How to combine wallpaper correctly: ideas, tips, recommendations from experts (+photos)

Rules and recommendations

When deciding to renovate a room by combining wallpaper, you should take into account the area, location, purpose and proportions of the room.

• When choosing the main tone, you need to start from the area. In a small room, it is inappropriate to use a dark color palette; a light pastel palette looks more harmonious, which will visually increase the area of ​​the room.
• In a spacious room, a combination of dark colors and voluminous patterns is acceptable.
• Location plays an important role. In a room with windows facing north, it is better to use a warm palette, this will compensate for the lack of sunlight.
• On the south side, opposite, cool shades look more harmonious; they will give a breath of fresh air.
• In an apartment with high ceilings, you should not combine wallpaper with vertical patterns.
• You can adjust the height of the ceilings using horizontal stripes and three-dimensional images. The same rule works in the opposite direction; for small rooms, light, plain wallpaper and a small, discreet pattern are suitable.

Beautiful design of combined wallpaper (photo)

When choosing the option of renovating a house by combining different wallpapers, you need to keep in mind the size of the rooms, their configuration and purpose. With the correct combination of coatings, it is possible to obtain the following results:

• visual increase in room area;
• hiding minor damage to walls;
• saturating the room with additional light;
• allocation of certain areas;
• creating an emphasis on stylistic features.

To give a unique style, it is possible to use only a few colors that are similar to each other. This range of shades can be applied using a specialized circle with a color chart.

Properly selected wallpaper will help highlight the special style of any room.

Advice! To get a multi-layer effect, the canvases are applied to each other, choosing one of them as the main one. Others in this case will be additional elements.

Combination methods

Combination with vertical stripes

With the help of striped wallpaper you can visually increase the height of the ceilings. The frequency and width of the bands depends on personal preference. When purchasing material, your choice should be on rolls of the same size and, if possible, from the same collection. In this case, the finished version will look like a solid composition. The color palette can consist of two close to each other or contrasting colors.

In the photo, one of the kitchen walls is decorated with striped wallpaper.

Combining horizontally

Horizontal patterns and stripes can “pull apart” the walls and make the room wider. This finishing option is suitable for rooms with high ceilings; in a compact room, a feeling of a low ceiling may appear.

Another way to combine is to divide the wall into two parts horizontally, with the top half usually in a lighter color than the bottom. Often the lower part is made of wall panels.

Accent wall

Most often, the accent wall is the one that the eye falls on when entering the room. A bright shade or three-dimensional image will “pull up” the wall; with this technique you can bring a long narrow room a little closer to the shape of a square. Depending on the stylistic direction, the main color may be similar in tone to the accent wall or radically different.

In the photo, the accent wall in the bedroom is decorated with pink photo wallpaper with flowers.

Plain and plain

Different shades of the same color will help to zone the space and create a play of shadows. For example, part of the bedroom is finished in a light gray shade, and the sleeping area is finished in a deep, rich color.

Pattern or ornament and plain

One of the most common finishing methods is the combination method. Floral patterns or ornaments can resonate with the style of the interior. The pattern is applied with a stencil, sticker or wallpaper. Today you can often find collections in stores that present monochromatic options and those with a pattern applied to the same base.

Pattern and Pattern

Completely different patterns can exist harmoniously in one room, but they should be united by a common note. This could be common motifs, elements or color.

Combining photo wallpaper with wallpaper

Photo wallpaper can significantly increase the space of a room. Perspective photo wallpaper, such as a road or a tall waterfall, will elongate the room and make it wider.

The photo shows a promising photo wallpaper (a receding pier), which helps to visually increase the height of a small bedroom.

Considering that photo wallpapers themselves have a voluminous and colorful image, it is worth combining them with a calmer tone so as not to overload the room.

Focus point

In order to highlight any area, for example a fireplace or TV, use background wallpaper. Part of the wall may have a solid color that differs from the main shade or have an unusual pattern.

