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40 Best Living Room Wall Décor Ideas

Sara Tramp ; DESIGN: Emily Henderson ; STYLING: Brady Tolbert

If your living room walls look pretty bare, just waiting to be filled with unique artwork, wall hangings, and décor, the time to curate your space with unique living room wall décor ideas is now. Just remember to buy what appeals to you rather than buying a piece because it fills a void. Before you pick up a hammer and nails, take a look at some of these living room wall décor ideas. Inspiration awaits!

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Space Exploration

Get inspired by the objects around you and proudly display personal effects by strategically leaning them against a blank wall in the living room. Here, surfboards make for a casual wall decoration that's also functional if you're an avid surfer. If your sporting equipment doesn't feel as chic as these boards, try large artwork or a mirror instead.

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Studio DB

Instead of a traditional painting or print, opt for something more dynamic, like this sculptural object placed above the fireplace. Although a coveted spot in the living room, the space above the mantel often goes underutilized. Rethink mounting a television above the fireplace and go for something more artistic and interesting to fill the blank space.

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Sharyn Cairns; DESIGN: Fiona Lynch

Hang a painting on an empty wall in your living room to give the space a striking visual element: the bigger the piece, the more profound the statement. Here, a tall painting fits perfectly on a narrow wall near a doorway. Beyond the hall hangs yet another framed artwork, giving the living room depth and contrast.

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BHDM

If you aren't comfortable with a cluster of artwork on one wall but like the idea of hanging multiple works, create an organized gallery by hanging framed art in perfect alignment. Be sure to take exact measurements, so there is equal space between each frame. Whether you choose a small or larger amount of art to work with, it will be a perfect solution to take up some empty space.

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Liljencrantz Design

Hang paintings, prints, or photographs on two intersecting walls to get this tasteful look. Go bold with two completely different works of art, or create a cohesive look by hanging work by the same artist, medium, or color scheme. The similar framework and black accents of these pieces connect the space.

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Katherine Carter

Go bold with a decorative patterned wallpaper layered with a painting. It's a daring choice, but a statement-making print works in this eclectic space. Play with colors, patterns, and materials to create wall décor that's interesting and draws guests' attention.

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Jessica Helgerson

Utilize original objects like this iridescent mirror. It's colorful and creates depth in the space yet feels cohesive due to the wooden rim of the mirror, the wooden fireplace, and accents throughout the room. A traditional mirror is also a lovely way to invite light into the living room and make a small space feel larger.

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Sharyn Cairns; DESIGN: Fiona Lynch

A bookcase built into the wall is the perfect way to display small objects and knickknacks that are aesthetically pleasing. Organize small objects, decorative boxes, colorful books, and sculptures on the shelves of a bookcase to enhance the décor of a living room. This also works well in a space that already has art and additional décor on the walls.

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Studio DB

Hang two works side by side or in line with each other to create a diptych. Like you would with a gallery wall, take measurements and be precise. Make sure you consider the size of the art, the wall, and the flow of the rest of the room.

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Jessica Helgerson

Utilizing a bookshelf for design purposes is one unique living room wall décor idea. Whether the shelves are filled with books, objects, antique glassware, or vases, a wall-to-wall bookshelf is one way to make a statement and display the things you care about in your home.

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BHDM

Perhaps the most obvious choice for living room wall décor is one statement painting hung carefully above the couch. It is a timeless look that can be easily tailored to your tastes. When selecting a piece like this, one thing to keep in mind is the flow between the floor, walls, and ceiling.

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Kristofer Johnsson; DESIGN: Pella Hedeby

These three black-and-white photos remain unframed, hanging on the wall by metal clips. This creates a perfectly unfinished look that lacks the formality of traditional artwork. Think of this as the elevated version of your youthful decorating attempts, which likely included hanging posters on the wall with only strips of tape.

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Alyssa Rosenheck

In addition to paintings, photographs, and sculptures, there are also drawings. These hand-drawn sketches are unrefined and raw, yet their place in this structured gallery wall transforms them into sophisticated wall décor. You can either feature some of your personal sketches or ones of someone close to you for a personal touch.

