package (Versailles collection). The most common and popular collections will cost from 130 to 300 rubles per square meter.
- “Paritet Decor” will cost from 130 rubles/m2 and 590 rubles per package to 175 rubles/m2 and 790 rubles per package.
- “Bayramix Koza” cost on average from 161 rubles/m2 and 595 rubles per package.
Decorative stone in the kitchen - selection tips
The kitchen is a place where finishing materials need to be selected especially carefully. Vapors and splashes are very dangerous for walls, so decorative stone in the kitchen is a good solution.
In an apron
We recommend that you pay attention to the following details:
- Before laying, it is necessary to prime the surface to increase its adhesion;
- for fastening, you can use tile adhesive or liquid nails, depending on the weight of the stone itself;
- After laying, it is best to leave the surface for 10-12 hours to dry completely.
Follow these rules:
- The kitchen is usually not a very large room. If you use decorative stone to cover all the walls, you will get something similar to a medieval dungeon. If you want to achieve this effect, then it is recommended to think about a niche with a live fire - it looks very impressive. If you want something more modern, then combine wallpaper and stone.
- For proper combination, it would not hurt to divide the kitchen into zones.
- The ideal option is to decorate the “kitchen apron” with rough raw materials - this is the part of the kitchen where cooking and washing takes place. Everything else can be covered with vinyl sheets.
Reception area
24 kitchen ideas
Decorative stone in the interior of the kitchen, as well as the hallway, obeys the same laws - the room is small, so the excessiveness of the stone can somewhat complicate perception. For decoration, it is advisable to use light, positive colors - they are more friendly and appetizing.
Constant kitchen humidity can damage the coating to some extent.
In neoclassical style Next to the window The whole thing Excellent combination Wood and stone
With arch
Next to the window sill With lighting
Behind the sofa
With columns on the sides
Under brickwork
In light colors
Combined with living room With gray furniture With decorative plaster
With lighting Space zoning
In combination with wood With lacquered furniture
Bar counter With patterns In yellow For several people With kitchen Maria
Furnishing with decorative stone and wallpaper - a gallery of successful solutions
Here you can see how the kitchen is decorated with decorative stone and wallpaper. Photo galleries of options reflect a large number of ideas that our specialists were able to find.
Combination of white and gray
Corner joint Panel
With stretch ceiling
In the kitchen In an open space With light furniture
In Brezhnevka
With tiles on the floor In Provence style With flat texture and paintable wallpaper With frame
With shelves With column and electric fireplace
Scope of application of plates
It is usually used to cover part of a wall. The choice of colors and textures is so wide that this finish can fit into any interior. It will be an ideal option for the hallway, living room or corridor. The stone looks strict and presentable; it can be used in offices or hallways of various institutions.
In a living room, designers often create an imitation of a fireplace using decorative slabs. Stone can also be used when zoning space . It can follow the outline of a doorway or arch. Read about zoning a room with wallpaper here.
Decorating the corridor with decorative stone
There are two ways to decorate walls using decorative stone in the hallway interior (photo below) - use exclusively one cladding, or combine it with wallpaper of various types and structures.
The greatest demand began to be for those stones that imitate the texture of slate and brick. Marble and dolomite are also popular. The great popularity of such an interior came from the loft culture - brickwork there is considered the most competent visual solution.
There is such a decorative stone in the hallway:
- gypsum (cast or molded);
- cement;
- brick (ceramic);
- agglomerate.
At the entrance to the house
It is not for nothing that the hallway is considered the face of the apartment - it is the first thing that any person sees when entering the room. For her, it is best to combine shades - this is a much more effective method of creating color depth, and, accordingly, the volume of the room. It is advisable to use neutral colors, such as brown, beige; they will definitely fit into the interior design of the hallway with artificial stone.
You can experiment with coating, which is recommended to be darker than the main stone. As an option, highlighting the contour along the edges using the pigment method (in this case, when a light source hits the pigments, they will begin to shimmer).
Examples of hallway decoration - photos and interior design
In this section you can see how to properly use decorative stone in the hallway - photo galleries with images demonstrate this.
Small area
In combination with parquet Sliding wardrobe In light colors With stairs Under stone with relief In a small room In a long passage
Combination with wallpaper in the hallway
To make finishing the hallway with decorative stone and wallpaper, as in the photo below, easy and the results lasting, you must first prepare the base. To do this, old finishing materials are removed and irregularities are removed. The surface is treated with a primer.
