Trends in interior decoration. The wall plays the main role

Velvet or concrete effect, metallic shine, gold accents... - there are plenty of ways to create original wall decorations. One clear accent is enough to give the interior some character.

Let the wall be your canvas

The wall plays the main role. Francesco Guardi quartz plaster

Refreshing the walls in the interior does not always have to mean painting in the same standard way. We can go crazy. Use different shades of a given color, use shading and create an ombre effect. Why not play painter and turn the wall into something like a watercolor painting or paint one wall a different color than the others. Treat your wallpaper more creatively. Combine different textures - the wall surface does not always have to be smooth. There are many possibilities. The effect depends on our imagination and creative investment. Current trends set by stylists and decorators can be a good source of inspiration.

In an old factory

Industrial interiors or their milder version, the so-called Soft lofts are still the dream of many Poles. If we cannot afford to buy an apartment in a post-industrial building, we can choose to imitate raw walls and achieve this effect using paints or decorative materials.

− A product that will help you achieve the look of industrial interiors is, for example, a decorative mass with a concrete effect. It is intended for interior decoration and fits perfectly with modern decor, combined with metal and glass. We can also use lime stucco - even more in a vintage atmosphere, because this decorative coating is inspired by ancient plastering techniques - says Bartłomiej Cholewa from LAKMA SAT, manufacturer of paints and decorative compounds Francesco Guardi Collezione.

…or the king's chamber

An interesting alternative to cool lofts are rich, luxurious interiors. The easiest way to achieve such a sophisticated effect is to paint the walls in a dark color - inky navy blue, bottle green or even shades of gray and black. Deep, saturated shades add elegance and chic, perfectly matching metallic accents and gold - both in accessories and on the wall. Thanks to this, the living room or bedroom will turn into a luxurious interior from the Bernhardt Interiors catalogues.

− If we do not like metallic accents, we can paint the walls with a paint with a special effect, e.g. velvet. The color effect and texture of the wall finished with such paint are similar to velvet materials from Damascus, equally luxurious but more subtle than gold. – advises Bartłomiej Cholewa.

Gold and warm metals dominate the Pinterest social networking site - a mine of design inspirations. Contrary to appearances, metallic shine is not reserved only for dark-colored interiors, which may not convince fans of rustic and Scandinavian style.

More color – in the style of the 80s.

Colorful wallpapers and photo wallpapers, shiny walls in bright turquoise, green or yellow colors - maybe it's time for a nostalgic return to the decor from 30 years ago? It's very trendy right now. The iconic American Vogue magazine listed design inspirations from the 1980s as one of the interior design trends of 2016. Sophistication and wealth, but with a pinch of salt. We don't have to go into kitsch, but introducing color or sparkle into a minimalist interior will refresh the living room without a complete metamorphosis.

If we dream of bright, spacious, but not boring interiors, let's choose the colors of the year according to the Pantone Institute, i.e. warm pink (Rose Quartz) and cool blue (Serenity). Instead of white or beige, it may be worth choosing rose gold, nude or dirty pink. According to many decorators, these are the most fashionable shades that match any interior. Light shades can be easily combined, shaded or enriched with an interesting texture. The palette of decorative masses also includes pastel colors with a metallic or rustic effect.