What is room decor? That's right, this is the design of all its surfaces, not only walls, floors and ceilings, but also pieces of furniture, as well as housings of household appliances. Among the latter, the refrigerator stands out due to its dimensions. And how you want the decor of the refrigerator to exactly match the environment in which you plan to fit it!
colorful stickers turn your refrigerator into a real work of art
Modern production facilities for the production of these essential household appliances today use new technologies, so the assortment of stores now includes not only their snow-white models or metallic versions, but also products in cases of all colors of the rainbow. Some enterprises have even started producing designer models. It seems that everything is fine and the consumer should be satisfied. Ah, no! The lion's share of buyers now prefers to purchase standard, familiar white refrigerators. The problem is that the prices for multi-colored masterpieces of industry are too steep.
red sticker turns the most ordinary household appliance into a bright decorative item
However, our people showed their wits here too and began to decorate refrigerator cases with their own hands, fortunately the need for invention is cunning, and there are more than enough possibilities.
Refrigerator decor: ideas and materials
The surface of the refrigerator should become a canvas for the embodiment of your ideas. You can paint its walls with landscapes and drawings, try the decoupage technique on it, or simply, without straining, using spray paint, repaint it in a color that is dear to your heart and suitable for the interior.
photographs as a way to decorate a refrigerator
Decorative magnets
The easiest way to transform a refrigerator, the technology of which even a child can handle, is to decorate the refrigerator with decorative magnets. Those who are completely lazy can buy the types they like in stores, but creative people are quite capable of creating them themselves. As for the number of magnets, it remains arbitrary. In this regard, rely solely on your taste. For some, a couple of products may well be enough, while for others, to be completely satisfied, they will need to hide the entire surface of the case under them.
small magnets will decorate
Magnetic boards
A magnetic board is also good for decorating a refrigerator. In this case, this item, in addition to its decorative role, will be assigned the mission of raising the mood. The board will serve as an excellent place for family correspondence, and since all members of the household, without exception, come to the refrigerator, your messages will never go unread. Write reminders on magnetic boards, draw funny pictures, confess your love - in general, charge yourself with positivity and give it to others! Fill your home with happiness, because with the help of a magnetic board and a refrigerator it becomes even easier.
Gadgets in decor
Today you can also see small digital frames on magnets. They allow uploading up to several dozen photos. Attach such a frame to the wall of the refrigerator and admire the lovely views.
undoubtedly, decorating the refrigerator with photographs that capture the brightest moments will attract the attention of guests
Stickers
The undisputed leader among the proposed decorative materials are stickers. Today they are sold in the most incredible options and colors. Consumers love them for their ideally proportional combination of decorative beauty and ease of application to the surface.
Combined with an affordable price, this turns stickers into an original and affordable way to decorate your refrigerator.
But in this barrel of “honey” characteristics there was a traditional fly in the ointment. The problem is that vinyl stickers can only be used on the smooth, flat surfaces of newer generation refrigerators. Old models, with convex doors and blown walls, are best decorated with decoupage or repainted again. Want a vinyl sticker? Well, try it, but it may end up with defects, which will not add any attractiveness to the old refrigerator.
A sticker with a 3D design will help radically change the accents in a given kitchen
Decoupage
Often, the body of refrigerators that have been in service for a long time is damaged or simply looks stale or yellowed. The decoupage method will help you cope with these manifestations of time. Do you want to try yourself in a creative field? Then prepare:
- PVA glue.
- Nail scissors.
- Four-layer napkins.
- Acrylic lacquer.
inscriptions will help transform the boring and monotonous surface of the refrigerator
What you need to do: take scissors and carefully cut out the design or pattern on the napkins you prepared. Now separate the white base, but do it as carefully as possible so as not to damage the extracted pattern. Apply glue to the colored part and attach the pattern to the surface of the body, while smoothing out all the folds and straightening out any irregularities. When everything is ready, cover the resulting surface with several layers of varnish. Instead of napkins, it is quite possible to use drawings made on thin paper.
