Bas-relief images in the interior of the apartment: advantages, photo

Bas-relief is a kind of decoration in architecture. In French it means “low relief”. The convex image stands out above the wall by half its volume. Buildings have been decorated with reliefs since the Paleolithic. Then it was rock carvings. Then art spread to the Ancient East. Only aristocrats could afford such sophistication. Ancient Egypt is considered to be the founder of the use of bas-relief in decor. It was used to paint the tombs of the pharaohs. In Ancient Greece and Rome, bas-reliefs adorned temples. In Soviet times, it was used in the decoration of buildings, structures, theaters, metro stations, monuments, etc..

Beautiful bas-relief in the interior

Bas-relief on the wall

Bas-relief with wood in the interior

Benefits of a wall bas-relief

The bas-relief in the interior looks very elegant and original. A special charm is created in the room. This is a great option for decorating an empty wall, or masking its uneven surface. In addition, you can choose the composition according to your own individual taste. And recreate it, right on the wall, with your own hands.

Bas-relief room design

Bas-relief in the interior of the bedroom

What is needed for work

Basically, the material is gypsum, plaster, clay, papier-mache, polystyrene. A metal or wooden base is also used, which is poured or processed as intended by the composition, and then mounted in the right place on the wall.

Each bas-relief, created by hand by the author, is exclusive. Even the same pattern will look different in different rooms. The bas-relief is specially created for a specific interior, so it will still not work to repeat the masterpiece twice. Such high uniqueness makes each decor unique and inimitable..

Beautiful bas-relief with nature in the interior

Bas-relief with dandelions in the interior

Bas-relief in the interior

Bas-relief images are used in many architectural styles, from Gothic to Art Nouveau. However, for the Gothic – he is an integral element. On the temples, images carried not only a decorative function, but also showed biblical stories so that illiterate, ordinary people could see important events from Holy Scripture. One has only to look at the main doors of the Milan Cathedral.

In the Baroque, bas-relief images served as an accent of luxury in the interior. Basically, plots from myths were recreated there. An example of the Petrovsky Baroque – the Summer Palace in St. Petersburg.

The Art Nouveau bas-relief can be seen at the Metropol in Moscow. Today, this decor adorns apartments, offices, cafes, country houses, etc. The bas-reliefs in the interior of the apartment in niches decorated with backlight look especially unique. Thus, they decorate hallways, stairways, bedrooms. Various illumination options, with spotlights or hidden lamps, accentuate attention in the interior.

Bas-relief finish in combination with wood, metal forging, glass, stone, leather, marble, etc., looks expensive and truly exclusive. Moreover, you can make a bas-relief with your own hands..

Bas-relief with nature in design

Beautiful bas-relief in design

DIY bas-relief

The work begins with the preparation of the wall. It is cleaned, primed and dried. Then the selected image is drawn. The easiest way to make a bas-relief on the wall with your own hands is plant prints. Today they are used quite often and it is easier to make them..

Necessary materials:

a solution of gypsum, alabaster or other material of your choice;
wood cutters;
stencil or film;
paint, varnish for impregnation;
tile glue, screws, nails, etc..

First you need to draw a theme. Moreover, the application of the image also depends on the method of work. If this is a finished painting, which will then be attached to the wall, then there are some rules.

Bedroom interior with a bas-relief

Interior with a bas-relief

Beautiful bas-relief in the interior

Assemble the frame with the sides for the picture. The materials at hand are suitable for him..
Cover the resulting shape with foil. The main thing is that there are no folds..
Pour the finished mixture into the mold.
After the form has dried, mark the contour with the incisors. This is where a ready-made stencil comes in handy..

If it is decided to make the bas-relief initially on the wall, then it is cleaned and ground is applied. The outline of the drawing is drawn on the dried wall. You can make a stencil in advance.

This is followed by the creation of the relief. If the picture is made separately, then after the form has dried and the outline is marked, a new solution is prepared, which creates the volume of the picture. The work is done in layers in order to notice and remove flaws in time. If the bas-relief is created immediately on the wall, then first a rough layer is made, the necessary zones are filled with a solution, and unnecessary fragments are removed. Then everything should dry out. And only then they finish the finish, bringing it to an aesthetic look.

There is a very easy embossing method suitable for both applications. Based on the drawing, forms are made for its embossed areas. These forms are filled in with a mixture, and then the finished pieces of the drawing are attached to the wall or painting, the seams are covered with plaster and cleaned with sandpaper..

Bas-relief with a flower in the interior

Bas-relief in the interior

How to attach a separately made painting

For this, tile glue is used. A large painting can be attached using nails, self-tapping screws, or deepening it into the wall. For this, a niche is prepared, and an image is inserted into it. All seams are calmly covered with mortar and rubbed with emery.

The finished wall bas-relief is carefully sanded with sandpaper, all cavities and seams are cleaned from dust, primed with a special brush and painted. Water-based paint works well, with which all protruding parts are covered. It is better to use a regular sponge here..

Bas-relief with a girl on the wall

Bas-relief in the interior

Beautiful bas-relief in the room

DIY plaster mold

Not all molds are available at the store. However, if the desired shape is not found, you can make it yourself. For example, in the picture there is a bird or some kind of animal. You can buy the desired figurine or toy and place it in a plywood box. Pour its contents with liquid silicone, which is sold in all hardware stores. A day later, after the silicone has dried, the box is disassembled, the figurine is removed and that’s it. The required form is ready. The alabaster mixture is well poured into it. Moreover, silicone molds do not need to be lubricated, unlike children’s pies made of plastic material. The latter must be lubricated with vegetable oil..

To prepare a mixture of alabaster, take: gypsum – 2 parts, water – 1 part. The prepared mixture is poured into molds and waits for complete drying for about a day.

Bas-relief with a butterfly in the bedroom

Bas-relief with a landscape

Bas-relief with lilies

The creation of the image takes place in several stages..

Plaster and primer are applied to the prepared surface. Primer paint is excellent as it creates a roughness when it dries, which helps to hold the next coat.
One coat of wax is applied.
A transparent plastic film is fixed on the entire surface of the painting..
A sketch of flowers is applied to the film.
Under the film, in accordance with the sketch, a second layer of wax is applied.
A bas-relief is being created
The surface is painted over and honed.

Bas-relief with flowers in the bedroom

Bas-relief with a waterfall

Beautiful bas-relief on the wall

A Few Tips

Before gluing the elements to the wall, it’s best to spread them out on the floor and see what happens. So you don’t have to remove and glue the fragments several times, and the wall will not be stained with an extra layer of glue..

Antique figures in the image look only framed. For this, the picture frame is fixed to the wall, and its interior is leveled with putty. Then a pedestal is attached, a statuette is glued to it, all corners and cracks are putty. The rest of the decor elements are added, and the entire picture is completely covered with paint in several layers..

The putty bas-relief is very simple. The images on the wall are built up gradually, in layers. And so that there are no cracks in the picture, PVA glue must be added to the putty. For 0.5 kg of putty – 1 tbsp. l. glue and 100 gr. water.

Trees in bas-relief

Bas-relief with a landscape

This decor is sensitive to moisture, dust and tobacco smoke. A fresh bas-relief must be carefully protected from this. The varnish layer is updated based on the amount of dust and light hitting the image. You need to wipe the bas-relief with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Soft panicles work well. Over time, gaps and cracks still become visible. It is enough to periodically cover up and tint the detected defects..