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Searching for dining room ideas is a real pleasure – in our opinion. Of all the rooms in the home that deserve some indulgent decor, the dining room is out in front. It's the room you're most likely to inhabit at night, in low light, and with guests in attendance, and by using dining room wallpaper ideas, you can create a stylish, welcoming room for all to enjoy.
If you are considering wallpaper ideas for a much-needed revamp, look no further, as we explore our favorite dining room wallpaper ideas.
Dining room wallpaper ideas
Wallpaper ideas are wonderful in a dining room, a space that you relax, dine and socialize with friends a family, you want the room to evoke character, spirit and personality. Emma Coles, Stylist at Sanderson & Morris & Co. states, 'wallpaper is an excellent choice to use in the dining room and is a great way to make the space feel ‘special’ by adding grandeur and impact'.
If you're looking for dining room wall ideas that can entirely transform the room, wallpaper is top of the list. For rooms you use in the evenings only, you can afford to choose a darker or more dramatic design; for dining rooms that double up as much-used family spaces – perhaps you're considering kitchen diner ideas – you may want to pick lighter colors that are easier to live with in daylight.
1. Embrace maximalism for dining room wallpaper ideas
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Alongside considering dining room color ideas, think: maximalism. This is one space that can take big, bold patterns, especially if they add texture, focus and character to dining rooms with little architectural interest.
‘Dining rooms are wonderful spaces for adding wallpaper; they are spaces that often lack color and texture, with the hard surfaces of tables and chairs often dominating.
Adding a wallpaper can bring depth and warmth to a space as well as delivering design impact', says Philippe Desart, Managing Director at Arte .
2. Combine dining room wallpaper ideas with wall decor
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Whether you hang a tapestry, a gallery wall or a wall of plates, doing so over a subtly patterned, neutral wallpaper, will add a soothing layering that can make your dining room feel luxurious. Of course, hanging plates on a wall is appropriate to a dining space or kitchen, and can create intriguing shapes.
In this dining room, a high shelf of plates and decorative ornaments has been styled to coordinate with the botanical, floral wallpaper, creating an balanced, cohesive green scheme.
3. Hang a metallic dining room wallpaper for drama
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The wonderful side-effect of a metallic dining room wallpaper is that it reflects twinkling candlelight quite beautifully.
For rooms you use in the daytime, you may want to pick a silver over white background, but in dining rooms used in the evenings, picking a warm metallic over a deep, warm shade, such as red will make your space welcoming, inviting and glamorous.
‘In recent years the dining room has become a much more important decorative focal point within interiors. With people increasingly entertaining friends and family at home, the dining room offers the perfect space in which to make a statement and create a sense of occasion. Highly bold, decorative wallpapers have become very popular, helping to bring character, individuality and personality to dining rooms,’ says Tim Walters, Managing Director of George Spencer Designs .
4. Pick a damask for a traditional look
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If you are looking for fresh blue dining room ideas with the lightest touch, choose a subtle damask, as in the beautiful room above.
'The wallpaper in this dining room was selected because the client wanted a true elegant, southern dining room.
She loved the damask pattern, but many of the damasks looked old and dated for such a young and vibrant family,' says Kim Armstrong, Owner and Principal Designer at Kim Armstrong Interior Design .
'When I stumbled across this beautiful robin's egg blue and white Tierni Damask from Schumacher , it was the perfect blend of classic southern elegance, with a fresh and youthful color palette. I based the rest of the design around this wallpaper, and the direction it laid for the project.’
5. Choose a bold floral dining room wallpaper
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Big, blowsy florals look wonderful in a dining room – pick warm-toned designs in north- or east-facing rooms that get little warm daylight.
Emma Coles, Stylist at Sanderson & Morris & Co. states, in a dining room 'the wallpaper can set the tone for the entire space. Try pairing a bold print with clashing or complementary tableware, crockery, and other table-scaping pieces. This way, the space will have a clear point of view, and tell a certain story based on the pattern used'.
6. Use wallpaper to zone a kitchen dining room
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‘Wallpapers can bring warmth and character to a dining room, adding texture from modern graphic motifs to mid-century styles through to the more traditional damask designs,' advises Patrick O’Donnell, Brand Ambassador at Farrow & Ball .
'Do commit to all four walls when papering – this will give better cohesion to a room scheme. However, in an open plan layout, think about delineating your dining area – papering just one wall adjacent to your dining table to help individualize the different areas. So, the kitchen, living and dining room all feel like distinct spaces in their own right.’