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Ashe + Leandro

Upgrade your traditional wall of family photographs with some intriguing black-and-white or vintage pictures framed and placed in a sprawling gallery wall. Do some digging at thrift shops, galleries, and outposts to find original art you can proudly display at home.

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Sharyn Cairns; DESIGN: Fiona Lynch

Prints are a far less expensive way to bring gorgeous artistic elements into your home. Most websites that sell art online offer original paintings and more affordable prints of the same works. Check out Tappan, Twyla, 1stdibs, and Poster Child Prints for a vast selection of prints and work by under-the-radar artists.

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Courtesy of Jeremiah Brent 

Similarly to sporting equipment, you can use other large objects as wall décor, like the pieces of wood in this neutral but super chic living room. Whether you mount objects, lean them against the wall, or place them on top of a console table, if they're high enough, they'll function as wall décor that's unique and unexpected.

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Courtesy of Space Exploration 

You don't have to hang artwork to make it impactful (which is especially helpful if you're a renter). You can lean artwork up against the wall for a relaxed, undone feel. Opt for one large piece, like in this photo, or add a few different smaller pieces of varying sizes.

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Sarah Sherman Samuel 

A mirror is always a good bet when you need something for a wall, but you've exhausted all your art options. Instead of choosing a purely functional one, opt for a more statement-making mirror, like this sunburst mirror. It'll also help make a small space feel larger.

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Stoffer Photography Interiors; DESIGN: Danielle Moss and Conor Scanlon 

If you want your artwork to stand out or want your living room to feel more sophisticated, place a light over a work of art to illuminate it. It's another layer of décor, but it also serves a purpose.

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 Sharyn Cairns; DESIGN: Fiona Lynch

This one is a bit more unconventional, but the result is seriously chic. Ditch the bookshelves and stack your collection of books so that they go high enough to make an impact. The result? A perfectly imperfect cozy space.

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Dazey Den

One of the easiest ways to liven up a blank wall? Make it an accent wall. Whether you choose wallpaper or a fun, colorful mural like this living room, it's a perfect way to create interest without having to hang anything.

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Gray Space Interior Design

Floating shelves provide the perfect customizable option to fill some space on your wall. Hang them to appear like stairs or stack them directly over each other, then add decorative items like photos, dećor, etc.

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House of Chais

Lining the bottom of your walls with various types of plants is a fun, natural way to level up your living room. This space already did a great job of creating an object gallery wall, but the plants on either side of the couch help ensure there aren't any unnecessary blank spaces.

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Sarah Fultz Interiors

If you're fortunate enough to have unique architectural features in your home, like brick walls or wood beams, focus on that instead of hanging a bunch of artwork. This living room painted a brick fireplace and wood-paneled walls a deep forest green for a moody vibe.

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Design: Emily Henderson Design, Photo: Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Strategically placed lighting can liven up your walls. Add a pair of sconces, or take a cue from this living room and add a single sconce to brighten up a dead spot on your wall. The simple black and white silhouette complements the modern feel of the room.

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Design: Lava Interiors

Even though this living room only features two pieces of art, they both feel incredibly impactful thanks to plenty of color and pattern. The bolder you go, the more of a statement your artwork will make (and therefore, you'll need less of it!).

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D Burns Interiors 

Let the light in by installing floor-to-ceiling windows in your living room. Not only will your walls become far more visually interesting, but it'll also brighten up your space, which is key in a smaller living area.

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 Courtesy of Jeremiah Brent

Window treatments can absolutely double as wall décor. Whether you opt for drapes, blinds, or Roman shades, choose something with a color or pattern that'll compliment your room as well as make enough of a statement that you don't need to rely on wall art.

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Design: Arent & Pyke

This modern living room throws symmetry out the window. A solitary painting sits above a couch with a sculptural wall accent directly to the left. The right? It's left completely blank. Forgoing symmetry may not be for everyone, but if you're willing to take a risk, it can result in a unique and modern design.

