Options for creating panels
The situation when after renovation there are many pieces of high-quality and beautiful wallpaper left is quite common. There is no point in throwing them away, but they can be used to decorate the interior or even for cosmetic renovations in another room.
The most interesting option may be a panel - a decorative piece designed to fill sections of a wall or ceiling in a room. Anyone can make a panel of wallpaper with their own hands, even those who have never hung wallpaper in their apartment.
There are several types of it:
- static, when pieces of wallpaper are glued directly to the wall;
- in patchwork style, consisting of pieces;
- panels for children's rooms;
- creation of individual paintings;
- use of false panels.
Theme of a photo collage on the wall for different rooms
The rooms in the house have different purposes and should be decorated based on the needs and purposes of the room. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the appropriate theme, type of design, materials and method of placing photo frames.
The style can be emphasized with a photo collage, hanging a landscape, a children's panel, sticking photo wallpaper, or making a picture in a frame from the remnants of wallpaper left after renovation.
We hang photo frames with family photos on the wall in the living room.
The living room is a place where the whole family gathers, relaxes, communicates, and shares news. The walls of this room can be decorated with photographs from family life, shared leisure time, or studio photos.
Combine photographs of the same subject into a large frame with several compartments, or select frames for the wall in the same style, texture and pattern. The main thing is that the composition pleases and makes a positive impression.
To create a collage you will need family photos, frames of suitable size, nails and a hammer.
Pre-draw the place where the pictures will hang, taking into account the size of the frames and the spaces between them. Drive in the required number of nails in the selected area, hang the photo - and the photo collage is ready.
Static panels on the wall
For such panels, sheets with preliminary markings (rectangular or square) are used, and pieces from different rolls can be combined with each other. Static panels on the wall made of wallpaper (photo below) are often used to decorate niches or zoning a room to separate, for example, a workplace from a relaxation area.
Carrying out a composition requires preliminary consideration of the design and style of the room. For a harmonious combination of canvases there should be at least 2, you can use contrasting colors and patterns, and it is recommended to decorate the edges with baguettes. How to make panels from wallpaper yourself will be discussed below.
Paintings from wallpaper scraps
The question of how to make a picture from wallpaper with your own hands arises along with the desire to bring something unusual to the interior. In fact, this is a great way to significantly save your family budget, because you will need a minimum set of materials for the work:
- Frame. It can be quite simple or made from an expensive baguette. This element can also be decorated to your liking.
- Whole pieces or trimmings of wallpaper. This is the main material that is used to obtain the desired image.
- Glue. Necessary for gluing individual fragments when arranging drawings.
- If required, it is recommended to acquire the appropriate tool. To hang it on the wall, you may need nails and a hammer, and if you make the frame yourself, rope and screws.
The main thing in creating paintings is desire and inspiration, and a simple tool can always be found
On a note! Much attention should be paid to the choice of subject. Of course, many people like to work solely on inspiration, but some thought is a more rational solution. It makes it possible to obtain a result that can take its rightful place on the wall in a house or apartment.
There are three main ways to create wall paintings from wallpaper. Depending on the specific situation, the optimal one is selected.
The simplest option
This method is remarkably simple. This solution is not always considered a full-fledged picture, but it allows you to highlight the desired area. The bottom line is that the surfaces are covered with different types of wallpaper, among which there should be an option with a beautiful central pattern or print. For example, it could be a large embossed flower. It is this that is highlighted by means of a frame, that is, it becomes the frame of the picture.
This method has a significant drawback - there is no way to change the overall composition without re-gluing the entire wall.
Fragmentary covering of walls with different canvases is easy, but it will no longer be possible to remake such a panel
Fast and tasteful
In principle, this option is not much different from the previous one. The only difference is that the selected image is cut out and placed in a frame.
The technology is as follows:
- The required size of the picture is determined; it must match the internal size of the frame.
- The cut out fragment is glued onto thin cardboard, which will prevent its deformation.
- All parts are connected, after which the work is considered complete.
Of course, if you want to get a high-quality result, you will have to work hard.
