The criteria for choosing decorative finishing materials include their appearance and cost (although the budget indicator is not always the best way to evaluate). Often, a lack of time forces us to limit ourselves to materials that are easy to install and practical for further use. Wall decoration with wooden panels meets these requirements, and therefore is widely used for interior decoration of private houses and apartments.
Finishing with painted panels Source feminas.co
What are interior panels
Wall panels are a separate type of building material intended for cladding walls in residential premises.
The panels can look completely different. Some of them imitate wood, others look like stone, others have a complex texture, and others look like soft upholstery.
Glossy varnish and matting composition can be applied to a hard surface.
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You have become acquainted with various options for designer wall cladding with MDF panels, which have all kinds of surface appearance and high-quality execution, taking into account the purpose and characteristics of residential premises. In conclusion, watch the videos, which will once again help you scroll through the scenes with types of examples of design of different rooms. I hope they will help you finally decide to choose this material for decorating your home and choose the desired design style. If you do not agree with the rating of the article, then simply give your ratings and justify them in the comments. Your opinion is very important to our readers. Thank you!
Panel sizes
Most often, wall panels for interior decoration of a bedroom are 15-50 cm wide and 3-4 meters long. There are square-shaped panels (more often in the case of soft coverings) and non-standard widths and lengths.
The width of the panel varies from 5 to 10 mm, so as not to take up the area of the room.
Wall panels allow you to hide minor imperfections in walls and wires.
Form
Manufacturers offer decorative materials of various shapes, proportions and sizes. There are three groups of products based on their shape:
- In the form of slats. The average length of the cladding ranges from 2.4-3.7 m. The thickness and width depend on the manufacturer and specific proportions. Each lath has tenons and grooves with the help of which the wooden sheet is assembled. The slats can be mounted at any chosen angle: vertically, horizontally, herringbone.
Slatted panels Source rmnt.mirtesen.ru
- In the form of slabs. Square and rectangular wood trim panels are convenient for partially finishing walls. On sale there are slabs with average dimensions from 30x30 to 100x100 cm (square), and 120x80 cm (rectangular). Board products for interior decoration are produced from wood, MDF, chipboard; sometimes they are used to lay out a drawing or pattern.
- In the form of sheet slabs. Sheet wall panels are made from laminated MDF, chipboard and fiberboard. The height ranges from 2.2-3 m, width - about 1.2 m, thickness - 6-8 mm. Their main advantage is the ability to quickly cover a large room. The width of the joints is designed as finishing, which does not spoil the overall appearance.
Wooden slab in a modern interior Source www.pinterest.ca
Disadvantages of panels
Among the disadvantages of the panels, one can only mention their fragility. Hard types of panels crack easily during cutting. They may receive dents from an impact, for example, if a heavy toy flies into the wall.
That is why wall panels are used to decorate the head of the bed in the bedroom, where they will be visible, but will not be subject to frequent loads.
Panel material
Panels made from different materials differ greatly in appearance, price and performance:
Wooden
Wooden panels always look expensive and noble. Since solid wood is much more expensive than plastic and glass, in stores you can find panels with a plastic base and a decorative wooden layer. There are also panels made from cheap wood with valuable wood veneer.
MDF
Panels made from laminated wood shavings look very presentable due to lamination, and at the same time are much cheaper than their wooden counterparts. In addition to their decorative function, the panels retain heat and sound in the bedroom.
laminated chipboard
Laminated wood chip boards are even cheaper than MDF. However, they weigh almost as much as MDF or wood. Therefore, such panels cannot be hung on fragile, crumbling walls.
PVC
Plastic panels are perhaps the most popular. They weigh little, are easy to install, have a wide selection of colors and textures, and are also very inexpensive. The only drawback of such plates is fragility. The panels often crack during cutting and installation.
Plaster
The panels are made from safe and environmentally friendly gypsum, on top of which a vinyl film is glued. Due to this, the panels can have a three-dimensional relief of almost any complexity and any color.
Gypsum panels do not leave visible seams between the elements, this allows you to assemble a single canvas of the desired size.
Soft wall panels
Upholstered panels often replace the headboard in small bedrooms. They not only look beautiful, but are also very pleasant to the touch.
