Wallpaper for the bedroom - recommendations for choosing 50 photo ideas

What is companion wallpaper?

Companion wallpapers are two canvases that are different in color or texture, but are in harmony with each other. This method of finishing has a lot of advantages; it allows you to make the room more voluminous, hide imperfections in area or lighting, and also gives the interior individuality.

Rules for selecting companions

When choosing wallpaper companions, you should adhere to one rule. Two seemingly different types of wallpaper must be connected by something so that they look like one whole in the picture of the room. This could be texture, color scheme or pattern. It is also preferable to choose companion materials of the same thickness and manufacturer; construction stores often display different variations of wallpaper combinations on one stand, this greatly simplifies the task.

One color scheme - different pattern or texture

It is not necessary to select identical colors; similar shades of the same color, but different tones, can connect different types of companion paintings. For example, one canvas is a plain purple color with a relief texture, another with a smooth surface and a three-dimensional pattern in the form of purple flowers on a light background.

In the photo, the walls in the bedroom are decorated in the same color scheme with companion non-woven wallpaper. The coatings differ in pattern and texture.

This method of combining companion wallpaper will add volume to the room and make it visually larger.

Same texture – different pattern or color

A common texture can unite wallpaper companions; a pronounced relief will be noticeable in any color design. The selection of colors can be contrasting, for example black and white, or a softer combination.

The photo shows a spacious studio apartment. Finishing with companion wallpaper with different patterns visually divides the space into zones.

The same texture of the companions' wallpaper will imperceptibly connect different patterns; even on completely different images the same relief will be visible.

Same pattern - different texture or color

The overall pattern will combine two companion wallpapers. The image can be the same, but have a different size, for example, on one surface there is a pattern with large monograms, on the other they are the same, but smaller in size.

The photo shows a children's room for a girl. Wallpaper companions have different colors, but are united by theme. There are castles on both walls.

The same pattern can combine completely different colors and textures; companion wallpapers can be smooth and embossed, contrasting and calm combinations.

Different colors, textures and patterns

The most difficult design option will be a combination of completely different types of companion wallpaper, with different textures, colors and patterns. This method of companion wallpaper should be selected with care, otherwise you can end up with a tasteless interior.

The main rule is that even completely different surfaces should be in harmony with each other. The colors can be different, but at the same time be combined, for example, be pastel shades. The drawing should not be similar, but have a common theme, such as a plant one.

Selection rules

The choice is always made carefully, because finishing should not be equated to the realm of the banal. The bedroom should be harmonious and in a certain style.

Without fail, instructions for combining finishes involve working with the base color of the interior. As an example, consider a bedroom in which the base color is neutral. In this case, you can use any furniture, in any style and any color.

Neutral color opens up wide possibilities for choosing furniture

If the combination involves the use of finishing in several colors, then each of them should be duplicated in the interior with furniture, textiles, and accessories. Thus, a harmonious and balanced interior will be created.

Colors and patterns

Deciding on the color of the room

If we decide to cover our bedroom with several colors or different textures of wallpaper (from different materials), we first need to decide on the color scheme. For the bedroom, it is best to choose natural shades of various colors.

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For example:

if green, then the color of grass or pistachios;
if blue or blue, then the color of the sky, cornflowers, sea, etc.

Vertical stripes visually raise the ceiling. Wider stripes on the right wall expand the space and highlight the bed.

If the bedroom is located on the north side and there is not enough daylight, choose warm, pastel, sunny colors. You can use beige, cream, light lemon, golden pink, peach shades.

If, on the contrary, your sleeping area is very sunny, and you would rather rest in a darkened room, then you can experiment with very dark, cool shades and patterns.

The walls of the room are in warm, rich colors, with an accent at the headboard in terracotta color.

Advice! An elegant option for combining wallpaper in the bedroom is a combination of muted shades of different saturations.

The room in the colors of chocolate and coffee with milk envelops you with warmth.

Drawings on wallpaper

A pattern or pattern on wallpaper for bedroom walls sets the style of the room.

What patterns can be used:

floristic (large and small flowers, birds);
paisley pattern (“Turkish cucumber”);
stripes;
wide stripes with ornaments
monograms;
graphic;
check (will help emphasize the Scottish, English style).

Pasting methods

There are three methods for wallpapering a bedroom:

Horizontal.
Vertical.
Pasting with inserts.

Separately wallpapered parts can transform any bedroom

Let's look at each of them separately, because it depends on how the room will look.

When gluing horizontally, the conversation turns to a classic finishing option or a retro interior.

And here there are rules:

Darker finishing colors are used at the bottom of the walls.
Light colors are located closer to the center and to the ceiling.

Advice! If the room is spacious enough, then the combination can be used in reverse, placing dark tones at the top. The effect will be unusual and such combined wallpaper in the bedroom will definitely become the subject of increased attention.

The design will need a decorated border; after all, the retro style has its own requirements.

Retro style is always ready to surprise with the beauty of its interior

As a border, you can use wooden platbands, which are matched to an important element of furniture or interior, for example, to a door, floor, closet. There is also a rule here, because the darker the wooden border, the more necessary it is to combine it with lighter tones.