Decorative decorations

An unusual picture is formed by elements framed in frames and moldings. Against the background of a calm shade of wallpaper, there may be inserts with ornate patterns. This combination is suitable for an interior in a classic style.

In the photo in the living room in the classic style, the wallpaper is decorated using moldings.

Patchwork technique

Patchwork technique is suitable for decorating a nursery or bedroom. The point is to combine an overall picture from patches of different wallpapers. When gluing, it is necessary to maintain an even seam.

Allocation of niches

An interesting solution would be to highlight the niches in the wall with a different color. The recesses can be made a couple of shades darker. When decorating a niche with textured wallpaper or panels, lighting looks good; the relief will cast interior shadows.

Combining wallpaper with different textures

The combination of different textures looks harmonious in almost any room in the apartment. In small rooms, wallpaper with a shiny surface will increase the space due to its reflective properties. In addition, they look interesting in contrast with the matte canvas.

Room zoning

You can divide a room into zones in several ways, one of them is by dividing it with color and texture. The kitchen, combined with the living room, will be separated by wallpaper of the same texture, but in different shades of the same spectrum. A good option would be structural wallpaper for painting.

The photo shows two types of wallpaper with a floral and checkered print.

Combination with brick wallpaper

Brickwork is most often associated with the loft style. In a small apartment, it is possible to replace natural material with imitation wallpaper. Red brick wallpaper goes well with matte gray or white material. White brick looks harmonious with light walls.

How to combine two types of wallpaper

Sometimes, to achieve sophistication in the interior of a room, it is enough to use samples of only two types of wallpaper. In this case, you need to decide how the shades on different rolls are combined, for which there are certain rules:

• Wallpaper with brightly saturated colors should be in harmony with neutral shades;
• a combination of canvases with abstract patterns and geometric patterns;
• purchasing products from the same collection and, preferably, from the same manufacturer.

The perfect combination of peach and blue

Modern types of wallpaper will look beautiful not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling

When gluing wallpaper of two samples, several options are distinguished

1. Vertical placement of canvases. Here the effect of increased room volume is achieved due to the height of the ceiling.
2. Patchwork method . This method combines horizontal and vertical gluing of canvases, with elements of different sizes.
3. Photo wallpaper . The improvisation of such materials with ordinary wallpaper looks impressive in children's and bedrooms.

Spectacular 3-D wallpaper with a beautiful design

If you use custom-made wallpaper as wall decor, then great opportunities open up for creating a stylish and unique design that will fully meet all your expectations.

Blue goes perfectly with orange, especially if there is a dark white contrast between them

Fresh room design ideas in yellow, black and white

How to combine wallpaper by color?

Monochromatic combination

A calm color combination, despite its saturation, can be called monochromatic. These are shades of the same color, differing in saturation. In the interior, a richer shade can be used to mark the desired areas or visually divide the space.

The photo shows a monochromatic combination of colors on combined wallpaper.

Complementary Combination

This is a combination of contrasting, opposite colors. For example, red and green, purple and yellow, orange and blue. A combination of this kind is suitable for finishing any room. A combination of calm shades can be used in the living room and bedroom, and bright ones are suitable for a nursery.

Similar

At first glance, similar colors are completely different, but their use in the interior looks harmonious, each shade smoothly flows from one to another. As a rule, this is a combination of two or three adjacent shades from the color wheel.

Combination of individual colors (table)

The photo shows a combination of three types of wallpaper in the interior of a children's room.

What is companion wallpaper in the living room interior

It is a well-known fact that beautiful and expensive furniture looks good against a calm background. But in this case, all the rest of the empty space remains boring and insipid. For those who prefer bright accents in the interior, you should take a closer look at the companion wallpaper. This is the perfect option between restraint and brightness.

Bright companion wallpaper for the reception area in the living room

Companion wallpapers are two different canvases that differ in one or two parameters, but at the same time they are connected by common design features that are in harmony with each other.