The panels are made of three layers. Each panel is based on a dense material. It can be plastic, chipboard or other material. The outside of the panels is covered with natural or eco-leather, velor, silk, tapestry or synthetic fabrics. Between the layers they put a filling made of foam rubber or holofiber or padding polyester.
Soft wall panels for the bedroom can be smooth or decorated with screed. Carriage fastening of panels with decorative buttons is very popular.
Video description
About wooden panels in various interiors in the following video:
3D panels
An unusually impressive material is a 3D wooden wall panel. It has an incredible geometric texture and looks good in modern interiors (especially with an eco-friendly twist). Can be used in some classic designs in the form of large wooden panels assembled from 3D parts.
The starting material is textured wood of oak, walnut and teak. Design options can be made from chipped wood, the edge of a board, or old barn wood. The voluminous textured surface of each panel is assembled by hand (often to order), so 3D pleasure is not cheap.
Volume effect Source vmat2.org
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Important aspects
Before you go to the store to buy panels, you need to clarify several important parameters:
- Indoor ceiling height;
- The area of the site that will be finished with panels;
- Condition of the walls. This determines how thin and light the panels should be.
- Degree of illumination. In a dark bedroom you cannot install panels of dark, saturated colors.
It is also important to think in advance about the style in which the bedroom will be decorated. For example, 3D PVC panels will fit perfectly into a high-tech style, but will completely ruin an interior in a minimalist or Eastern style.
Panel color
The choice of panel color plays not only an important decorative, but also a practical role. If the panels are located on a decorative wall, near which there is no furniture, you can choose almost any color that suits the interior.
If the panels, and especially soft panels, are planned to be mounted at the head of the bed, on the wall of which there will be a sofa or armchair, it is better to give preference to colors that are not too easily soiled.
In such places the panel will certainly get dirty, so it is better to take care in advance that the dirt is not too noticeable.
In the case of soft panels, the best choice would be one of the types of leather or a synthetic material with a flock-type pile. This upholstery will be easy to wash and dry quickly.
Interior location
Despite its obvious tradition, wall cladding is still a beloved and sought-after method of decoration. The technique turned out to be surprisingly universal: wood paneling is equally effective in both classic and numerous modern styles. Designers offer the following cladding methods:
- All over the wall. A classic (and expensive) technique that at all times indicates the respectability and status of the owner of the room. In general, a spectacular, total cladding of wood (usually dark) suppresses perception and is not recommended for rooms with modest square footage and low ceilings. Walls entirely covered with wood will be the right choice for an office, library, or billiard room.
Neoclassical, panels all over the wall Source houzz.com
- At the bottom of the wall. A favorite traditional technique, widespread from classic to modern. In order for the walls, and with them the entire room, to look harmonious, the height of the panel finishing is determined as a third of the ceiling height (or a little higher if the ceiling is low). For example, in a room three meters high, the height of the wooden decor should not exceed 120 cm, otherwise the proportion will be disrupted and the ceiling will seem low. The reception is used in the living room, nursery, hall and corridor. Moisture-resistant panels are installed in the kitchen and bathroom.
Decorating a bedroom with panels Source thenordroom.tumblr.com
Wood creates an atmosphere of comfort; Despite this, the entire room is rarely decorated with wooden panels. A common practice is to cladding one wall or part of it in the following options:
- As a decorative accent around a piece of furniture: behind a bed, TV, sofa. The reception is used in the living room, bedroom, hall. Wood trim around a kitchen island (or the island itself) or a bar counter looks attractive.
Dark wall as a decorative accent Source betterhomestitle.com
- On a glazed balcony, loggia, veranda.
- On the sloping walls of the attic.
- Around niches, columns, stairs.
- In the bath or sauna.
- Around a door or window opening.
Placing a decorative accent on the wall offers an important benefit. A section of the wall, even covered with dark wood, does not weigh down the space, and the purchase of furniture and decorative items is not tied to a certain height (as is the case with panels along the lower third of the wall).
Trim around the door Source benimmulku.com
Wall panels in a small bedroom
In small bedrooms, the panels are usually mounted on the wall behind the bed. It is better to choose colors from a light palette, and in the case of slatted panels, place them horizontally. Light horizontal stripes will visually enlarge the bedroom.
It is better to choose flat panels made of plastic or chipboard as a material; voluminous soft and gypsum panels will take up already valuable space in the room.
