There is an opinion that blue wallpaper in the interior is a legacy of the Empire era. Indeed, in those days it was fashionable to paint the walls in rooms in pale colors, add dark floors and doors to them, and arrange pieces of furniture diagonally. Today, this will attract few people. The only thing that still arouses interest is the blue color itself in the design of living spaces. Such interiors not only have a place, they are quite competitive and in demand. Let's see how we can decorate the home of a modern person in blue colors.
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The photo shows a classic English interior with blue wallpaper with small flowers, which matches the color of the chandeliers and curtains.
Curtains with or without a pattern
The widest range of this product allows you to choose the design for windows with or without a pattern. But which of the drawings will be most appropriate, and how best to choose it? Here are the basic rules:
- the presence of vertical stripes on the fabric provides expansion of space, and therefore they should be used in those;
- thanks to the horizontal stripes, the room will visually gain additional height;
- A large and bright print is best used in a room with a monochromatic wall design.
So, now you know better which curtains are best suited to blue wallpaper? We hope that the information, as well as photographs chosen specifically for the article, will help you understand and help you with your choice.
Choosing the right color for decorating an apartment or house means a lot. After all, the overall impression of the premises, as well as the level of comfort for the people in them, depends on this.
Today we will talk in more detail about blue wallpaper in the interior. Despite the fact that this color is considered cold, it has always been and remains the most commonly used for decoration. Although, of course, there are some nuances here regarding the tone of the wallpaper and the pattern on it.
Types of wallpaper
Along with the correct selection of color, there is also the right decision in choosing the structure of the wallpaper. The choice is huge, so understanding this variety is not the easiest thing.
| Paper | Environmentally friendly product, inexpensive. Walls with such wallpaper allow air to pass through. But the joints are often visible, are short-lived, fade over time in the sun, and are not a moisture-resistant material. | |
| Non-woven | The structure is dense, the joints are not visible, the wallpaper is also “breathable” and does not fade in the sun. But the expensive ones are good “dust collectors” and are subject to mechanical damage. | |
| Vinyl | Two-layer: the first layer is paper, the second layer is vinyl. Long-term use, resistant to mechanical damage. But it releases a harmful substance - formaldehyde, and does not diffuse well into the air. Wallpaper designs with silk-screen printing are suitable for classic styles. | |
| Liquid | Seamless (no visible joints), have good sound insulation, allow for partial repairs. Long drying time after gluing (about two days). | |
| For painting | Double-layer paper wallpaper. Waterproof, no need to level the walls. Can be repainted up to five times. But they are susceptible to mechanical damage. | |
| Textile | Two-layer: the base is paper, the second layer is non-woven fabric. There are different additions: linen, cotton, polyester. The joints are not visible, excellent noise and heat insulation. They do not fade in the sun. Penetration of odors, high cost, “dust collector”. |
Design
Plain
Wallpaper without a pattern or pattern can be used to cover the entire room or just one wall. They are combined with white or contrasting moldings. Wallpaper in blue tones does not look boring, since the emphasis is on the texture (waves, herringbone, speckled, polka dots, etc.) of vinyl or glass wallpaper. Neutral style is suitable for modern, Scandinavian and classic interiors.
Plain wallpaper does not need to be matched to the joint.
Wallpaper with a pattern
They suit the style of the room based on the theme of the drawing and are divided into subtypes:
With ornament
The combination of identical shapes and lines, where the sequence of alternation and change of sizes creates dynamics in the interior.
The geometry looks best in a large version.
The photo shows bright blue wallpaper with a geometric pattern.
The photo shows a room in a classic style, decorated with stylish dirty blue wallpaper with texture.
The polka dot pattern, the checkered pattern is combined with plain curtains or with curtains with the same pattern. Suitable for modern and classic style.
Imitation of brick, stone, wood, fabric, plaster
Suitable for any type of room in loft, Scandinavian or country style.
Patterns (damask, monograms)
Suitable for art deco and classic style. Depending on the material of the wallpaper, it can be embossed or flat.
Flowered
This pattern is characterized by an interweaving of leaves, flowers, branches and grass.
When wallpapering, you need to follow the continuation of the fragment.
Flowers can be large or small, white, pink or red. Suitable for classic, English, country and Provence styles.
The photo shows a beautiful bedroom with wallpaper in small floral patterns on a soft blue background, which echoes the print of classic long curtains.
Images of birds and animals
A print with birds or butterflies is well suited for Provence or shabby chic style, and will also be a good idea for creating an accent wall in a modern interior.
