Agree, it's nice to sit at a family meal when the surrounding environment adds mood and increases appetite.

And what, besides a plate and TV, do you watch during lunch or dinner? On the wall next to the dining table.

Therefore, it should be not only practical, non-brand, but also beautiful, suitable for the rest of the kitchen and be to the liking of all household members. Then the atmosphere at dinner will always be blissful.

Dining area design options

When arranging a dining area, it is important to follow three rules.

1. It should be different from the cooking area.
2. You can use two interior styles in the kitchen (for the work and dining area), if the area of ​​the kitchen allows this. But these directions should be combined with each other.
3. The wall should not get dirty or easy to clean.

Brick wall. She has her own charm

The decoration of the wall in the kitchen near the table can be different:

• contrasting wallpaper;
• decorative plaster;
• textile wall;
• brick;
• photowall-paper;
• mirror wall;
• wooden panels;
• monochromatic paint or with a pattern applied to the wall.

Choosing a shade for the wall in the dining area

When deciding how to decorate the wall in the kitchen near the table, imagine that you will change it in a few years. Will the color be boring? After all, the family will sit right next to the wall, and it will be constantly before our eyes.

The color and pattern on the walls will dictate the style of the entire kitchen.

• In a modern high-tech kitchen, the wall can be gray, black, white, gray.
• The same shades, plus a sandy scale, are also acceptable in a minimalist interior.
• Provence, country - these are muted, natural shades. A wall in beige color with a small floral pattern looks advantageous.
• If you choose a classic style, use rich shades: burgundy, dark gold, chocolate, cream, beige. Choose light colors for the base, contrasting dark ones for wall decor: stencil painting, panels, paintings, etc.

The drawing on the panel is large, but it is alone

The drawing on the wall should not be large. The wide format is allowed in decorative elements, but in a single version. A narrow strip will look advantageous.

Decorating the wall in the kitchen near the table with wallpaper is a traditional option

If you have already decided to use wallpaper in the kitchen, you should buy washable or liquid wallpaper. The kitchen is a place where everything can get dirty, even the wall above the table.

It is likely that the wall with the dining table is long and goes right into the corridor. Then you can paste over with wallpaper only the part to which the kitchen set adjoins. And to make the work look complete, glue gypsum, polyurethane moldings or a baguette from floor to ceiling around the perimeter of the island.

It is important to choose the right type of wallpaper.

• Paper wallpapers are not suitable for the kitchen. They are impractical, absorb odors, wipe off quickly and fade.
• Wallpaper made of compressed paper (duplex). They have a latex layer on top. They can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
• Washable wallpaper - the name speaks for itself. It would be nice if they also did not mind the detergents.
• Vinyl wallpapers. Expensive, but do not fade, do not suffer from heat and water, wear-resistant. And, interestingly, pets do not sharpen their claws against such a wall.
• Liquid wallpaper can be applied to any surface, even uneven, resistant to moisture and sunlight, absorbing noise.
• Glass fiber. They have all the characteristics suitable for a kitchen area. The only drawback is that they sit very firmly on the wall. Therefore, you need to choose a shade thoughtfully, because you cannot easily change it.
• Decorating the wall in the kitchen near the table with photo wallpaper is an interesting move for modern rooms. With the help of them, you can create an urban or eco-interior. Landscapes, city views, sea, forest, gastronomic stories - what do you prefer, what makes your appetite awake?

Wall murals - as if you are having dinner in the city

Is decorative plaster the perfect finish?

We hasten to dispel doubts. Decorative plaster is not a prickly bump to scratch or pull on your clothing. Using a spatula, paintbrush, sponge, or even a wad of paper can create a unique wall.

Make it even or display the texture of wood, paper, fabric, suede, metal, stone, leather. And thanks to tinting, the wall will be delicate, made in pastel colors, or bright, contrasting.

Interior trends in which this material can be used: loft, minimalism, country, rustic, shabby chic. Decorative elements can beautify it even more.

Decorative plaster "breathes", is not afraid of water, absorbs sounds, does not emit harmful substances, does not have an unpleasant odor.

It is easy to apply, and it attaches to any surface: metal, concrete, glass, brick. It is the perfect wall covering in the kitchen near the table.

Brick - beautiful and without finishing

If the wall near the dining table is brick, then there is no need to cover it up in the kitchen, decorated in vintage style, loft. It will also fit into a minimalistic or high-tech interior. A wall lamp with a metal base or a picture in a wooden frame will only decorate it.

This finish goes well with ceramic tiles and kitchen backsplash.

How about a mirror in the kitchen?

Decorating a wall in the kitchen near a table with a mirror is interesting and unusual. Feng Shui claims that a mirror in which a person eats is reflected is not good. But, at the same time, a person sees himself as if from the outside, and this automatically increases the culture of food.

From a practical point of view, the mirror reflects the plate on which something can be cooked. And the hostess, without getting up, will follow the process.

Advice: use not just a mirror, but with an ornament applied to it. You can lay out the wall with mirror tiles - also an interesting option.

Paint is a simple and effective way to decorate

Paint for the kitchen, and especially for the dining area, should not be toxic. A water-based emulsion is ideal. But even then not every one.

• If the composition includes PVA, then the paint will quickly peel off, because it does not tolerate wet cleaning and high temperature.
• Walls painted with paints containing acrylic look velvety.
• If the base is silicone or latex, then there will be a layer on the wall that protects against moisture, paint fading, temperature and scratches.