You can quickly create a collage from scraps pasted onto a base, the main thing is to know when to stop.
Composition
Wallpaper paintings in the interior, which are made from various scraps, have a special chic. That is, the technology consists of arranging and adjusting the elements so that a complete image is obtained. This can be compared to putting together puzzles.
Everything is done as follows:
- A frame and insert made of thick cardboard are prepared. It is necessary to take into account that you cannot use plain paper, it gradually undergoes deformation.
- The general background is selected. This could be a piece of plain wallpaper.
- Fragments of drawings are cut out from the remnants of rolled materials.
- The resulting parts are laid out until the desired result is obtained and glued step by step.
The step-by-step process of making the painting can be seen in the photo.
Step-by-step drawing up of a picture is akin to a children's applique
Applications of patchwork
With this option, the panel consists of many different pieces of wallpaper with different patterns, ornaments, and in a variety of colors. The decorated wall is an image consisting of small-sized cut “pieces” (the shape is usually square, rectangular or diamond-shaped).
The patchwork design is ideal for decorating a children's room, as well as for rooms in a vintage or retro style. However, when selecting a composition, you should choose no more than 3 combinations of patterns or shades of images.
Fragments of wallpaper are glued in a random order, one next to the other or overlapping, so that the resulting image resembles a patchwork quilt. Important tips: for patchwork it is better to choose wallpaper of the same density, and you need to glue them as tightly as possible so that the edges do not come off.
Varieties and Variations
In the rooms, paintings with different designs are used for decoration:
- with a frame made of wood, metal, plastic. For a panel, the frame can be made of polyurethane baguette;
- a picture without a frame, in this case the wallpaper is glued to a stretcher and folded over the end sides;
- consist of a single pattern, or it can be a composition of different rolls.
According to the layout of the paintings, they are located:
- single, it can be one small painting or a panel the size of the entire wall. They are most often used for walls;
- group, the motif is repeated in several images;
- group, where the paintings consist of different images, but they can be united by theme, color, for example, these can be monochrome images with different patterns.
Panel for children's room
Figures made from pieces of wallpaper will look great in the interior of a baby’s room. This will help you decorate the room in an original way with animal figures, colorful balls, letters or numbers, and plants.
This option resembles an applique, but its fragments should be selected according to color and harmonious combination. You can use fairy-tale characters or images from movies and cartoons.
Some recommendations for choosing fragments and material:
- in a children's room it is better to use washable wallpaper so as not to waste time erasing “children's works”;
- It is better to make the choice of drawings together with the child;
- do not use easily torn fragments or decorative elements;
- It is better to place the drawings in such a place that the baby cannot reach them.
Features of kitchen decoration
The wallpaper panel in the kitchen should reflect a plot related to the themes:
- still lifes;
- tableware;
- nature;
- drinks;
- products;
- ready meals, etc.
An abstraction, an urban or rural landscape, as well as an image close to the interior style can be harmoniously placed on the kitchen wall. The dimensions of individual elements and the total area of filling the panel must correspond to the volume of the room. You need to understand that a large pattern in a small kitchen will look unprofitable. On the other hand, a tiny panel will simply disappear into a huge space.
Proportionality is one of the main principles of decorating any room.
Benefits of using wallpaper for decoration
To make a beautiful panel, wallpaper for the kitchen should be chosen on a paper or non-woven basis. They lend themselves perfectly to cutting and are easy to stick to any surface. Using various techniques for placing a decorative element you can:
- zone the kitchen, highlighting, for example, a dining area;
- hide irregularities and other defects on the walls;
- visually raise the ceiling;
- decorate your kitchen apron in an original way. The picture, in this case, is protected with unbreakable glass;
- deepen the space with an image of a landscape receding into the distance. This can be an imitation of a window, veranda or open door;
- expand the boundaries of the kitchen by placing in one of the free corners a panel with a realistic photo drawing of a spiral staircase leading to the upper floor;
- focus the attention of those present on only one of the walls;
- stylishly design something like a painting or fresco;
- place “architectural delights” such as Roman columns and even copies of artistic masterpieces of famous masters in the kitchen;
- quickly update your kitchen without even making cosmetic repairs;
- acquire a “wine cellar”, etc.