In this dining room, the beautiful green wallpaper has been extended to the ceiling and entryway of the room divider, creating more of a zoned space. Paired with matching curtains in the same print, this green scheme with pink accents creates an inviting area to sit with friends and family.
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Blue and white create an uplifting and timeless atmosphere for a dining room.
‘Blue can often be seen as a daring and cold color choice for dining rooms, but the classic combination of pristine blue and crisp white can be an effortless way to transform your dining room into a fresh and relaxing interior,' says Stefan Ormenisan, managing director at MindTheGap .
'Wallpaper not only adds depth and pattern to a space but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to have fun and embrace larger, bold prints and statement designs, guaranteed to give your guests something to talk about at the table'.
In this scheme, the patterned wallpaper in blue, white and pink creates a beautiful contrast between the upholstered dining chairs and traditional furniture. The pink and white lamp shades pick up on the accents in the wallpaper, with the mix of classic and contemporary styling in this room creating an overall inviting effect.
8. Combine dining room wallpaper ideas with panelling
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Dining room wallpaper ideas and paneling ideas for walls make for perfect partners, creating an architecturally interesting, period feel, even in modern spaces.
‘If you have paneling within the room, fill the panels with wallpaper and paint the woodwork in a contrasting hue for a cohesive and layered interior,' advises Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene.
9. Put wallpaper on a dining room ceiling, too
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Dining room wallpaper ideas shouldn't be limited to the walls – using a dramatic design for your ceiling wallpaper ideas will make it advance, creating a more intimate atmosphere. This works particularly well with darker color schemes – think: grey dining room ideas.
'Add surprise and delight by making use of the fifth wall – the ceiling is a perfect opportunity to extend a design, as we have demonstrated with the tempestuous rolling skies of Nuvole,' says Marie Karlsson, Creative Director & Managing Director at Cole & Son .
If you do wallpaper the ceiling, lighting a dining room well is important – this chandelier above highlights the design above beautifully.
10. Choose a ditsy floral for a breakfast room
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Whether you're looking for pretty farmhouse dining room ideas or something light and inspiring for a breakfast room, choose a small scale floral print in your favorite tones.
‘Consider the ceiling height when choosing your wallpaper, opting for a smaller scale where you have low ceilings and larger scale more dramatic designs where you have high ceilings or large expanses of wall,’ advises Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene.
11. Opt for a wallpaper that's a conversation starter
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'Add drama to your home by experimenting with conversational wallcoverings. Similar to powder room wall decor, dining room wallpaper allows for creative freedom in a differing aesthetic to the main interior scheme of the home.
'A space to wow guests and inspire design, this is the ideal place to experiment with large motifs, such as our Alcazar Gardens,' suggests Marie Karlsson, Creative Director & Managing Director at Cole & Son .
In this dining room, styled for a Homes & Gardens decorating shoot by Alyce Taylor, Fromental’s beautiful Braque wallpaper mural injects color and personality to the dining space, with contrasting patterns, colors and paintings in the room elevating the whole scheme.
How do I choose a dining room wallpaper
Any well-decorated home will have an overall style that can inspire the choice of your dining room wallpaper. However, rather than choosing a wallpaper that you might hang in your living room, take the step towards a braver, more dramatic look.
For wallpaper colors, consider when you will use the room, its orientation and the time of day it is generally used. The natural or artificial light will change the look and tones in your wallpaper dramatically – so hang a sample on a wall and view it throughout the day and evenings to see how it looks and whether you like it.
You needn't choose bold furniture and lighting that competes with a dramatic dining room wallpaper design – in fact, pared back furniture and lighting can allow your wallpaper choice to lap up all the attention.
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Should I put wallpaper in my dining room?
You should without doubt put wallpaper in your dining room. Wallpaper works in both contemporary and modern dining rooms, and it can add not just intriguing decor details, pattern and color, but also layering in a room that's dominated by the hard surfaces of tables and chairs.
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18 Dining Room Wallpaper Ideas That'll Elevate All Your Dinner Parties
PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
As avid wallpaper enthusiasts, we love it in any room of the house. And since we also love feasting and socializing, we're putting wallpapered dining rooms in the spotlight today. Whether you're looking for a modern mural, a classic repeating pattern, or an abstract print, you'll find something to elevate every dinner party with our eighteen dining room wallpaper ideas, interior designer advice, and shopping tips. So feast your eyes on the stylish and bold dining rooms below to see just how much style potential wallpaper has.