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Brexton Cole Interiors 

Instead of painting your entire wall, opt for painting just a section of your wall. This living room features white walls with a sage green fireplace. It brings the neutral room to life without feeling overly bold.

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Courtesy of Elizabeth Roberts

We love the cascading greenery off this bookcase. It creates a boho, lived-in feel to the open-plan space. It also serves as another way to dress up a bookcase when you've run out of books or decorative objects.

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Design: Studio Ashby

You can rely on just one piece of art to liven up your room when it's as bold as this one. The artwork set against the patterned chair is all the otherwise minimalist room needed for a little pop.

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Dekay & Tate

Wallpaper averse? You don't have to cocoon your living room walls in it to make it impactful. Instead, try just wallpapering your ceiling. It'll create a cozy, intimate vibe without feeling too bold.

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Design: Alvin Wayne

We love the lived-in feel a tapestry creates. In addition to adding color and pattern to a room, a tapestry also adds texture. Because they're often quite large, it'll cover a lot of wall surface area, as well.

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Design: House9

Make built-ins stand out by painting them a bright color. This living room gets a pop from green built-ins. Though they're styled minimally, they still feel impactful. Sconces flank either side and add even more interest.

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Design: Christina Kim Interior Design; Photo: Raquel Langworthy

Exposed beams aren't just for your ceiling. Extend them down your walls for a rustic, farmhouse feel. You could leave them as is or paint them a color depending on your décor aesthetic.

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Courtesy of Norse Interiors 

You don't need framed art to create a gallery wall. If you're short on space and budget, polaroids will work just as well. Hang a variety of them to add a vintage, personalized feel to your space.

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Design: Dazey Den

While this wallpaper might be a bit bold for an entire room, it makes a serious statement on an accent wall. In addition to the wallpaper, this living room also added a gallery wall and a painted orange accent wall for plenty of interest.

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ARBOR & CO.

Go rustic by mounting a set of antlers. They look stunning above a modern, minimalistic fireplace like in the living room pictured, particularly when flanked by two sconces. Sheepskin rugs add to the effect.

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Abitare Studios

Dress up your walls with wood paneling. It instantly elevates a space, eliminating the need for bold or large-scale wall art. You can paint your paneling the same color as the walls, like in the room pictured, or highlight it by painting it a different shade.

18 Living Room Wall Decorating Ideas For Any Style

27 Stunning Living Room Wall Decor Ideas

It’s time to discover some interesting ways to spruce up the most important room in your home. Living rooms are not only a place to entertain, but they’re also a room to showcase your unique decor style.  A lot of thought should go into making your living room a space that people can enjoy and feel a sense of calm in. Wall decor is a huge aspect of what is needed to create that homey, cosy feeling.

When it comes to living room wall decor, there are endless possibilities. You can choose to go with a simple look, or you can add in some eclectic touches to make your space stand out. One of the easiest go-to ways to make your walls look elegant in no time is by mounting Displates onto your walls. They’re available in a wide range of designs from minimalistic posters to abstract posters if that’s what you’re going for.

If you’re looking for some additional inspiration, here are a few posts you might have missed: 

The Three Rules of Wall Décor

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Here are three rules of thumb when it comes to deciding on the wall decor of your living room.

  1. Think about your overall style. What type of vibe do you want your living room to give off? Once you have an idea in mind, it will be easier to start narrowing down your options.
  2. Consider the size and shape of your walls. Not all decorations will look good on every wall; make sure you pick something that will complement the existing architecture of your home.
  3. Don’t be afraid to get creative! Add a few unexpected elements to your space, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes to life.

Chic Display Shelves with Inspired Unique Artwork

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Shelves with Gallery Wall of Decor Items

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Shelving is a great way to decorate your living room walls. In the example above, the curators have opted for shelf space with different pieces, from flower pots to vases that all blend into the same colour scheme. 

