In modern design various methods of structuring space are widely used. Again finishing of surfaces geometrical forms becomes fashionable. Unique opportunities open when using in house interior of wall-paper issued in the form of combination of both horizontal, and vertical strips of various coloring and proportions.
Wall-paper in strip: general information
Decoration of the walls by drawings in the form of combination of strips is capable to give to interior special appeal. "Striped" surfaces began to be applied widely about half a century back. In such a way designers sought to draw attention to furniture of rooms, to make space brighter, to fill it with accurate dynamics. Over time the certain standards of finishing which have allowed to combine harmoniously different types and color shades of strips were created.
Wall-paper executed in strip is capable to bring freshness in visual perception of premises, to make it if necessary higher or wide. Long ago it is noticed that the horizontal strip on walls reduces space height, at the same time expanding it. The vertical arrangement of strips gives to the room additional height.
The range of striped wall-paper differs in big variety. It is possible to pick up cloths with small amount of reinforced lines, with strips of bizzare shape. Strips on wall-paper can be and very thin. The coloring of such wall-paper also allows to make conscious choice: both more strict monochrome wall-paper, and the bright cloths dazzling with multi-colored lines meet. Wall-paper executed in several flowers, but with the expressed emphasis on one shade is popular.
Strips on wall-paper are capable to change perception of space. Especially it belongs to cloths with the developed invoice doing interior to more volume. The striped covering is suitable for classical, traditional decor, but can quite be applied also in modern interior. It is possible to pick up combinations of strips which will become harmonious background just for decoration, house vegetation, household appliances and accessories.
With sufficient degree of convention it is accepted to allocate several types of coverings with use of strips. The greatest distribution was received by the strip of average thickness executed in one color tone with background of wall-paper. Color of strip and background in this case usually differ only with the saturation. The second option: wall-paper with small strip and rather bright coloring. Rank third the cloths issued by the large wide strips executed in two flowers having independent value in popularity rating.
Combination of flowers on striped wall-paper
The industry proposes to consumers rich range of color schemes for wall-paper in strip. Cloths deservedly reckon with black-and-white lines as classics. This wall-paper does not get out of fashion already for many years. Wall-paper in which other colors are combined will be suitable for those who avoid excess monochromaticism in house interior: white and yellow, dairy and lilac, olive and orange. Wall-paper in bright blue strip and brownish tone reckons with inserts under gold as very popular.
Cloths of quiet shades will be suitable for the recreation room. The softness and certain elegance to furniture of the room will be given by light strips. Do you want to introduce bigger revival in interior? Use cross strips of bright shades in registration.
The choice of wall-paper of a specific type will be defined by their combination to other elements of interior. For example, light checkered curtains demand wall strip of the same shade. Images of flowers on the fabrics used in interior look good against the background of the strips sustained in gentle shades of olive color. Strips and coverings in peas are not bad combined among themselves (curtains or upholstery of chairs can be so issued).
The sizes and arrangement of strips on wall-paper
The wide horizontal strip on wall-paper is capable to conceal space. Such options of registration are recommended to be used in the nursery and the bedroom where the size of space is less important, than in the living room.
The narrow strip can serve as excellent masking for roughnesses of walls, corners or noticeable differences on ceiling surface. In general any shortcomings of interior can be made "invisible" at the expense of bright thin strip in registration.
Rather new reception in decoration of the walls by wall-paper – combination of longitudinal and cross strips. At the same time it is possible to achieve the necessary effect application of the same cloths, having arranged them in different parts of space of walls horizontally and vertically. In such a way it is possible to emphasize some features of the room, having removed accent from others.
Choosing covering with horizontal arrangement of strips, use correctly adjusted lighting of the room: in this case the lamps located on sides of the room will help.
Wall-paper in strip and style of interior
The choice of wall-paper in strip should be made taking into account style features of registration of the house. The baroque style, for example, accepts rather wide strip of blue shades. The bedroom trimmed in vintage style absolutely will change if to apply the beige line in interior. Adherents of minimalism will estimate use in not striking interior of the horizontal cream strips which are favourably emphasizing laconic registration of the room. In classical combinations of strips on wall-paper the quiet play of color schemes, combination of pink and lilac, brown and blue tones is used.
Application of striped wall-paper will be defined in many respects and by assignment of rooms. In kitchen the bright strip will be good; one of the most favorable decisions – to use wall-paper in strip for allocation of one of kitchen zones. For living rooms it is necessary to pick up quieter and less saturated tone. The combination of light brown and beige vertical strips quite suits for the practical hall. In corridor it is not recommended to apply dark tone as here and so happens a little natural light.
Cloths of blue or beige shades will give to the bedroom the atmosphere, ideal for dream and rest. The gray strip in the living room will indicate external luster and will bring tranquility in interior; the decor elements made of metal will help to give to design of this room additional grace.
Choosing the cloths issued by strip, you proceed from competent combination of the sizes of lines and coloring, placing emphasis on some one idea. The excessive diligence at lack of taste is capable to introduce excessive artificiality, fancifulness and pretentiousness in interior design. If you doubt the art and design abilities, give opportunity to work over the choice of striped wall-paper to the professional designer.