Such increased attention is paid to the decorated border because it allows you to create horizontal pasting with your own hands, graphic or lined, strict and precise. In any case, the border perfectly hides the joints of wallpaper on the bedroom walls, separates the decoration and brings aesthetic pleasure to the interior.

Advice! In a simpler version, you can use a paper border. It is not so massive, acts as a budget version, but at the same time it also separates zones on the walls of different colors.

A paper border acts not only as an option to hide the joint of wallpaper

Vertical gluing also has its own interesting points:

The most common method is to paste one type of wallpaper on one wall.
You can also make an “accent” wall.

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If in the first option the interest is in the variety of patterns on each individual wall, then with accent pasting all attention is given to one wall and, as a rule, this is the wall at the head of the bed.

Here, the combined wallpaper in the bedroom design is arranged so that three walls are plain, and the fourth is bright and unusual, which will be the center of attention.

For the “central”, accent wall, wallpaper with a bright pattern, color, and ornament is selected. If not the entire wall is covered, but only part of it, you can use decorative borders, platbands, slats, and moldings.

The wall at the head is always a kind of accent in the bedroom

Advice! If the bedroom has low ceilings, then the accent wall can be placed on the ceiling, as if continuing there. This will significantly visually increase the height of the room due to such an unusual “flow”.

The third method is pasting with inserts, in which you can give free rein to your imagination and chaos, because here the design of combined wallpaper for the bedroom involves the use of various geometric shapes that are pasted onto the walls in the form of original inserts.

Let's clarify:

The joints are covered with a baguette or a decorated border.
Sometimes the joint may be left open if that is the interior design.
Inserts are most often located at the head of the bed.
You can paste over not only walls, but also parts of furniture, usually cabinet doors.

Illuminated insert above the head of the bed

Examples of combinations in the interior of rooms

For the hall (living room)

The living room has more interior design options than other rooms in the house. Unlike a bedroom or kitchen, a combination of companion wallpaper in bright colors and with voluminous patterns that can be united by a common theme would be appropriate in the living room.

With the help of companion wallpaper, you can highlight any area, for example, a relaxation area near the sofa and armchairs or a cozy place for reading. In addition, companion wallpaper will be a good interior solution for a living room combined with a kitchen; this method of finishing will help to designate zones, visually separating them.

For the bedroom

Companion wallpaper is a common design solution for bedrooms. This method of finishing can be used to designate a sleeping or lounge area, as well as visually enlarge the space.

The photo shows a marine-style bedroom. Companion wallpaper, like other items, has a pattern with a common theme.

With bright, contrasting companion wallpaper, you can decorate the wall above the head of the bed, thereby highlighting and decorating it.

For kitchen

Companion wallpaper will help divide the kitchen into a work area and a dining area.

Bright wallpaper can be used to decorate the entire wall of the dining area or just the part directly above the dining table. The wall above the work area can also be an accent wall. Wallpaper should be protected with transparent glass above the cooking area.

For the hallway

In Khrushchev-era and standard city apartments, the hallways are not very large; paired wallpaper companions will make this room more interesting and voluminous.

It would be more appropriate to use companion wallpaper with a light color palette; different patterns and textures will diversify a small space, and light colors will preserve the area.

For children's

Companion wallpaper is an excellent solution for a child’s room; original combinations will make the child’s room more interesting and fun. A boy's room can be decorated in a light blue tone, combined with yellow or white motifs.

For girls, wallpaper companions in delicate colors are suitable: pink, lilac, yellow. For a child’s nursery, it is better to choose a calm palette; you can decorate a teenager’s room in bolder shades.

The photo shows a children's room for a girl in the attic. The decoration is made with companion wallpaper in a light palette with pink accents.

Color combination ideas

Beige

The calm, universal tone goes well with a variety of colors. Beige harmonizes with bright and calm, warm and cold colors. It also successfully serves as a background. The best combinations will be with wallpaper companions in white, blue, emerald, red, brown and black. Depending on the partner’s color choice, companion wallpaper will look good in the interior of any room.

White

The white tone is harmonious with any colors. The combination can be soft or contrasting, the colors rich or pastel. A combination of white and blue, red or black will look especially good. Also, the texture is clearly visible on a white background.

Gray

The gray color of the wallpaper is harmonious with clean and dusty shades. Cold and warm gray tones are suitable for interior design in a modern style. The combination with pink and purple colors will look soft and gentle. Wallpaper companions of blue, red and fuchsia are a more contrasting, but no less successful combination.

Greens

The green tone of the companion wallpaper will look good with warm natural shades, such as brown, gray, orange, cream, gold and black. Eco themes will make the interior warm and the atmosphere soothing.

Black and white

The combination of black and white already looks complete and complete, they complement each other. However, yellow, light green, orange and purple shades can be an excellent companion to black.

Purple

The beautiful purple color will go well with gray, lilac, olive and white. Purple is suitable for interior design in a modern style. A rich shade is best used as a secondary shade.

Brown

Warm chocolate shade harmonizes with blue, turquoise, green and pink. Rich colors will stand out against a brown background. The combination with companion wallpaper in cream and beige shades is suitable for decorating an interior in a classic style.

The photo shows a loft-style living room. The walls are decorated with different types of companion wallpaper, some of them with imitation brickwork, others with plaster.