PHOTO: Matthew Williamson; DESIGN: Studio DB
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Non-Repeating Mural Wallpaper
When your formal dining room is also your everyday dining area, invest in pieces that deliver both form and function.
In this Studio DB-designed space, the built-in velvet banquette is cozy and comfortable, but it also looks dressy.
The same is true for those beautiful chairs from the Socialite Family and artful light fixture from Ladies and Gentlemen Studio. And unusual lighting and beautiful wallpaper are easy ways to add character without taking up surface space. It doesn't get more regal than a de Gournay wallpaper—non-repeating patterns and murals create so much movement and intrigue.
Check out de Gournay to shop masterful wallpaper murals.
Grey Crawford
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Cheeky and Bright Wallpaper
Tema e Variazioni by Fornasetti livens up this small dining space designed by Jeff Andrews. "After moving in, I realized how much I loved the classic architecture," he says—which is why he decided now to expand the kitchen into the breakfast nook. It's both a classic and youthful, cheeky and polished, thanks to the bright minty green hue with that iconic portrait.
Check out Fornasetti for whimsical, personality-packed wallpaper prints.
Studio DB
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Graphic and Playful Wallpaper
Designed by Studio DB, the modern zig-zagging wallpaper makes this built-in booth pop while also separating it from the rest of the kitchen space for a more intimate and formal feel. Without a doubt, that modern, sharp-angled print is what gives this dining room its dazzle (thought the tree trunk table and sputnik pendant don't hurt).
Check out Flat Vernacular for unique and modern wallpaper.
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Romantic and Old-World-Inspired Wallpaper
Romance and fantasy rule in this dining room designed by the legendary Else de Wolfe. For a similarly robust feel with plenty of depth, extend your wallpaper (or fabric wallcovering, as shown here) into the third dimension with matching curtains and a fabric upholstery trim right at the top of the wall. The floral chandelier, blush-toned linens, and antique gilt framed artwork bring this fanciful room to life—and prove its timelessness.
Check out Dorothy Draper & Co. to shop retro-preppy wallpaper.
Regan Baker Design
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Fearless and Modern Wallpaper
With a super large-scale print that looks more like a work of art than your everyday wallpaper, this dining room designed by Regan Baker Design is a force to be reckoned with. Because the deep greens and gold swirls emit an intensity and formality perfect for entertaining, Baker chose more casual furniture to ground the space as family-friendly and approachable.
Check out Kelly Wearstler for designer-approved wallpaper.
Thomas Loof
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Light-hearted and Classic Wallpaper
Designer Christopher Maya painted the floors in the breakfast room of a 1930s home with an octagonal honeycomb pattern. The bold color and eye-catching graphic print makes a modern statement in this otherwise traditional dining room.
A chocolate brown and sky blue color scheme grounds the space while the pale cream, pink, and blue floral curtains and wallpaper spread a lightheaded energy throughout the room.
The wallpaper and curtains are a custom Tree of Life pattern from the Christopher Maya collection.
Check out Philip Jeffries for more classic and beautiful wallpaper.
Regan Baker Design
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Painterly Wallaper
In this family-friendly dining room designed by Regan Baker, a water color dream from Anewall dresses up the blank white canvas, filling the entire space with personality. The contemporary pendant light, classic wood dining table, and modern black chairs make it a timeless dining room that'll mature gracefully.
Check out Anewall to shop for artful, abstract wallpaper.
2LG Studio
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Texture-Rich Wallpaper
What could have been an awkward eyesore becomes the striking focal point in this little dining nook and workspace designed by 2LG Studio. That's thanks to the texture-rich wallpaper, which features a digitized collage of torn paper. Stretching from floor to the arch of the ceiling, it doubles as artwork and sets the color scheme for the rest of the room.
Moral of the story? Weird architectural quirks and small spaces can actually be quite beautiful when covered with an eye-catching wallpaper.
Check out 2LG Studio for designer-created wallpaper.
Paul Costello
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Customized Grasscloth Mural
Circus or dining room? In this space, you can have your circus fun and eat it, too. "The dining room was our greatest challenge, but it ended up becoming the most exciting room in the house," says designer Sarah Gilbane of this whimsical space.