Before starting work, lay out the tiles on the floor so that there are no sudden changes in color and density. Thanks to this, you can place them on the wall faster and with the most attractive effect.
In order to glue the tiles, liquid nails are used. Cement-based glue is also used, but working with it requires special care (stains and smudges may remain).
Door passage In combination with non-woven linen In the corners
Elongated corridor Spacious corridor Corner room Next to the stairs With canvases for painting
Option No. 2 (with waterproofing)
To protect the wallpaper from rust from nearby reinforcement in reinforced concrete, it is advisable to treat the walls or ceiling with 2 layers of concentrated primer such as Aquablock, Vodostop, Vlagostop or similar. Do not confuse with interior primer. Water-repellent primers act as waterproofing and prevent moisture from the wallpaper from being absorbed into the wall. Don't forget to allow time for drying between layers of soil.
After the second layer of primer has dried, water-based paint is applied to the walls. Washable or façade. The instructions for façade paint must indicate “for external and internal (!) works.” Next, for better adhesion, the walls are treated with putz primer (with quartz sand) for decorative plaster (Knauf, Derufa, Parade, etc.).
Living room design rules
Decorative stone in the living room is an excellent addition to both an already established design and the basis of a new visual solution. Before choosing a suitable species for finishing, you need to familiarize yourself with its technical characteristics.
Designers advise adhering to the following rules:
- It is not recommended to combine different breeds in one room - even if one room is zoned. Use one type of stone, combining shades;
- lighting plays a key role - the more illuminated the living room, the more experimentally you can approach the saturation of the walls;
- plain elements are diluted with inserts - this way they look more interesting;
- It is not recommended to use finishing if stone floors are being made - excessiveness does not look attractive.
Combined with wood panels
The material is adapted to temperature changes and is not flammable - so if there is a fireplace in the apartment, then cladding around it is appropriate.
Other advantages of cladding:
- ease;
- environmentally friendly and non-toxic;
- ease of installation;
- the ability to choose different design solutions.
One of the undeniable advantages is maintainability. There are no scratches, chips or other defects to worry about. The use of a wide range of pigments and artificial polymer components makes it possible to obtain an almost unlimited range of colors.
Artificial stone, being a mineral-polymer material, does not react with water, air, or solutions of acids and alkalis. It is not predisposed to the development of bacteria and does not require special care. Cigarette stains or scratches that occur over time can be quickly removed by sanding and polishing.
In the interior of the living room - successful ideas and solutions
We invite you to look at the room design options. In this section we show what decorative stone can be in the interior of a living room. Photos were carefully selected by our experts.
Medieval style Open space style In the English style Budget option Venetian stone
Under textured masonry With built-in plasma In ancient style
British design Beige and white tones Paired with a gray sofa Black and white style
Combination with wallpaper in the hall
An excellent option is to decorate the living room with wallpaper. Proper combination allows you to achieve an atmosphere of comfort and hospitality.
Next to the table Under masonry with a suspended ceiling In light brown style
With brown curtains in blue tones In a chalet
Portal design
Country cottage in red
With parquet on the floor Before decoration
United rooms Design project
Empire style
Peculiarities
Not every apartment can accommodate an additional brick row - buildings these days are built from metal and concrete, wood and frame structures have become the norm. Not every structure can withstand heavy brickwork. But you shouldn’t give up such a spectacular design option. An alternative could be gypsum tiles designed to look like brick.
It, like any other material, has certain pros and cons, knowledge of which will help you make the right choice.
Advantages:
- Safety. Gypsum is a material of natural origin, therefore, products based on it are environmentally friendly.
- Durability. Compared to many other finishing options, it has greater strength that is maintained throughout its service life. Often used in places most susceptible to abrasion and mechanical stress.
- Thermal insulation. Due to its low thermal conductivity, it retains heat inside the room, preventing the cold from penetrating outside. A wall covered with such material will never freeze.
- Noise insulation. The density of the material is high, sound permeability is low, and accordingly, noise penetration is minimized.
- Fire resistance. Withstands direct flame combustion temperatures and can be used for direct lining of stoves and fireplaces. When heated, it does not emit any hazardous substances.
- Maintaining a comfortable indoor microclimate. Absorbs excess moisture from the air, releases it in case of excessive dryness, and evens out the temperature of the surrounding space.