Pink

Pink color can be a delicate pastel shade or a rich fuchsia color. The light version of pink is combined with turquoise, light blue, mint, white, gray, olive and brown. For a fuchsia tone, the company will be accompanied by wallpaper companions of mustard, gray, and light green colors.

Blue

Companion wallpapers in white, grey, pink and yellow go well with a delicate blue tint. Among the bright colors to combine, red, orange, and brown are suitable. Depending on the partner color, the interior will be bright and rich or calm.

Black wallpaper: combination

In modern interiors, especially minimalist ones, black wallpapers are usually combined with others. As a rule, an accent wall is created in black. Most often they accentuate the walls behind the sofa in the living room, behind the bed in the bedroom, near the dressing table in the bedroom or hallway, as well as the TV area and the wall to which the computer desk is attached (this allows you to highlight the office area). You can wallpaper the entire wall or just part of it.

Another fairly common way of combining black wallpaper in modern interiors is alternating black and light (usually white or cream) wallpaper stripes.

In neo-baroque and glamorous interiors, as well as in classical style, you can make a kind of false panels by gluing black wallpaper with inserts and framing them with moldings. With black wallpaper, false panels look very noble and expensive.

Examples of design and pattern combinations

With flowers

The combination with a floral print is relevant for a classic, Provence or modern interior. The combination can be with plain wallpaper companions or with coverings with a different pattern. The color scheme for companion wallpaper should be chosen based on the shade of the floral pattern and its background.

The flower pattern is combined with smooth, plain surfaces, textured or striped wallpaper. A good finishing option would be to highlight an accent wall with companion wallpaper with flowers. For example, a three-dimensional image of roses above the head of the bed or sakura flowers above the seating area in the living room.

The photo shows a bedroom in neoclassical style. The walls are decorated with companion wallpaper in a horizontal manner.

Strip

Striped companion wallpaper can be combined with other images, patterns or textured surfaces. In addition to aesthetic pleasure, the strip visually adjusts the space of the room; depending on its direction, the room appears wider or higher.

When combined with voluminous images, companion wallpaper with stripes should choose a calm color palette that will echo the color of the picture. In combination with textured or non-patterned wallpaper, you can choose a bolder shade. In this case, companion wallpaper with a striped pattern will attract the main attention.

Under plaster

Companion wallpaper under plaster attracts attention due to its texture. The embossed surface looks harmonious with almost any type of companion wallpaper; patterns and ornaments, stripes, as well as 3D images would be appropriate.

Plaster coating in company with other wallpaper companions plays a secondary role.

Wallpaper in the bedroom: patterns, patterns and textures

For an accent wall or for all the walls of the bedroom, you need to choose wallpaper with the right pattern. This is important, because the wallpaper pattern sets the style, mood, and dynamics. It can influence the perception of space.

Floral wallpaper for the bedroom. Floral wallpaper for the bedroom is an excellent solution if you want to create a light romantic atmosphere.

However, you need to keep in mind that in a bedroom with floral wallpaper the feminine will dominate. Not all men may like this bedroom interior.

If you need to balance the feminine and masculine in the bedroom, you can combine floral wallpaper with checkered, striped or plain ones.

Floral wallpaper in the bedroom will highlight its style if it is decorated in vintage motifs. And the rustic style is characterized by the use of floral wallpaper and textiles.

Checkered and striped wallpaper for the bedroom. Checkered wallpaper, unlike floral ones, brings masculine features to the room. Therefore, to decorate a men’s bedroom, you can choose checkered wallpaper and use it to cover all the walls or to combine it with a plain finish.

Checkered wallpaper will help create an interior with a hint of English or Scottish style.

Striped wallpaper is used to decorate bedrooms in vintage and classic styles. As a rule, all the walls of the bedroom are covered with such wallpaper.

If the strip is narrow and very bright, it is better to use it only for the accent wall at the head of the bed, making the remaining walls plain, pastel. This technique is usually used in modern style bedrooms.

Wallpaper for the bedroom with an ornament. Wallpaper with floral patterns is suitable for bedrooms in classic, retro and ecological styles. This wallpaper makes the bedroom a little softer and more feminine.

Wallpaper with geometric patterns is suitable for any bedroom style, but the room becomes a little more brutal and stricter.

Texture. If you don’t want the wallpaper pattern in the bedroom to dominate and dictate, choose plain-color wallpaper with a textured pattern. The pattern and ornament may be different, but it is not the color that creates it, but the relief.

On the one hand, the use of such embossed wallpaper allows you to add variety, but on the other hand, the finish remains calm, monochromatic, that is, not speaking out loud, but whispering.

You can choose wallpaper for the bedroom that imitates the fabric from which bedspreads or pillows are made. For example, there are vinyl wallpapers with a corduroy or velvet look. Wallpaper with silk-screen printing is also popular.

Tips from the designer

There are a few little tricks that can help keep your room design balanced and harmonious.

To make your design with companion wallpaper look like a single picture, you should choose a material of the same thickness and price segment. This will simplify the finishing work and will look neater. It is most convenient to choose wallpaper companions from one manufacturer.
It is necessary to take into account color compatibility when choosing wallpaper companions. The combination can be soft or contrasting, but the colors must be combined with each other.
The same goes for patterns. In the interior of one room, you should adhere to the same style and theme.
When decorating the interior using the horizontal method, a larger pattern and a dark shade should be pasted in the lower part, respectively, a small pattern and a light color in the upper part.

