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

Benefits of registration

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

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

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

Views

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

Plastic

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

3-d panels

They 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 acrylic paints, or covered with veneer.

Gypsum

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

Wooden

Wooden ones are the best option for a house or apartment because of the environmental friendliness of the material. For protection, they are impregnated with wax.

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

Bamboo

Bamboo retains heat and is less susceptible to change when exposed to moisture.

Veneered

Veneered look like solid wood, it is a thin cut of wood glued to an MDF or chipboard board. It is 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 cork tiled cladding that adds extra soundproofing to the living room.

Fiberboard, MDF, chipboard

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

• MDF the panels are pressed and glued with natural resins, retaining heat and creating sound insulation.

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

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

• Rack panels connected by grooves and attached to the crate, they are made of chipboard, 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 above the work table.

Soft

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

Mirrored

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

Leather

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

Vinyl

Vinyl ones retain the pattern and will fit the interior of a loggia or balcony. They transfer moisture, are made in different colors and patterns of wood, stone, are attached to the crate.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane ones are smooth, embossed, combine 2-3 colors or a composition. Elastic, good shape, porous and lightweight.

On the picture finishing the wall at the headboard with soft polyurethane in the interior of the blue-white bedroom, where the color balance is observed.

Design

Under the brick

Walls with brick decor created by sheet, tiled or slatted panels make imitation of masonry. There are wooden MDF boards and plastic PVC. Attached with glue to the wall or lathing.

Under the stone

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

Under the tree

Wood-like walls made of PVC or veneer are suitable for creating a cozy and classic interior. Additionally, they can be varnished for shine.

With relief

Embossed from polyurethane or plaster 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

The printed panels are additionally protected with an acrylic layer. High-strength and stable panels are suitable for decorating a nursery with a fabulous plot, a bathroom with a marine interior, and a kitchen.

On the picture a teenager's bedroom with wall cladding and photo prints that highlight the child's personality and preferences.

Combination

Panels and painting

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

Panels and wallpaper

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

Panels and plaster

Suitable for the interior of the hallway, balcony, toilet in a monochromatic or one-color combination, when the bottom is sheathed with panels, and communication and wires are hidden inside.

Photo in the interior of the bathroom and toilet

For rooms with high humidity, plastic panels are suitable, they are easy to install and clean, can be removed, but at the same time they do not allow water to pass under the seams. Moisture resistant ones do not accumulate moisture and do not retain it, the smooth surface of the walls is easily wiped off and does not allow fungus to form. Plastic repeats the texture of leather, wood, stone, brick, suitable for any color of the bathroom interior.

On the picture walls with moisture-resistant cladding and acrylic paint in a modern bathroom design.

Panels in the kitchen

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

Glass panels are designed for printing and preserving the image in its original form. Durable protection and tempered glass is suitable for an apron in the interior of the kitchen.

On the picture glass backsplash with a green backing that will always look bright. The glass is easy to clean and, due to its smoothness, does not accumulate dirt.

Hallway and corridor

Wall panels are installed not only in offices, but also in apartments, as this is a way to create a cozy interior.The corridor is prone to frequent dirt, therefore the panels must be durable and resistant to wet cleaning. Rack, sheet and plate are used. They prefer plastic, cork, MDF.

Balcony and loggia

For a balcony, where there is a frequent drop in humidity and temperature, plastic or wooden panels on the wall are suitable. Plastic ones come with a pattern, a laminated surface or a print. The tree is good for 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, plaster, wood or chipboard, MDF. In the living room, you can focus on soft or 3-d panels. For classics, mahogany is suitable along with white walls and velvet curtains. The modern interior prefers leather, 3-D panels.

On the picture modern living room with matte wood paneling on one of the walls, which is combined with mirrored panels to create an extension of the room.

Bedroom

The bedroom is suitable for fabric, which will become an accent or serve as a headboard, mirror panels to increase the space of a narrow bedroom. Options from wood or MDF will also be appropriate. Combine with wallpaper, paint, photo wallpaper.

Children's room

For a nursery, natural panels made of cork, wood, textiles, under a brick are suitable. It is better to refuse embossed gypsum panels, mirror surfaces and plastic. Combine with paper wallpaper, plaster and paint.

On the picture nursery with soft paneling at the bottom of the walls for additional insulation and creating a cozy atmosphere.

Photo gallery

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