When decorating a living room in one color or another, you are primarily guided by your own tastes and preferences. The predominance of any one shade will tell a lot about the owners of the house. Who has the color lilac? As a rule, for the creative category of people, this particular shade is a source of inspiration. Each person relates to the color lilac differently. For some it is too heavy and intolerable color, but for some it personifies spring freshness and newness. Let's consider the main questions that interest you:
- how to properly decorate walls with lilac color;
- how to combine furniture with lilac wallpaper;
- what accessories to choose.
Living room interior in lilac tones with natural wood trim
Characteristics of lilac color in the living room interior
According to psychologists, the color lilac represents:
- stability;
- equilibrium;
- life harmony;
- philosophical wisdom.
Interior of a modern living room with gray furniture and soft pink wallpaper.
The lilac color was created by merging red and blue. Light colors look gentle. They are closer in shade to pink. Dark and rich shades look gloomy. The main thing here is to choose the right companion colors that will balance the color scheme and make it more airy and light. The most successful pairs are:
- lilac and gray;
- lilac and white.
Light lilac wallpaper with a large floral pattern with a lilac sofa, armchair and coffee table.
Red and blue colors, from which the lilac shade is obtained, have a very active influence on a person. The lilac color adopted this quality from them. It has been proven that a person in a living room decorated in lilac feels very good. Therefore, you should not deny yourself this pleasure.
Dark lilac curtains and decorative pillows for the sofa in the living room design
Design
Today there is a large selection of wallpaper on the market in terms of production technology, texture, size, and color palette. It is necessary to take into account all the factors that influence the final result, to choose the right combination of wallpaper with furniture, decor and textiles.
Plain color Suitable option for small spaces
They combine well with white baseboards and moldings, do not distract attention, and serve as a good backdrop for paintings and accessories.
Geometric patterns The pattern consists of lines, geometric objects that visually transform the room. Suitable for modern style interiors
Goes well with wallpaper of other colors.
Stripe Suitable for all interior styles. A horizontal strip visually expands the space, while a vertical strip raises the ceiling level. The narrow stripe is inconspicuous, but at the same time original. A wide stripe adds style to the room.
Floral pattern Well suited for interiors made in classic and Provence style. The wallpaper depicts elements found in nature - flowers, buds, grass, stems, roses, butterflies. Wallpaper with a small pattern is a good option for small rooms, while wallpaper with a large one is for spacious interiors.
Classic pattern Popular in classic interiors. It consists of intersecting curls and monograms forming a single pattern. Can be coated with additional metallic coating to add shine.
3D wallpaper Expensive, durable, high quality material. All colors of purple are used, suitable for large rooms. Made from environmentally friendly materials, moisture resistant, fireproof.
The photo shows a bedroom with purple wallpaper, stylish and modern, such an interior will not leave anyone indifferent.
Using lilac wallpaper in the living room
When you see lilac in the living room, the first associations are with spring flowers. This color scheme helps to create a calm atmosphere in which tranquility and bliss arise for a favorable holiday. It’s hard to spoil a heavy baroque room with lilac color. It will still create the impression of peace.
Delicate lilac wallpaper with a bright pattern
Most often in stores you can find lilac wallpaper with floral patterns. Less common, but there are also abstract drawings with geometric lines of a surrealist direction. If possible, you can achieve an interesting combination using glossy and matte wallpaper.
Snow-white furniture against a dark lilac wall in the living room
However, in order not to spoil the overall interior, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of design in lilac shades. Remember that even its lightest shade will dominate the room and attract all attention to itself. But lilac cannot be called a depressing color. The interior of the living room will definitely maintain a romantic mood.
Modern living room in lilac tones
It is not recommended to use lilac color in maximum quantities. It is better to make small accents, which should be black or white. It can be:
- flower pots;
- furniture covers.
How to make a plasterboard partition with your own hands: plastering after installation
Many people doubt whether it is worth plastering a plasterboard partition.
The smooth surface of the plasterboard sheet does not require careful putty. When the seams between the sheets are filled and glued with serpyanka, it is necessary to apply only a thin layer of it. According to the installation method, lintels are divided into ordinary, wedge and arched.
This finishing is not labor-intensive and does not require significant consumption of materials. Finishing using dry plaster is recommended if the plasterboard sheets have significant curvatures, as well as for sealing microrelief. Sometimes, when a plasterboard sheet is installed carelessly, holes appear in it.
After installing the plasterboard partition, you can easily repair such damage with your own hands using ordinary plaster. It is also recommended to apply it when filling dents and correcting corners.