The theme of the space was vintage Everglades—to fuse the homeowners's New England heritage with their new Palm Beach lifestyle— so decorative artist Brian Leaver painted the palms and flamingos over a grasscloth wallpaper, then created a trompe l'oeil tented ceiling.
Check out Phillip Jeffries for beautiful grasscloths and other natural fiber wallpapers.
2LG Studio
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Contemporary Floral Wallpaper
Let your wallpaper dictate the entire design scheme in your dining room.
In this space designed by 2LG Studio, every color is pulled out of the wallpaper, from the planter to the chair frames. This creates a cohesive look and strong, recognizable personality without looking took formulaic. The industrial table, modern pendant light, and reclaimed armoire giving the dining room wallpaper an edgier twist.
Check out Cole & Son's to shop for timeless and on-trend wallpaper.
Francesco Lagnese
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Coastal-themed Wallpaper
Don't be afraid to a pick a theme and run with it. In this Greenwich, Connecticut, home designed by Lee Ann Thornton, the blues and whites along with the jute materials are giving us a strong coastal vibe. The wallpaper features an abstract flower print reminiscent of a shell motif, further strengthening the nautical mood without veering on cheesiness.
Check out Osborne & Little for a range of fun and classic wallpaper options.
PHOTO: Felix Forest; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Modern Mural Wallpaper
Have we mentioned how much we love a good mural wallpaper in the dining room? In case you aren't yet convinced, here's another stunner brought to us by Arent & Pyke.
"The magnificent de Gournay wallpaper transforms the whole [dining area] into a beautiful and inviting living space," the designers say. And the eclectic seating makes things even more interesting, mixing and matching a high-back settee with leather dining chairs.
Check out Calico Wallpaper for abstract and artful wallpaper.
Victoria Pearson
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Abstract Wallpaper
Choose something graphic and fun in a family-friendly dining room and don't be afraid to mix and match prints throughout the space. "It goes against decorating 101, but using small patterns together can be easier on the eye," says interior decorator Kristin Panitch, who designed this personality-packed dining room. The contemporary kaleidoscopic wallpaper is an welcome surprise against the upholstered chairs.
Check out Porter Teleo for artistic and painterly wallpaper.
Leanne Ford Interiors
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New Age Floral Wallpaper
Modern, photorealist interpretations of classic designs are popping up everywhere.
In this dining room designed by Leanne Ford Interiors, the walls are covered in a contemporized botanical print that gives the romantic, old-school floral look a new spin. But the dining room still feels timeless, thanks to the linen slipcover chairs and reclaimed wood table.
Check out House of Hackney to shop for colorful and interpretations of classic wallpaper.
Studio DB
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Nature-inspired Nook
Monochrome swirls of agate-like wallpaper complete this dining room designed by Studio DB. The sand-hued built-in banquet along with the light hardwood floors and shearling throw pillow maintain that nature-inspired look while the green velvet seats anchor the room and give it a formal flair.
Check out Brett Design to shop for gorgeous photo-real wallpaper.
KARYN R MILLET
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Modern Repeating Floral Wallpaper
Florals don't have to be super dainty, nor ornate, nor stuffy. Take this dining room designed by Joe Lucas, for example.
Before renovation, the dining room felt like a passageway to the kitchen, so Lucas made it feel more like a destination— and room of its own—with a bold wall covering. "The previously white space was transformed with wallpaper," he explains.
Check out Kelly Wearstler to shop for designer-approved wallpaper prints.
Amber Interiors
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Neutral and Understated Wallpaper
Who says beige is boring? Cover half the dining room wall with a neutral wallpaper to offset the white paint and introduce texture without drowning the space in a loud color or print. This dining room designed by Amber Interiors is a great place to look for inspiration, where the layers of textiles and modern lighting steal the show.
Check out Schumacher for a wide variety of high-end wallpaper prints.
Bjorn Wallander
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Scandinavian-inspired Floral Wallpaper
The founder of Apartment Therapy's dining room is a piece of Scandinavia in the Hamptons.
Inspired by Host restaurant in Copenhagen, Maxwell Ryan wanted warm and minimal Hans Wagner dining chairs. The matte pendant lights, sheepskin throws, and blond wood furniture soften things up (literally) and ground the space. It's where Ryan "reads and stays up late dining into the night" after meals.
Check out Chasing Paper for fun, affordable, and temporary wallpaper prints.