Selection tips

Wallpaper companions for walls vary in color, pattern, texture, but have the same composition of materials, are made in the same style and fit harmoniously into the interior of the room. Usually ]wallpaper manufacturers[/anchor] offer us to choose from ready-made collections of companions, but you can try to combine the coatings yourself.

To do this, it will be useful to consider a few tips from experienced designers:

pay attention to the place where you buy wallpaper: try to make a purchase in one place, and buy all the required number of rolls at once . This way you can reduce the chance of errors with color or size;

Important! Sometimes it happens that wallpaper from different batches may look slightly different. So pay attention to the batch number and try to match it on all rolls of wallpaper that will be used in the same room.

your interior will look complete and harmonious only if the colors of the wallpaper intersect with other accents in the interior . So you will have to think about the color scheme in advance and follow it in every detail;
Don’t forget about the size of your room : what is suitable for high ceilings and large areas will most likely look ugly in a typical “Khrushchev” apartment. Therefore, for rooms with low ceilings, try to select paired wallpapers for walls with vertical patterns, and in long rooms, avoid horizontal patterns. This rule applies not only to patterns, but also to colors: in a small room pastel shades will look better, because bright ones are only suitable for rooms with a large area;
The main principle of selecting wallpaper companions: they should always have something in common . Color, pattern, texture, design - at least something must be repeated, otherwise you risk getting a tacky design that no one will call “stylish”;
in combinations using contrasts, remember that two-color wallpaper is always one bright shade and one neutral, solid color .

How to glue companion wallpaper?

Pasting wallpaper companions is carried out according to the same principle as others, with the exception of several factors.

Before starting work, you need to decide on the location of the canvases.
When designing a strip horizontally, the companions can alternate through one, frame the wall along the edges, or have a different order. For this type of finishing, it is important that the canvases have equal thickness.
Afterwards you need to prepare the surface. To do this, you need to clean the wall from the old coating, plaster it and prime it.
To simplify the work and ensure a good result, you need to make markings on the first page. This will prevent the wallpaper from falling over.
Companion wallpaper strips are being prepared. They need to be cut and arranged in the right order. The glue is applied in accordance with the requirements of the wallpaper material. The strips are glued end to end.

Photo gallery

Companion wallpaper is a great way to add personality to your interior. There are many ways to decorate a room with different types of wallpaper, different in color, texture and pattern. Depending on the chosen combination, the interior will turn out to be gentle and calm or bright with details of rich colors and patterns.

An interesting solution when creating the interior of a classic living room

The desire to create original wall decoration has no limits. Textured plasters, imitation brick or stone masonry and other techniques are, of course, very interesting, but will be quite expensive. Moreover, such techniques sometimes require special surface application skills. There is a way - using special wallpaper. Let's figure out what companion wallpaper is and learn how to use it to make your interior sparkle!

Wall decoration in the same tone, but with different prints

For those who are missing something in the interior, the option of decorating the walls in two or more colors is suitable.

Harmonious combination of a bright wall with light wallpaper

This wall design will functionally improve the room

Zoning using wall decoration

Combined wallpaper: why is it necessary?

If you want to customize your bedroom interior, as they say, there is no better way than combining wallpaper. Using various combinations of them allows you to:

Emphasize the advantages and hide the disadvantages of the situation

If you highlight one of the walls of the room or a separate section of it with wallpaper of a different shade or texture, a focal point is formed. It will attract the eye, distracting household members or guests from any lack of furnishings, for example, unevenness on other walls and ceilings.

Monotony and pattern: both an accent and a distraction

Select zones

Often, especially for city apartments with small spaces, the bedroom combines the functions of other rooms - a nursery, a living room, etc. To visually separate different areas, try using wallpaper combinations with different shades and patterns. In a multifunctional room, you can use the most daring solutions - the quality of the environment will only benefit from this.

Relaxation area in the bedroom: a combination of light and dark tones

Create an accent scene

This is one of the simplest techniques for combining wallpaper. An accent scene is created using more saturated or bright colors and allows you to emphasize the advantages of the layout and individual advantages of the furnishings in the room - furniture, the presence of functional interior elements, etc.

Focus on the sleeping area

Implement original visual effects

Narrow rectangular rooms will seem more spacious if the long walls have wallpaper in lighter shades, and the short walls have darker shades. Small rooms can be visually expanded with pastel-colored wallpaper, and by enclosing any section of wallpaper in a frame or molding, you can create original wall decor.

Feeling of space in a narrow bedroom

To achieve the desired effect by combining wallpaper in the bedroom, it is necessary to take into account the features of natural and electric lighting, as well as the nuances of the layout, furniture design and other interior elements.

What it is?

Companion wallpaper is nothing more than two options for wall decoration, which differ in several parameters. They may have different structures, colors, and patterns. But at the same time, a necessary condition is a harmonious combination of paintings with each other. Often used:

A modest neutral background on 2-3 planes.
A bright ornamental and catchy companion on 1-2 planes.

Note! Such finishing can be done in stripes, squares or other combinations that will look organic in the interior.

