Wallpapers for Bedroom: Find the Perfect Idea for Yourself

Wallpapers for Bedroom

Photo 1 — Romantic and comfortable bedroom

Wallpapers for walls in a bedroom can be grouped by various criteria. For example, paper wallpapers can be roughly divided into the following categories:

• regular paper wallpapers for bedroom walls;
• photo wallpapers.

Regular ones — a broad generalization of all paper wallpapers that differ from photo wallpapers. These wallpapers, mainly, can be used for covering all bedroom walls or as a decorative accent: highlighting one wall or part of it.

Photo wallpapers are usually used as an accent on one wall. They are made using printing on paper of various sizes and due to special manufacturing technology, they have an unmatched smoothness and color reproduction compared to other types of wallpapers. The surface of photo wallpapers often has a special coating that allows easy maintenance, such as wiping with a cloth. Usually, one photo for convenience of application is sold in the form of 4-8 or more parts packaged in tubes together with special adhesive.

Today, photo wallpapers are trendy — they are used for finishing almost any room, including bedrooms. The great advantage of photo wallpapers is that you can bring almost any of your fantasies to life.

Besides, the best samples of such wallpapers are presented in catalogs — you can choose from a wide selection and design your own variant or order printing of a preferred image. Many companies engaged in wide-format printing provide the service of photo wallpaper printing. Beautiful wallpapers with flowers, mountains, sea, cities, abstracts and everything else can decorate a bedroom. Those who want to decorate a bedroom according to Feng Shui will appreciate landscape photos, blooming sakura, bamboo and others. Another advantage of photo wallpapers is their moderate price. For those who want to buy affordable wallpapers for a bedroom and create an original design, photo wallpapers are what you need.

One of the well-known manufacturers of photo wallpapers is German company Komar. They are known for price, quality and variety of their wallpapers.

Photo Wallpapers for Bedroom

Photo 2 — A Winning Choice of Wallpapers for Bedroom

Paper Wallpapers

Returning to regular paper wallpapers, one can say that they are the simplest and cheapest option for bedroom decoration.

Their major advantage for this room is reduced thermal conductivity of walls and improved sound absorption. The disadvantage is low durability and lack of protection from moisture and dirt — such wallpapers cannot be wiped with a damp cloth.

However, bedrooms are generally not characterized by high humidity and dustiness, so if desired, one can select paper wallpapers. Modern selection of such wallpapers can satisfy any taste: a variety of colors and structures, smooth and textured, with or without patterns, suitable for painting and more. Traditionally, such wallpapers are produced by domestic brands like "Slavyanische Oboi" and "Versailles", but there is a wide range of this eco-friendly finishing material from European factories at prices several orders of magnitude higher.

Photo 3 — Traditional Paper Wallpapers for Bedroom

Bedroom decoration, besides paper wallpapers, can also be done using various materials. Some of them deserve a more detailed look.

Flocked Wallpapers

Photo 4 — Elegant Flocked Wallpapers for Bedroom

Much more durable than paper ones, flocked wallpapers are made from pressed cellulose fibers with additives, having micro-pores that allow walls to "breathe". These wallpapers are eco-friendly, which is important for bedrooms, they can be maintained easily unlike paper ones, they are durable and soft to the touch, available in various prints. They are easy to apply: only the wall needs to be coated with adhesive, wallpapers do not stretch or deform during installation.

Flocked wallpapers can be bought relatively cheaply, but for a small bedroom, one might splurge on more expensive Italian wallpapers like Portofino.

Vinyl Wallpapers

Photo 5 — Stylish Vinyl Wallpapers for Bedroom

They are created by applying a layer of polyvinyl to paper or flocked material, followed by the design or embossing.

A refined type of vinyl wallpapers is silk-screening, which includes silk threads in the upper layer. These wallpapers are denser, more durable, water-resistant, and can be washed.

The process of applying vinyl wallpapers is quite complex: vinyl prevents moisture penetration, the wallpapers stretch when adhesive is applied and then contract during drying, causing seams to separate. These wallpapers are often textured, have deep color, and are very decorative. Due to their properties, vinyl wallpapers are more commonly used in kitchens and hallways. Bedroom can also be finished with vinyl wallpapers, which help create an elegant decor. Among the variety of vinyl options, new stylish collections like Eijffinger and Thibaut are particularly interesting.

