Simpler and more beautiful. 5 cases when paint is much better than wallpaper
When paint can help make repairs faster and more beautiful (photo: Freepik)
During a renovation, choosing between paint and wallpaper can be a real dilemma. Each of the options has its advantages, but sometimes paint becomes the undisputed leader.
Quick interior renovation without hassle
The paint is ideal for those who want to quickly update a space. If the walls are flat and prepared, the painting process becomes accessible even for beginners. All you need is a roller, a tray, and a little inspiration.
By following the manufacturer's recommendations, you can get a neat result, and if you get bored with the color, it is easy to change it without complicated preparation. Another advantage of the paint is that it causes minimal inconvenience during work.
You don't need to move the furniture to other rooms: just group it in the center of the room and cover it with polyethylene. In addition, if the walls already have wallpaper in good condition, you can paint directly over it. This method is often used to quickly change the interior.
Practicality for families with children and pets
Small children and pets often make changes to the design of a home. Children can paint the walls, leave stains or scratches, and pets often chew on corners or damage wallpaper. In such circumstances, paint is much more practical than wallpaper.
It is easy to clean or restore, while a damaged roll of wallpaper can be difficult to find. The paint provides an opportunity to quickly eliminate traces of "pranks": just run a roller over the damaged area, and the walls will look like new again.
This choice is especially relevant for active families, where not only aesthetics but also practicality are important.
Painting walls can be a fun activity with children (photo: Freepik)
Getting the shade exactly right
When choosing a paint, you get access to a huge palette of colors and shades. Even basic colors can have dozens of variations that look different in different lighting conditions.
For example, white with a warm creamy hue will make the interior more cozy than a cold version with a bluish tint. Wallpaper does not always provide such an opportunity. If it's important to you that the color harmonizes with the furniture, textiles, and light in the room, you can make a paint sample.
Creating a monochrome design
Recently, monochrome solutions have been gaining popularity, when all elements - from walls to furniture - are designed in one color. It is almost impossible to achieve such an effect with wallpaper because its texture and shade rarely match perfectly with other surfaces.
Paint, on the other hand, allows you to achieve perfect harmony. For example, you can paint doors, skirting boards, or even furniture in the color of the walls. This not only adds to the integrity of the design but also allows you to realize the most daring ideas.
Painting allows you to create rich colors (photo: Freepik)
The perfect choice for textured or damp rooms
Paint is the best solution if you have walls with textures, such as brickwork or a wooden log cabin. Wallpaper will hide the natural beauty of such surfaces and does not always stick to them reliably. Paint allows you to emphasize unique details and add decorative accents.
In addition, paint is much more practical in rooms with high humidity, such as kitchens and bathrooms. It is resistant to water and does not deform or mold, ensuring durability and a neat look of the walls.
Earlier we wrote, which colors should never be combined in the interior.
Read also, what are the 5 trendy colors for the kitchen.
Sources: Apartment Therapy, Homes and Gardens, Forbes Home.
