Wallpaper in the nursery with the stars
Luminous wallpaper for the walls - this is a category of finishing materials, the interest in which has not waned for the past several decades. Most often, such wallpaper glued to the nursery. But many children, growing up, subsequently want to return that unique atmosphere of magic and pick up similar wallpapers already in their adult bedroom.
What is the secret of the popularity of these materials? It's all about their special properties. In the daytime in the sunlight, they are no different from all other wallpapers with the usual pattern. But at night they begin to glow with a soft, muffled light, creating an atmosphere of some mystery in the room. Such wallpaper can be pasted not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling.
The effect of a luminescence is reached at the expense of special dyes (pigments). Depending on which manufacturer and technologies it uses, wallpapers with luminous elements are divided into two categories:
- Fluorescent wallpaper with the effect of glow in the dark. This type of finish is processed by special compositions that absorb solar energy for the whole day, and with the onset of darkness they give the received energy in the form of a dim glow.
- Fluorescent glowing wallpaper with 3D effect. Their manufacturing technology is such that the pattern on the wallpaper begins to manifest itself in the light of ultraviolet rays. To obtain the effect of luminescence, it is advisable to purchase lamps with special lamps that glow with such rays. The number of such lamps is calculated based on the area of the room: 1 light bulb per 3 sq. M. square If the lamps with light reflectors, their number may be less. It is better to choose fluorescent wallpaper for a room located on the shady side. The sun's rays are harmful for such wallpaper.
Design wallpaper with a luminous pattern can be very diverse. If you choose clothes for the walls in the bedroom, perhaps you should pay attention to the wallpaper with the image of the sea landscape, the picture of the night metropolis will look great in the living room, and for the children's room it is worth picking up something quieter.
Universal option for children of both sexes - wallpaper in the nursery with glowing stars.They can be combined with other wallpaper, creating a certain theme. For example, a boy’s room can be covered with wallpaper with stars on one side, and wallpaper with a rocket or space alien from a cartoon on the other. For a girl's bedroom in a pair of star wallpaper, you can choose posters or stickers with magic fairies.
Tips for choosing
- Luminous wallpapers look best from afar and in large rooms. If you have a small area of the room, it may be worthwhile to paste over with such wallpaper not the whole room, but one wall or even a fragment of the wall.
- Carefully pick wallpaper with cartoon characters. These wallpapers really like little kids. But when they start to grow up, such wallpapers bother. Alternatively, you can confine glowing in the dark stickers, which, if desired, can be removed and replaced by a plot that is more appropriate in age.
- Care for the luminous layer must be extremely delicate. Even if on the wallpaper there is an icon that they are washable, you should not rub them with soapy water and other household chemicals.
- Buy wallpaper with glowing stars and other fragments is only in the caseif they have a certificate of conformity. He will be a guarantee that the new wallpaper will be a source of joy and will not cause harm to health. If the seller cannot provide a certificate, check the name of the manufacturer’s company before purchasing it and go to their website - it certainly should be for a reputable company. Compare there the brand of wallpaper with the one that is indicated on the etiquette. If all data match, you can safely buy.
- Some stores offer wallpaper with the effect of "starry sky" for the ceiling. As a rule, they are performed in a darker form than walls - in blue or black. These wallpapers look good in a room with high ceilings. The maximum effect of such wallpaper will be obtained if around the perimeter of the room will be hidden lights.
Choosing a decor for walls with a star theme, pay attention to the general background and color of the pattern, as well as how often it is repeated and what size the stars are.
- Bright and large ornament will attract the attention of younger children.
- For those who have already started going to primary school, it may be worth choosing small stars on a yellow or pale blue background. From such a pattern, the eyes do not get tired, especially since first-graders are already difficult and they do not need additional sources of irritation.
- A teenage girl will certainly appreciate the wallpaper with the image of the Milky Way - looking at him, it is so good to dream of something romantic.
Frequently asked Questions
Many people wonder if the paint that glows is not harmful to children's health. Manufacturers claim that in such small quantities it is no more harmful than glue or paint, or any other wallpaper. Here the source of the glow itself is important - the pigment. In the name of the paint often sounds the word "Phosphorescent". However, this does not mean at all that it contains phosphorus. This may be a phosphor that has been tested in Russia and is recognized to be absolutely safe.
Some are worried about the question - will the light emanating from the stars interfere with the night's rest? If the child prefers to sleep in complete darkness, you may not need to choose such wallpaper. Drawing on the wallpaper can be compared with the soft glow of a night lamp that most people prefer.
If you are still afraid of the harmful effects of paint on the children's body, pay attention to the novelty: LED wallpaper. The basis of them can be very different from the paper sound-absorbing fabric to flexible displays.They have a similar operating principle: they are built into diodes that create a flickering glow. In the version with the display, the diodes are regulated using rheostat switches.
