Wallpaper for the kitchen: tips for the right choice and design ideas
Finding wallpaper for the kitchen is not an easy task. It must withstand high humidity, be easy to clean and look stylish. Which kitchen wallpaper for walls is better and which wallpaper is not suitable for the kitchen, malldeco specialists will tell you in this article.
How to choose the wallpaper?
In order for colored or plain wallpaper in the kitchen to serve for more than a year, keeping its appearance, they should be chosen based on certain criteria:
Moisture resistance.
High humidity and water penetration on the walls in the kitchen are an integral part of everyday life, so initially give up paper wallpaper. You need moisture resistance, washable or super washable.
UV resistant.
The most important indicator for rooms with southern windows. Under the influence of the sun, they can turn yellow, the bright wallpaper for the kitchen will generally fade and lose its appearance.
Water vapor permeability.
Such a decorative wallpaper for the kitchen is also called breathable. Thanks to the micropores, they allow air to pass through, eliminating the formation of fungi and mold on the wall.
Easy cleaning.
Not only clean water ends up on the walls, but also grease, sauces, drinks. If a stain, for example coffee, is absorbed into the surface, you will have to start a new repair. Therefore, choose a sink that is not afraid of water and cleaning agents or a super wash - not even a brush is afraid of it.
Color.
It depends not only on personal preferences, but also on the size of the room. For a small kitchen, take a look at white wallpaper, black wallpaper is used in large rooms or to decorate an accent wall.
Drawing.
Wallpaper for the kitchen with patterns is also selected according to the size of the room: small and low-contrast for small ones, large and contrasting - on the contrary, for spacious ones.
What types will work best for the kitchen?
The requirements for wall decoration limit the choice of suitable materials. Wallpaper on a non-woven backing with a vinyl or non-woven surface is suitable. For wallpaper that can be painted, choose one that can withstand being repeated 2-5 times. This way you can easily and quickly renovate the walls in the kitchen.
Vinyl wallpaper
They are paper and non-woven, the second option is still considered more practical. As for the decorative vinyl layer itself, there is a hard, flat surface (hot stamping) and foam (textured surface). It is easier to clean and wash, of course, solid or flat. The textured coating is too soft and careless movement even with a soft cloth can damage the pattern. Choose the smoothest, densest vinyl wallpaper with a wave icon (ideally 3 waves) and brushes - this means they can be cleaned and washed with detergents. 
Wallpaper on non-woven backing
The non-woven material is a moisture-proof, fire-resistant and breathable material. It does not have an unpleasant smell, easily sticks to the wall, hides minor surface defects, easily tolerates moisture, temperature changes and ultraviolet rays.
Do not be afraid to buy textured white wallpaper for painting, good paint will make them stronger, and wiping with a damp cloth will not damage the surface. Relief, by the way, perfectly hides the disadvantages of poorly prepared walls, which is a big plus. But dust accumulates in its folds, so you will need to add the item "Wash the walls" to the cleaning calendar.
Fully non-woven wallpaper is less durable compared to vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven basis - therefore, it is better to choose the option with a vinyl layer not for painting.
What types of wallpaper is better not to use in the kitchen?
We have already established that the interior of the kitchen is demanding when it comes to the choice of wallpaper. They will not fit here:
Paper wallpaper (they are not washable, they are afraid of moisture);
Models with a soft embossed layer (it is easy to peel off or scratch during cleaning);
Models with a single wave icon (ideal - 1-3 waves + brush, allowed - 3 waves);
Fade resistant (choose with sun, plus sun sign, two suns).
As for the area inside the kitchen, the super-washable fire-resistant ones are suitable even for the apron, but they are not the best option for this area. If you still want to leave wallpaper between the kitchen cabinets, protect it with transparent shells.
How do you choose the color of the wallpaper?
The color of the wallpaper is as important as its features. How the room will look after the renovation depends on it.
White wallpapers are universal, they match any style, they make a small kitchen bigger. In addition, white does not get dirty as easily as it might seem: dark shades are even less practical in this regard. The white kitchen looks fresh and encourages creativity in the decor.
A kitchen with dark wallpaper, for example black, should be spacious (16-20 square meters and more). But even on a large surface, you should not go into the dark range: if the walls are dark, leave the headphones light, dilute the combination with bright colors.