Combined wall decoration will emphasize the originality of the interior

The advantages of this type of wall decoration are obvious, including:

Unlimited field for the designer’s imagination and the embodiment of his creative ideas.
Such ideas will definitely not be boring and standard.
By combining colors, textures, and styles, it will be possible to disguise the shortcomings of the room, which are most often located locally and not throughout the entire area.
Wallpaper companions do not need to be long and painfully selected. Similar ready-made solutions in a huge number of modifications are offered in all collections of finishing material manufacturers.
This way you can easily perform zoning.

Selecting a specific zone in a room is the key to a successful and comfortable interior.

Advice! This type of wall covering can be implemented in any room, be it a bedroom, hallway, hall, nursery - there are a lot of options.

Horizontal combination of wall coverings

Rules for selecting a pair

Although everyone is free to do whatever they want in their home, there are still certain rules that will help you organically fit such a design solution into a room of any size and purpose, regardless of the interior style. Combination options can be divided as follows:

Common color scheme, but different textures and patterns. Such variations can be found in ready-made collections from manufacturers. The main characteristics are the presence of a background fabric of a discreet monotonous color or with a slightly noticeable pattern. In contrast to him is a bright, catchy partner of the same tone, but much more noticeable. This finishing solution is often used in the European classical style.

Unusual, attractive interior thanks to paired wallpaper

Different in color, but similar in texture and pattern. In this case, the background paintings are calm and neutral. Decorative wallpaper is in catchy colors that are immediately noticeable. There should be more than 60% background wallpaper in the room. This solution is popular for such modern styles as eclecticism, minimalism, hi-tech.

Creative design of modern interior

Dissimilar color, pattern and structure. This combination technique is the most original, but you won’t be able to find ready-made combination ideas, so you should rely only on your excellent taste. This option is used only by very experienced designers who have been selecting finishes for several years.

Variety of textures and shades of wall decor

Important! Using completely different wallpaper companions is not an easy task. Such a solution will look organic only if there is some disorganization in other elements of the room. This technique is appropriate in the style of pop art and eclecticism.

Extraordinary, spectacular kitsch style

Combination options

In addition to the choice of structures, colors and patterns when using companions, you should pay attention to the decoration of the walls in terms of the volume of the background canvas and the bright one. In this case there are also a few simple rules.

One surface is decorated with a bright canvas, the other three – with a background one. This solution is often used in a children's room.
Alternating wallpaper in stripes. They can be the same or different thicknesses.

Bright design of the main areas of the children's room

Horizontal zoning. This technique can be found often; it involves covering the walls in the lower part with dark canvases or those that have a large pattern. On top, light wallpaper or with a small print is used. The joints should be decorated with a border or molding, since it will definitely not be possible to make it perfectly even. This technique is often used when it is necessary to visually adjust a room. So, for a room with high ceilings, a dark background can occupy 1.5-2 m from the floor, and if the ceiling is standard or low, then no more than 1 m. This solution can be found in the Provence style.

Original wall decoration in the nursery

Inserts – this option is relatively easy to implement. After all, the first thing to do is paste the background wallpaper, and on top of it a bright companion. Moreover, the latter should be really catchy and noticeable, with a clear relief. To make the inserts look organic, they are edged with frames made of wooden slats. This solution is typical for classic interiors.

Proper combination of materials with the use of borders

The patchwork method is original, but difficult to implement. In this case, there will be some kind of patchwork on the walls, but from wallpaper. Often, companions are placed in a checkerboard pattern to create a certain systematicity. In this case, individual elements must simultaneously be contrasting, but at the same time harmonize well with each other.

Stylish bedroom decorated in patchwork style

Note! When choosing pairs or triplets of wallpaper, it is worth considering that contrasts visually make the room smaller. Therefore, for small rooms you need to use companions with and without patterns, but not flashy combinations.

Black wallpaper in the interior: design secrets

Black wallpaper makes the room darker. If you want to create a black accent wall, it is better if it is the wall opposite the window. In this case, it is desirable that the wallpaper is not smooth and plain, but with a glossy pattern or ornament. When light falls on the wall, the gloss of the design will reflect it. Due to this, the black wall will appear lighter and more interesting.

Designers often hang a mirror on a black wall. It is desirable that the light source be reflected in this mirror. A mirror can reflect a chandelier or wall lamp. This technique allows you to compensate for the darkness of a black wall - with a mirror, light will come from it.

To achieve the same result, you can hang sconces on a black wall.

If there are a lot of black surfaces in the room, the room will seem cold. For leveling, you should choose a warm wood-colored floor covering. A room with such a floor will become more comfortable and visually warmer.

If there is not much black on the walls, you can choose a very dark, even black floor covering, which will make the room even more luxurious and expensive.

Visual correction

Using this finishing technique, you can easily visually correct an irregularly shaped room. Background canvases need to be pasted on surfaces with defects, and bright ones on an ideal surface - in this case, it will be possible to divert attention from less-than-perfect planes.

If you need to make a perfect square out of a rectangular room, wallpaper with vertical stripes should be glued to long planes, and horizontal stripes to short ones. If the task is to lengthen the room, the wall opposite to the entrance should be decorated with darker wallpaper. For expansion - light pastel colors in the same place.

