Imitation leather wallpaper

Now buyers are more and more demanding of the quality and design of finishing materials. As the cost increases, people expect not only excellent performance, but also exclusive and trendy coverage. Wallpaper with imitation of leather may well appear as such a material.

Leather-like wallpaper is far from a novelty in the world of interior design. This theme came to us from ancient times. Cavemen also adorned their homes with animal skins to show their status. In the Baroque era, leather trimming became extremely popular. And now the world is returning to this topic.

Leather-like coatings can be smooth and textured. Wallpapers with texture, relief, softness and roughness more accurately convey the structure of natural leather.

According to the degree of moisture perception, the division exists into:

• conventional, water-resistant coatings;
• moisture resistant wallpaper that can be used in rooms with high humidity and wipe with damp cloths
• washable. Such coatings can be easily cleaned from dirt using any cleaning agent.

Thanks to modern technologies, you have the opportunity to acquire an original and chic coating from different price ranges and with the features that interest you.

This is the most affordable coverage option. And this is probably its only plus. Paper cannot convey all the play, texture, skin tone. The finish is unlikely to look realistic. Therefore, it will be difficult to achieve the desired effect. In addition, such a coating is afraid of water, so they cannot be used to decorate the room if you have high humidity.

You can pick up multi-layer paper wallpaper with embossed or sprayed acrylic. They have a great similarity with natural types of leather, great durability and strength. But the volumetric structure is more susceptible to damage. American manufacturers offer interesting options for acrylic wallpaper imitation leather.

The most successful imitation of leather is vinyl wallpaper. This is a multilayer coating made according to a certain technology: a relief pattern is applied to the top layer of foamed vinyl. They most successfully imitate the colors and structure, and even the characteristic shine of the leather.

This coating has a lot of advantages:

• low prices;
• washable surface. They are easy to clean from any dirt, so it is not scary to use in any room;
• long service life. Vinyl products are very strong and durable;
• easy to stick. The technology of pasting is the same as that of the usual paper wallpaper. Rolls are cut and strips of materials treated with special glue are applied to the walls;
• the largest variety of textures and shades of leather.

Non-woven material is a natural cellulosic material. This coating is more environmentally friendly than vinyl. Its undeniable advantages are strength and elasticity. A textured pattern with a satin texture is applied to the non-woven base.

Wallpaper can look very realistic and hide some minor wall imperfections. But due to their excellent qualities, they have rather high prices. European manufacturers are developing a wide range of high quality non-woven products that imitate leather.

One of the simplest options for interior decoration with leather decor is self-adhesive vinyl. It is a one-coat, smooth coating that is easy to apply to walls. But it looks unnatural, so you shouldn't pin great hopes on it in terms of decoration.

Directly wallpaper made of natural material is the most expensive and luxurious type of coverings with a leather theme.

They are made from the skin of an ox. The embossing method gives the necessary texture. The skins are treated with special substances to exclude spoilage and decay. Then the coating is given the desired color thanks to plant dyes. The top layer is beeswax.

This coating is the most environmentally friendly of all of these. Thanks to additives, it is moisture resistant and non-flammable.

Ease of care is an undeniable advantage. And the durability exceeds all conceivable limits. Indeed, in the European architectural masterpieces with a long history, leather-trimmed walls have been preserved.

Crocodile imitation leather is a very specific type of finish. Colors can be absolutely any, with varying degrees of gloss. It is not so easy to fit these wallpapers into the interior correctly. The material is on the verge of luxury and tastelessness. It is better to dwell on classic colors - black, light natural range, brown, the structure should be without obvious gloss.

The most suitable place for using such a decor would be an office or a business negotiation area. By creating a small accent on the wall or in a niche with the help of crocodile skin tones, you will give the room a unique flavor in the English style.

Zebra print is a very interesting choice. Fans of laconic and monochrome decors will appreciate it. The main thing is that the structure of the coating is embossed, soft and fleecy. Such wallpapers will fit well both in modern style and in African decor motives.

A common wallpaper pattern is python skin. This is a fairly versatile option. Its peculiarity is that the drawing visually adds volume to the coating. This finish in any color is applicable in a wide range of colors to decorate different types of rooms.

Leopard print is bright and very demanding. Only expressive extraordinary natures can decide on such a decor. It will bring a sense of warmth and exclusivity to the room. This is a very dynamic color and must be taken into account if you are going to use it in recreational areas.

Let's formulate several rules that are best followed in order to achieve the most successful room decor:

• It is not necessary to decorate all wall surfaces with leather-like wallpaper. This will overload the big picture. You seek comfort and chic, not vulgar high cost.

• Walls, floor and ceiling should be in harmony with the animal print, to calm the overall picture. Therefore, it is better to focus on matte or satin monochromatic textures.Floors with wood motifs will work well.
• Furniture, if possible, should not be complex shapes and interrupt the accents.
• It is better to do without interior items with a lacquered or metallized texture.

• Do not use too contrasting combinations. For example, if you settled on a classic chocolate-colored reptile skin, and the rest of the wall decoration is in scarlet or bright green, it can look vulgar and quickly get bored.
• Two different prints of leather wallpaper in the same room is also a bad decision.

If you are not ready to spend an impressive amount of money on finishing, give preference to vinyl, non-woven or high-quality paper wallpaper. Thin cellulosic coatings and overlays are best left out. Non-woven and paper coverings can be used in any room. And vinyl is best left for the kitchen, living room and hallway.

Natural leather products should be chosen when the interior has already been carefully thought out. Wallpaper with snake colors and python skin will perfectly fit into modern styles - modern, loft, hi-tech. In this case, you should pay attention to the metallic shades.

Gold and natural colors can be used in Baroque, Empire styles. Avant-garde design will be supported by shades of green, blue or red leather. The bedroom will be decorated with soft white leather finish.

Even the simplest furniture will sparkle in a new way in the presence of a wall with a zebra pattern in an unusual color.

A room in dark colors can be decorated by supporting the wallpaper under the skin with carpet and colors on textiles.

A romantic bedroom in a classic style has a zest in the form of wall decoration in golden color.

Cozy living room in warm colors with leopard wallpaper.

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