Modern damask wallpapers in the interior are a real design trend. The fashion on them not only does not decrease with the years, but also continuously increases.

       

In the Middle Ages, Damascus became extremely popular in Italy and France. There, all the notable people used it to decorate palaces and houses.

In 300 BC, no one could disclose the secret of Damascus silk. Emperors and kings went to different tricks to find out this secret. So one emperor of Byzantium ordered the monks to bring silk worms from China in a hollowed cane. But the secret remained uncovered. Then in the period of the crusades from Greece to Sicily were brought skilled weavers. Then the matter with the reproduction of the drawing moved from the dead point. And the fabrics with it have become ubiquitous.        

In the 17th century, weavers of Lyon began to produce fabrics and materials that were famous for their excellent quality. Their work was purchased for the design of furniture, curtains and canopies. These fabrics were only available to the rich. And, of course, Damascus was chosen as their main design. The famous designer and writer Martha Stewart believes that Damascus looks equally well in a modern interior and in a traditionally decorated house. In her opinion, this print is appropriate everywhere.

Since the 19th century, the damask pattern was used in interior decoration. It could be seen on the wallpaper and walls decorated with decorative plaster. Even today, Damascus is considered the prerogative of the rich, well-known and influential people.        

Features Damascene Style

There is no such place in the world that could not be enriched with the help of damask patterns. In the bedroom, the wallpaper with this print will be adjusted to a quality rest. In the living room will create an atmosphere of grandeur and grandeur.

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Even the bathroom will only benefit, if on the tile there will be a wreath of Damascus pattern. Eastern ornament is rarely used on all walls in the room. A more successful option is the decoration of one wall in combination with monotonous wallpaper of calm colors. Traditional Damascus is not only black and white, but also red and gold. There are options with the addition of silver and green.

       

Vertical alternation of the drawing line can contribute to a visual increase in the ceiling height in the room. The peculiarity of the oriental pattern can be considered its accentuation in the room. Therefore, most of the decor items should repeat the floral ornament and its shades.

For the harmonious use of damask on the wallpaper, this decor needs to be roughly copied in 70% of the total interior, the remaining 30% of the area can be contrasted to the damask.

       

What colors in the wallpaper with the damascus are found most often? The following shades are attributed to the true Damascus style:

• Brown;
• Color ocher;
• The black;
• White;
• Blue;
• A saturated blue;
• Muted pink.

The modern design in Damascus style implies the use of more fashionable colors. But then the design direction acquires a mixed appearance, which must be brought together by means of catchy and relevant details.

       

In what styles is the Damascus pattern used?

Large ornamental damask is used in different interior styles. In the classic interior, these wallpapers are used in bedrooms and living rooms. For this, the directions of Damascus are chosen in restrained and dark tones.

In the provence, oriental patterns are not common. But, since the floral ornament is close to the general concept of the Provencal style, it can be seen there in a limited number. For example, above the bed or on the fabric of the canopy.

For romanticism, Damascus fits as well, as for the Oriental style. With the help of pink wallpaper with floral patterns, a room decorated in the style of "romantic", is deprived of lightheadedness, but acquires a touch of luxury and novelty.

Baroque is also considered a good basis for the introduction to the interior of the Damascus wallpaper. There, individual elements of the wallpaper are placed in expensive baguettes with monograms and are used as a full-fledged decoration of the wall.

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Tips for choosing wallpaper

Such wallpapers are good in that any person can cope with their application in the design of the room. When choosing wallpaper, it is sufficient to follow a few simple rules:

Consider the size of the room	A frequent damask on the wallpaper will narrow the space, a rare ornament is suitable for every chosen room.
Look at the shades and semitones	A bright design pattern is used as a separate accent. Black and white version is suitable for pasting the entire area.
Choose according to style	The dark version of the ornament is qualitatively combined with modern trends, and with gilded and overseas styles the gilding is successfully combined.
Pay attention to accessories	Damascus so fills the space that furniture in the room with it is better to use with minimal decor.

       

If you combine a damask and modern furniture is difficult, you can cover with such wallpaper niches, as well as use them in the corridors between the rooms.

For a bedroom

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The feeling that arises when relaxing in a damask room, reminds many of the easy bliss. Perhaps that's how the crowned people rested in their bedchamber after the end of state affairs.

       

By the way, photo wallpapers with natural landscapes and landscapes are perfectly combined with Damascus. The wallpaper with a photo is diluted with a heavy and solid ornament, bringing more airiness and mystery to the room.

To the bedroom in the oriental style looked harmonious, to the main tone of the vegetation ornament on the walls you need to add contrasting furniture and soft lighting.

It is in the bedroom that these wallpapers, most often, are placed on one of the walls. But complete decoration of the entire room with ornamentation is also common.

For the living room

The image of a vegetable ornament in the living room is a classic of the interior genre. The living room really looks like a picture, if it is brought in a damask style.

When the hall is combined with the dining room, such an ornament becomes a real salvation. After all, its decor can unite two completely different zones.

       

It is worth saying that the living room, decorated in a Damask style, looks rich and elegant. Of course, if the print damask is repeated in other interior items.

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Repeating the wall pattern is considered an important design technique, which is decorated with oriental ornament with modern style directions.

For kitchen

Kitchen, where the eastern pattern is combined with natural stone or marble, looks royal. One such style is not used in the kitchen space. But there are no design bans on its use in the dining area.

       

And where else do not use wallpaper with a damask? They do not decorate children's rooms. Since this ornament looks too heavy and sensual. And for the child's psyche, it can be too complicated and depressing.

For the hallway

In the hallway a frequent print will help to make the area more compact. But where there is no place to turn around, it is used selectively, often only covering the ceiling with such wallpaper. Urban interior of the hallway is difficult to combine with Damascus. But the spacious country lounge in this style looks great.

Recommendations of designers

Damascus-style designers are advised to buy from well-known brands. Good producers can be found among Belgians, Swedes and Belarusians. Cheap quality wallpapers with original print never happen. When using inexpensive materials, Damascus loses all its splendor.

When a room is issued with a damask, you need to use a minimum of furniture indoors. In non-standard rooms, the damask ornament is used selectively. If you cover all the space for them, the shortcomings of an unusual room will be shown quite clearly.

       

The brighter the ornament, the less paint should be in all other elements of the decor. If you use dark wallpaper, it is worth to estimate the size of the room in advance. Apartment-malometrazhku these wallpaper do not make out, as they visually narrow the space around them.

Thus, Damascus wallpapers - this is exactly what you need, for the transformation of a single house into an elegant palace. Thanks to them in the design of the room is achieved a special chic, bordering on rampant luxury.

Damascus is able to evoke quite strong emotions, the palette of which always has a positive connotation. It's not for nothing that today this style is used to equip the inner chambers of crowned individuals and high-ranking officials. Yes, and in simple apartments, these wallpapers began to meet more often.