Combining wallpaper in a classic style living room

The use of such finishing material for walls is a variety for the living room. Here you can simultaneously place bright accents and create a neutral background.

Narrow striped wallpaper combined with a floral pattern in the living room

Companion wallpapers have the following advantages:

• huge space for the embodiment of creative ideas;
• companion wallpaper helps make the interior harmonious, avoid boredom and excessive diversity;
• easy and quick visual adjustment of the room, increasing the height of the ceilings, changing the volume of the room or its individual part;
• there is no need to spend a long time choosing wallpaper of suitable colors; companions are produced by many manufacturers;
• a quick and simple solution for zoning a room.

Photos of the interior of rooms in an apartment

Living room

There are a lot of wall decoration ideas for the living room. The material and pattern are selected depending on the style. In a spacious living room with a corner sofa, an accent wall looks harmonious. A beautiful pattern and rich colors will indicate a place of rest.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, as a rule, preference is given to calm shades. A combination of a calm shade of the main wallpaper and a photo wallpaper with a floral print at the head of the bed will look harmonious.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, it is more practical to combine wallpaper above the dining area and tiles in the cooking area. Colors may overlap with each other.

The photo shows a horizontal combination of two types of wallpaper - plain and with a floral print, the joint is decorated using a white molding.

Children's

You can safely combine bright and rich shades in a children's room. For toddlers, you can use a patchwork technique with gender-appropriate colors and designs. One of the walls decorated with photo wallpaper or wallpaper with patterns will also look good.

Hallway and corridor

In a spacious or open hallway, you can combine simple, smooth and textured wallpaper with imitation of different materials.

The photo shows a practical combination of decorative panels with wallpaper.

Combination of wallpaper combinations in rooms

Not everyone likes experiments and decides to move away from the traditional wallpapering of each room in the same color. In order for a fresh renovation to look harmonious, you must first study a large number of recommendations from knowledgeable designers, study examples with photos, and develop an idea that would take into account the functional features of each room.

Living room

The room where visitors are received is often called the hall. Here they receive guests, hold evening gatherings with tea parties, meet colleagues and important guests. Therefore, it should not only be comfortable for the family, but also maintain the image of the owners as successful people, not lacking in taste. There is no need to skimp on the quality of finishing of this room. The classics are applicable here, a combination of silk-screen printing, glass wallpaper, and the use of non-woven and vinyl wallpaper.

The hall most often serves as a living room and dining room, and sometimes as a bedroom. One of the corners can be a work area or a library. Wallpaper partners will help divide the space into zones. The main violin is played by the size of the room. If the living room is small, it is better to resort to light shades. In vast spaces, you don’t have to limit your imagination; you can experiment with textures and colors.

The recreation area is usually made lighter, decorated with plain canvases or with small patterns. The place where upholstered furniture, a fireplace group, and a plasma are located will benefit from being decorated with more saturated colors and beautiful patterns.

Bedroom

Since the zone is intimate, they proceed only from their own preferences, having previously agreed on the basic principles with their partner.

The main role of the room is to help you relax and ensure proper rest. Bright contrasts and catchy patterns are not appropriate here. It is better to decorate the walls with calm colors: beige and white; for those who like a darker bedroom, use various shades of brown and blue.

It is better to choose a smooth texture. In addition to traditional ones, fashionable fabric wallpapers look good in the bedroom. It is desirable that they overlap with textiles: curtains, bedspreads. If you combine them with other types, then the joints will have to be covered with moldings or slats due to the discrepancy in the thickness of the materials.

Combining different types of wallpaper, the headboard is covered with textured, darker materials, photo wallpaper, and an emphasis is placed on it. In order to isolate the sleeping area, the accent strip is continued along the ceiling.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, solving the problem of choosing the right color combination is not so easy. There is a lot of furniture here, one of the walls is often occupied by tiles, leaving very little space for wallpaper. In addition, they need to be combined not only with all the furniture, but also with the work area, refrigerator, and other household appliances.

