Types of flexible stone wallpaper for an exclusive interior

Thanks to the variety of decorative materials, you can add a touch of originality and individuality to any interior. Newly invented flexible stone wallpaper , endowed with the elasticity of traditional wallpaper in combination with a unique type of stonework, recreated on the front side, can cope with this task perfectly.

Peculiarities

Wallpaper imitating stone can hardly be called a new product on the building materials market, since such canvases were popular back in the Soviet Union. Since then, of course, the technology for making such wallpaper has changed and modernized a lot, which has only increased its relevance.

In their structure, these materials do not differ from traditional coatings.

They have the same composition, and even the nuances of their gluing are similar to traditional wallpaper. Their main difference is their appearance, showcasing beautiful stonework. Some canvases also have a similar texture, which makes them even more impressive.

The realism of these beautiful materials for interior wall decoration is achieved by unusually painting the canvases in several layers with various paints and varnishes, which together give diverse shades.

No less interesting and attractive are wallpapers, the creation of which uses non-standard paint application technologies. These materials are found a little less frequently, but they look more original and elegant.

• The most common are paper and moisture-resistant wallpaper with a stone look. They can decorate not only the hallway, living room or bedroom, but also the bathroom or kitchen.
• However, it is worth considering that such options are not the most durable, so you can’t hope for a long service life: during their operation, such wallpapers often lose their shape or fade.
• These shortcomings lead to the fact that the attractive appearance of imitation stone loses its charm and ceases to decorate the room.

Of course, in addition to paper canvases, there are many different options on the finishing materials market. These can be non-woven or vinyl copies. They cost more than paper ones, but they last much longer and look no worse.

Advantages

Fashionable wallpaper that imitates stone has a number of important advantages for which many consumers choose it.

Let's take a closer look at them.

• First of all, we should highlight the beautiful design of such paintings. With their help, you can transform the interior and add zest to it. Stone-effect wallpaper can be hung on all the walls in the room or just on one, forming an attractive accent detail;
• Such wallpapers are not very expensive, since their base is similar to simple canvases;
• To decorate walls with such materials, it is not at all necessary to attract specialists and spend extra money. It is quite possible to cope with such work on your own;

• It is also worth noting that with the help of “stone” wallpaper you can create a variety of compositions on the walls. Thus, it will be possible to radically change the layout and proportions of the room;
• Many consumers choose stone-effect wallpaper over faux or natural stone, as it is much easier to remove from the walls during the re-pasting process. Removing masonry will be more difficult and longer;
• Stone-effect wallpaper, as a rule, has an optimal width, thanks to which rough and sloppy joints will not be visible on the surface of the walls when combined with other wall coverings. For example, these could be moldings or borders;
• In addition, the range of these finishing materials today is greater than ever. This suggests that you can choose the perfect option for every taste, style and, of course, budget.

The advantages of wallpaper with a stone pattern

“Stone wallpaper for walls has an excellent design”

Stone-effect wallpaper allows you to create an original interior

Fashionable wallpaper that imitates stone has many significant advantages that attract a large number of consumers.

Firstly, wallpaper for stone walls has an excellent design. They help change the interior of a room beyond recognition and give it originality. Stone-like wallpaper is pasted, among other things, to focus attention on a specific place.

Brick wallpaper in the hallway

The price of these wallpapers is relatively low, since they are basically similar to ordinary canvases, only of higher quality.

By choosing these materials for wall decoration, you can save on hiring specialists. You can hang wallpaper yourself, but laying stone is unlikely to work.

It is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that masonry wallpaper helps create a variety of wall compositions. Thanks to this, you can radically change the zoning of rooms and premises.

Natural stone wallpaper fits perfectly into a classic bedroom interior

Many people prefer stone-effect wallpaper to any other type of masonry, since it is much easier to remove from the walls when re-gluing. It will be much more difficult to remove natural stone masonry.

Stone-effect wallpaper, as can be seen in the photo, has an optimized pattern that makes it quite easy to join the canvases together. As a result, rough joints cannot be seen on the surface of the walls in places where they are combined with other coatings, for example, with moldings or borders.

3d wallpaper with natural stone effect

It is noteworthy that the choice of such materials is only increasing: there are more options for colors, bases, textures, and patterns every year. Thanks to this, you can choose the ideal solution for different tastes and styles, and, very importantly, on a small budget.

A few nuances

The most common wallpapers are made of paper and moisture-resistant materials. They will decorate a variety of rooms in the house, right down to the bathroom.