You can also use liquid wallpaper for panels. In this case, you will have to apply a protective layer to the finished surface. The material has enormous potential for unique incarnations, but in conditions of high humidity present in the kitchen, it would be better to abandon the idea of using it.
It is advisable to choose wallpaper for panels with a washable surface.
Panel of paintings in frame
When small panels are framed, they are convenient because they can be hung arbitrarily at the request of the owner of the room. Fragments of wallpaper need to be inserted into frames, which is quite simple for non-specialists. However, when choosing a composition, you should make a selection according to the color scheme. You can also experiment with various patterns and shades (flowers and geometric patterns, etc.)
There are 2 options for this design:
- the paintings are made of the same size and then they are placed symmetrically in a certain order (along a ruler);
- the paintings have different sizes and are hung “chaotically” in any order.
This wallpaper panel in the interior looks perfect on a plain wall. For decoration, you can use drawings with any ornament (flowers, geometric shapes, abstractions and patterns). Exactly identical fragments in identical frames, hung close to each other, look very stylish.
As frames, you can use not only standard photo frames, but also wooden hoops. This unusual design will add zest to the design of the room, and round shapes will add softness.
Wallpaper panel in the bedroom
To highlight the sleeping area, you can decorate the wall with a panel made from wallpaper. It is important to consider the color combination with the overall interior of the room and its basic style.
In the bedroom, the panel is usually placed at the head of the bed. Since we are talking about a relaxation room, you should not choose an image that is too bright and aggressive. The eyes, like the psyche, should rest.
Using wallpaper panels in the bedroom you can designate the sleeping area, the main thing is to choose the right combination of colors
The symbolic meaning hidden in decorative elements has a great influence on our emotional state, even if we do not know how to read it. Therefore, when creating a mural in the bedroom, you should understand what you no longer lack - vigor and good mood in the morning or tranquility in the evening and at night.
Muted motifs in pastel colors are exactly what you need for the bedroom. In addition, as a rule, they try to choose panels lighter than the main color of the wallpaper.
False panels
This type of panel is often used by designers to update an existing interior, because with their help this can be done inexpensively and quickly. False panels can be glued on top of existing wallpaper or on a cleaned wall painted with water-dispersion paint.
To make such a panel, a piece of wallpaper of the required size and shape is cut out, and then simply pasted onto the wall over the existing trim. For false panels, it is better to take high-quality, thick and textured wallpaper. Hand-made wallpaper panels look very elegant in a bedroom decorated in a Japanese or oriental interior if the material with silk-screen printing is chosen. After drying, molding, wooden or plastic slats are glued along the contour and painted in the desired tone.
Inside the false panels you can hang mirrors, install sconces or other lamps, picture frames, clocks or any other decor. This is what a typical interior in a classic style looks like. If the design is made in more modern styles (high-tech, avant-garde, etc.), then it is better to choose metal or plastic for frames.
The headboard of the bed in the bedroom is made in the same way. The easiest option for making a wallpaper panel on the wall in the bedroom (photo below) is to imitate a headboard using wallpaper with a pattern on a plain background. The composition will become brighter and more stylish if you add decorative elements with a similar pattern to the interior (bedspread, pillows or bed linen with the same pattern).
One option for using leftovers would be to make a headboard for a bed from a sheet of plywood covered with wallpaper. A bright and intricate pattern is suitable for this, which will become an original accent in the bedroom composition.
Spectacular modular decorations
modular compositions look original
Panels on the kitchen wall made from high-quality images look impressive. Modular compositions are now highly popular among professional designers and lovers of original interiors. They consist of several elements of one solid photo, can be enclosed in thin frames or decorated in a frameless, gallery manner.