Displates

Displate posters are a great way to decorate a living room. They’re available in almost any design imaginable which makes it easy to find ones that can fit the theme of your living room, from minimalistic posters to travel posters.

Draped Wall Panels with Lights

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LED light walls are a unique way to make living room walls look unique. We’re fans of these draped walls with panels and lights in between the panels. They look sophisticated and elegant too. 

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Mirrors are always a fun way to make walls look good. These draped mirrors hanging from the wall are a good idea when you’re trying to make your living room feel eclectic and fresh. 

Wall Lighting Features

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Unique Eclectic Space Lighting

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Here’s an interesting idea for wall lighting that doubles as an artistic decor element too. You could certainly find other moulds of different shapes depending on what you’re looking for, in this example they’ve got straight horizontal beams with a circle, adding a touch of mystery and elegance. 

Lighting with Bright Colors

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Lighting and more lighting, we can’t get enough of these golden light fixtures. They’re classy and unique which is always a plus when considering wall decor. 

Modern Gallery Walls Art

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We’re obsessed with these diamond-shaped reflective golden wall hangings. They blend well into the minimal gold aesthetic of the room and look very well placed on living room walls above couches to add a touch of beauty to the bare walls. 

Bohemian Woven Canvas Wall Art

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Hang Picture Frames with Memories

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We think picture frames are always a great idea and should always be a go-to for any family home. These three monochrome prints look stunning in the living room above. You could opt for portraits for something to simply showcase some fond holiday memories.

Solid Wood & Metal Mosaics

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Here’s a really cool mosaic of fun messages that can look great on your living room wall. Fun subtle reminders for the family to laugh and show love in your home. They’re a great way to set the mood for a cosy evening in the living room. 

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Another underrated idea is using geometric patterns to create an accent wall in your living room, it’s a fun way to play with symmetry to create a backdrop or focal point with pictures on your walls. 

Minimal Blank Wall Wooden Panels

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Here’s something fun! These wood panel canvases are a fun way to decorate your living room walls in a cool way. They’re minimal and can also make a fun project for DIY enthusiasts. Or alternatively, you could find them online. 😉

Abstract Artwork

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Inspiration Wall with Sentimental Materials & Drawings

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The great thing about wall shelves is that they provide ample space to showcase some cool canvases with great art. Simple poetic messages and abstract drawings can look great framed in matching pictures or posters on your wall shelf space.

Mounted Hive Shelves with Plants

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Green thumbs can easily showcase they’re growing succulents and plants on your walls, you could even opt to add a nice plant wall to provide some clean air in your living rooms too.  

Assorted Frame Décor

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We love classic frames of vintage pictures and elegant drawings. Having a picture wall is an age-old idea that we absolutely adore and can never get enough of. The great thing about picture frames on your walls is that they can be customized to fit any specific aesthetic. 

Unique Boho Wall Shelves

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Here’s a fun bohemian style shelving with little trinkets, crystals and a diffuser. A fun way to add a touch of personality to your living room with little sculptures and other decorative items that would otherwise be taking up space on other surfaces. With enough wall space, you can take advantage of different parts of your living room to let your fun decor ideas run wild. 

Abstract Painting

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High Shelving

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Living rooms with high ceilings can be a great way to really pack your walls out with decorative items using shelf spaces. In the example above they’ve created a great blend of assorted idioms from plants, to lamps and other earthy items to give their living room a focal point.  

Feature Print Wall

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With so many possibilities regarding wall art, posters are a great way to make your living room theme come to life. 

Woven Baskets

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Boho wall decor has become somewhat of a favourite for a lot of people and we’re all for it. We like these woven baskets blended into a fun wall piece that is to die for. Your living rooms can stand out in many fun ways. This is certainly a great one. 

Cohesive Assorted Ideas

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In this modern living room, we can see many interesting ideas working together on the same wall space in a cohesive way. From framed prints to surface expanding shelf space above the television. Don’t be afraid to boldly go all out on your living room wall decor, a lot of ideas can sometimes work perfectly all at the same time. 