It is important to remember that these options are not very durable, so you should not count on them to last long. Over time, the colors of inexpensive materials fade, fade, lose their attractiveness, and the interior decorated with them can no longer be called beautiful.

Of course, in addition to paper sheets, there are many more finishing options. For example, vinyl or non-woven wallpaper with a stone look. They have a higher cost, but a longer service life and no less attractive appearance.

In the kitchen

finishing the work area with stone-cut wallpaper

In the kitchen interior, stone-effect wallpaper looks especially organic. To make them easier to care for, it is better to choose vinyl materials. Thanks to the huge selection of wallpapers, the kitchen can take on any desired look.

In the bedroom

wallpaper with brickwork in a loft style bedroom

In the bedroom, wallpaper with a stone look will add color, the creative note will become more obvious in the room and a designer accent will appear. The following styles accept this design: loft, Provence, Baroque and Rococo.

Kinds

Today, the market for finishing and building materials offers wallpaper that imitates a wide variety of textures or reliefs:

• Textured like brick , suitable for interiors in loft or modern style.
• Textured with geometric patterns or traditional ornaments, creating an atmosphere of classical restraint.

• Embossed stone , presented in a wide variety of options, which can be successfully used in almost any interior. They are used both for decorating large spaces and for individual zones.

• With imitation plaster for classic interiors.
• Adhesive wallpaper. Modern adhesive wallpapers are high-quality and beautiful finishing materials that have different textures and textures. Today in stores we can find adhesive wallpaper made from balsa wood or coated with tiny quartz - environmentally friendly and effective; there is a large selection of adhesive wallpaper that imitates stone and brickwork.

The undoubted advantage of this material is its use for finishing and updating furniture, as well as a very affordable price.

• Paper. This classic wallpaper is inexpensive and boasts environmental friendliness, as it is made from pure cellulose. Such canvases can contain almost any design, be it a rocky pattern or a spectacular wild stone. However, paper wallpaper is not durable. They also cannot be washed. The only exceptions are fabrics with special impregnation. Such options will last longer and can be washed, but they will also cost more;
• Vinyl. Such wallpaper options are very popular today, as they are inexpensive and unpretentious to use. Before pasting them, you do not need to spend a long time and scrupulously prepare the surface of the walls. This is explained by the fact that, for example, foamed vinyl easily hides any defects and irregularities on the partitions. In addition, vinyl sheets perfectly imitate the relief of stone. Under conditions of careful use, such wallpaper lasts a very long time and is easy to clean;
• Fiberglass. Such wallpapers appeared quite recently and are new to the building materials market. These sheets are made from glass, which forms special fibers connected into yarn. After this, the fabric is woven directly from it;
• Photo wallpaper. The image of the stone on the surface of this wallpaper is as close as possible to real materials. However, such products have all the disadvantages inherent in paper versions. They are not durable or wear resistant. They are easy to damage and are not embossed. Photo wallpapers on a woven basis (for example, tapestry) look more interesting. There are also self-adhesive sheets that can be easily and quickly re-glued without harming the material;
• Non-woven. Such paintings appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but have already gained wild popularity. The relevance of such materials is due to their attractive appearance, excellent performance characteristics and easy pasting. Moreover, this wallpaper can be repainted up to 5 times;
• Acrylic. Wallpaper with acrylic coating to look like a natural material boasts strength, durability and excellent breathability, which protects the material from the formation of fungus and mold. They do not require special care and are inexpensive;
• Plaster. Such finishing materials are more reminiscent of gypsum relief panels with a beautiful texture, glued to a perfectly flat wall surface. Gypsum sheets today are represented by a huge assortment. They are easy to process, so in stores you can find options with a wide variety of “stone” prints of all possible shades;
• Flexible. Such canvases are also new on the Russian market. They are an excellent alternative to bulky and expensive stone. Such materials are produced using a special technology using sandstone (somewhat less commonly, gypsum) applied to a woven base. After this, the surface of the canvas is painted. The colors can be absolutely any.

Combination options

Wallpaper made of stone goes well with a variety of materials:

• Furniture made of wood or metal, grates and fireplace decorations, decorative interior items made of glass or wood - all this will look completely special if you use stone finishing in the design.
• Textured wallpaper with a stone effect can emphasize the aesthetics and elegance of a room, especially if they are combined with conventional coatings or plaster. So, imitation brickwork can decorate the entire wall, but it will also look great as a decorative fireplace or arch.

