Decorative wall panels are not just a fashionable method of interior transformation, but also a convenient practical design that will help you create a beautiful interior without any problems.
Various variations of design and material help to use it in rooms of all shapes, sizes and purposes – kitchen, bathroom, bedroom.
Decorative wall panels can be selected for every taste and budget. They can be made of natural or artificial materials. They are easy to install, easy to clean and can help hide wall defects. In addition, many types of panels also have sound insulation.
Types of decorative wall panels
They are divided into artificial, natural and combined. The material can be selected based on your goals and needs.
- Panels made of natural material are made of veneer, solid wood, glass, metal, for example, aluminum and gypsum. There are also stone panels. They look very beautiful and expensive in the interior.
- Artificial panels are made of plastic, polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane. They conquer with an affordable price.
- Combined wall panels made of chipboard and MDF.
To begin with, let’s get acquainted with natural and eco-friendly materials, and then move on to artificial and combined.
Wooden wall panels
An excellent solution for those who care about the environmental friendliness of the material, but it is worth remembering that special care is needed for the wooden finish so that it will last you as long as possible.
This type of coating will look quite organically in country or Provence style interiors. Wood trim will also look stylish in more modern styles – it all depends on the decor you choose.
Bamboo wall panels
They will suit you if you like an ethnic style, for example, Chinese or African. Expensive and rarely found in interiors.
They will perfectly convey the atmosphere of the east in your home, if you are a connoisseur of such decor.
Glass wall panels
There is no need to be afraid of the fragility of this material. Glass coating of special strength can be made using modern technologies.
In addition, glass coatings are resistant to moisture or high temperatures, which is ideal for finishing the kitchen and bathroom.
In the kitchen, designers use it as a kitchen apron.
Glass coating has recently been used for decoration, so it looks unusual and new, especially in minimalistic interiors.
Mirror wall panels
Such a coating will help to visually expand the room and make it bigger. It will also help to increase the amount of light in the room.
Due to the fact that mirror coatings are made using different technologies, they can be made on the basis of acrylic, which gives it flexibility, allowing you to design even rooms of complex shapes and formats.
Gypsum wall panels
It will suit you if you are interested not only in beauty, but also in environmental friendliness, as well as ease of installation. They are sold in various variations, ready for use and decoration.
Advantages:
- The ease of installation will allow you to make a wall covering without joints and seams.
- If you get tired of the color of the coating, you can easily repaint it with a simple water-based or other color.
- Plaster 3D panels can look very exotic and completely transform your interior.
- Since gypsum has a natural composition, it does not emit harmful substances and is not flammable.
- Gypsum coatings can also control indoor humidity, as gypsum can absorb or release moisture.
And if you are a creative person, then if you wish, you can order the plaster bas-relief you need yourself.
Metal wall panels
Such a coating in the interior looks very impressive and unusual. Despite the appearance of a natural metal sheet, it is usually a special film that is applied to some kind of base, for example, wood or plastic.
Due to this, the material retains the simplicity of installation, but does not lose its effectiveness.
Stone veneer wall panels
This material is perfect for you if you are not allowed to use natural stone by finances or the features of the room, because the distinctive features of stone veneer are light weight, low cost and flexibility.
In addition, the veneer completely repeats not only the appearance of the stone, but also its texture.
Decorative MDF wall panels
One of the most popular types of combined panels. The outer coating can be completely different – from paint to laminating film, which can be either with or without a pattern. There are also variants with an external decor made of veneer of valuable trees.
They have gained popularity due to their interesting properties.
- They are very easy to install.
- Durable.
- There is a huge variety of patterns and shades that you can choose according to your taste.
- They are very moisture resistant. Antifungal impregnation increases the service life and allows them to be used even in the bathroom.
Chipboard wall panels
They are made of wood chips and are very cheap.
Disadvantages:
- Harmful composition.
- Exposure to spoilage from steam, moisture or mechanical action.
Soft wall panels made of artificial leather and textiles
A variety of designs will allow you to create the interior of your dreams. The variety of available textures will help you create unusual combinations.
Such coatings will help you if you have problematic walls or you want to hide wiring, irregularities or mask drywall joints.
A special comfort with the help of such a design can be created in the bedroom or nursery. They can decorate the headboard of the bed. And as a nice addition – sound insulation and thermal insulation.
PVC wall panels
They are very diverse in shades and textures. This will help you realize your design fantasies at a low price.
Polyurethane wall panels
Despite the obvious non-ecological nature of the material, they differ in useful practical properties, for example, resistance to damage. They are very light, which contributes to the ease of installation. In the interior, they are used not only for wall decoration, but also for ceiling decoration.
Such a coating will suit you if you have a non-standard room, because this material easily takes different forms.
Polyurethane has poor thermal conductivity, which can be considered both a plus and a minus, depending on what climate you live in. This feature will play to your advantage if you live in a cold region – so the material will allow you to keep warm in the apartment.
3D panels
They can be made of natural, artificial or combined materials. 3D panels look much more expensive than the real cost and help to realize even the wildest fantasies and projects. Such coatings are very popular.