Ultra Minimal Wall

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Who said living room walls had to be draped in many different items every time. We’ve included this sleek, minimalist geometric shaped wall idea to show that decor can sometimes be so subtle that it’s pretty much non-existent at all. We like these elegant panelled walls and think they make for great minimal decor. 

Tribal Prints

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Here’s a fun tribal style pairing of wall art to blend into the esoteric theme of this fun indie living room. Tribal prints with geometric patterns are a great addition to both bohemian and modern elegant living spaces.

Conclusion

Do you like some of the ideas we’ve included on this list? If you do, why not channel your inner interior designer and start implementing some of them. Have fun decorating your living room walls!

10 materials for decorating the walls of the living room. How to decorate the walls in the living room.

Natalia | 03/27/2016 | Updated | Wall decoration, Finishing materials | 110,478 views | 2 comments

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The living room provides the widest possibilities for interior design, in particular the choice of finishing material for the walls. In fact, any finish will fit here, and it remains only to carefully consider how the living room should look after the repair. You need to take into account your own preferences, interior style, practicality and cost of both the material itself and the work on its application. It is also important to take into account the scenarios for using the living room: simple gatherings with relatives, receiving guests, organizing a dining area or a play area for children. There are a lot of possible wall decoration options in the living room, and we will stop at the most popular and interesting ones.

#1. Wallpaper

Wallpapering is a traditional solution that many people are already fed up with. Nevertheless, despite the emergence of new finishing materials, wallpaper firmly holds its high position in terms of popularity of , which is due to a number of reasons. This is an easy-to-install material that impresses with a huge range of colors, patterns and colors. In addition, in addition to ordinary paper wallpapers, today you can choose textile, vinyl, non-woven, metal, cork, glass or linkrust wallpapers . There are a lot of different options, and with their help you can create an interior in the living room in any style you need.

Wallcoverings can be combined with each other zoning the living room or just adding variety to the interior of the living room. So, you can combine wallpapers with the same texture or pattern, but in different colors, or wallpapers of the same tone, but with different ornaments. A special place among all types of wallpapers is occupied by murals : they become the highlight of the living room interior, setting its mood. Under the photo wallpaper, it is better to give one of the walls and try not to close it too much with furniture, and in the interior use a few details that will continue the theme of the photo wallpaper.

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Painting

Wall painting is another classic option that has the following advantages:

The accent wall looks very impressive in the interior, with which you can visually make the room larger, bring the selected wall closer or remove it. When choosing a paint color for walls, it is important to consider not only the style of the living room, but also its size, as well as orientation relative to the cardinal points.

For a small room it is better to use light colors, for a living room with windows facing south - warm shades, north - cold. Among all types of paints for painting living room walls, water-based are excellent: they dry quickly, do not smell, and can be tinted. adhesive and silicate paints also show themselves well , and it is better to refuse to use oil paints.

Among the disadvantages of such a finish is the need to carefully prepare the original surface, because it must be flat and smooth. If you are going to use glossy paint, then the alignment of the walls needs to be approached even more carefully.

#3. Decorative plaster

Plaster is the best choice for decorating living room walls. Its appearance can be completely different depending on the type of composition used: silicate, silicone, mineral, acrylic or Venetian plaster. In any case, the result is a unique surface with a sheen or little volume. In addition to excellent decorative qualities, plaster has other advantages:

Plaster, like paint, is easy to apply to any architectural form in the living room, and does not have to suffer, as with wallpaper or panels. The cost of such a coating is not the lowest, but it is fully justified by durability. Among all types of decorative plasters, it looks especially interesting Venetian which forms a smooth glossy surface reminiscent of marble. This finish will fit perfectly into the living rooms in a classic style. Textured or textured plaster looks harmoniously in interiors in a modern minimalist style.