Stripes
Striped wallpaper can be vertical (which will visually raise the ceiling), horizontal (will expand the space, but make the room lower), large (suitable for a large room) and small (for a small one). The strip can alternate with a different pattern, with stripes of a different color, or be plain.
Suitable for minimalism and classic interiors.
The photo shows a bedroom interior with blue and white striped wallpaper.
Photo wallpaper, 3d wallpaper
An excellent choice for any room, they will help visually enlarge a small room.
The photo shows azure-colored wallpaper with a shark image.
Combination with other colors
Wallpaper can be combined with one color that is close to blue (white, blue, aquamarine, turquoise, brown). In this case, blue will be the background for the companion color. Wallpaper can also be combined with vibrant, contrasting colors in warm tones (orange, yellow, red) in moderation. This could be curtains, fittings, decor and textiles.
Light blue
This wallpaper option in combination with a white pattern or design will create a feeling of cleanliness and freshness.
In the photo in the bedroom, blue wallpaper with white geometric patterns accents the wall at the head of the bed and the central part of the ceiling, highlighting the relaxation area.
The combination with shades of beige, green and brown will be associated with nature.
Dark blue
In combination with light gray stripes in a spacious, hot room, wallpaper will create a cool effect, and wallpaper with gold patterns and white embossed baseboards is suitable for a room in a classic style.
The combination of pale pink abstraction or flowers on a blue background is suitable for the Provence style. This tandem of colors can be diluted with white textiles and dark brown furniture.
Baby blue
They go perfectly in any proportion with green wallpaper in light green and pistachio shades, and dark blue with olive.
Black and dark brown color
Allowed for glossy furniture surfaces, as patterns on upholstery and wallpaper.
Photo examples of color combinations on wallpaper
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Interior styles and blue wallpapers
Now it’s time to figure out which design styles that are used in the living room can be characterized by blue wallpaper. For which interior areas this color is “manna from heaven”, and for which it is an alien element, let’s find out together.
- Blue wallpaper interspersed with white, green or orange can often be found in living rooms decorated in eco style. This style is characterized by a predominance of natural colors and tones, and the above combination betrays precisely natural colors. Looking at such wallpapers, involuntary associations arise with the warm blue summer sky, green grass and sun.
- Blue wallpaper with sand patterns is used to decorate the walls of a classic living room. In this case, choose light shades of blue so that they do not catch the eye. Because in a classic interior they try to concentrate attention on individual objects, artificially depersonalizing the background.
- An interior called art deco is not complete without blue wallpaper. This interior is invariably chosen by creative people. After all, this color promotes the development of creativity, so the use of this color is predetermined.
To summarize, we note that the use of blue wallpaper in your living room when decorating its interior is not only acceptable, but in some cases is warmly welcomed by designers. Everything largely depends on the specifics of the chosen interior composition and your taste. One thing is for sure, the blue color has a large number of different interior advantages, and it would be a sin not to use them on occasion.
Photo of blue wallpaper in the living room interior
Only with a harmonious combination of all interior elements can you achieve a unique, stylish environment in which all family members will be comfortable. And therefore, it is very important not only to correctly choose the main dominant color of the wallpaper, but also to choose furniture, fabric decoration and accessories to match it. What curtains are suitable for blue wallpaper? Let's try to understand the intricacies of design.
In the interior of the rooms
In the living room
The blue color of the wallpaper in the hall complements the minimalist, classic or country style well. They can be used to cover the area near the sofa or fireplace for relaxation. Combine with bright accents with yellow stripes on pillows and curtains.
The photo shows a blue and white living room in a nautical style, where wallpaper serves as a backdrop for interior items.
To the bedroom
It is best to choose plain wallpaper with a relief pattern in white or brown.
The light blue color of the walls will help you relax and get ready for relaxation.
If plain wallpaper is chosen, then the emphasis can be placed on beige, brown or white curtains and bedspread.
The photo shows a blue bedroom interior, which is diluted with a dark wooden floor, a white headboard and a fluffy ivory carpet.
In the kitchen
In a small kitchen, light blue shades for wallpaper will look appropriate together with a white or light brown set. In a blue kitchen, according to experts, a person eats less food; this must be taken into account when choosing wallpaper. In the dining area, you can use kitchen photo wallpaper with an image of the sea or sky.
The photo shows an example of a blue kitchen with a floral pattern, where all natural shades are combined. The design is made in Scandinavian style.
