What materials are wallpapers made from?
To fully study the features of plain wallpaper, as well as choose the right material, you need to study the list of existing finishing materials.
This includes:
- Wallpaper made of paper material. This is the most budget and popular option. It will not be difficult to choose the color of such material, because there is a very wide range of colors of these wallpapers on the market.
- Wallpaper made of non-woven material. This material has the ability to stretch, which makes it very attractive.
- Vinyl wallpaper. Production occurs using foamed vinyls, which are applied to paper or non-woven bases.
- Wallpaper made of fabric material. From the name it is clear that fabric is used here. The most popular are silk, linen and cotton models.
- Wallpaper made of acrylic material. The manufacturing technology of these models is very similar to vinyl wallpaper. Instead of vinyl, acrylic material is applied here.
- Wallpaper made of glass material. Fiberglass weaves are used here.
- Wallpaper made from natural material. Production occurs using bamboo, cork veneers and metal foil type.
Replacing the background with a solid color
Having considered the necessary tools for selecting photographic objects, you can move on to replacing the background.
The simplest way is to replace it with a plain background. How it's done? Select the object, press the right button of the optical manipulator to call up an additional menu, in which we select the item to invert the selected area, and press the Delete keyboard button.
These actions will bring up a window to fill the background with color. In it, select any color from the palette, set the color opacity to 100% and save by clicking on the OK button. Now we see that the background has changed to a solid color.
Popular wallpaper colors
Of course, you have the opportunity to choose any color to decorate the room, but it is worth studying the list of colors that are highly popular.
Their popularity is due to their pleasant appearance and compatibility with any design.
The list of such colors includes:
- Yellow colors that will make the room brighter. At the same time, it will give the room joyful shades. These colors are most suitable for kitchens and offices.
- Blue colors that create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. These colors decorate bedrooms very well.
- Pink colors that will help create a gentle atmosphere. Also, pink color will help visually expand the room and give it warmth.
- Complex colors, including olive and lilac. Do not be afraid of such shades, because they look very beautiful, while giving an atmosphere of coziness and comfort.
When choosing a wallpaper shade, pay attention to the overall design of the room, because not every color can complement certain styles.
Photoshop tools for cutting out an object from the background
There are several basic elements that can be used to cut out an object from the background. Some tools are designed for cutting out more complex objects, such as hair, grass, or animal fur, while others are used to select simpler objects, such as an apple, a vase, and other elements of still lifes or regular photographs, onto a new layer.
It’s not difficult to create a beautiful monochromatic background, but first you need to clearly and efficiently cut out our foreground object onto a new layer. To do this, let's look at the most popular tools used by even the most professional Photoshop users.
- One of the simplest tools for selecting an object or background is the magic wand. To use it, it is necessary that the object that you would like to highlight is monochromatic. This tool is able to select an object by shade. This is a very quick way to separate a subject from its background, and the outline of the selection is much smoother than using tools like the lasso or pen. But there are also disadvantages to this method. So, for example, if you select a light beige object located on a white background, there is a high probability that the entire picture will be selected, and not the part of it that you need. This is because these colors are too similar and there is no clear boundary separating them. By the way, there is a possibility of inversion of the selected object. Let's say there is a solid-colored object in the picture that is quite easy to highlight, but you need to change the background. Therefore, having selected part of the image with a magic wand, you need to right-click on it and select the “Invert selected area” item from the menu that opens. This way you will be able to select exactly that part of the picture in which you need to make a plain background.
- Magnetic lasso. This tool seems to be magnetized to the edges of the object, automatically setting points between which a selection line is drawn. After tracing the entire outline of the object, the line turns into hatching, highlighting the entire area. We transfer the selected object to a new layer and we can make any background: plain, light, dark, with a pattern. Now you can put whatever you want and not worry that it will catch our object.
- Isolation with a rectangular or oval area. This selection method is not suitable for all objects in the image. If you have a round or square object, by holding down the Shift key and performing the same selection operations, you can precisely select them with the same radius or equal sides. After you move the object to a new layer, you can edit the background.
