5 types of wallpaper that spoil the interior (and what to replace them with)

No one doubts that today in stores you can find a myriad of different canvases - from simple prints or even plain ones to the most unpredictable. However, everyone chooses what they like. Some people like tacky wallpaper, while others prefer something calmer and more balanced.

However, recently some options have completely lost their relevance. Moreover, they can ruin the interior rather than transform it. And in some cases their use is not at all appropriate. We will tell you which models you should still refuse, so that after a while you do not realize that you made the wrong choice. As a bonus, you’ll find out what you can replace them with.

With glitter

Shiny wallpaper is often chosen when you want to make the interior more elegant and festive. But in practice it turns out that the sparkles are practically invisible. And such options do not look very elegant and rich.

What to replace it with?

If the desire to make a bright accent on the wall with the help of wallpaper does not leave you, then it is better to give preference to even, deep shades or, conversely, a bright color palette. But it would be ideal if it was a monochromatic option. By the way, there is absolutely no need to cover the entire room with them - just one accent zone is enough to make the interior look more interesting and impressive.For example, this technique can be used on the wall behind the bed in the bedroom, the sofa in the living room or behind the table in the kitchen.

With symmetrical print

When narrow vertical or horizontal stripes are repeated on the canvas, it looks rather boring and primitive. Yes, and it gets boring very quickly. After a while, such aggressive symmetry begins to dazzle your eyes and give you a headache—it is sometimes very difficult to relax in the environment. And then the person realizes that he made a little mistake with his choice, so he looks for more interesting solutions, and this again requires spending time, money and effort.

What to replace it with?

If you are a fan of floral prints, then it is better to choose a model with a unique pattern. Yes, gluing such canvases will be much more difficult, because you will have to select a pattern at the joints for a long time and tediously, but such solutions look much better.

Template wallpaper

It is very difficult to choose beautiful, stylish and high-quality photo wallpapers that will fit organically into the interior and will not get boring over time. But first of all, you should avoid typical photos with the tropics or images of various cities - this solution has long been boring and irrelevant. By the way, it is also better to refuse 3D models - in small rooms they greatly overload the space and make the interior banal.

What to replace it with?

Look in your gallery for a photo that you really like and print custom wallpaper with it. This could be a landscape, a city street or plants. Or try exploring ready-made catalogs on different Internet sites. The main thing is that the canvas fits harmoniously into the setting and complements it, and does not overload it.

Canvases with contrasting geometric patterns

When renovating, many people prefer contrasting geometric patterns, believing that this will make a spectacular accent in the room. For example, black and white stripes. But even here you can make a grave mistake - paste the entire room in a similar pattern, which over time only causes irritation from the contrast. Before you decide on such a design, try hanging a few stripes on the wall for a while - this way you can understand whether your feelings will be positive.

What to replace it with?

If you still want to make a bright accent with geometry, it is better to play with textures rather than patterns. For example, you can find interesting textured wallpaper with embossing on sale. They may be ready-made or require painting. These options look very stylish, but at the same time they do not put any strain on the eyes and add depth to the space.

Children's wallpapers with characters or graphics

Perhaps the worst thing parents can do for their baby is to hang bright and colorful wallpaper depicting cartoon characters or comics. Undoubtedly, at first the child will be incredibly happy with such an interior, but after a while you will understand that it all looks very rude and forced. In addition, children's tastes simply change at the speed of light, so don't be surprised that Lightning McQueen will become irrelevant after just six months. Are you ready for a new renovation in such a short time?

What to replace it with?

No one denies that children's wallpaper has a right to life, but it is better to choose options with an unobtrusive pattern, an even color palette and elaborate small details. The interior of the children's room will look both cozy and magical at the same time. But this applies to babies and children under 9–10 years old.

But for a teenager it is better to choose plain wallpaper or with a neutral pattern.However, bright prints, such as pop art, are also very popular among young people, but in this case it is better to let the child choose.