Panels for the kitchen: types, choice of location, design, drawings, photos in various styles

Selection recommendations

A number of tips for making the right choice:

• For a small kitchen, it is not advisable to choose a panel that is too large and bulky, since it looks much better in larger rooms.
• When decorating the apron area, you should give preference to practical, moisture-resistant and well-washable materials.
• When placing it, it is desirable that the wall being decorated is not cluttered with other decorative objects, otherwise a feeling of congestion and excessive variegation will be created.

Types of panels

Varieties of panels and materials from which they are made.

Glass

Such decor can be decorated with hand-made drawings, professionally, or simply represent a vivid photograph, in the form of abstraction, a panoramic image of a city or a natural landscape. A glass product can radically transform a kitchen space and give it a stylish look.

From ceramic tiles

The ceramic composition, regardless of its location, will be the main decoration of the entire room.

PVC

They have an interesting relief texture, can imitate stone, mosaic or be decorated with various patterns. PVC products always look quite interesting and add additional charm to the atmosphere.

In the photo there is a kitchen with a wall decorated with a plastic white panel with a clock.

Wallpaper

A panel made of wallpaper with drawings of exotic flowers, birds or butterflies allows you to create one whole picture or composition, consisting of several parts. Such decoration completely transforms the room and brings new notes to it.

The photo shows a square panel of wallpaper with drawings of flowers and birds on the wall in the interior of the kitchen.

Salty dough

Working with puff pastry resembles modeling from plasticine. Thanks to this technique and a bit of imagination, very beautiful and voluminous paintings are obtained, which, after drying, can be painted with gouache, acrylic paint or varnished.

Embroidery

Lovely exquisite compositions, embroidered with a cross, will form the most cozy, comfortable, warm design and will add a touch of charm and piquancy to the space.

From felt

Felt decoration can become a special highlight of the entire interior, making it much brighter and more positive.

Polymer clay

With the help of various relief and volumetric images that carry different themes, it turns out to create, not only an authentic and simply stunning piece of art, but also a durable and practical design.

In the photo there is a kitchen with an apron area decorated with a decorative volumetric panel made of polymer clay.

Location of kitchen panels

Accommodation options in the interior of the kitchen.

On an apron

The apron area is the most striking kitchen detail that can transform the entire space.For decorating a working wall, it is advisable to use models made of practical, refractory materials on an easy-to-clean basis, for example, mosaic, glass or ceramic compositions are perfect here. In addition, the apron can be decorated with a panel with hooks for towels, potholders or cutlery.

In the photo there is a relief panel in white in the area of ​​the kitchen apron.

Over the dining table

Panels with gastronomic plots, embroidery, landscape, still life or just an abstract composition will decorate and effectively highlight the dining area from the common space and further emphasize its purpose.

Over the stove

To decorate this area, you can use broken ceramics, mosaics, decor with fruits, vegetables or stucco elements, which will become a very cozy and exclusive solution to revitalize the space above the stove.

The photo shows a bright mosaic panel with stucco elements, located above the stove in the interior of the kitchen.

On a free wall

A free wall, decorated with fabric applique, wood, metal, ceramic, plaster stucco, textured plaster painting or other compositions with a kitchen theme, will become a bright and expressive accent in the room, create a special mood in it and dilute the everyday and monotonous design.

All over the wall

A wall with an unusual image, a whole plot, a detailed artistic image or various decorative inserts will give the atmosphere a special state, emphasize the style of the room and make it more pronounced, give the kitchen dynamism and give individuality.

The photo shows a modern kitchen with a wall decorated with a panel made of natural wooden saw cuts.

Design ideas and drawings for panels

Interesting design ideas and drawings.

Fruits and vegetables

Décor of dried or artificial fruits and vegetables, complemented by berries or leaves, will create a timeless, vibrant and juicy display that will delight the eye all year round.

Decoupage

Decoupage decor has an aged and vintage look, which is created using a regular sponge, primer, eggshell crackle, glue and a special image.

Mirror panel

These models have intricate labyrinths of reflections, unobtrusively reflecting light and perfectly support the overall style of the room. The mirror panel is undoubtedly the most striking interior element that attracts the eye.

Food

Using a variety of food products, you can create an original, unique and truly exclusive panel without high financial costs.

• Cereals.
• Pasta.
• From coffee beans.

Patchwork

Patchwork sewing using multi-colored or monochromatic fabric cuts allows you to create an amazing and interesting plot or geometric picture that will fit especially organically into a rustic kitchen.

Carved

Always up-to-date, extravagant and fascinating with graceful lines, carved decor forms an authentic, lively, very light and attractive design.

The photo shows the interior of the dining room with a modular carved wooden panel on the wall.

From traffic jams

Decor made of cut or solid wine corks is a rather fashionable and modern trend, with the help of which it is possible to create various patterns, for example, imitation of brickwork, honeycomb or abstract ornaments.

Mosaic

Thanks to the limitless mosaic color palette, you can create a real unique painting with multi-faceted drawings laid out from miniature squares, which will become a highly artistic element of the entire space, add volume to it and make it play with new colors.

Back panel

Panels with a 3D effect have a huge variety of advantages and differ, not only in their original and fashionable appearance, but also in environmental friendliness. Such panels can imitate almost any texture and will be an attractive accent in any interior.

In the photo, a white 3D wall panel in the interior of a modern kitchen.

Kanzashi

With the help of amazing flower bouquets of orchids, daisies or forget-me-nots, decorated with beads, beads, rhinestones or other elements, an author's, unique and original composition is obtained, bringing special grace, tenderness and positive energy to the atmosphere.

Photo panels in various interior styles

Kitchen design ideas in various styles.

Provence

For the Provencal style, panels made from natural materials, such as paper, lentils, pasta, coffee beans or burlap, would be an excellent option. Retro products using decoupage technique, knitted or cross-stitched patterns, compositions of ceramic tiles, tiles, mosaics, dishes or cutting boards in light and natural colors will also look great.

In the photo there is a Provence style kitchen with an apron area decorated with a panel of patterned ceramic tiles.

Loft

A natural, natural, maximally laconic decor in a fairly restrained color scheme will be appropriate here. It will also perfectly fit into a loft panel with a slight touch of time and the effect of aging.

Classic

Landscapes, still lifes, flower displays decorated with frames, baguettes and moldings or other decor in neutral and slightly cool shades, located above the dining table or in the breakfast area, will be an elegant decoration of classic and neoclassical design.

Eco style

This style is characterized by a special natural eco-decor close to nature. Panels made of stone, wood, cork, wickerwork, living green compositions organically complement the stylistic picture and do not stand out against the general background.

The photo shows a wall panel made of natural plants and wood in an eco-style kitchen.

Country

Decorative panels made of stone, wood, ornamental tiles or embroidery with animalistic patterns with a touch of antiquity will harmoniously fit in and emphasize the rustic style.

Photo gallery

The panel is the most attractive way to decorate the kitchen. It adds to the space of new colorful colors, not boring notes and gives the atmosphere a completely new look.