- There is also the selection of an object using a mask. This tool allows you to select the most complex objects, such as mane, grass, fur, hair.
- The pen is similar to a selection using a magnetic lasso, only the selection points are not set automatically, but manually.
These tools will allow you to create a high-quality new background for Photoshop: plain, patterned, gradient and others - without catching the foreground object.
Advantages and disadvantages of plain wallpaper
Each material has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Plain wallpapers are no exception; among their advantages it is customary to highlight:
- Wide variety of species.
- Huge color palette.
- Eco-friendly paper type.
- Easy gluing process.
- Very nice appearance.
- High levels of moisture resistance of some types.
- Possibility of cleaning certain types of material.
Among the disadvantages of such wallpapers are:
- High cost of some types.
- Rapid wear of paper wallpaper.
Difficulty caring for some species.
Features of plain wallpaper in the interior
Even the most simple options with plain wallpaper can turn out to be a “highlight” in interior decoration, since setting the right tone and creating the appropriate mood is their main task.
Usually in practice they are used to make the interior either light or dark. In more rare cases, they can be used to create the necessary emphasis on a separate wall.
To ensure that the interior never seems boring or banal, we recommend some very successful techniques that can add color and detail to the design:
- Distribute bright accents throughout the perimeter area;
- Stop at choosing a material with a characteristic surface with texture or original relief;
- The stencil type design usually attracts attention;
- Harmony will be present in the interior when the monotony of the wallpaper is wonderfully combined with the beauty of the curtains;
- A new trend is becoming increasingly popular when plain wallpapers of different shades are combined with each other or with so-called “companions”.
The main features of this coating include:
- Possibility of visual expansion;
- Correction of room shapes;
- Make imperfections in the walls almost invisible, thanks to the relief on the surface;
- Create the desired mood.
In addition, they are great for art lovers, along with all sorts of accessories in the form of stylish frames, along with shelves.
The best wallpaper manufacturers
Before purchasing such material, study the list of manufacturer brands that are proven and the best in this field.
Here are the highlights:
- Russian manufacturer Art.
- Russian manufacturer Interio Nova.
- American manufacturer Fresco.
- American manufacturer Ronald Redding.
- English manufacturer Sanderson.
- German manufacturer Erfruit.
- French manufacturer Elytis.
- Belgian produce Chrome.
- Japanese manufacturer Tomita.
Ready-made solutions for decorating plain wallpaper
To get the intended result, you can choose one of the two most suitable methods:
- Make an organic selection of budget options for plain wallpaper;
- Choose a wallpaper material that is ideal for painting in the desired color. This is especially true in cases where it is necessary to mask the joint areas, as well as when the color may differ slightly in individual areas.
There is a suitable wallpaper for almost any style:
- The light and cool shade is ideal for both minimalism and high-tech;
- The corresponding shades will bring warmth to the room when the interior is decorated in country or Provence;
- Saturation and brightness are a colorful feature of the oriental theme;
- The restraint of shades is ideal for the classic version, along with the provincial style.
Photo of plain wallpaper
Ideas for combining wallpaper in the interior
Despite the fact that the very idea of combining plain wallpapers of different colors is considered far from new, however, the emergence of modern and unusual textures, complemented by various effects, has forced designers to reconsider their previous developments in many respects. Now such a move has risen to a new height of popularity.
The issue of combination in practice is always resolved with the obligatory consideration of the height of the room, the location of window and door openings, as well as the shape of the room.
- Where there is a lot of space, it is possible to use any combinations you like that you saw in photographs or in life.
- The main problem lies in the secret of creating a more comfortable atmosphere.
- If you apply a successful combination of two different patterns, the environment will become comfortable, without the need to add additional details or pieces of furniture.
It is better to decorate a small room in one color, using fragments of bright decoration on one or two walls. A small pattern will add volume to the room, while a large one is better used in large rooms.
A dark, bright tone can somewhat reduce the size of an overly elongated wall. Using a light tone, the wall will noticeably increase in size.
A successful wallpaper combination will help add a touch of playfulness to the design of the nursery, just like the design in the bedroom.