According to the installation method, lintels are divided into ordinary, wedge and arched.
Applying plaster to the entire surface of a plasterboard partition is advisable only if the plaster is decorative.
In other cases, covering plasterboard sheets with this composition will be a waste of money and time, since the sheet is already perfectly flat and can be adjusted when installed on the wall using a level and level.
According to the installation method, lintels are divided into ordinary, wedge and arched.
After installing the partition with your own hands, before puttying, the drywall must be thoroughly cleaned of dust and dirt; this can be done with a vacuum cleaner or a napkin.
Initially, it is necessary to apply a rough layer along the seams and irregularities. And with the help of the second layer, all differences will be smoothed out. If you did everything correctly, the plasterboard partition you built yourself will turn out smooth and even. It can be wallpapered, painted, etc.
According to the installation method, lintels are divided into ordinary, wedge and arched.
There are no restrictions on the finishing of such partitions. It is even possible to lay tiles on drywall
However, you should pay attention to the choice of tile adhesive. This can be a cement-based adhesive or an elastic adhesive produced in the form of a ready-made solution, or liquid nails
The correct finishing of a plasterboard partition with your own hands is shown in this video:
What colors to combine lilac wallpaper in the living room
The lilac shade is very complex. It contains purple and pink notes. Typically, this color scheme is preferred by sophisticated individuals. To create a harmonious interior, it is important to know which colors go perfectly together. Check out some recommendations:
- a milky shade in combination with lilac is suitable for the Empire style; the union can visually expand the space;
- white color is used more often in the Scandinavian style; lilac colors will add lightness and homeliness;
- yellow is the most dangerous color in combination; it is better to use it in limited quantities in some accessories;
- purple and lilac - a classic combination in which the second shade will be the main background;
- a straw shade in combination with lilac will add frivolity to the living room interior;
- beige is another basic shade, both of them should flow smoothly into each other, creating a unique lightness;
- golden color is used as a companion only in the presence of expensive furniture and silk textiles, for example, on curtains or decorative pillows;
- A peach tone will help create real coziness together with a lilac shade; use it in a country-style living room;
- a lilac shade together with silver in a high-tech style will create rigor and conciseness;
- for incredible comfort and coziness, a combination of lilac and chocolate colors is suitable;
- The most universal colors are considered to be indigo and lilac, suitable for decorating rooms in any style;
- A duet of two shades – lilac and menthol – will help create a positive mood.
As a rule, people who love lilac color are not limited to the decor of one living room. They prefer to decorate the entire house.
What styles do they suit?
Purple wallpaper, thanks to its various shades, allows you to luxuriously and originally decorate your interior in any style. For each option, you can choose your own purple.
Classical
For walls in a classic style, dark purple with a relief and not an elaborate pattern is suitable. When properly combined with furniture and textiles, it creates a calm, classic atmosphere in the home.
Modern
This option uses light shades of purple. Can be combined with embossed wallpaper, photo wallpaper. Modern style includes flowers, striped, checkered, abstract, and plain designs.
Modern
There are bright colors, patterns, vertical and horizontal stripes, abstract images that attract attention. Stylized wallpaper can be used, with the effect of plaster and brickwork
The photo shows purple wallpaper with a plaster effect. The carpet and curtains are a lighter shade, contrasting furniture will complement the living room interior.
Minimalism
Wallpaper of a single color is used, without bright accents, which does not distract attention from the stylish interior and furniture. Soft purple shades with a simple texture and small patterns in this version will be the ideal solution
High tech
An unusual style based on non-standard technologies and design solutions. A dark purple color is used, imitating metal and glossy surfaces, as well as abstraction and photo wallpaper.
Light lilac wallpaper in the living room interior
To achieve the lightness of a room and visually adjust its dimensions, you need light shades, for example, milky or white. Most often, such items are furniture, but you can do it easier and buy light curtains.
Several lilac shades in the design of the living room
Depending on the size of the window, textiles for it are selected according to the following rules:
- for a small window you need to hang dark and thick curtains;
- for a large window it is better to prefer translucent tulle.
Rich lilac wallpaper and furniture imitating natural wood in the living room interior
No matter what shade of lilac wallpaper you choose, it will look good only with the right lighting. If there is not enough light, the interior will not look light. If you don’t illuminate dark and empty corners, then the whole room will look depressive and rough, suppressing people’s psyche.