In order not to oversaturate the kitchen with colors, the wallpaper duo should be made neutral, without large patterns. A large kitchen-dining room is decorated more brightly, but here pastel shades, light colors, and if the drawings are small, will still look more harmonious.

Bathroom

The microclimate of the room is not conducive to wallpapering it. Other coatings that resist moisture well are more appropriate here. But if the bathroom is spacious and well ventilated, then it can be partially decorated with wallpaper, especially since the canvases are easy to change if it suddenly turns out that they are slightly peeling off.

It is better to use moisture-resistant, washable materials. Liquid wallpaper, which after hardening is coated with acrylic varnish, is also suitable. Use options with vinyl wallpaper. They are a little expensive, but their level of fixation can be increased with special glue. Self-adhesive and glass wallpaper that are not afraid of moisture are also a good solution. All of them combine well with each other, with 3D and photo wallpaper. It is better not to place the latter directly next to the shower. This area is decorated with tiles, and wallpaper is pasted near the washing machine, sink, and in the toilet area, where splashes do not reach. The main thing is that the combination of color and texture does not cause any complaints.

Children's

In this room you can let the colors run wild. But even here it is better to adhere to the general rule and not combine more than 2-3 colors. Of these, only 2 can be saturated.

For the little ones, choose neutral shades. It is not necessary for girls to adhere to pink, and boys to blue. You can choose any colors. Among the most popular for children are green and yellow, peach and apricot, natural colors of wood, green tea, olive, lilac.

The nursery, like the bedroom, needs a comfortable environment. Dark shades are inappropriate here; bright and cheerful shades are welcome, but not distracting from activities. A room for two children can be divided with different types of wallpaper into individual areas, the play area can be highlighted with accent canvases, and the design can be diversified with decorative stickers in the form of silhouettes of animals, geometric shapes, exotic plants, rockets and ships.

The patchwork technique is used to ensure that the colors of the patches match the tone of the floor. A wall with photo wallpapers and stylized drawings will look good.

Hallway and corridor

This room is rarely spacious. In most cases it is narrow and long. You shouldn’t make it very dark, unless you do the lower part of the walls in darker colors if the border between the partners runs across.

The joint between the ceiling and the wall is often decorated with a special side, where the lighting is masked. This technique helps to “raise” the suspended ceiling and enliven the interior with reflections from it. A cramped and narrow corridor will seem much more spacious with proper layout of wallpaper and thoughtful lighting.

In a room not cluttered with furniture, wallpaper inserts, moldings and borders, mirrors in harmony with the frame, and small geometric and floral patterns look beautiful.

It is advisable to cover the area closest to the front door with washable wallpaper or wear-resistant glass wallpaper. Posters, photographs, and all kinds of stickers will help decorate the corridor and make it more alive.

Combination with other finishing materials

Wallpaper and painting

The combination of painting and wallpaper looks good in the bedroom. A smooth painted surface will be complemented by canvases with an ornament, checkered or ornate pattern.

Combination with decorative stone

Combining wallpaper with stone looks harmonious in the living room or hallway. The corners and part of the wall are trimmed with stone. The material can be either natural or artificial.

Combination with brick

By combining wallpaper and brickwork you can get a brutal loft style and delicate Provence. Depending on the color and decorative content, you will get a completely opposite apartment design.

The photo shows a combination of wallpaper with a brick wall in a bedroom interior.

Wallpapers and panels

Combining wallpaper and panels will be a good option for decorating a hallway, living room or nursery. As a rule, the lower part of the wall is finished with panels using the horizontal combination method. The variety of choices allows you to make renovations in both classic and modern styles.

Plaster

Combination for any part of the house. Plaster sets the main tone in the room, wallpaper is an accent element. The combination can be with plain wallpaper, wallpaper with a discreet pattern and photo wallpaper.

