5 myths about wallpaper in the kitchen

Wallpaper in the kitchen is still controversial. Many are afraid to use this common version of the final stage of interior decoration where they cook and eat. There are many myths and misconceptions around kitchen renovation. Let's try to figure out whether it is worth decorating the walls with wallpaper or is it better to choose a different finish.

Myth one: the kitchen needs washable wallpaper

How often and from what kind of dirt do you plan to wash the wallpaper? Basically, in the kitchen, only the part behind the sink and stove suffers, but in this area it is better to hide everything behind the apron. You are unlikely to wash the rest of the walls until the next cosmetic repair, which means that you should not limit yourself in choosing wallpaper exclusively with washable options.

Kitchen wallpaper includes wallpaper with food patterns, but not necessarily washable. Photo: ravta.ru

Myth two: wallpaper absorbs smell

This myth could only give rise to a very dirty house. But even in it, most likely, it was not the wallpaper that was saturated with the smell, but the textiles that decorate the kitchen (curtains, towels, etc.). Try to sniff the wall coverings and you won't notice any smell on them.

Wallpaper is not an element of decoration that actively absorbs odors. Photo: happymodern.ru

Myth three: large print is not for the kitchen

Let's be honest, a large print on the wallpaper can ruin the interior of any room if placed on all walls. But it is worth focusing on one of them, and a large drawing will be able to transform the room, making it cozy and stylish.

Make one wall in the kitchen accent, it will transform the room. Photo: i.pinimg.com

Myth four: wallpaper wears out quickly

Wallpaper wears out quickly if you often shuffle it with some piece of furniture. For example, you can move chairs along a wall by brushing against it. This statement is equally true for all rooms, not just the kitchen. You just need to be more careful and try not to touch the walls with furniture.

Wallpaper behind a sofa or bed can wipe off faster than wallpaper in the forge. Photo: house-biz.ru

The fifth myth: textured wallpaper has no place in the kitchen

Previously, this statement was very reasonable and fair. It has lost its relevance not for all kitchens, but only where the owners have installed a high-quality exhaust system. Without such a system, soot will settle on the textured part of the wallpaper. But in any case, such a finishing option requires additional attention to itself, so it is sometimes worth vacuuming the walls.

Textured wallpaper will last a long time if there is a high-quality hood in the kitchen. Photo: kakpostroit.su