The advantages of modular decorative panels on the wall in the kitchen are:
- versatility;
- variability;
- ease of care;
- affordable price.
panels made of several modules are perfect for a modern interior style
Images are applied using printing, which ensures high transfer accuracy regardless of complexity. The topic can be anything. This provides an opportunity to choose the ideal option for a specific interior, refresh it, make it brighter, more cheerful, and add certain notes to the atmosphere. Photos of the kitchen panel can be viewed on the Internet.
A modular wall panel in the kitchen is ideal. Laminated coatings provide reliable protection from all influences and retain the original appearance of the picture for several years.
Using Frames
Before you make a panel out of wallpaper, you should decide on the choice of frame for it. You should know that frames look best on a plain or multi-colored (variegated) wall surface. Therefore, when choosing it, you should take into account the features of the room and its interior, and also think about what effect they will produce.
Decoration around the edges of the panel is done in various ways:
- without frames, when strips of wallpaper are glued end to end;
- framing from a strip of wallpaper, when a certain fragment of the desired color or pattern is cut out;
- volumetric baguette made of wood, plastic or metal;
- old or aged wooden frames (used in vintage style interiors);
- gypsum decorative overlays.
When choosing the type of frame, you should strive for its harmonious combination with other decorative elements.
Wallpaper paintings: a fashionable design trend
Very popular today is decorating the walls of apartments and houses with paintings made from leftover wallpaper. These kinds of elements in the interior create a feeling of uniqueness and exclusivity that the owners so strive for.
Wallpaper pictures will help make the design of the room fashionable, sophisticated and original. The rooms will look new and much more interesting.
Along with bringing something new to the design of the room, these paintings will help solve a number of problems that may be facing you. To do this, you may need not one or two, but an entire art gallery.
Wallpaper patterns make the design of the room elegant and fashionable
Tasks that wallpaper pictures can easily handle:
- Hide any flaw on the wall;
- Dilute the plain color of the wallpaper;
- Select one of the walls as the main one;
- Divide the room into zones;
- Emphasize individuality.
Wallpaper pictures are simply an ideal solution for budget, and most importantly individual, wall decoration. Suitable for both updating old renovations and adding zest to a fresh one.
Design tips
Before starting work, you should pay attention to 3 main factors:
- degree of illumination of the room;
- the predominant color scheme or background of the walls, their texture;
- accessories placed in the room.
Expert advice will help you choose the right and harmoniously compose the composition:
- in a small room you can achieve a visual expansion of the space using a composition in light shades, preferably pastel colors;
- when decorating a room in a classic style, warm colors are preferred: beige, golden, red or burgundy;
- in a spacious room, the place of the composition should be dominant, otherwise it will get lost.
Making your own panels on the wall: preparation
To figure out how to make a wallpaper panel on a wall, you should start by preparing the wall surface and the necessary materials. First you need to level the surface of the wall, peel off the old wallpaper and remove traces of dampness and defects.
The next step is to select pieces of wallpaper of different patterns, where the main criterion is their uniformity and harmonious combination. Here are some nuances to consider:
- for the center of the composition, it is better to take a large drawing with perspective, for example, an image of the sea, a natural landscape or flying birds;
- The wallpaper panel in the bedroom interior should contain a calm, peaceful image (park, sea, etc.)
- if the interior of the room is planned in a classical style, then it is better to choose an image similar to frescoes, paintings or engravings.
Panels are a guarantee of interior expressiveness
combination of panels in soft colors with pastel colored walls
When creating an interior, we all remember the need to ensure harmony and take into account the purpose of the room. However, even if all the rules are followed, you may end up with a design that has a certain appeal, but lacks its own character. An elegant design that matches all of today's trends can turn the kitchen into a faceless, boring room. The interior of a kitchen with panels cannot be like this. This decor:
- will definitely attract the eye;
- will provide a certain mood to the environment;
- stimulates certain desires and interests.
panel imitating a drawing board
The decoration will add cheerfulness, warmth, comfort, the atmosphere will seem to receive a soul, become alive and interesting. To see the powerful impact of this decor, you can look at photos of kitchen panels, of which there are many on the Internet.
