Wall coverings enhance the appearance of your home or workplace. They can also hide imperfections such as cracks or holes in your walls.
However, various factors must be considered before installing wall coverings in your space. The most important is whether a wall covering suits that particular space.
To determine that we should look at the function of the space, the number of people who frequent the space, the aesthetic preferences of the occupants, and the kind of maintenance the place requires.
Here is a guide on choosing the right wall covering for different spaces.
Living Rooms
The living room is the first room the owner or a guest sees when they enter a house. The living room’s appearance says a lot about a person’s taste.
It is therefore not uncommon to know that most people prioritize the living room decor over the other rooms’ appearance.
Living rooms are generally designed to be welcoming and relaxing to ease the guests and make them feel at home. Socialization also happens in the living room as they are the main venue for parties and most gatherings.
When choosing wall coverings for your living room you should consider all that. Pick wallpaper that create a welcoming atmosphere. Pick wall coverings with shades of green or blue to create a calming effect.
The wallpaper should be durable if you have children, as they love playing in the living room. The space also experiences the most traffic in the house because it hosts guests.
Kitchen
The kitchen is an important space in your home. The food that sustains you and your family members is prepared here. Additionally, sometimes people take their meals in the kitchen, especially in the mornings when everyone is in a rush.
Use durable wallpaper in the kitchen as a lot of washing happens here. The water may occasionally splash on the walls and the coverings may fade and wear out fast if they are not durable.
The wall coverings should preferably be waterproof, to prevent water damage and facilitate regular cleaning.
You can install floral wallpapers in the kitchen to create a relaxing ambiance. The wall coverings will set the mood of the kitchen and help the cook relax especially when preparing exciting recipes that require great attention to detail.
Bedroom
After a long busy day, all you want to do is come home and rest. The rest is important as it allows you to reenergize for the next day.
It is therefore important to set a relaxing atmosphere in your bedroom. Pick wall coverings with neutral colors, you can also go for flora and fauna wall coverings as they evoke a relaxing atmosphere.
You have more style freedom in the bedroom as you and your partner if you have one are the only ones who use the room mostly. Pick a wall covering of your choice provided it helps you relax. You can even go for a customized 3D covering of your choice.
Additionally, you can pick wall coverings that can set an inviting atmosphere for romance.
Kids’ Bedroom
The wall coverings in your kids’ bedrooms should be durable. Kids are very playful and their rooms are sometimes transformed into temporary playgrounds.
It is not unusual to find scratches and cracks from bats and other toys on the walls in children’s bedrooms. Pick a Vinyl or other durable wall coverings for your kids’ bedrooms to save you the cost of frequent replacements.
Another reason for picking durable wall covering for the kids’ bedrooms is that play dates and sleepovers. 3D wall coverings are also perfect for kids’ bedrooms as they sometimes want personalized pictures of their superheroes or cartoons.
Bathroom
Pick durable and waterproof wall coverings for your bathroom. Water splashes on the bathroom wall are common and a non-waterproof wall covering will get ruined within no time.
Additionally, bathrooms are not used only for bathing and showering. Some people like to lie in their bathtubs with a glass of wine. They need a relaxing atmosphere and wall coverings can help create that.
A scenic coastal wall covering or wall covering with a subtle blue geometric pattern can help create a relaxing atmosphere.
Tile coverings are also suitable for bathrooms as most bathrooms have tiles covering part of their walls.
Hallways
The hallways in our homes experience a lot of traffic. They therefore need durable wall coverings.
Vinyl wall coverings would be perfect for hallways because, in addition to the heavy traffic, children usually play on them running around and chasing each other.
For hallways, you can pick out one wall covering style and color for the entire hallway or go for a blend of styles and colors.
For the blending wall coverings idea, choose wall coverings that complement the rooms. Occupants of individual rooms should pick the style and color of the wall coverings in the hallway next to it.
The same applies to kitchens or bathrooms. The color of the wall covering in the room should be the same as the color of the wall coverings in the hallway leading to it.
Commercial Spaces
Wall coverings are also common in commercial spaces, especially in the hospitality sector.
They are common in restaurants, diners, and hotel rooms where they are used to set the mood.
The type of wall coverings in commercial settings depends on the mood the owner/manager wants to set. For example, seafood dinners can install wall coverings depicting a sea scene or the coastline.
The wall coverings in commercial spaces should be durable as they experience heavy traffic.
Final Thoughts
There are various wall covering styles and colors and you should pick the correct one for the rooms in your house.
Consider the mood you want to set in a particular space and its users and you will know which wall covering to pick. Having the output of the people you share the spaces with might help you make a wise decision.
Contact us for consultations on the wall coverings for specific areas in your home or workplace.