- The ability to create a realistic texture, place accents, and emphasize the dynamism of the interior.
- Weight. Gluing can be carried out on any wall without reinforcement using almost any adhesive, and does not carry a global load on the floors.
- Ease of installation and processing. You can start work with absolutely no experience.
- There is no need to purchase additional equipment or special materials.
- Price. The price/quality ratio is ideal. The price of the material is low, moreover, it is possible to manufacture it yourself.
Flaws:
- More suitable for interior than exterior work.
- Excessive hygroscopicity is a contraindication to placing the material in street decoration; however, today the production of gypsum-cement boards has been launched, which is quite suitable for exterior finishing.
- Increased fragility. This indicator can be reduced by adding special substances at the manufacturing stage and treating the surface with them after installation.
- Difficulty in care. An untreated gypsum surface can accumulate dust.
- When tiles are placed in a room exposed to high humidity, they must be treated with additional protective and water-repellent solutions.
Balcony decoration - photos of beautiful designs
The balcony is no longer a place for rubbish - it is made into a wonderful relaxation area in which you can relax comfortably and pleasantly. To do this, experts recommend finishing the balcony with decorative stone. Photo ideas and interesting options, carefully selected by us, are attached as a gallery in this paragraph.
At the junction with the ceiling
Decorative stone in the interior of a balcony is exclusively an additional design detail. It is undesirable to completely decorate such a small room, even if it is well lit by the sun, since in the end it will look too small. Painted walls can be diluted with stone inserts of any density - it looks unusual and stylish.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most successful options for finishing a balcony. Images are clickable and enlarge to fill the entire screen.
Together with double glazed windows
Around the windows
In a modern style Window sill repair
Two brick colors
Place to sleep For reading a book Green corner Cleaning room With tiles on the floor
Corner wall with ceiling lamp
Color solutions
Most often, beige, gray or brown shades are used in modern hallway design.
To visually enlarge the space, use light shades that imitate marble, granite, quartz or pebbles.
It is better to choose light wallpaper for a dark stone finish.
The best option would be if the wallpaper is two shades lighter than the stone.
Various bright colors are also relevant.
Selection tips depending on styles - table
Name | Hue | Length, height, thickness, cm | For what interior? | |
Tien Shan 30 | Gray beige golden | 48.6x9.8x4.6 29.2x9.8x4.6 19.3x9.8x4.6 | Classic, modern, Mediterranean | |
Tien Shan 27 | Beige gray golden | 48.6x9.8x4.6 29.2x9.8x4.6 19.3x9.8x4.6 | Mediterranean, Venetian, modern classics | |
Luxembourg 15 | Sand brown | 24x7 | Modern, country, loft | |
Mistral 1 | Beige, very light | 19x5x1 | Modern, loft | |
Nordic 3 | Golden beige with tan marks | 23.8x6.9x1.3 | Modern, country, loft |
What adhesive composition is used for work?
The most popular compositions:
- tile adhesive;
- mastic;
- cement-sand mortar.
The latter composition has significant disadvantages: it is not plastic and takes a long time to harden. Its advantage is its low price. Prepared in proportions 3:1. Sand makes up the majority of the solution.
Tile adhesive is diluted according to the instructions on the package. The glue is flexible, easy to dilute and apply. Glue residues are easily removed from the surface. Glue has a significant drawback - the adhesive mass does not get into the cracks of the brick, which reduces the adhesion area. There remains a risk of air bubbles, which can lead to deformation and destruction of the cladding.
The mastic is thick and has good adhesive properties. It is suitable for working with brick and plaster. There is only one drawback - it is difficult to apply the mastic in a thin layer.
The cement-sand mixture does not adhere to plaster, so it is not used if it is necessary to veneer a plastered surface. PVA glue is suitable for plaster walls: it is inexpensive, elastic, sets quickly and does not shrink.
30 more photos in expensive apartments
Additionally, we have prepared several more options for photographs of decorative stone for your inspiration.
We hope that everyone will find what is closest to them. In a large house In a modern classic style In a cottage Bathroom in the country Cladding around a TV and fireplace In Egyptian style With purple flowers In a recreation area
In the bathroom Loft style
In a country house With a built-in fireplace In a modern house In an antique house On an open terrace Painted black In a dining room for 5 people In the style of Sherlock Holmes Jacuzzi Wall in the bathroom Sauna and shower With exit to the balcony
Study room Country house
Overlooking the forest City life Column next to the balcony Above the stove Work area In a studio apartment
Option No. 3 (the most budget-friendly)
We treat the walls with acrylic primer “Bravo” for liquid wallpaper.