Decoupage opens up unique possibilities for refrigerator decor. Being decorated using this technique, the refrigerator will easily fit into the interior of any style.
refrigerator design decorated to look like an antique cabinet
Coloring
Regular painting of the refrigerator body can be used simply to improve its worn-out appearance, or it can be done for decoration purposes. In the first case, the refrigerator is simply returned to its lost white color, and in the second, its color is adjusted to the overall color scheme of the kitchen space.
Artistic painting
This method of decorating a refrigerator also has the right to exist, especially if you have a talent in the field of drawing or copying . You can work with acrylic paint and brushes or stencils and spray paint. Whatever you use to apply your drawing, you will need to cover the creation with a layer of varnish, naturally, after allowing the painting to dry thoroughly first. Varnishing is a must. It will play a protective role in this matter and will not allow the pattern to disappear from the surface after the first wash.
a little time and imagination and a hand-drawn drawing on the refrigerator will be an excellent decorative option
Self-adhesive materials
Among all types of self-adhesive materials, self-adhesive film is highlighted in a special line. To decorate the refrigerator body, you can choose a plain film or options with a pattern. In the latter case, the decorative effect will be more fully expressed and pasting with film will not look like an attempt to simply update the appearance of the refrigerator. You can try to combine different types of materials and use a single-color film as a background, and use a colored film to make a customized design.
Airbrush in decor
Airbrushing is one of the most expensive ways to decorate a refrigerator, but it looks truly stylish, beautiful and unique . Only a professional artist can make such a design. Frescoes of the great Leonardo, animal prints or symbols of some country may appear on your refrigerator.
refrigerator decorated under the front door in the kitchen interior
Varieties
There are many types of self-adhesive films, so it is possible to choose one that will harmoniously fit into the interior and complement it. There are several accepted classifications that reflect the types of stickers. Depending on the type of material from which the film is made:
- polypropylene;
- polyester;
- polyvinyl chloride.
Also, self-adhesives are distinguished by surface structure and are divided into single-layer and two-layer (high density). According to the type of surface, self-adhesive films are classified as follows:
- Glossy - allows you to add light to dark rooms with insufficient lighting levels.
- Mirrored ones are a good option for rooms with small square footage.
- Matte - allows you to shade some area on which you focus attention.
- Holographic – used to decorate various elements.
- Transparent - used to decorate glass surfaces.
In addition to the above, films are divided into versions - standard and special. Standard ones include self-adhesives for tiles, tapestry, fabric, etc., and special ones include films that imitate velor, cork, and more.
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How to choose self-adhesive film?
First, calculate the surface area that will be sealed. To avoid unforeseen situations, add one or two meters to the resulting number. You can buy film for the refrigerator:
- in a building materials store;
- through a website on the Internet.
Please note that films with protective lamination and ultra-thin plastic are more durable.
Color and pattern of self-adhesive film
Stores provide a large number of films to choose from with a wide range of colors and a variety of patterns. You can purchase material from the offered range, order a ready-made design layout, or create your own. When choosing a self-adhesive film, it is best to focus on the overall interior of the kitchen.
Such material can be plain, gradient or have a special pattern, even interesting 3D images. I would like to note that the vinyl film on the refrigerator looks interesting, reminiscent of leather, wood or marble.
If you are also tired of the wall color, you can choose a panoramic pattern for the refrigerator and kitchen, in which case they will go well together.
Flowers on refrigerators look very beautiful. If the kitchen is decorated in Japanese style, you can choose an image of a sakura flower for decoration.
For a kitchen in the Provence style, film with flowers or images of various landscapes is also suitable. A high-tech room will be perfectly complemented by geometric shapes and patterns.
Country music lovers can purchase film with photographs of the city, streets or images of faces. But, in general, the owner of the kitchen should always be guided by his taste and preferences.