In the nursery
Can be painted in bright or pale blue. Also, only the recreation area can be decorated in blue, combining it with a pale orange work area. Traditionally, blue shades are found in boys' rooms, but if combined with white and pink, then this option is also suitable for girls' bedrooms.
In the hall
To create a bright hallway, it is best to combine a white ceiling with blue wallpaper. This choice will visually expand the corridor and add space without windows.
Bedroom with blue decorative elements
The blue and white interior is cooler and is best used in the kitchen or bedroom. Cold colors require some softening, especially if the furniture is made of wood coated with white gloss. The blue color in the bedroom interior depends on what shade the ceiling is and what colors the draperies are made in. In the bedroom, the tone of the wallpaper should be very gentle and clean. Wallpaper with small pink flowers - this combination will perfectly complement brown linoleum.
The lilac color of bedspreads, throws and decorative pillows on a sofa or armchair will help make the decor warmer. This transition allows the use of pink, a derivative of crimson, in the interior.
The blue color in the interior of any room is a democratic shade that combines completely incompatible tones, for example, gray and emerald green, blue and red, bright orange and lilac or lilac.
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Rules for choosing curtains
Curtains can be in the same colors as the wallpaper and repeat the pattern. The color of the fabric or borders can match the upholstery, the color of dishes, accessories, edging of pillows, bedspreads and other interior items.
The photo shows a bedroom design in sky blue tones, which looks fresh due to the large window, white accents and a glossy ceiling that reflects daylight.
To visually correct the perception of the room, contrasting colors are used (bright purple or burgundy curtains make it smaller, while white translucent ones make it larger).
To decorate one window, you can safely combine turquoise and yellow, blue and green, brown and turquoise, brown and white.
To prevent the interior from looking too bright, you need to choose pastel colors (pale yellow, lilac, light green). To accentuate a window in a bedroom or living room, you can make one of the curtains in a contrasting color.
The photo shows greenish-blue liquid wallpaper.
For the kitchen, it is better to choose curtains made of non-flammable fiber and a simple cut.
The photo shows an example of a blue Victorian kitchen with a classic small monochromatic pattern that does not reduce the space of a small kitchen. Blue wallpaper is combined with Roman striped curtains in harmonious colors.
For a child's room, blue roller blinds, tulle and classic curtains with pink or gold patterns are suitable.
Folk styles, lining and checkered wallpaper
Blue wallpaper in the living room
Many folk styles, especially country and Scandinavian, country, look harmonious if the wallpaper on the walls is a companion in the interior and there is always a cage and lining. The combination of boards coated with white or clear varnish creates a farmhouse atmosphere. Plain blue walls symbolize nature and the sky. Green and coffee-with-milk wallpapers are calming and make the atmosphere warm and homely. Scottish plaid in different colors, including hot burgundy and yellow tones, warms.
Beige wallpaper in the interior, plain and with ornaments, is most often used in cold areas. They warm you with their color. They are complemented by green, turquoise and blue trellises, with checkered, striped and circle patterns. The accent and mood are created by coffee with milk, burgundy, orange and various elements with rich contrasting colors in checkered and floral patterns.
The floors and panels for such an interior are made natural, these are boards, lining, veneer. In Scandinavian countries, wood is coated with white varnish. All other styles show natural color: gold of pine, coffee with milk of oak, pink shade of cherry with a unique ornament of annual rings and sapwood.
Choosing the color of furniture, floors, ceilings and doors
Depending on the saturation of the wallpaper, different colors of furniture will be suitable. You need to follow the rule: the darker the walls, the lighter the furniture, and vice versa.
For blue wallpaper with brown patterns, furniture that matches the pattern is suitable.
It is better to make the ceiling and floor the same color, or it can be a dark laminate and a white ceiling. In a small room, it is not recommended to make the walls and ceiling the same color.
Interior doors are preferably white or light shades.
Style selection
When choosing wallpaper, it is important to maintain unity of style in the design of walls, curtains and furniture.
Classic
We recognize it by its characteristic print: white monograms and ornaments on a blue background, or gold patterns on a dark blue background. The size of the patterns depends on the dimensions of the room. Plain wallpaper will be decorated with embossed borders, moldings and decorative items.
Modern
It is distinguished by restraint and practicality, so here you can see plain wallpaper, photo wallpaper, geometric patterns and straight lines.
Country
Characteristic are natural shades of blue combined with white, green and brown.
The photo shows combined wallpaper in country style, an excellent interior solution for a country house.
Nautical
Use wallpaper with a small pattern, stripes or photo wallpaper with a large thematic image covering the entire wall. This option is ideal for a children's room.
