Modern panels for walls in the interior: types, design, combination, 75 photos

Design Benefits

Wall panels have a number of advantages that will make the interior attractive:

• no need to prepare the wall and make it smooth, they will hide irregularities and defects;
• additionally create sound insulation and heat preservation in the house;
• in the panel cavity, you can hide the wires and cables;
• if one element is damaged, it can be easily replaced without breaking the design;
• easy to operate and have a high service life.

On the picture the bedroom is decorated with white panels, where decorative lighting emphasizes the volume of gypsum waves.

Kinds

There are many types of panels, from textile to gypsum, so it is important to choose the right material and wall design for the interior.

Plastic

Due to their moisture resistance, plastic panels on the wall are used in the shower, they are fireproof and have a high service life.

3-d panels

Create a unique interior due to the volume and 3-d effect on the walls. The texture is painted in different shades (glossy or matte) with acrylics, or covered with veneer.

Gypsum plaster

Gypsum wall panels are very durable and create sound insulation. They are lightweight, but look monumental in the interior. There are imitation of stone, wood, volume and high relief.

Wooden

Wooden are the best option for a house or apartment because of the environmental friendliness of the material. To protect them, they are impregnated with wax.

On the picture Large living room with wood paneling and classic English-style interiors.

Bamboo

Bamboo retain heat and are not so prone to change under the influence of moisture.

Veneered

Veneers look like solid wood; this thin section of wood is glued to MDF or particleboard. Often used in the interior and is an affordable option for wall decoration.

Cork

Cork has a characteristic texture and a unique pattern that is suitable for the interior of the house. The cork retains heat, allows air to pass through, and creates sound insulation.

On the picture tiled cladding from cork, which creates additional soundproofing of the living room.

Fibreboard, MDF, Particleboard

Fibreboard, MDF, chipboard are sheet and tile. This saves assembly time, it is convenient to lay out the picture and combine colors. Fastened to glue or clamps.

• MDF the panels are pressed and glued with natural resins, it retains heat and creates sound insulation.

• Fiberboard wood-fiber are not suitable for the bathroom, but are resistant to changes in humidity in the room.

• Chipboard chipboards are less durable and subject to deformation due to changes in humidity or temperature in the room.

• Rack panels connected by grooves and mounted on the crate, come from particleboard, MDF and other material.

On the picture slatted wall cladding in the interior of a modern kitchen, which coincides with the design of the apron over the desktop.

Soft

Soft ones come from fabric, leather, felt, felt and are filled with a soft filler (synthetic winterizer, foam rubber). Suitable for a living room with karaoke system, children's room. You can create one wall or part of it.

Mirrored

Mirrored ones are suitable for ceilings and walls, they will increase the space and reflect light. There are glass and mirror coated panels. Panels are more flexible and weigh less than glass.

Leather

Leather ones do not accumulate dust, like other soft panels, the wall is protected, and the room is insulated. They are easy to keep clean.

Vinyl

Vinyls retain the pattern and fit the interior of a loggia or balcony. Moisture transfer, made in different colors and patterns of wood, stone, attached to the crate.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane are smooth, embossed, combine 2-3 colors or composition. Elastic, well-kept, porous and lightweight.

On the picture wall decoration at the head with soft polyurethane in the interior of a blue and white bedroom, where color balance is maintained.

Design

Under the brick

Walls with brick decor created by sheet, tile or slat panels make an imitation of masonry. There are wooden MDF boards and plastic PVC. Fastened with glue to the wall or on the crate.

Under the stone

The stone walls look beautiful in the interior and do not take up much space. Lightweight plastic and gypsum panels imitate natural limestone, any masonry and color.

Under the tree

Walls made of wood made of PVC or veneer are suitable for creating comfort and a classic interior. Additionally, for shine, they can be varnished.

With relief

Embossed polyurethane or gypsum create the effect of volume on the wall, suitable for finishing the central wall of the hall or the wall at the head of the bed.

With drawing

Panels with a pattern are additionally protected with an acrylic layer. High-strength and durable panels are suitable for children's decor with a fairy tale plot, a bathroom with a marine interior, and a kitchen.

On the picture a teenager’s bedroom with wall covering and a photo print, which emphasizes the personality and preferences of the child.

Combination

Panels and painting

Panels and painting are combined in one color, creating a single composition. Also come in the same tone, in a contrasting combination. Acrylic and latex paints are suitable for indoor use, which are odorless and dry quickly.

Panels and wallpapers

This combination is often combined in the bedrooms and interiors of children's rooms. Wallpaper can be decorated in panels or occupy the top of the wall. Also, plain wallpaper will be the backdrop for embossed, colored, soft panels.

Panels and Stucco

They are suitable for the interior of the entrance hall, balcony, toilet in a single-color or one-color version of the combination, when the bottom is paneled, and communication and wires are hidden inside.

Photos in the interior of the bathroom and toilet

For rooms with high humidity, plastic panels are suitable, easy to install and clean, they can be removed, but they do not allow water to pass through the seams. Moisture-resistant do not accumulate moisture and do not delay it, the smooth surface of the walls is easily wiped and prevents the formation of fungus. Plastic repeats the texture of leather, wood, stone, brick, suitable for any color of the interior of the bathroom.

On the picture Walls with moisture-proof lining and acrylic paint in a modern bathroom design.

Panels in the kitchen

Moisture-resistant PVC panels are used in the interior of the kitchen because of fire resistance and environmental friendliness. Also, when properly lined, they do not allow moisture to pass through and are easily wiped off. Foam kitchen thermo-panels insulate corner apartments and cold rooms. Internal insulation does not allow cold air to pass, does not deform in a humid environment, such as a kitchen.

Glass panels are designed to print and save the image in its original form. Strong protection and tempered glass is suitable for an apron in the interior of the kitchen.

On the picture glass lining of the kitchen apron with a green backing that will always look bright. Glass is easy to clean and does not accumulate dirt due to its smoothness.

Hallway and corridor

Panels are mounted on the wall not only in offices, but also in apartments, as this is a way to create a cozy interior. The corridor is subject to frequent contamination, so the panels must be durable and resistant to wet cleaning. Used rack, sheet and tiled. Prefer plastic, cork, MDF.

Balcony and loggia

For a balcony, where there is a frequent difference in humidity and temperature, plastic or wooden panels on the wall are suitable. Plastic come with a pattern, a laminated surface or print. The tree is good in its environmental friendliness, natural pattern and is more suitable for a loggia.

Living room

For living rooms it is better to use natural panels made of fabric, gypsum, wood or particleboard, MDF. In the living room you can focus on soft or 3-d panels. For classics, they are suitable from mahogany along with white walls and velvet curtains. The modern interior prefers leather, 3-d panels.

On the picture a modern living room with a matte wooden lining of one of the walls, which is combined with mirror panels to create the effect of continuing the room.

Bedroom

Cloths that will accent or serve as the headboard, mirror panels to increase the space of a narrow bedroom will suit the bedroom. Also, options made of wood or MDF will be appropriate. Combined with wallpaper, paint, photo wallpaper.

Children's room

For the nursery, natural panels of cork, wood, textile, and brick are suitable. It is better to refuse relief gypsum panels, mirror surfaces and plastic. Combined with paper wallpaper, plaster and paint.

On the picture nursery with soft sheathing of the bottom of the walls for additional warming and creating a cozy atmosphere.

Photo gallery

You can choose the material based on personal preferences at any price category. The choice of decorative design and combinations will help to create a unique interior with the help of wall decoration. Below are photos of examples of the use of panels on the walls in rooms for various functional purposes.