#4. Drywall

Drywall can be used to level the walls in the living room if plastering and puttying seems too tiring and lengthy. In addition, it is drywall that allows you to quickly and inexpensively create interesting interior solutions in the living room: arches, niches, partitions and other elements that can then be additionally illuminated.

Among the disadvantages of using gypsum board , the most significant is the reduction in the useful area of ​​​​the living room, since you will have to additionally mount the crate. It should also be noted that drywall needs a decorative finish, and often it is painted or plastered.

#5. Wooden lining

If the budget allows, the living room can be made as environmentally friendly as possible by using natural wood in the decoration. For the manufacture of wooden lining, different types of wood are used. For residential premises where there is no high humidity and strong temperature changes, it is advised to choose pine wood: this is one of the most inexpensive options, which has a pleasant warm tint. Among the advantages of this finishing method are:

But there are some disadvantages:

#6. MDF panels

MDF panels are a budget alternative to wooden lining, but at the same time this material can perfectly imitate the surface of any kind of wood or stone, leather. Such panels can be sheet, tile or rack, and the latter are very similar to lining. The material is based on an MDF board, which is laminated or veneered on top, less often painted.

The main advantages of MDF panels:

For a living room, this method of wall decoration can be called virtually ideal, especially since it can be used to create a very interesting interior. True, before choosing such a finish option, it is worth considering several disadvantages of the material: this is the high weight of the panels and their low fire resistance. In addition, when using accessories and hanging furniture, you will have to use special fasteners.

#7. Laminate

Instead of MDF panels for wall decoration, you can use ordinary laminate, and you can choose the simplest one, since its high strength or wear resistance is not needed. With the help of laminate, you can create an interesting finish for walls or parts of them, since this material perfectly imitates the texture of any wood, as well as stone and some other materials.

Installing laminate on the walls is easy, the coating is interesting, strong, durable and easy to clean. There are few drawbacks to this type of finish . You can find fault with the fact that this is not a completely natural material, as well as the fact that it is susceptible to moisture, but in terms of its combination of qualities, it is great for decorating living room walls.

#8. Stone

Natural stone is beautiful, durable, but very expensive and heavy, so this option is quite rare. When they talk about the use of stone for wall decoration, they most often mean exactly artificial stone : it is similar to natural stone, lighter weight and more affordable. Conscientious manufacturers use a lot of blanks in the manufacture of artificial stone, so the same elements in the finish will be very rare, which brings the material closer to its natural counterpart.

The advantages of artificial stone include its strength and durability, ease of maintenance, excellent appearance. Of course, in some performance qualities it is inferior to natural, but in the conditions of the living room the difference will be practically insignificant. If the stone fits into the interior of the room, then you can safely use it and not worry about the durability of the repair. The only thing to consider is the need for combine stone with other material , otherwise the living room may turn out to be rough and cold. Part of the wall, the area near the fireplace, TV, arches are usually trimmed with stone, and the dining area can also be distinguished in this way.

#9. Ceramic tiles

If you are a fan of non-standard solutions, then the use of tiles in the living room should interest you. Of course, in this case, you need to select not the same material as for the bathroom or kitchen. Attention can be paid to tiles that do not have the highest resistance to chemicals and moisture, since there is no constantly high humidity in the living room, and drops of fat here are rather rare than normal.

For the living room, you can choose the most unusual tiles that will have an interesting pattern, imitate brickwork or something else. This material is best used with in combination with other wall finishes . So, you can, for example, select a dining area.

Ceramic tiles are interesting for their excellent performance properties : they are easy to care for, are not afraid of moisture and fire, are hygienic and environmentally friendly, and impress with a wide choice of colors. However, this method of finishing will not fit into any type of interior, but it will look especially good in the Provence style. The process of installing tiles is not the easiest, and this is its only significant drawback. Instead of a tile, you can use mosaic , creating real artistic panels on the walls.

#10. Upholstered wall panels

Textile or leather wall panels fit well in classic style living rooms, but are best used for part of the walls. The panel consists of three layers : plastic, sound insulation and outer decorative layer. The material has a soft surface with a pronounced relief. With such panels you can create a unique interior, increase sound and heat insulation living room, hide wall irregularities. The installation of this material is relatively simple, and is very pleasant to the touch , great for decorating a seating area in the living room.