It costs about three times less than. In addition to making the walls rougher due to quartz sand, acrylic primer paints the walls white. Unfortunately, it does not prevent moisture from penetrating into the pores of concrete. Therefore, be prepared for the possible (but not obligatory) appearance of rust spots (usually small 5 - 10 mm in diameter).
If something like this happened, there is no tragedy. We clean the area with a knife,
coat with PVA glue or white oil paint. Let it dry and treat it with the same primer “Bravo” or “Silk Plaster”. After the soil has dried, apply a small amount of liquid wallpaper and level it using a transparent trowel.
How to choose wallpaper for a brick wall?
The brick wall is the highlight of the room. It does not require additional decor, and in itself is an attractive element of the interior. The wallpaper that covers the remaining walls should set off the brickwork or echo it in unison. This means that they should be a contrasting color or the same color as the brick, but a shade lighter.
The color of the brick can be very different, the main thing is that it is in harmony with the overall decor of the interior.
Loft is an original style that does not tolerate excesses. Everything here is simple and clear. It is characterized by conciseness, free space and a single color scheme. Following the canons of the urban direction, use one color and several shades of it. A monochrome interior has the right to life, but with one caveat: if all the walls are the same color, then the brickwork should be decorated with photographs or paintings.
Brick, as well as its imitation, in the design of a room looks original, fashionable and beautiful.
A living room that combines white and black, or gray and black, looks beautiful. In this case, the contrast of the achromatic scale is reminiscent of the Yin-Yang concept. If you are passionate about creating a loft, then choose wallpaper in pastel and cool colors to get a light and muted interior.
A fireplace against the backdrop of a brick wall immediately transports you to the times of towers and castles.
Important! Street style combines effectively with wallpaper depicting graffiti. This option appeals to young people and creative people.
Grunge fans who are ready to combine several styles into a single whole are allowed a lot. They can deviate from established rules and boldly experiment with colors.
If the loft is characterized by a monochromatic covering, then grunge is prone to wallpaper with ornaments.
Important! To ensure that the brickwork fits harmoniously into the room, choose wallpaper with a fine pattern.
The location of the wall on which the brick will be placed also matters. It can be central or lateral. In the first case, choose wallpaper that is a lighter tone, in the second - brighter. Most often, luscious coatings are chosen for functional walls on which a TV or fireplace will be placed. When the TV equipment is located on brickwork, the wallpaper should be monotonous or with a small pattern.
A plasma TV screen on a stylish wall gives the room the warmth of a home.
The hall in a residential building is a place where the whole family gathers. It offers a relaxing environment characterized by vibrant colours. Choose wallpaper based on your own taste and design.
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If you dream of an original and beautiful living room, then you should not only decide on the style of the room, but also select creative decorative elements. To make an original living room design, it is not enough to simply give preference to a certain style. It is quite possible, instead of a stunning effect, to get a room with a depressing, boring and far from the most interesting view. This can and should even be avoided, but it will take a lot of effort to select creative decor that can make the room unusual, exclusive and fashionable.
Simple wall design in the living room: painting
A number of special products can be used as wall decoration.
Such as:
- Painting;
- Panel;
- Showcases with collections;
- Photos.
There is no need to choose a huge number of them, since sometimes one or two elements are enough to enliven the space. You can not just hang pictures or family photos on the walls, but create a specific theme from them. To combine even the most different drawings or photographs, you just need to place them in the same frames or use molding. The asymmetrical arrangement of such details can be an excellent accent in the room, which will distract the eyes of guests from some defects, for example, the irregular shape of the room, its small dimensions or uneven surfaces of the walls and ceiling.
You can unusually decorate the interior of a guest room using bright paintings
If you plan to arrange a strict interior, then the panels and paintings should be made in the same style, and also so that they fit perfectly with the overall interior and, first of all, in the color scheme with the furniture.
Modern designers prefer to decorate the walls in living rooms with artistic paintings and stucco moldings. It is with their help that you can select a relaxation area, during which each person will be able to truly enjoy the view that unfolds before them. Instead of these elements, it is quite acceptable to use wall coverings with patterns, large ornaments, or with relief, which will look extremely unusual.