But these are not strict guidelines for action. The special appeal of this method of decoration lies in its unlimited possibilities. By creating a panel on the kitchen wall, you can embody your creative idea, reflect your approach to life, worldview, personal style, and favorite recipes. This option will not only add proper expressiveness, but will also provide the interior with uniqueness, which is highly valued by modern fashion.
How to make a panel of wallpaper on the wall with your own hands: photos and procedure
To make a wall panel you need the following materials:
- pieces of beautiful wallpaper;
- slats or foam molding (possible for ceiling);
- miter box - a tool for cutting slats at a certain angle;
- paint for painting baguette;
- masking tape;
- pencil and knife.
Operating procedure:
- First, it is recommended to make markings on the wall using a regular pencil;
- cut the slats and glue them in the right places on the wall;
- paint in the chosen color, having previously covered the adjacent areas with masking tape so as not to get dirty;
- Cut the wallpaper to the desired size and paste it inside the frame.
After selection, the selected pieces of wallpaper are glued to the wall end-to-end. To highlight the edge, you can use ready-made slats or foam baguette, which are glued at the joints of different strips of wallpaper.
How to do it right
In order for the panel to be beautiful, you need to follow the stages of manufacturing work. The first thing to do is to select all the tools and materials that will be needed. These include: gypsum and wallpaper glue, wallpaper, baguette (for the frame), primer.
Related article: 7 simple decorative elements that will decorate your interior
Next, we begin making the frame. To do this, you need to cut out the details of the baguettes depending on what size the frame should be. Then we connect it using gypsum glue. You can also use fasteners. After this, we prepare the base for wallpapering. This could be cardboard or other thick paper. We attach it to the created frame, and then treat it with primer. Next, we paste the wallpaper in the same way as during finishing. It is very important that there are no irregularities in the created picture. Such wall decor will not be very neat and can ruin the interior. If there is some excess wallpaper left on the sides, you can trim it off with a utility knife.
Production of panel paintings
To make a wallpaper panel consisting of individual paintings with your own hands, you need the following tools and parts:
- frames (for paintings or photos) of different sizes or 2-3 identical ones if the paintings are large;
- acrylic paint;
- wallpaper glue;
- stationery knife.
First, you should determine the main background color; it is this color that will be used to paint the frames. However, sometimes you can use a contrasting color. After applying the selected paint to the frames, they should be dried.
The next step is to cut pieces of wallpaper to fit the base of the frame. The base, removed from the frame, is placed on a roll and cut along the contour. Then the fragment is glued to the base using wallpaper glue. The knife is used to trim the edges of the paper.
The frame is then placed on top and secured. The next fragment is done in the same way. Ready-made frames with wallpaper are hung on the walls. To emphasize the originality and border of a decorative element, designers advise using appliqués that are glued to frames or inside (leaves, old newspapers, small details from wallpaper, etc.)
Knowing the rules of how to make panels out of wallpaper, following all the advice of experts and using your own imagination and artistic taste, you can make the interior of any room bright and original.
Paintings in the interior
The painting, for the production of which the remains of ordinary wallpaper or liquid wallpaper were used, is a universal decorative element. It is suitable for decorating a room for any purpose. In order for the panel to fit into the overall interior, you just need to select a material of suitable shades, and then assemble the pieces into an interesting holistic composition.
It is necessary to take into account that in small rooms images with small patterns look good, and in large rooms - images with large patterns. Home decorations made with your own hands make the atmosphere more cozy and warm. They serve as interior decoration and emphasize the individuality of the household.
Options for using leftover wallpaper (2 videos)
Ideas for creating decorative panels (53 photos)
The best posts
- We make products for storing jewelry with our own hands (+35 photos)
- How to make a Christmas tree for your home with your own hands: the best master classes
- Do-it-yourself original lamps from various bottles (3 MK)
- 6 ideas for decorating your phone - how to stand out from the crowd (42 photos)
- Interesting ideas for handmade: master class on creating unique things
- New Year's gift: 8 ideas for DIY New Year's gifts
- Homemade products are the best gifts for loved ones (+42 photos)
- How to make a decorative cage with your own hands (2 master classes)