Tile

Combination for kitchen and bathroom. The working area and the area of ​​contact with water are finished with tiles, the rest is provided with wallpaper. The combination can have a contrasting combination or have common colors and elements.

The photo shows a combination of wallpaper with mosaic tiles.

How to combine wallpaper

There are several ways to create an original design or highlight an area. A combination of different wallpapers is one of them, although it is the most labor-intensive and time-consuming.

Canvases with patterns

1. Technology – spectrum . Here we mean a combination of wallpaper with different shades into one color scheme. Thus, you can combine gold and sand, coffee and beige, blue and light blue, etc.
2. Balance method . It is distinguished by a combination of two types of wallpaper. In this case, the main thing here will be a canvas made in one color scheme, and the addition will be wallpaper with brightly saturated variegated patterns.
3. Contrast method . In this case, the method of wallpaper of opposite shades is used. Moreover, one color is chosen to be active, saturated, and the second – passive, peaceful.

Plain wallpaper

If you decide to use only plain wallpaper, then it is recommended to combine color and texture. Walls that are more illuminated are usually made darker and more saturated. To reduce the size of the wall, you can use wallpaper with large patterns.

The use of two color shades is intended to make the interior more dynamic. Plain wallpapers are often used when decorating niches, where they are selected in more muted tones. In this case, the combination of materials and textures inside the niche looks effective.

A good solution for combining gray and peach wallpaper

Spacious living room in fusion style

How to design a transition when combining

No transition

The simplest and most common method is the absence of a transition. Wallpaper sheets are glued end to end. It must be remembered that for the best result you need to prepare and level the surface. This method works well for an accent wall.

Moldings

A beautiful and elegant way to decorate. Visually it looks like a painting or panel. The main tone is chosen to be a calm shade, the second part can have either a simple geometric or an unusual shape and is trimmed along the edge with moldings.

Wallpaper border

The border is placed along the upper edge or along the central part. It will add zest to the interior. Looks harmonious in the living room, bedroom and children's room.

Combination of wallpaper with other interior items

Of course, when choosing wallpaper you need to respect the entire style of the room. The main task that is pursued when buying wallpaper is to correctly highlight the remaining furniture against their background. Everything is important here: the color of curtains, furniture, small accessories and attributes. Most often, they try to match the color of wallpaper to the same shade as upholstered and cabinet furniture.

Some designers combine wallpaper with curtains. You have to be very careful when doing this. You should either choose wallpaper one or two shades lighter or darker than the curtains, or make a bright contrast.

You can make a bright accent on the wallpaper itself. Then all other objects in the living room should be of calm colors so as not to attract attention.

Whatever color of wallpaper you choose for your living room, the main thing is that it harmonizes well with the rest of the room’s design. It is best to contact experienced designers who will offer the most suitable living room design option just for you.

If your financial situation does not allow you to spend money on specialists, then it is best to familiarize yourself with fashion trends in catalogs in a wallpaper salon or look at articles on the Internet on a given topic. The result is a stylish and comfortable living room design.

Features of the design of a small room

• In a small apartment, for example in Khrushchev, it is preferable to choose light shades when combining.
• The vertical or horizontal direction of the pattern or lines will help adjust the space.
• Simple drawings and patterns can also visually enlarge a room. You can see what drawings can visually expand the space here.
• Mirror surfaces can significantly help expand boundaries.
• Pairs of tall mirrors framed will completely change the appearance of the interior.

In the photo, one of the walls is decorated with wallpaper with horizontal stripes, which visually increases the width of the children's room.

In the photo, one of the walls is decorated with wallpaper with an ornament; this technique will visually make a long room of a small area more proportional.

Choice of colors

Modern design, which assumes that interesting companion wallpapers of two types will be used for the walls of the living room and kitchen, is not news at this stage. It is very important to know how to combine wallpaper companions with each other.