If you have low ceilings, then you should use a horizontal image layout. You should not use bright contrasts for small rooms, they will make it even smaller. If there is a luxurious large square, then you can safely combine even 3 companions without brightness restrictions.

Dedicated black and white wall in the interior of the office

Advice! You should not use wallpaper of different price categories from different manufacturers. Budget canvases will contrast too much with expensive ones. This combination will greatly reduce the cost of the interior, even if the color and structural combination is chosen well.

Material from one manufacturer will help to avoid dissonance in paired use

Conclusion

In modern interiors, paired wallpapers look very original and fresh. With their help, it is possible to create an original look for any, even the most standard, room. In order for companion wallpaper to look organic, you should listen to advice regarding combinations, and even better, trust in this regard a designer who has experience in creating similar projects.

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Today, a wide variety of styles are used to decorate residential premises. They allow you to create incredible finishing options, each of which has its own advantages. For example, now standard wallpapering of walls has turned into an entire art. This is due not only to their wide range, but also to the way of combining several types, differing in color and pattern, in one room at once. How to correctly use wallpaper companions in order to correctly emphasize any area of the room, choose the right color scheme and the appropriate style - we will look at this in this article.

Companion wallpapers are well-chosen wall covering options that differ in color, pattern or texture.

Features of choosing wallpaper companions

Before choosing this finishing method, you need to understand that companion wallpaper represents the simultaneous use of several types of coatings that differ in color, texture, texture, and pattern. But, despite this, they complement each other extremely harmoniously, creating a single holistic composition that produces a favorable aesthetic impression.

With the help of a harmonious combination of wallpaper you can hide the obvious shortcomings of the room

To ensure that the room is not overloaded with diversity and diversity, the following rules must be observed:

When using two types of coating, one should be chosen so that it is more neutral in its texture or pattern. While the second will serve as a clear accent. It is most often dominated by a pronounced pattern, as well as additional contrasting colors.
It is important to choose the right place for emphasis. It is necessary to take into account what the apartment is like. After all, if this is a Khrushchev building, then its area is extremely small. Therefore, it is necessary to very competently select the color saturation and size of the ornament of the 2 types of wallpaper used.

If you cover areas of walls with defects with neutral wallpaper, and highlight a flat surface with bright wallpaper, then accent wallpaper will distract attention from imperfect walls

Selection of companion wallpaper for the living room

Most often, those who want to buy wallpaper companions for the living room can be divided into two groups: those who believe that they know better and select partners with their own hands, and those who are afraid to experiment on their own. If you belong to the first group (that is, you prefer to select the wallpaper yourself), then it is important for you to first study all the ways to use companion wallpaper so as not to make mistakes during the gluing process during repairs.

Many beginners often make the same mistake: they believe that brightness and creativity are best, but in the end they end up with disharmony and bad taste in the interior.

If the second group is closer to you (that is, you are a little wary of decorating the room with companions yourself), then ready-made collections of companions from manufacturers and many catalogs where you can evaluate the wallpaper companions shown in the photo in the living room interior will definitely help.

But the main thing for everyone is to remember that wallpaper companions can be chosen based on their color, texture, style of room decoration, its area and your financial capabilities .

Selecting a color palette for companion wallpapers

Color is one of the most important elements of the interior, which can influence the psycho-emotional state of a person. Therefore, when choosing wallpaper, you should remember that it is they who create the background and the overall impression of the color scheme of the space. You should adhere to such basic rules as:

The smaller the room, the lighter the tone should be. Otherwise, a room that is too dark will not only seem psychologically oppressive, but will also visually become smaller in area.
If you want to increase the space, at least from a perception point of view, you should use light colors. Both warm tones and cold ones, but as close to white as possible, are suitable.
But the white color itself is not recommended for use in those rooms whose windows face the north or northeast. The fact is that the lack of natural sunlight during the daytime will give white a grayish, dirty undertone.

The same color palette, but different patterns - this combination can be found in ready-made collections offered by wallpaper manufacturers

Different colors, but the same patterns. In this case, the background wallpaper is chosen to be quite neutral, and the accent wallpaper, on the contrary, is catchy and noticeable.

Different patterns, texture and color - the most original combination of wallpaper

Current color palette

First, let's look at what color wallpaper options can be in the bedroom.

Blue is a very romantic and calming color that helps you relax and unwind. An excellent choice for small bedrooms because it visually expands the room.
Green is a fairly modern color. It is very relevant for bedrooms, as it has the same beneficial effect on the human body and psyche as the color blue.
Red is the color of aristocrats, independent and strong people. In the bedroom it is recommended to use red in combination with other light colors.
Blue is a fairly fashionable cool color that is very calming. More suitable for large bedrooms - makes them more comfortable.
Black color - has two sides of the coin. On the one hand, it gives the bedroom uniqueness, but on the other, it looks somewhat gloomy. It is recommended to combine with other colors. It is very popular to combine black with white.
White color is well compatible with any other color. This makes it a real find for those who like to experiment and make a truly original design.
Yellow – recommended for small bedrooms with little natural light. It also goes well with other colors.
Brown has a positive effect, looks good with lighter colors and adds significance to the room.

Orange colors are perfect for a bedroom interior.
Combinations of colors and tones can be varied, but you should not use more than 3 colors in one bedroom. But even 1 will look boring.

