Long gone are the days that had walls with blue and yellow paint. Wallpapers have made their way into modern homes as an alternative to getting the walls painted. But if you are new to the world of wallpapers, you are sure to have multiple questions popping up in your mind about the concept of wallpapers.
Different types of wallpapers? How to select the right wallpaper that will blend well with the rest of your home? All your questions have been answered in this quick guide. We shall discuss everything that you must know about the different kinds of wallpaper, so continue reading.
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Metallic wallpapers:
As suggested by the name, they have a thin metal film layer or thread woven into the wallpaper to make different patterns in the wallpaper. Silver, gold, rose gold, metallic greys and many more all depend on the metal composition and kind of wallpaper patterns, the metallic wallpaper work well like feature walls and makes your place shine as they play with light.
For example, wallpaper stripped with metallic tones bounces with natural light that is around your hall for a warmer glow. The geometric types of wallpaper patterns get a trending look and metallic accent wallpaper gets a modern twist to your remaining home décor.
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Flock wallpaper:
They are most commonly used in the master bedroom, flock wallpaper is classy wallpaper in any place. They are invented to copy the cut velvet fabric and used flock or uses waste product from the woollen industry that is available in the powdered form. Today, the flock wallpapers are made with man-made fibres like nylon, rayon, or even polyester that are applied on the adhesive surface.
The process gets an embossed or raised coat surface and is also available in different types of patterns. This light embossed feature gets an artisan feel to the wall and is amazing as feature walls in space with less traffic like living, lounge, or dining room. It is better to avoid flock wallpaper in the hallway, kitchen, and kid’s room.
Hand screen wallpaper:
Hand screen wallpaper also has another name slit screen this type of wallpaper is the best option for owners of the home that wants something artisanal present in their home. These wallpapers are made by hand by pushing the dye on the screen where the ink is penetrable. Even though hand screening has patterns repeated, not a single piece will be similar to one another.
All have their own uniqueness and nuances in a manner that the ink dries. This kind of wallpaper enables personalization for each project and therefore you can select a pattern from anywhere and get it to your personal space.
The hardest part in selecting a wallpaper is choosing the pattern that you like the most. However, you need to be sure that the wallpaper you have selected blends well with the rest of your home decor. So, now that you have some idea about wallpapers you should go ahead and get a stylist change to your home.