Dining rooms with wallpaper on the walls - 135 best photos of dining room interior design
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Gorgeous Dining Room with Chinoiserie and Tuscan Mural
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
This showpiece dining room is really the jewel in the crown of this 1930s Colonial we designed and restored. The room is a mixture of the husband and wife's design styles. He loves Italy, so we installed a Tuscan mural. She loves Chinoiserie and color, so we added some red Chinese Chippendale chairs. The grasscloth wallpaper provides a neutral backdrop for some of the exciting standout pieces in this design. Also included are original paintings, lemon accents, and copper accents throughout.
Gorgeous Dining Room with Chinoiserie and Tuscan Mural
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
This showpiece dining room is really the jewel in the crown of this 1930s Colonial we designed and restored.
The room is a mixture of the husband and wife's design styles. He loves Italy, so we installed a Tuscan mural. She loves Chinoiserie and color, so we added some red Chinese Chippendale chairs. The grasscloth wallpaper provides a neutral backdrop for some of the exciting standout pieces in this design. Also included are original paintings, lemon accents, and copper accents throughout.
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Therefore, the design of such interiors should contain notes of solemnity, and, given the need to observe the practicality of finishing materials, it can be difficult to achieve this effect.
Fortunately, today this issue is no longer so acute: among high-quality wallpaper for walls, there are many bright and stylish options that will decorate your room and not violate the integrity of the kitchen design.
We have collected for you the best pictures of wallpaper for the dining room, so you can see that even with a simple design, this area can be sophisticated and charming.
The need to allocate a dining area in each kitchen requires a rational approach to designing such a space.
Requirements for materials
In order for dining room wallpaper to become a stylish addition to the design for a long time, care must be taken to purchase materials that are resistant to all conditions of such a room.
In the dining room combined with the kitchen, the wallpaper will be exposed to grease and moisture, can be deformed due to high temperatures, so it is important to choose a wallpaper that can withstand all the negative effects.
The following characteristics of the wallpaper will ensure the safety of your repair for a long time:
- high density material . Thick wallpaper will not deteriorate from accidental scratches and mechanical damage, will not wrinkle and will not lose shape even in such specific conditions;
- sun resistance . The paint of the wallpaper should calmly withstand ultraviolet exposure and not fade under the sun;
- moisture tolerance . Such wallpapers will not only retain their appearance when water gets on the surface, but will not deteriorate after forced cleaning from contaminants.
Given the need to purchase durable and practical materials for walls, do not give preference to cheap wallpaper: instead of ordinary paper, choose duplex, made on a vinyl basis.
Some types of paper wallpapers are treated with impregnation to protect against external influences: such materials also have a longer service life.
In addition to paper, you can choose from vinyl (with a washable backing), glass (fire and steam resistant) and non-woven (durable and paintable).
Tip: do not use several different materials when planning to divide the room into zones and separate the dining room. Differences in the density and structure of the wallpaper will be visible to the naked eye, and it will be quite difficult to disguise them.
Stylish design in the interior of the dining room can be created with the help of wallpapers of the same type, choosing the right shades and scenes for the walls.
Do not forget that the dining room, like the kitchen, should be both stylish and cozy: analyze whether the design of the walls will not have a negative psychological impact.
Color options
The choice of the right shade depends on many factors: for example, too dark colors in the dining area are inappropriate, as they will affect the appetite, and cold shades will make this interior dull and not suitable for receiving guests.
In addition, the dimensions of this zone can be significantly reduced by using wallpapers of some shades.
In accordance with the rules for the design of cramped rooms, the walls should have a cold or light shade that will visually expand the area of the room.
Keep in mind the importance of creating bright accents in this area: a neutral solid background will not always be advantageous . For the dining room, wallpapers of blue, beige, green shades are suitable, but this color can be not only a background color, but also be present in patterns.
A cold palette would be appropriate in interiors facing south . Otherwise, use warmer and more cozy colors: yellow, pink, lavender, orange and others.
Dark hues (eg blue or brown) can only be used in patterns, as background wallpaper with such a palette will make the dining area cramped and inconspicuous.
You can show your imagination - and combine several colors, but do not overdo it: ideally in the dining area there can be no more than three shades of , and all bright colors should be diluted with light inserts.
Tip: Not sure if you have chosen the right shade? Glue wallpaper for painting - and you can change the color scheme of the dining room at any time.