For colored options, pay attention to which side the windows face. Sunny openings from the south require cold light wallpaper for the kitchen, which will refresh: gray, blue, light blue, green. The Nordics, on the contrary, long for warm shades: beige, brown, yellow, orange.
Choosing a suitable design and pattern
The colors of the wallpaper for the kitchen do not necessarily have to be monochromatic, the print will revive the walls and give it dynamism. A selection of wallpaper with a pattern for the kitchen has certain rules:
Proportionality.
The smaller the room, the smaller the print. And the wallpaper for the living room kitchen, on the contrary, can represent large monograms.
Contrast.
Variegated patterns reduce space, so they are suitable for large areas. In small kitchens, prefer more open models.
As for the model itself, the design of the wallpaper for the kitchen dictates the chosen style:
Geometric stripes, checks, zig-zags are suitable for modern styles - Scandinavian, hi-tech, neoclassical;
Floral patterns (leaves, flowers) will fit in country, Provence, eco;
Monograms and a repeating pattern on a light background highlight the richness of the classic style.
The texture can also imitate stone, wood, brick and other textures - this technique looks good in a loft, eco, Scandinavian.
Wallpaper or screen printing with perspective will visually enlarge a small room.
What style features do you need to consider?
The walls are the largest surface of the room, therefore they set the direction of the style. In style, they differ in color, texture, print:
Scandinavian.
Light colors, monochrome designs, cool shades.
Classical.
Symmetrical models, bright contrasts, warm colors. Supplement with stucco molding.
Provence.
Small floral patterns, light pastel colors. Murals depicting lavender fields, French streets.
Oriental.
Ordinary monochromatic light with red and black patterns (hieroglyphs, oriental motifs).
Loft.
Simple colors with plaster imitation, or concrete, wood, brick. Cityscape wallpaper, steampunk ideas.
The modern design of wallpaper in the kitchen cannot be described in a few phrases: there are solid colors, floral and geometric prints.
How can you combine the wallpaper in the kitchen?
In order not to oversaturate the kitchen with decor, use two types of wallpaper: one tone and patterned. At Malldeco you can find a lot of collections where you can choose combinations that fit perfectly. If you doubt that you can find suitable options yourself, you can always call on the help of our designers.
An accent wall is made in the dining area, opposite the door, or on the side wall. It depends on the geometry of the room and the design of the canvases. For example, geometric stripes are pasted on a narrow wall to expand the space. Positioned vertically - visually raise the ceiling. Bright accents are welcome in a narrow and long kitchen on the opposite wall to bring it closer.
Combining wallpaper in the kitchen with other materials requires taking into account one important nuance: processing the joint. For example, special borders for plates are sold, which help to form the connection correctly. If the joint goes along the corner, then no additional decoration is needed.
How do the plates look in the interior of the living room kitchen?
The combined kitchen does not require washable wallpaper on its entire surface, but not everyone manages to beautifully combine different types of coatings. Therefore, if you are going to decorate the walls with only one type of wallpaper, choose those that are suitable for the needs of the kitchen.
The kitchen-living room requires zoning, here the wallpaper can help you. An idea would be wallpapers for the kitchen and hall chosen from the same collection, but in different colors. Or they are painted with different shades of paint to separate the halves of the apartment from each other.
However, in a small room, it is better not to divide the space - cover the walls with a single material, highlighting, for example, the dining area with the help of patterned canvases or photo wallpaper. For original wall mural ideas at Malldeco you will find a wide variety of models in different categories for every taste.
The main trends of the year
If you're looking for modern kitchen ideas, check out this year's trends. Among these:
Large widths. Trying to minimize the number of joints, the factories produce canvases with a width of 1.06 m.
Texture. Imitation of fabric, stone or paint is now achieved not due to color, but due to texture - it looks more realistic.
In the style of the 50s. Mid-20th century shades are in fashion - deep and bright. Mustard, terracotta, indigo.
Prints. At the peak of popularity, watercolor drawings, complex geometry, tropical motifs, country vegetation. Prints on a dark support.
Regardless of the choice you make, and the style you prefer, access the Malldeco website for original and quality solutions. Vinyl wallpaper will offer your kitchen walls a durable cover, and the multitude of patterns style and individuality.