Liquid Wallpapers

Photo 6 — Popular Liquid Wallpapers

Unusual wallpapers that have become popular in recent years. They represent a liquid mixture ready for use or powder mixed with water. The mixture includes natural fibers of cotton, cellulose, silk, mineral particles, adhesive substance and others. Special additives help achieve almost any shade of liquid wallpapers, which feel slightly rough to the touch.

This type of wallpaper wins over others in ease of application on walls (with a pneumatic sprayer or roller), absence of seams that may separate. Additionally, the coating is easy to restore in any area where it might be damaged. What is important for bedrooms, liquid wallpapers are eco-friendly, do not emit harmful substances, do not collect dust, provide sound insulation and retain heat.

However, for a Khrushchev-era apartment with uneven walls, such wallpapers may not be suitable in every case. To use liquid wallpapers, the bedroom walls must be as smooth as possible — without holes or chips. Wall curvature and minor defects are not an obstacle for applying liquid wallpapers, so after filling major holes and cracks, one can proceed to purchase them. In construction superstores, there are French Cotex, Turkish Silkcoat, Russian "Vot Tak", Ukrainian "Style" and many other liquid wallpapers.

Textile Wallpapers

Photo 7 — Elite Textile Wallpapers for Bedroom

An elite option for bedroom decoration. Made using natural and mixed fiber threads or natural fabrics. Eco-friendly, absorb sound, retain heat. Seams of the rolls are not noticeable due to the fabric texture, but the rolls have a larger width, which slightly complicates the installation process. They can be made from linen fibers (possessing bactericidal properties), cotton, viscose and others. The base on which the textile is glued is paper or foam. Colors and texture of fabrics create a special atmosphere of warmth: for example, velvet wallpapers with a soft plush surface. Italian Sirpi or Belgian Omexco will create an unmatched comfort, though at a premium price.

Wallpapers from Glass Fiber

Photo 8 — Glass Wallpapers for Bedroom

The name sounds intimidating, cold, chemically-based and undecorative. But it is not the case at all. Such wallpapers are relatively new for CIS countries but already widely used in many other countries. Made from eco-clean materials: natural quartz sand, lime, soda, dolomite. Due to natural components, glass wallpapers do not emit harmful substances, are non-allergenic, lack nutrients for mold, fungi, mites. They are fire-resistant, water-resistant and can be washed.

Wallpapers from glass fiber can be applied to various surfaces, and they effectively hide cracks and seams. Glass wallpapers can be painted with latex or acrylic paints and serve as a base for further finishing. For bedrooms, such wallpapers are suitable due to their purity, eco-friendliness and room for creative decoration. The oldest manufacturer of glass fiber wallpapers is the German company Vitrulan.

There are many other types of wallpapers, but the most suitable for bedrooms are described above. Other types are more exotic, less commonly used, some are not natural, others are very expensive.

Wallpapers for Children's Bedroom

Wallpapers for children's bedroom are chosen based on the same criteria as for adults. However, when choosing wallpapers for a little boy or girl, more attention should be paid to the eco-friendliness and hypoallergenic properties of the material.

Photo 9 — Excellent Wallpapers for Children's Bedroom

A child's bedroom will surely be subjected to "vandal attacks": wallpapers are not spared from drawing or even peeling off by small mischievous hands. Therefore, wallpapers must be durable and washable. Regular paper wallpapers are natural but short-lived; it is not recommended to choose expensive textile wallpapers as they might be a waste of money and collect more dust than other wallpapers.

A good compromise, moderately priced and suitable for toddlers and teenage girls alike, is liquid wallpapers or photo wallpapers. The former are ideal in terms of material properties and maintenance. The latter, though riskier to damage, are accessible and create a wonderful ambiance.

Traditional vinyl wallpapers are durable and long-lasting, for children's rooms, vinyls with micro-pores are recommended. The choice is vast. Good wallpapers for children's bedrooms are produced by, for example, Rasch (Germany).

