Wallpaper for the kitchen 2024: modern ideas for a stylish interior
As in any other room, wall decoration plays an important role in the overall picture of the kitchen interior. One of the most common (and, one might say, classic) ways to create an aesthetic base is wallpaper. A variety of materials, colors and patterns offer you many options for different interior styles, and designers from season to season come up with new and more unexpected ideas and solutions.
The upcoming 2024 has pleased us all with trends that have become more eclectic. Simplicity, functionality and naturalness inherent in modern minimalism are gradually integrated with eclectic solutions, maximalist techniques and luxury inherent in art decor. That is why the choice of wallpaper for a fashionable interior next year promises to be an exciting experience.
We have prepared a list of current kitchen wallpaper 2024 options for decorating the kitchen space – of course, with interesting ideas, backed up by colorful photos. We sincerely hope that some of them will be a discovery for you and give you much-needed inspiration.
Practicality above all else
It is safe to say that the kitchen is a particular risk zone for wallpaper, and first of all for those who cook a lot, often and with pleasure. Temperature fluctuations and high humidity, constant manipulation with sharp and heavy objects, splashes of drinks and drops of fat – wall decoration must withstand such tests with honor.
That is why designers recommend using wallpaper in the work area to a minimum, but if this cannot be avoided, give preference to washable materials that are quite resistant to such difficult conditions, and minor dirt can be easily removed from them. Also, do not be afraid that you will be limited in options: today the choice of such wallpapers is more than wide.
If you decorate the dining area with wallpaper, then in this case you have more room for maneuver – you can choose almost any materials. The most important thing is a harmonious balance between the kitchen and dining space.
Inspired by nature
We’ve talked a lot about the concept of intimacy with nature, which has become key over the past couple of years. The influence of eco-trends and the need to fall back to the roots extends to all design elements and wallpaper in this case is no exception. Decorating with such materials allows you to create a fresh and light atmosphere in which you feel natural and comfortable.
Fashionable natural solutions in wallpaper design are implemented in two directions – this is the choice of appropriate shades and the selection of appropriate patterns. In the first case, designers are advised to pay attention to natural brown, gray, blue and green tones, reminiscent of the earth, forests, stone, ponds and fresh air in protected areas. In the second, first of all, it is worth paying attention to the following techniques:
- tropical motifs – palm trees, monstera leaves, exotic flowers, etc.;
- wallpaper with a natural texture – rough stone, sandstone, slate;
- photo wallpapers and frescoes with natural landscapes – especially in the dining area.
We place accents
The accent wall idea, which is especially popular in living rooms and bedrooms, could well be played up in the kitchen in the dining area. Photo wallpapers and frescoes are perfect for this, which are recommended to be placed on the wall next to which the table is located. The motif and palette of images can match the design of the working area or enter into a stylish contrast with it – in the second case, zoning will turn out to be more effective.
It is equally important to decide on the format and size of the image on the accent wall: overly large elements can play a trick on the space, visually reducing it, and too small ones can create unwanted variegation. If you find it difficult to choose a mural, just try using wallpapers from the same collection, pasting all the walls with basic materials, and accent wallpaper with the appropriate pattern or pattern.
Terrazzo style: add originality
Terrazzo is the famous Venetian tile, which is pieces of glass, marble and stone filled with cement. This technology allows you to get a very beautiful finishing material that can decorate the most severe and concise interior. It is not surprising that the terrazzo pattern was adopted by designers and is now successfully used for other finishing materials.
Wallpaper with a Venetian tile pattern may well be used to decorate a kitchen in a minimalist style. Such a rich background will not even require additional accents from you: furniture and accessories may well be the simplest.
Add textures
An interesting idea that has become popular recently is liquid wallpaper. If you don’t know, let me tell you more: they are a mixture of dry powder with water, which, when applied and dried, creates a textured surface. In addition, a wide variety of colors and even the inclusion of certain particles gives you the opportunity to create different design options.
It is worth noting that such wallpapers are not very practical and susceptible to temperature extremes and mechanical stress. That is why it is still worth using them in the dining area.
The charm of raw surfaces
The rise in popularity of the concrete surfaces concept has peaked in the last couple of years. Indeed, rough concrete surfaces are the best way to emphasize the restraint of minimalism and the authenticity of industrial styles that are fashionable today. However, if you admire such a texture, but at the same time do not feel the strength to decorate the walls in the kitchen with natural concrete or the same tiles, imitation wallpaper will help you find a reasonable compromise. Of course, they must be dense and of high quality – “economy class” materials will create a feeling of an inexpensive fake, which will spoil the perception of the interior as a whole.
Bright wallpaper for a great mood
A minimalist suite in neutral tones, simple, albeit high-quality wooden furniture, light monochrome textiles – if in such a kitchen you constantly feel that something is missing or the interior is not complete, perhaps it’s all about the lack of color. Do not get upset and think that you are behind the trends: the need for visual “recharging” is quite natural, and bright wallpapers will be able to provide you with it.
Explore the current palettes and decide which juicy colors and bold wallpaper patterns you like best – or just go on a whim and see what your taste tells you. The main thing is not to forget that too much is good – it’s also bad, so it’s still not worth sorting out with brightness in everything. All other elements of the interior should be as neutral and monochromatic as possible.
In the rhythm of hot Spain
Modern technologies have made it possible to achieve unlimited possibilities in wallpaper design, including imitation of various textures. Today you can see materials not only for stone and brick, but also for more interesting finishes – for example, Spanish glazed tiles or majolica.
Such finishing ceramics is quite expensive, and working with it implies a rather complex technology, which is perfectly mastered only by professionals. That is why wallpaper with the same pattern (and perhaps texture) becomes a reasonable and practical alternative to luxurious Spanish tiles – and you get an interior in which the atmosphere of the Mediterranean is felt quite sharply.
The secret of harmony is in simplicity
As one philosopher said, the worst of unfreedoms is freedom of choice. That is why it is sometimes so difficult to decide on a wallpaper design: the variety of options offered by manufacturers often plunges you into a state close to panic. However, don’t worry: all ingenious is simple, and if you can’t choose between beautiful and very beautiful, give preference to something discreet and uncomplicated.
Calm neutrals, stripes in the Empire style, trendy geometric print – all this does not require long searches and some complex research. Moreover, it is this solution that will provide a clear interior rhythm and a harmonious background for both exclusive and laconic furniture that is relevant today.