You can make your choice easier by using a few constructive tips:

• It is advisable to make a purchase focusing on one manufacturer; bright youth wallpaper of two types should be identical in quality and approximately the same in price;
• It is important to know the main criteria that you should pay attention to first of all, these are: design, texture, color selection, style direction of the room in the apartment, its size and estimated price.

Decision-making regarding the choice of colors requires special attention. In this case, the best solution would be to consider all the options for covering the walls with different wallpapers. There are no strict recommendations in this matter, but only advice from professional designers, after analyzing which you can safely make a decision without fear of spoiling the interior of the room or kitchen.

To choose a color scheme when covering walls with wallpaper, you should consider each color separately, taking into account the degree of its impact on the human mind:

• scarlet or bright red is a symbol of the awakening of passion, a bright aggressive color that is not recommended to be used in its pure form. Can be used in the form of adding shade or colors to the interior when combining wallpaper. For example, poppies will look very original;

• yellow – evokes a feeling of carelessness, focused on positive thoughts and creating a calm and cozy environment. Combined light or bright yellow wallpaper is ideal for a spacious living room or large kitchen;

• orange is a color combination between yellow and red that evokes a desire for active action, while simultaneously providing comfort and tranquility. A combination of such wallpaper for walls in the living room would be ideal;

• pink is a calm shade that can visually expand space. The result is bright youth wallpaper of two types, quite original, light and unusual;

• pure white is a win-win solution for wallpaper in combination with a cream or bluish tint for one wall, with which you can advantageously emphasize the unique interior design and its contrasts;

• lilac, violet - exotic shades to create an atmosphere of mystery, unusualness, and individualization of the room in the room. These colors are not suitable for kitchen decoration;

• dark green is a color that has a calming effect on the nervous system and retina. Suitable for a hall where people gather for frequent conversations. It has one drawback: it visually reduces the size of the room;

• blue - its properties are identical to rich green. It is considered an excellent solution when decorating rooms in a business style;

• Black is an elegant, sophisticated color suitable for rich, luxurious rooms. When using it, you should avoid excessive stiffness so as not to create a mournful mood.

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It goes without saying that double wallpaper for the living room and kitchen should be the same color, although they may have different textures. It is worth noting that it is advisable to select similar designs and patterns for each wall. When choosing a color scheme, you should never rush; you should take into account all the nuances and even the fact that there are many shades of each color. And if one doesn’t fit, then a similar one may fit perfectly into the interior or kitchen.

Layout errors

Some mistakes when combining can spoil the overall picture.

• You should not place large furniture along a wall with large patterns; it is better to choose plain background wallpaper.
• In a small room, the wrong decision would be to decorate it in dark colors. Light shades and bright decorative elements will look more harmonious. You should also not use three or more colors.
• In a narrow room, wallpaper with patterns is not applied to a large wall, as this will make the room even narrower.
• In an apartment with low ceilings, horizontal stripes and patterns will shorten the space even more.

Wallpaper for the living room with flowers

Wallpaper with flowers has always been in fashion. The most popular thing now is volumetric flowers with a 3D effect. It is enough to stick such wallpaper only on one wall, and decorate the other walls with plain wallpaper. The result will be a very powerful effect. Most often this is how they decorate the wall along which the TV is located.

You can choose a calmer option, with small flowers. Then you can cover all the walls in the living room. But all other interior items should be in a calm style, thereby not distracting attention.

Combining liquid wallpaper

Liquid wallpaper deserves special attention. They allow you to create unique paintings, even diagonally, while being easy to apply. According to tactile sensations, liquid wallpaper has a soft and warm surface. The material is applied according to the principle of textured plaster. For an ideal result, it is also necessary to prepare the surface.

In the photo, the TV area is highlighted with liquid wallpaper.

Examples of design and pattern combinations

With flowers

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

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

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

Strip

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

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

Under plaster

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

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