Lilac wallpaper on the wall behind the sofa and two light lilac armchairs
Types of wallpaper
Along with the correct selection of color, there is also the right decision in choosing the structure of the wallpaper. The choice is huge, so understanding this variety is not the easiest thing.
| Paper | Environmentally friendly product, inexpensive. Walls with such wallpaper allow air to pass through. But the joints are often visible, are short-lived, fade over time in the sun, and are not a moisture-resistant material. |
| Non-woven | The structure is dense, the joints are not visible, the wallpaper is also “breathable” and does not fade in the sun. But the expensive ones are good “dust collectors” and are subject to mechanical damage. |
| Vinyl | Two-layer: the first layer is paper, the second layer is vinyl. Long-term use, resistant to mechanical damage. But it releases a harmful substance - formaldehyde, and does not diffuse well into the air. |
| Liquid | No joints are visible, they have good sound insulation, and allow partial repairs. Long drying time after gluing (about two days). |
| For painting | Double-layer paper wallpaper. Waterproof, no need to level the walls. Can be repainted up to five times. But they are susceptible to mechanical damage. |
| Textile | Two-layer: the first layer is paper, the second layer is non-woven fabric. There are different additions: linen, cotton, polyester. The joints are not visible, excellent noise and heat insulation. They do not fade in the sun. Penetration of odors, high cost, “dust collector”. |
How to decorate the walls and ceiling of the living room in lilac tones
To create a living room in lilac tones, as a rule, it is enough to cover the walls with wallpaper. This method is the easiest and fastest.
Modular furniture, sofa and curtains in lilac tones in the living room interior
If you need to highlight one of the zones in the living room, use rich lilac wallpaper. For the remaining walls use light colors. If you prefer bright accessories, then use the following colors:
- citric;
- pink;
- blue.
Lilac-beige color scheme in the living room interior
The ceiling can be decorated in either snow-white or lilac. You can enhance the sophistication by using stretch fabric with a glossy surface. Plus it will look very modern. For lovers of romance, it is better to make a luminous ceiling.
Bright lilac colors in the interior of a baroque living room
Why do you need a corral: advantages and disadvantages
Not every person who decides to start raising and breeding sheep has vast fields and meadows for grazing them. In such a situation, a corral will come to the rescue - a fenced area for the free keeping of animals.
Advantages of the corral:
- Keeping sheep close to natural conditions has a positive effect on their health, growth and productivity.
- Preventing predator attacks and flock scattering.
- Cost savings - no need to hire shepherds.
The disadvantage of keeping sheep in pens is the need for additional green food and vitamin-mineral complexes in the animals’ diet, since the vegetation growing in stationary pens is quickly eaten and trampled.
Living room furniture in lilac tones
If you chose dark lilac wallpaper for the living room, then the furniture should be light lilac. Dark-colored furniture looks advantageous against the background of gray-lilac wallpaper. Lilac-beige wallpaper harmonizes with sand furniture, and to prevent it from looking aloof, place lilac decorative pillows on the sofa and armchairs. Sand curtains will help complement this color scheme.
A variety of lilac shades in the interior of a modern living room
In a light lilac living room interior, be sure to install a dark lilac coffee table, and you can complement it with a pair of armchairs. The main thing is to observe the rule of restraint, otherwise it will turn out very gloomy.
Lilac wallpaper companions for decorating the living room
Purple wallpaper is a trendy choice for any room
Without lying, we can say that lilac wallpaper can be hung in any room. They harmoniously and warmly illuminate the bedroom, in a bright combination with other wallpapers, saturate the living room with colors, gently welcome you into the hallway, and also add sophistication to your dishes in the kitchen.
Using plain purple wallpaper in the living room
Recently, lilac wallpaper has been in constant moderate demand, and is used to a greater extent for renovating living rooms. It is in this room that you can receive guests and show how bold and extraordinary the owners’ approach to renovations in the apartment is.
Impeccable and luxurious design, a combination of lilac wallpaper with monograms and wooden finishing materials
If you have chosen purple wallpaper for your bedroom, then you should take a closer look at the light-colored companions. Bright inserts can highlight some areas, and interior items such as watches or paintings can complement the image. Don't go overboard with the variety of colors; a couple of shades will do here.
In the end, I would like to note one more ambiguous property of the lilac color: it increases depression in people prone to this.
It is worth mentioning the fact that this delicate and soft, very ambiguous and beautiful color applied to wallpaper gives designers unlimited possibilities. Use his strengths too.
Lilac color in the living room - photo
The lilac color is amazing in its richness. However, if you have a problem with decorating your living room yourself, you can always turn to professional designers for help.