How to Apply Wallpapers in a Bedroom

After deciding to undertake finishing work on your own, newcomers wonder how to apply wallpapers in a bedroom. There is nothing complicated about it, there are general rules that apply to most types of roll wallpapers, but each type has its own specifics.

Whatever is applied to the wall, it must be pre-prepared. Preparing includes scraping off old wallpapers and peeling paint, filling all holes and cracks, and if necessary, treating with primer. The prepared surface must be dry and clean.

The wallpapers themselves also need preparation: trim the edges, check the color and pattern consistency across different rolls, cut into strips of required length with allowances, measuring beforehand, and if there is a pattern requiring alignment, measure each sheet carefully, aligning with the previous one. Instructions come with the wallpapers, which must be read and followed.

Prepare adhesive by mixing it with water according to the instructions and letting it sit for a while.

Marking, applying adhesive and pasting the wallpapers.

Start pasting wallpapers from any straight perpendicular wall reference point, such as an angle, window or door. If combining different types of wallpapers or using a special type, there may be other options — these should be considered according to the instructions. For example, pasting photo wallpapers starts from the center of the wall. This involves marking: draw horizontal and vertical lines dividing the wall in half. This is due to the fact that photo wallpapers usually consist of several parts, each part reaching about half the wall length.

When starting to paste roll wallpapers, it is also necessary to mark vertical lines indicating the edge of the first strips to ensure even application. A measuring tape and plumb line can be used for marking, and an even better tool is a level.

Adhesive is usually applied to both the wallpaper and the wall, but there are exceptions. For example, flocked wallpapers can be applied with adhesive only to the wall. Angles and joints must be well coated. After coating a sheet of wallpaper and carefully rolling it, let it rest for a minute. Meanwhile, apply adhesive to the wall, then unroll the sheet and firmly press it against the wall, aligning with the marked vertical line.

Smooth out the strip from the center to the edges to avoid air bubbles and wrinkles using a soft brush, cloth or dry roller, pressing the seams well with a sponge. The corner is applied overlapping: the first sheet in the corner must extend onto the adjacent wall. Applying wallpapers is much easier with two people. In any case, do not ignore the instructions that come with any type of wallpaper.

What Price to Buy Wallpapers for Bedroom

The price of bedroom wallpapers depends on their type and manufacturer. Products from domestic manufacturers are cheaper than imported ones. Affordable options include paper, flocked and vinyl wallpapers. Textile and various exotic wallpapers will cost a significant sum. In Moscow, you can buy bedroom wallpapers at these prices:

• paper – from 70 rubles per roll of Slavyanische Oboi, from 230 rubles – Versailles;
• flocked – from 430 rubles for domestic, Italian Portofino from 1500 rubles per roll;
• vinyl – from 200 rubles, Eijffinger on average from 2000 rubles per roll and Thibaut from 3000 rubles per roll;
• liquid – mainly from 340 rubles per kilogram, Turkish Silkcoat from 550 rubles per package;
• glass wallpapers – on average from 32 rubles per square meter, Vitrulan from 167 rubles per square meter;
• photo wallpapers – from 1000 rubles depending on size, Komar from 1200 rubles per sheet;
• textile – from 400 rubles per linear meter, Sirpi from 2250 rubles per roll.

Prices for bedroom wallpapers in Kiev:

• paper – from 15 hryvnia per roll of the cheapest Slavyanische Oboi, from 53 грн Versailles;
• flocked – from 60 hryvnia, Portofino from 650 грн per roll;
• vinyl – from 40 hryvnia, Eijffinger on average from 380 hryvnia per roll and Thibaut from 800 hryvnia per roll;
• liquid – from 55 hryvnia per kilogram, Turkish Silkcoat from 220 hryvnia per package;
• glass wallpapers – from 10 hryvnia per square meter, Vitrulan from 50 hryvnia per square meter;
• photo wallpapers – Komar from 200 hryvnia per sheet;
• textile — from 100 hryvnia per linear meter, Sirpi from 1021 hryvnia per roll.