Materials for paneling the walls

Decorative wood and embossed wall panels

There are multiple variants and materials to panel the walls ; in many cases it does not depend so much on decorative aspects but on the functionality it can acquire, such as gaining light, improving heat distribution or creating acoustic insulation. In any case, a paneled wall helps to completely change a space or at least give it a surprising finish.

B&N Industries wood panels use a innovative process: A carved wood core fits over a laminated board to form a repeating decorative pattern. Textures range from popular fonts that simulate bricks or curves to slats of branches inspired by Nordic or Oriental landscapes. They are highly resistant and can be screwed, sawn, nailed or glued depending on the type of wall on which they are going to be placed; it is also possible to paint them to create new effects.

Wall panels formed with leather pieces

A panel made in leather it can offer many possibilities; it is soft and pleasant to the touch, extremely eye-catching and serves to isolate unnecessary noise. The Studioart company proposes this idea of ​​mixing quadrangular pieces of different sizes in a gradation of ocher and gold tones, where matte and gloss are combined, the smooth and embossed finish, forming a kind of luxurious skin that covers the wall and gives a false 3D effect.

Wall covered with silver metallic panels

At the contract level, it may be interesting to choose metal panels finished in polyurethane, they capture the light and expand it, make the furniture stand out on the wall, do not clash in an office environment and are easy to clean. This "holographic" look model gives a vibrant finish to the reception, and also has an added technical value, since the panels hide plugs, connections, fire extinguisher hangers, etc. so that the wall is completely clean to the naked eye.

Another alternative is to mount a panel on blackboard on one of the main walls of the room; It will capture all the prominence, standing out for its rough and natural feeling and will help to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. This image is a British design made with Galician Laja slate, which has a lighter color than the standard one, providing a certain visual lightness.

If you prefer to mount your own panel, you can always dare to recycle and reuse wooden boards from various sources, such as doors, frames, baseboards, floor slats, furniture fronts, old boxes, etc. Your wall will be unique and original, and you can even add more material as you go!

More information - Decorate your walls without paint or paper

Sources - digsdigs, find me furniture, Dream walls, spec-net