TOP 7 options for using modern MDF panels
Now, having such a variety of MDF products, you should not limit yourself to decorating only the corridor, balcony or loggia, although they can be decorated in a completely new way by choosing the appropriate design option. You can successfully decorate the walls of the living room, hallway, kitchen, as well as ceilings, entrance doors, and the sides of staircases with such sheets.
You can successfully decorate the living room walls with such sheets
Let's look at how to decorate rooms and places with different purposes with MDF panels.
Decorating the hallway with MDF panels
Decorating a hallway is not as easy as it first seems. This is a problematic room because there is little light in it. It usually contains several doors, which create difficulties when installing panels. Here the walls are most exposed to contamination because the hallway is a common area and is not as large as the living room.
In the hallway the walls are more dirty
Taking these features into account, it is better to decorate the hallway with slatted panels. They are convenient for cladding a hallway, because they are small in size and can fit into any problem area.
The appearance of the surface of such products should correspond to the style of the hallway and its characteristics. For cladding a small hallway, light, monochromatic products are better suited; they will visually enlarge the room.
Slatted panels for a small hallway
It is successful to use vertically arranged panels of yellow and white colors, which alternate with each other. The doors are upholstered with brown slats to match the furniture elements located in the corridor.
Vertical MDF panels in two colors in the hallway
The walls in the hallway cannot be completely finished with panels. The corridor looks interesting, in which the walls are covered with MDF only on the bottom, and on top are covered with wallpaper that matches the tone.
This design can be used for a medium-sized hallway or in a large space.
Wall panels in a spacious bedroom
In a large bedroom, panels can be used to decorate the walls near the dressing table, chest of drawers or sitting area with an armchair.
You can also take a risk and install wall panels on the ceiling. This technique makes your bedroom truly exclusive.
Material safety
When choosing panels from any material, always ask the seller for a quality certificate for the material.
In the accompanying documentation for each type of panel, the manufacturer must indicate the degree of flammability, toxicity, flammability and smoke generation. These parameters are indicated in the form of coefficients from 1 to 4. The lower the coefficient, the better the quality of the product.
How to choose material for bedroom upholstery
Three main materials are used for upholstery of wall panels:
- Textile.
- Leather.
- Synthetic leather.
Tip: For making wall panels yourself, the most suitable material is fabric.
When choosing fabric you need to consider:
- It must have sufficient strength to maintain an attractive appearance over a long period of use.
- The fabric must withstand significant loads and not fray or tear, for example, from the claws of pets.
- A large number of colors allows you to create an option suitable for any interior.
Tip: When making wall panels on your own, it is undesirable to use genuine leather due to the fact that this material requires special care during operation. It is better to entrust such work to experienced craftsmen.
- Leatherette must have high strength and reliability. The panels must be made in small sizes due to their heaviness.
Which filler to choose
To make a wall panel, you need a filler.
Foam rubber and synthetic winterizer - fillers for soft panels
It could be:
- Foam rubber. In this case, the panel will have a thicker layer of filler. The resulting wall surface will be softer. The thickness of the filler layer can be more than 6 cm, but it is not advisable to use a lot of foam rubber.
- Sintepon . Its use is more suitable for inexperienced craftsmen due to its simpler installation. This material can achieve a more even surface. Using a stapler or nails, the synthetic winterizer is fixed to the panel and laid in strips.
Useful tips
- In a hardware store, check with the seller; the price tag indicates the price for one panel or per square meter of coverage.
- Hard panels should not have cracks, chips or scratches;
- Always choose the type of panel mounting adhesive recommended by the manufacturer;
- Carefully check the joints and locking connections of the panels for defects;
- If you are going to cover a large area with panels, it is better to buy all the panels from one batch. This information is indicated on the packaging of the finishing material. Panels of the same model from different batches may vary slightly. You can discover this fact already when all the panels are on the wall;
- If you want to create a complex pattern of slats or create a combination of different types of panels, before installation, lay the entire composition on the floor and make sure that each part is positioned correctly.
Correctly selected panels will successfully complement both a classic or baroque bedroom interior, and a loft or modern style bedroom.
Wall panels will be an excellent alternative to wallpaper or plaster other than the main color, which are often used to decorate an accent wall.