The right choice of colors is also important if your dining room is combined with other interiors, such as a living room. Both interiors are quite important and require certain accents, but mixing several bright colors in one design is unacceptable. Therefore, decide how to correctly distribute the accents in the studio room : it is best to choose a free wall for this purpose without furniture and accessories.
The color of the furniture in each of these rooms should be harmonious: it is not necessary to equip the interior with details of the same color, but contradictory and contrasting tones cannot be used.
Diversity can be emphasized by choosing colors that differ by several tones: by the way, it is with the help of this approach that it is really possible to highlight one of the zones of such a room.
Even the simplest decorative solutions can make the dining area elegant and harmonious. In modern interiors, black and white wallpapers are very popular: dark drawings on a light background attract attention, but the overall color scheme does not look contradictory.
Dining room design
Wallcoverings for walls include neutral designs: for example, a straight line or small embossed strokes can represent several styles at once and are considered universal.
If you want to draw attention to a particular direction used in the design of the dining room - use the appropriate patterned wallpaper in a wide format or small sizes.
Depending on the style of the interior, the following wallpaper options are available for you:
- A classic dining room will look even more sophisticated with floral, straight line or damask wallpapers;
- Art Deco interiors are characterized by bright patterns on a light background in the form of exquisite geometry or floral compositions;
- a natural theme can be present in a country or Provence style dining room.
In addition to flowers, small geometry (polka dots or a cage), a strip, as well as wallpaper imitating stone or wood, will do;
- dining room, decorated in a minimalist style, can be decorated with wallpaper with small and laconic patterns or monochromatic coatings in rich shades;
- high-tech, modern and loft interiors can be decorated with abstract wallpapers, bright plain materials, photo wallpapers or coatings stylized as stone, brick and other surfaces.
Do not forget that even the nature of the pattern can affect the correct perception of the dining area.
Large ornaments have the property of limiting space: such wallpapers are not recommended for gluing in interiors with a small area. The strip, on the contrary, contributes to the lengthening of the parameters of the room: vertical - raises the ceiling, horizontal - increases the width of the walls.
Remember! A high ceiling imitated with vertical line wallpaper can eat up the space of your room.
Use such wallpapers carefully: if you cannot do without a strip, let it be present only in some areas of the walls.
Even small flower arrangements can spoil the effect of decorating a limited space in a dining room. In this case, the role of patterns will depend on their brightness : rich and catchy prints will emphasize the randomness of home design, and cramped rooms, on the contrary, should be as simple and concise as possible. Therefore, choose patterned wallpapers made in soothing colors.
Where to hang wallpaper for walls
To create a cozy interior, it is not enough to buy trendy wallpapers: it is important to consider where the wallpaper for the dining room and kitchen will look most harmonious.
We offer you several options for creating a colorful, but comfortable and conducive design for family evenings in this room.
Method #1 - Background Finish . Plain or patterned wallpaper with subtle patterns can be hung in each area of the room without highlighting the dining room and kitchen.
Since this design does not imply the presence of accent wallpaper on the walls, enliven the interior with bright accessories or textiles.
Method #2 - creating an accent . For these purposes, choose a free wall (near or opposite the table) - and free from unnecessary furniture and accessories.
Wallpapers with drawings or embossed compositions will diversify the simple design of the rest of the walls and will attract attention.
Method No. 3 - highlighting the features of the layout . Wallpaper with patterns or plain materials in rich shades can decorate any design that is present in the dining area. Choose wallpaper that will catch the eye when combined with background materials - and stick in niches or on partitions. Built-in lighting will help emphasize the decorative effect.
Method No. 4 - design of studio . Any spacious kitchen that combines several areas with different purposes must have an accent.
Use unusual finishing materials to decorate the wall near the table or bar.
Photomurals with a realistic panoramic scene are perfect for creating a modern design for such an interior.
Method No. 5 - classic version . Not everyone likes modern laconic wall decoration. If you adhered to the old design (classic, country, Provence) when decorating the kitchen, emphasize its sophistication by creating small wallpaper inserts on some walls.
It is enough to choose a patterned wallpaper that will be pleasantly combined with the background - and paste small fragments on a free wall.
You can hide sharp transitions and unaesthetic seams with moldings that emphasize the effect of the old design of the room.
Method No. 6 - combination of practicality and aesthetics . This option is also suitable for earlier style directions: the wallpaper is combined vertically or horizontally.
Most often, horizontal gluing is carried out, and to ensure the safety of the walls, the lower zone is decorated with wooden or plastic panels.