Nevertheless, soft panels are still in low demand, which is explained by some shortcomings : high price, the need for thorough regular maintenance, reduction in area, and it is easy to damage such material, and in which case this element will have to be replaced.

Unusual options

In addition to the standard ways of finishing, there are also very unusual ones. The most interesting of them:

In conclusion

A modern range of finishing materials allows you to create absolutely any interior, it is only important to connect your imagination and clearly imagine what should be the result. It is also necessary to correctly calculate your budget and strength if you plan to do repairs yourself, and with the proper approach, you can create a unique interior in any living room and with any budget.

The article was written for remstroiblog.ru.

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65 modern ideas, photos in the interior

The photo shows a luxurious classic living room, where the walls are decorated with photo wallpapers.

Wall color selection

When choosing a color, consider:

If the windows face the sunny side, then the effect of coolness will be created by blue, blue, turquoise. If the windows are on the north side, you can fill them with light and warmth using warm colors (red, orange, yellow and pastel shades derived from them: mustard, peach, ocher).

The photo shows the living room, where the focus is on the mirror in the frame and the fireplace. Light colors in the design, glass and mirrors fill the room with space and allow you to complement the interior with any details.

The walls in the interior of the living room can be a background for furniture or become a bright accent. To visually highlight dark furniture, light walls in the living room (ivory, milky, light beige, pastel shades of pink and blue) are suitable. If the furniture is light (white or light wood), then when decorating the walls, the color should be deep or bright.

The color should suit all family members, as an option, several shades can be combined to decorate the walls. For example, make stripes, divide a wall in half, or paint adjacent walls in contrasting colors.

The photo shows the interior of a modern living room, where the walls are painted in coffee color, and the bottom is decorated with white panels. The emphasis is only on the fireplace, which makes the style universal.

Finishing materials

The choice of decoration materials depends on the desired end result for a successful combination of wall decor textures in the living room and furniture.

The photo shows an example of decorating an accent wall with photo wallpapers in a modern living room in natural shades.

Combination features

Most often, the living room is the place where you can show your imagination in the interior by combining colors and textures to create a unique wall design in the living room and highlight areas.

For example, a fireplace area or a reception area can be lined with decorative stone or laminate, and a seating area with wallpaper or painting. The banquet part can be decorated with paint or plaster, and the seat by the sofa can be decorated with liquid wallpaper.

Modern designers welcome any experiment in colors and textures, but if you do not want to take risks when designing, then it is better not to combine natural finishes with synthetic ones (for example, wood paneling or veneer with plastic trim), natural colors (neutral brown, beige, white) with acidic shades of yellow and green.

The photo shows an example of creating an accent in the same shade, but with a different texture, panels and paint are combined in the design of the walls.

Decoration of an accent wall

An accent wall is always different in color and texture, its task is to attract attention and visually change the space of the room.

The photo shows an example of art deco interior design, which allows you to combine an abundance of gloss, glass and bright colors in the decoration. Pink 3D panels and a mirror on the accent wall complete the style.

Wall decoration above the TV and fireplace

If it is not possible to allocate a wall for decor, then you can accentuate the space above the interior items.

The photo shows the interior of the living room in a rustic style, where it is appropriate to accent the wall with bricks.

The photo shows a design of a rectangular living room in a classic style, where due to the glass panels on the accent wall, the TV creates the effect of wide walls.

The photo shows a modern interior of the room, which combines an eco-fireplace and a TV on one wall, additionally decorated with paintings.

Ideas for wall decor in the living room

Based on the style, you can choose the most diverse decor. For example, for a classic interior, skirting boards, moldings, carpet, gold-framed mirrors, and fabric panels are suitable.

Decorative plates, embroideries, wickerwork, wooden clocks will be appropriate for country and Provence.

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