Different types of wall painting

Some people think that painted walls in an apartment are boring. Indeed, painting walls in discreet colors, simplicity and rigor of monophonic surfaces are not suitable for everyone. Fortunately, modern paint materials offer unlimited possibilities for translating your imagination on the walls and creating your own unique design.

It is often difficult to find beautiful, interesting wallpaper with a suitable pattern and color scheme, in harmony with the interior. But even if this succeeds, all the same, deep down you understand that they are not the only ones of their kind. To make a room unique and expressive, but at the same time cozy, you can use colors and thoughtful design.

Wall painting options

A variety of modern paints allows you to experiment with both color and the texture of the walls. An unusual effect can be achieved with paint formulations that have properties unusual for many.

Textured painting

Painting using special textured paint allows you to simulate a variety of surfaces from natural stone and fabric to orange peel. There are several types of textured paint:

• “Relief” is the easiest paint to apply, which allows using any tool to achieve any effect. Consists of acrylic polymers with the addition of quartz chips.

• “Mizuri” is a paint that is very flexible due to the addition of starch, and allows you to create amazing texture options.

• "Marseille wax" - paint to simulate a stone or cork coating, coated with wax after application to the wall. This makes the coating moisture resistant and washable.

• "Atacama" - acrylic based paint interspersed with quartz sand and metal pigments, creating the effect of light reflection. Imitates an iridescent velvet.

Horizontal wall division

The easiest option for wall decoration using paint of different colors is horizontal zoning. There are several standard techniques for this design option:

• The wall is divided into two parts, a darker color is used to paint the lower part, and a lighter color is taken for the upper part. You can use any combination of colors: contrasting, close or shades of the same color. If the border between the flowers is at a height of one meter or a third of the height of the wall, then this division will create the visual effect of a high ceiling.

• A continuous strip is held along the perimeter of the room. It is best to make it darker than the main color of the walls and position it at eye level. The optimal width is about half a meter.

• You can use narrower horizontal stripes. This method will help visually expand the narrow room. But you need to remember that the ceiling will seem lower.

To obtain a flat line or border between colors, you can use masking tape.

Gradient or ombre

Gradient painting of walls in an apartment involves the creation of a smooth transition of shades of the same color. Closer to the floor is a darker shade, which as it approaches the ceiling becomes lighter. You can choose one of the ways to create a wall using the ombre technique.

• Shades of the same color are applied to the wall in stripes, from bottom to top, from a dark strip to a lighter one. Then the borders are shaded, thereby creating an airy effect. This technique can play a key role in creating sophisticated room design.

• It will look completely different gradient, which involves clear, blurry borders of close shades. It is not necessary to use only horizontal stripes here. It can be broken lines or even patterns.

Vertical stripes

A great solution for a room with a low ceiling is to create vertical stripes in different colors. The stripes can be of any width: either the same or different.

Painting walls with your own hands using this method requires patience and accuracy. The edges of the strips are marked with masking tape. First, lighter tones are used, then you can switch to darker ones. After the first color has dried, the adhesive tape is removed and glued to a new place, then the next color is applied.

You can not only alternate different colors, but also create stripes with different textures.

Highlighting interior elements

An interesting technique used in the design of the premises, also applicable to the painting of walls, is the allocation of individual sections and interior details. Several selection methods are used:

• “Focus on the wall”, when one surface, usually opposite the entrance to the room, is painted with a color different from the color of the other walls. Most often used in the design of living rooms and bedrooms.

• Contrasting niches and arches. Coloring the planes deep in the niche in a darker color helps to emphasize the relief and give volume.

• Color mural - painting part of the wall in a different color, allowing you to make it a separate object of the interior. Recently, it has become a popular trend in the design of residential premises.

Ornament

Instead of panels, you can use wall decoration with an ornament, for example, from geometric shapes. Any circles, rhombuses, broken lines, waves will look good. The process of implementing this option will be quite time-consuming, but the result will be very effective.

Art painting

The most impressive technique has always been considered art painting surfaces. In fact, this is the creation on the wall of a work of art. This design option requires a taste and artistic abilities, so it’s not suitable for everyone.

Screen drawing

Unlike murals, wall decoration with stencils is available to everyone. You can buy stencils, you can make them yourself. The drawings made with the help of a stencil are distinguished by neat clear lines and perfectly complement the interior.

Painting "under the wallpaper"

Thanks to the availability of special embossed rollers DIY wall painting became available “under the wallpaper”. At the sight of walls painted in this way, it may seem that this technique is very complex. In fact, a drawing that looks like a wallpaper pattern is very easy to get. A rubber or silicone embossed roller rolls neatly against a background painted wall. For the drawing, paint of a different color is used. The advantage of this painting over the wallpaper in durability and practicality.

The choice of color for painting walls in different rooms

Bedroom

The color of the walls in the bedroom should help to rest and relax. It’s best to choose gentle pastel colors. In addition, it is better to prefer warm colors and light shades.

Living room

Designers recommend choosing neutral or moderately bright colors for the living room or hall. The color scheme should cause positive emotions, but at the same time, calm and create coziness. It is in this room that the decorations in the form of murals on the walls, emphasis on accent areas are especially appropriate. However, if you need to draw attention to other decorative elements of the interior, you can paint the walls in a soft pastel color.

Children

When choosing kids room design you need to consider the preferences of the child. In this room, stripes and patterns will be appropriate; screen drawings and paintings will enliven the walls remarkably.

Kitchen

Due to the extreme conditions that not every wallpaper will withstand, kitchen - The first candidate for painting walls. The material for painting should be selected appropriate, with good moisture resistance. Colors can be anything from pastel to screaming bright. Orange and red contribute to good appetite, pink and gray, on the contrary, lower it. Warm dark tones make the kitchen more comfortable, but reduce the space, light and cold expand the space.