Brick wallpaper looks great in the kitchen and can replace a tile backsplash, as well as separate the dining area from the cooking area.

• Even if your bedroom has regular wallpaper with a pattern, this is not at all a reason to refuse stone inserts - they can be used to highlight a separate area (protrusions and niches) and decorate the bedside space. An excellent option for combining stone-look plaster wallpaper and plastered walls is to decorate doorways with them; this will give your home a special flavor.

• Remember that the richer the shades of the wallpaper and the more pronounced the texture (for example, imitation of a rocky wall), the more careful you need to be when creating a design with these coatings. Dark shades and pronounced textures can visually make a room smaller or give it a gloomy look.

Use wallpaper with a rocky or other distinct texture along with light wallpaper or light plaster as an accent that adds originality.

Design ideas

Stone-effect wallpaper allows you to bring the most interesting ideas to life

Stone wallpaper is truly a wonderful material. He helps to implement unique solutions that make the home cozy.

Marble wallpaper

decorating the fireplace with marbled wallpaper

This is a noble and coldish material. The range of wallpapers that imitate it usually includes a large number of patterns, colors and shades. This solution is perfect for minimalism. Look how beautiful the wallpaper under this decorative stone looks in the photo!

Wallpaper with masonry effect

masonry wallpaper design

Wallpaper with a masonry effect reproduces the effect of natural stone relief. It's better to use them locally so as not to overload the space. Such wallpaper will be an excellent solution for urban interiors.

Stone cut

finishing the apron with moisture-resistant wallpaper under the cut of stone

This texture will help make the room exclusive. It can imitate different stone cuts: brick, quartz, topaz, etc.

Ragged Stone

Wallpaper with a stone cut pattern goes well with natural wood

Similar to rough stone veneer, it looks great with wood furniture or oak floors. Makes the room more natural and natural, reproduces the style of the Middle Ages.

Brick wallpaper

Wallpaper with imitation brickwork is perfect for loft style

This is creativity and contrasts in the interior. Brick wallpaper fits into a large number of famous styles, including loft and even neo-Gothic.

With the effect of natural stone

wallpaper depicting natural stone in the bedroom interior

Wallpaper with a natural or natural stone look makes a simple apartment look like a separate cottage, which was built outside the city from natural materials. Small areas are decorated with such wallpaper, which makes the interior more natural.

Wallpaper Rear under a stone

3d wallpaper design

This is a completely new generation of photo wallpapers that create the effect of distorted space. With their help, even the simplest interior will become original.

Application in the interior

The photo shows an option for using “stone-like” wallpaper in the interior of the hallway. In addition to the hallway, kitchens and living rooms are often decorated with such materials.

For the kitchen, an interesting solution would be an unobtrusive strip of wallpaper with imitation stone in the work area.

Advice! When decorating a work area, it is necessary to select moisture-resistant vinyl-based wallpaper. Paper materials are best used in the dining area of ​​the kitchen.

The photo shows a combination of brick-like wallpaper with other materials. For hallways and living rooms, you can choose an imitation of white or red brick; an interesting solution would be light gray stone, as well as materials with pebbles. Professional designers recommend decorating one or two walls in the living room with such finishing materials.

As an interesting option, you can try a combination of a “stone flower” with a modern electric fireplace.

For any country house, the option of wallpaper “brick” or “stone” is used when creating a rustic interior. Professionals consider it a variation of the usual country music. Stonework, plank floors, massive furniture in this interior style are combined with modern accessories and fashionable household appliances.

Advice! In order to bring coziness and home comfort into the interior, gray stone is complemented with light furniture elements.

Fans of Mediterranean and Roman style can use materials imitation white marble or limestone. For fans of Egyptian motifs, ocher-colored materials imitating yellow sandstone are suitable.

Interior experts suggest using decorative coatings with stone patterns not only for decorating residential premises. For example, such finishing materials can be used for the interior of restaurants, cafes, and business centers. Among the many advantages of such canvases, we note the creation with their help of a unique atmosphere in the establishment.

Thanks to the wide range of finishing materials, varied textures and patterns, it is possible to decorate the walls even as a “stone flower”, as in Bazhov’s works.

Light and dark materials, imitation of red, yellow, white stone, pebbles, marble, granite, limestone, allow modern designers to create unique interiors for office and residential premises.

Wallpaper for walls with a stone look in the interior of rooms

A large assortment of stone-look wallpapers for walls makes it possible to harmoniously combine and combine completely different decorative and interior elements.