Important! The walls in the hall can be made original and beautiful not only with wallpaper, but also with paint and many other finishing materials. Today there is a huge selection of products that can be used in repairs; you just have to decide what suits you best in terms of type and budget.
Original living room walls: smart interior
It is very easy to wallpaper rooms with your own hands, even if the walls are combined, for example with two shades. There are also additional ways to decorate the living room, with which you can perfectly hide the presence of uneven walls and ceilings. Namely – photo wallpaper.
Photo wallpaper with an interesting landscape is a great option that will help hide the main imperfections and unevenness of the walls.
This wall finishing material is:
- Fashionable;
- Stylish;
- Modern;
- Unique.
The question inevitably arises - why? Many manufacturers began to produce not just pictures that you can stick on the wall and enjoy their appearance, but entire 3D images that allow you to visually make a sloping wall straight, or raise low ceilings. Photo prints are great options to create the most incredible atmosphere in the living room and complement it with an artificial space that can change the idea of a room, especially if it is small.
The most important thing is to choose good quality images to decorate the room and not ruin it.
Accent wall in the living room
Every designer tries to make sure that there is an accent wall in the room. To create it, you need to carefully consider the repair and directly select a specific area that needs to be highlighted from the rest. Design requires the use of the entire wall, and not a separate part of it.
An accent wall will not only refresh the interior of the room, but will also become an original zoner
The basic requirements for such an element in the interior are:
- Compliance with the entire interior;
- Standing out from the general background;
- The presence of a highlight present only on one wall.
An accent wall is a great opportunity to make any room feel fresher, more interesting and trendy. A simply wallpapered room can, through such a detail, become stylish and modern, rather than pretentious and boring, which not only spoils the view, but can also put significant pressure on the psyche of the household, because at home the soul and body should rest.
Some people create a special accent wall to distract their guests for the first time after their arrival. For example, while a person is examining cups, collections, or studying the surface of a wall, there is an opportunity to change clothes, make tea and get ready for a conversation.
Living room wall covering
One of the traditional and common ways of decorating walls is wallpaper, of which there are thousands of options today, which means you can use a variety of ideas when carrying out renovation work.
Wallpaper for a guest room should be selected so that it organically complements the design of the room
There are several varieties of wallpaper, each of which has its own characteristics:
- Paper wallpaper is the standard and most economical option for decorating a room. Such materials are inexpensive, look simple and are sold in a large assortment. Paper wallpaper can be duplex type, embossed, with a structured surface, and also embossed. It is not uncommon to find fiber-coated canvases made from a combination of two layers of paper and wood chips located between them.
- Vinyl-based wallpapers are more expensive, durable and practical, as they can be washed, are durable and even resistant to scuffs.
- Today, textile wallpapers, which are made on the basis of paper, as well as laminated threads and natural fibers, are quite popular.
- Velor wallpaper belongs to the luxury class and is made by applying a design to paper and covering it with velor fabric. This is how the velvety surface effect is achieved.
There are also a number of wallpapers intended for painting, made on vinyl, non-woven and paper bases. For each canvas, a separate and special paint, graphics or stickers are selected as decoration.
Equally popular is decor using decorative plaster, which looks very stylish and fashionable. It is with the help of such material that you can create a creative space from your home with special charm and sophistication. Along with plaster, there is natural stone, as well as wooden finishes, the choice of which depends on the budget and one’s own preferences, since some people literally cannot stand stone and wooden surfaces, considering such rooms to be cold and lifeless.
Stone on the wall in the living room
Decorative stonework is used as wall cladding material.
If you plan to use stone to decorate a wall, then you need to think about its design in advance.
But it looks appropriate only if it is:
- In small quantities, so as not to create the effect of a cave environment;
- Additionally, plants are installed in the room;
- Accommodate each family member.
Stonework on the walls can be dark or light, long or short in width, full height or only up to the middle of the wall. The choice depends on the style of the room, the presence of furniture on the walls, as well as personal preferences. Some may like the brutal style, in which there is a lot of stone, albeit artificial, but for others this room will repel and irritate.
Modern wall design in the living room (video)
In conclusion, we add that designers consider the best option to decorate door and window openings with stone masonry, as well as the surface of the walls from the floor at a level of 70 cm. Thus, the decor will serve as a kind of frame, and the room will look neat, well-groomed and at the same time very original . With such wall decoration, even an empty room can make the best impression on every guest.