Light gray tones. Great for classic interior style. You can not make the entire room in this style, but only one wall or sections of walls.

Golden tones. You can decorate the entire bedroom in this style or combine it with a darker style, brown or chocolate.

The colors of bed linen, curtains and wallpaper match perfectly.

Two color options

But these general rules regarding color decisions are even more difficult to maintain when companion wallpaper is used. Indeed, in this case, it is necessary not only to choose the appropriate color for a certain room, but also to correctly combine at least 3-4 colors with each other.

A popular solution is to alternate canvases in stripes, the width of which can be very different.

For those who have not previously had any experience in coloristic design implementations, you should use a few basic rules that always work positively:

Choose the main wallpaper as light as possible, without any pattern. Only some unique texture is acceptable, for example, in the form of a matting or a rough surface.
The second type of wallpaper should basically contain the same color as the main ones. But they will differ in the pattern that complements the base.
If you do not want to combine wallpaper of the same colors, then you need to very carefully combine them according to color. Moreover, this should not be done on small samples of paper, but only by spreading large sheets of paper and applying them to each other. The fact is that color behaves differently depending on the space it occupies.

Combination of wallpaper companions with interior style

There is no doubt that color is very important, but the influence of patterns and textures should not be minimized. It is they, in harmonious tandem with shade, that are able to create one or another style in the room.

An interesting combination of wallpaper in a mixed-style room

Classical

Classic style is often used in interiors. This does not mean at all that the furniture should be wooden and with carved elements. Suitable proportions and fabrics used and finishing are enough.

In classic interiors, wallpaper inserts framed by moldings are often used.

The same conditions apply to companion wallpapers, the combination of which contains:

Pastel shades of beige and chocolate.
A gold or silver tint is allowed as a pattern in the form of monograms or stylized flowers.
If you want to combine a basic light background with dark shades, or the design will be made in a thick, rich chocolate or black color, then you should understand that in this case a vertical stripe or a repeating pattern in the form of small monograms behaves best.
Bright colors are also allowed - red, green and blue, but there are a few muted shades that declare themselves to be a calm color scheme.

Modern

Modern style allows you to implement a variety of ideas in rooms.

With the help of companion wallpaper, you can highlight any zone in the interior of the room

On a nuance - in this case the design will look minimalistic, and the combined surfaces will not contrast, but will flow smoothly into each other.
The second version of the design is more radical and, so to speak, “sharp.” In this case, the use of both dark and bright tones is allowed. The main rule is that they should be combined with each other.
It is better to keep the design extremely simple, so most often it consists of zigzags, circles, ovals, and wavy lines. Or vertical or horizontal stripes.

High tech

An interior in a modern style will become interesting if you use plain wallpaper in contrasting colors as a tandem pair. Such a minimalist and laconic solution perfectly reflects the essence of high-tech.

Stylish combination of dark patterned wallpaper and plain walls with paintable wallpaper

And others

A combination of wallpaper in the style of Provence, shabby chic or Swiss chalet looks great.

Spacious hall in Provence style with a harmoniously selected combination of wallpaper

In this case, creamy or milky shades are used as a base. They are complemented by a second version of wallpaper with the same background, but with small, pastel-colored flowers and twigs scattered across the field.

Interior style and matching companions

To know how to hang companion wallpaper in the living room so that it looks stylish and modern, it is important to choose the interior style in which you will decorate the entire room and strictly follow it.

Wallpaper companions in the interior of the hall, photos of which you can find below, fully reveal and emphasize the most popular design styles and can inspire you to your own endeavors.

Vanguard

Bright, daring designs that combine classic traditions and non-standard approaches. The most popular colors are white, yellow, red, green. Their contrasting shades are often used. The style itself is dynamic and expressive. The companion wallpaper can be either plain wallpaper in contrasting shades or wallpaper with unusual modern patterns.

Empire style

Outlandish designs, classic designs and traditional colors are embellished with triumphant motifs. Garlands, wreaths, palm trees, mascarons, Egyptian themes - all this was reflected in the Empire style. The companion wallpaper used here is exclusively luxurious, often with gilding, revealing all the majesty of the room.

Antique

Antique style is the style of ancient Greece and Rome. It uses rectangular shapes, smooth columns, lotus designs, plant motifs, and reliefs. In the living room, wallpaper of two colors is often designed like paintings, and this method is implemented in the form of inserts of remnants of wallpaper, highlighted by frames and borders.

Ways to combine wallpaper companions

Looking at the wallpaper companion photo examples for the hall, it becomes clear that the room in this case becomes “alive” and original. But, before purchasing such a pair, you need to clearly understand how it will be used in a particular room. The fact is that there are several basic options for covering walls with companion wallpaper.

In a large room you can safely use three companion wallpaper options

Horizontal combination of two-color

A horizontal pasting combination is not so common. This solution is most often used for classic interiors. The lower part is an imitation of wooden panels, while wallpaper with an ornament corresponding to the style can be used on top. Separate the two parts using either a gypsum plinth or gluing a special decorative tape.

Using horizontal combination, you can visually change the height of the ceiling. For example, if the junction of the wallpapers is placed at a height of about 1 meter, the ceiling will rise, and, conversely, it will fall if the transition between the wallpaper is placed closer to the ceiling surface

But it’s worth considering another option on how to beautifully hang wallpaper in a living room in two colors – it is shown in the photo below. As you can see from the picture, this is a more non-standard approach to a horizontal combination and it is advisable to use it in modern interiors.