In the living room

finishing an accent wall in a modern living room with stone-effect wallpaper

Here they will add and enhance accents, make the room more original and will be the center of attention. If the design is deliberately rough, you can add at least some coziness by softening other interior details.

Wallpaper and stone in the hallway

wallpaper with imitation brickwork in the hallway

Since the room is lit unnaturally, it is better to use light colors. Any stone-look wallpaper in the hallway will look prestigious and neat, giving it an antique-style elegance and luxury or, conversely, a modern style.

Types of stone wallpaper and features of their use

• Paper. The simplest, budget option with a short service life. This wallpaper is environmentally friendly, but bears little resemblance to the original due to its smooth surface.
• Vinyl. They are characterized by good durability and ease of care, since they can be washed. Thanks to the textured relief, from a distance they resemble real masonry.
• Photo wallpaper. Their surface is smooth, like paper wallpaper. But a bright, natural, very realistic pattern creates the illusion of natural marble, granite, brick, etc.
• Flexible stone wallpaper. The material will cost more than others, but it is well worth the price. To make this coating, a cut of sandstone or stone chips is used. They are applied to an elastic base (fabric, non-woven fabric), so the wallpaper can be rolled.

Manufacturers skillfully imitate the texture and shade of real stones - even to the touch the material seems like real quartz or granite.

Attention! In addition, you can use decorative tiles or plastic panels with corresponding “stone” patterns.

Paper wallpaper is not suitable for the work area of ​​the kitchen, bathroom, or hallway. They get dirty quickly and are not designed for wet cleaning. For all of these rooms, it's worth choosing more durable vinyl or flexible varieties that will last longer and still look great.

Designers do not recommend combining wallpaper with different “stone” patterns in the same room. It is better to combine them with other finishing materials, taking into account the purpose of the room.

Stone-effect wallpaper in living room design

As a rule, the living room does not use a coating that imitates wild stone. Often, for interior decoration, they take material with a uniform, clear pattern. It looks very stylish, especially on a wall that serves as a backdrop for a TV or fireplace. A cozy fire source does not have to be real - an artificial fireplace will also fit into the overall atmosphere.

Also suitable for the living room is something from the Stone Flower collection, which is available in the assortment of many manufacturers. This decor option is best left for the relaxation area, where there are soft chairs or a sofa.

Advice. Colorful stone-like photo wallpapers look good in the living room.

A fairly popular practice is to use wallpaper to zone a room. If there are arches or columns in the reception room, they can be used as the basis for simulating masonry. To prevent the room from seeming too dark, the interior should be supplemented with light-colored furniture. The material for the living room can follow the pattern of red brick or resemble light gray stone, although other varieties are quite possible.

Attention! Recommendations for decorating the living room also apply to the bedroom.

Stone-like wallpaper in the kitchen and bathroom

The walls in the kitchen are decorated in this way quite often. Wallpaper emphasizes the style direction in the interior and helps to delimit areas for cooking and eating.

It is worth emphasizing that rooms with high humidity and intensive use have special requirements: resistance to water, steam, mechanical stress, and pollution. Experts say that vinyl material meets these requirements to a greater extent.

"Stone" walls for the hallway

Stone wallpaper is ideal for decorating corridors and hallways. But in order to extract all the positive aspects of gluing, you can take into account some subtleties:

• these rooms do not have natural light, so to get a brighter hallway it is better to use light colors, as in the photo;

• This design provides another advantage - the corridor becomes visually more spacious. To enhance this effect, you can use additional decor, for example, photo wallpaper, modular paintings, niches, mirrors.
• If you want to follow fashion trends, then today brickwork is in trend. But thanks to the unique finishing material, there is no need to open the brickwork. Brick wallpaper perfectly imitates the original;
• If you don’t want gloom and harshness in the interior, you still shouldn’t refuse. It makes an excellent imitation of columns, racks, frames, frames for paintings, mirrors, niches and other accents, pay attention to the photo:

• Here you can show your imagination and create an exclusive design, and you won’t be able to find another like it;
• An excellent solution is a combination of photo wallpaper and “stone-like” wallpaper on one wall. The result is a delightful look behind it, the effect is enhanced by being as close as possible to the original:

To get the desired result, it is better to first create a design sketch. For these purposes, you can use a special computer program to evaluate the combination and, if necessary, adjust it.

Stone-like wallpaper in the bedroom

Despite some roughness, the stone looks great in the bedroom interior. According to psychologists, such walls symbolize reliability and instill a sense of calm and security. It is behind such walls that you can hide from the outside world and truly relax.

