What is Damask wallpaper and how can it be used?

What inspires you with the word Damask? Well, while most people will probably think of the historic city in Syria, interior designers will remember the famous oriental print. And because it has become extremely popular lately, we decided to give it the attention it deserves.

What does this model represent, though?

Damask is an exquisite uni-print with floral motifs, curls and symmetrical curved lines that repeat in a certain pattern. As a rule, Damask consists of one or two, rarely three colors. In addition to its stylistic versatility, Damask is suitable for any space - from the bedroom or living room, to the kitchen or bathroom. And although this pattern is often found on textiles, upholstery, tiles, dishes, glass, lampshades and picture frames, wallpaper probably takes a leading position in the popularization of this print, being present on the market in a variety enormous. How to use it in a professional way?

 

Due to the richness and luxury of the ornament, most specialists choose to decorate with this type of wallpaper only an "accent" wall, placing next to it a bed, a table, a sofa, a sink or any other main object in the room, because this wall it will always be visible. The style can be supported by mirrors, pillows, curtains or other accessories. Thus, the most successful combinations are those where there are 1 or 2 groups of Damask-style objects in a room: sofa + curtains, curtains + pillows, sofa + wallpaper, bed + curtains, etc.

 

But there are exceptions: when the wallpaper has a light shade without a big contrast between the background and the pattern, or when the pattern becomes visible only when the light falls directly on it, the wallpaper can be pasted on all walls.

-In the living room Damask wallpaper will certainly create an atmosphere of solemnity and luxury. As a rule, this is where it pays to decorate the guest area with this model. Damask wallpaper looks particularly advantageous in lighted niches or in baguette frames.

 

-In the bedroom, the Damask wallpaper has almost the same location - behind the bed. Given that this space is usually small, it is better to opt for a wallpaper with a small pattern and complement it with curtains, decorative pillows, bedspread. This technique gives the room a special sophistication and comfort.

-The kitchen, where the Damask model is combined with natural stone or marble, turns into a royal room. Most often, specialists use this type of wallpaper to decorate the dining area.

-In the hallway, the Damask style print is used less often, as this space in the urban environment is usually very limited. But if it is a spacious hallway, it is a very successful solution.

 

The key aspect in selecting Damask wallpaper is its quality, as a cheap material can negatively influence the decoration of the entire room. At MallDeco you can find a rich assortment of such high-quality models at affordable prices.