Original combination of wallpaper horizontally

Vertical

The vertical combination is more common among companion wallpapers. In this case, most of the room is covered from top to bottom with basic ones that have a neutral shade without a pattern or with a fine texture. And the central place is given to wallpaper with a pattern and a more pronounced color.

Vertical combination of wallpaper of the same color palette, but with different patterns

In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the accent can be the central wall located opposite the entrance or a sofa. But another combination is also allowed. For example, the corner version of the combination looks original.

An example of highlighting a relaxation area with a corner sofa with contrasting wallpaper

And others

You can combine them in different ways, depending on how complex the room is in its configuration. For example, in private homes, using two types of wallpaper, you can divide a large room into guest and dining areas. In this case, wallpapers of different types occupy approximately the same areas.

The patchwork method of combining wallpaper is interesting, but quite difficult to implement

In principle, nothing limits the options for gluing two types of wallpaper in the room, as can be seen in the selection of photos presented below.

A combination of white wallpaper with different textures in a small room

In a combination of canvases with a three-dimensional pattern, striped wallpaper will attract attention

Beige wallpaper combines well with many colors

Wallpaper with a small gray print goes harmoniously with plain walls

Visual effects

Horizontal arrangement of wallpaper

If the living space is small, then it is better to combine finishing materials horizontally (and it is advisable to choose a light shade for the upper part). This technique creates the appearance of increased space.

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This type of combination is considered classic, especially if the top is light and the bottom is dark. Also used in country and baroque styles. The upper and lower parts are separated from each other by a decorative element (border, molding), matching the shades of wallpaper or furniture.

An option for combining wallpaper for a spacious room in the Baroque style. The horizon line is 1/3 of the wall height.

This technique is also used in cases where it is necessary to visually lower or raise the ceiling. If, 2/3 of the height of the room, the upper part is covered with wallpaper with horizontal stripes, and the lower part with plain wallpaper, then the external height of the room will decrease. If at the same height the upper part is light and the lower part is darker, then the ceiling will visually rise.

An excellent option for a small room with a high ceiling -

Provence style.

Advice! If you like a narrow stripe pattern, choose wallpaper in non-contrasting colors; if you like contrast, choose a wide stripe. Wide stripes of pastel colors are especially soothing. The choice is yours. But some people prefer to be more dynamic.

A creative bedroom in a minimalist style with an accent on the walls in bright contrasting stripes - a dynamic pattern.

Vertical arrangement of wallpaper

This arrangement in combination is suitable for bedrooms with low ceilings. The width of the stripes and their alternation determines how much the space will visually expand.

Vertical stripes highlight the bed area and the nightstand area.

Another option is a strip of wallpaper with a dynamic pattern, equal to the width of the bed, which extends to the ceiling. This technique allows you to “raise” the ceiling and highlight the bed area.

Bedroom in warm colors. An unusual solution - a vertical finish equal to the width of the bed, with horizontal stripes - an emphasis on the sleeping area.

Accent wall

Nowadays it is very popular to focus on one wall with bright colors with a dynamic pattern at the head of the bed. Other walls should be made plain to match the patterned wallpaper.

Photo wallpaper in the bedroom.

Different walls

You can combine plain wallpapers of different colors (on different walls); plain and with a pattern; large patterns - small patterns. This way you can slightly adjust the space - expand or narrow it.

For example, if the room is elongated, then you can change its proportions by making short walls darker and long walls lighter.

The easiest way is to combine large and small patterns on different walls from the same collection.

Inserts

Wallpaper inserts help create the integrity of the interior or can be used to accentuate a bed or dressing table, bedroom bedside table, etc. Inserts can be of various shapes and highlighted around the perimeter with a border or molding.

A combination of striped wallpaper and a Provence style floral insert at the headboard.

Contrast in zoning

When choosing colors, you must remember that the main wallpaper should be a shade lighter than those offered as an accent. This will create contrast in the bedroom.

Contrast always emphasizes a certain area in the room. Especially when it comes to vertical combination. Every time an accent appears, it instantly divides the room, creating unique zones.

As already mentioned, financial combination can be used as an option in which the price of all wallpaper will be lower, since it may just be leftovers. But even in this case, it is necessary to adhere to a certain style in which the bedroom is designed. (See also the article Bedroom interior in a classic style: features.)

Different wallpapers correspond to the same interior style

Manufacturing materials

Finishing materials are selected with the same consideration as for the mono version. The fact is that in this case they rely more on individual preferences, the desire to obtain a highly environmentally friendly space and a certain design style.

Paper ones are quite comfortable in terms of hygroscopicity and air permeability. It is advisable to use them in children's bedrooms, as they do not emit any toxic elements.
Vinyls have proven to be quite good in terms of operation and gluing to walls. The stores offer a wide assortment that allows you to realize any idea.

In addition, today you can find other materials used in the manufacture of such material for wall decoration. These can be either synthetic fibers, acrylics, or the most natural ones, for example, bamboo.

When choosing a combination, you should not buy wallpaper from different price categories - budget canvases may contrast too much with expensive ones