It is not surprising that you can increasingly see stone wallpaper in bedroom design:

Of course, it’s not often possible to see a room completely covered with such wallpaper. Still, this option is more suitable for spacious areas:

But it is used quite often to decorate the bedside area:

Moreover, it is possible to use this design for the interior of a bedroom of any style - from modern to classic. Naturally, for a classic design, an image of decorative stone or artificial brick is better suited.

White wallpaper gives a solemn look and makes the bedroom brighter and more spacious:

A rougher-looking material, natural shades and shapes, perfectly emphasizes the simplicity and originality of the most shocking fusion style. Here, in the interior, incompatible things can be found - an antique column and high-tech furniture, Baroque stucco and modern metal structures.

Stone can enhance contrast, emphasizing the rebellious spirit in the interior:

What style are they suitable for?

The canvases are absolutely universal, suitable for any budget and style. Modern material is so close to the original that only by touching it can be determined that it is just an imitation.

If you plan to decorate the room in an eco-style, close to the look of a natural oasis, then it is better to use material with slate elements:

Imitation of brickwork and sandstone is an excellent option for an urban interior. Check out the example in the photo:

• The stone is harmonious in a fashionable modern loft design.
• In a classic interior, walls decorated with wallpaper imitating marble and granite look great:

For classics, you can also use wallpaper from the Stone Flower collection, imitating decorative stones and neat masonry.

Another interesting option is stone in a rustic interior, or in other words, country style. Wallpaper of natural colors and no less natural shapes will be relevant here. Such walls will emphasize the simplicity and unpretentiousness of the room, as well as its homeliness and hospitality at home:

For a high-tech room, wall decoration in the form of brickwork and slate is suitable. In this case, it is better to give preference to simple, clear reliefs and medium-sized textures.

Examples in various styles

Stone-effect wallpaper can be used in most interior styles. It is enough to achieve their correct combination with decorative elements.

Loft

wallpaper with an aged brick look in the interior of a loft-style living room

Urbanism, which assumes that the finishing material will become an industrial element in the interior. Textures similar to aged or shabby brick are possible.

Classic

Wallpaper with stone cut in the interior of a living room made in a classic style

Stone wallpaper looks great in classic interiors. They can also be used to zone a room.

Eco style

Only paper wallpaper is possible without elaborate texture details, so that the room looks as natural as possible. The ecological look implies beauty in simplicity and naturalness.

Modern

fits perfectly into a modern interior

The most natural finish possible would be appropriate here. Therefore, stone texture can be used completely calmly. The stone will help emphasize the feeling of the rhythm of city life in the interior.

Color solutions

Currently, spectacular stone wallpapers are produced in a wide variety of colors. With their help, you can decorate the entire wall area, as well as a specific partition or even a small section of it.

The most popular colors of stylish stone wallpaper are as follows.

• All shades of brown, from soft caramel to dark chocolate;
• Neutral gray color;
• Golden color of the stone;
• Snow-white shade, diluted with soft gray colors;
• Plain beige or diluted with more saturated “stones” of red and soft brown;
• A hint of coffee with milk;
• Luxurious marble color with black accents.

Often one canvas combines several similar shades at once. Such materials look especially lively and interesting. However, monochromatic options look no less stylish and rich in the interior.

If you are selecting stone-like wallpaper for pasting only on one wall or on a certain area of ​​it, then it is better not to give preference to plain options of the same color as the rest of the surfaces. For example, against the background of snow-white floors, the same light “stones” will simply dissolve.

It is better to choose a canvas that differs from the main finish by a couple of tones or even contrasts with it.

Types of stone wallpaper

The first gradation includes:

1. Classic wallpaper intended for covering floors, walls and ceilings;
2. Extra-flexible, used to add texture to steps, window sills, furniture items and other decorative elements;
3. Super flexible, the main purpose of which is to texture complex surfaces.

Depending on the type of decorative effect, the coating is produced:

1. With a textured relief of a pronounced character, with a depth of the relief pattern not exceeding 2 mm;
2. With relief embossing combined with full-color printing;
3. With optical relief, characterized by a change in the color of the wallpaper depending on exposure to sunlight;
4. With a Stokes shift, visible due to the appearance of a different shade in sunlight.
5. Self-luminous;
6. With fluorescence imaging;
7. With a change in shade depending on changes in room temperature;
8. With mother-of-pearl tints, onyx effect or the now very popular opalescence effect.