Wooden wall panels were all the rage in the 60s and 70s, then their popularity waned. But as with most everything in fashion and décor, trends stage a comeback at some point and so it is with wall panels!
Do you love the idea of using wooden wall panels but are unsure where or how to get it right in your home without it looking like a too-brown retro disaster? We’ve gathered all the best inspiration to get you started. Whether it’s adding the texture and warmth of wood to your bedroom (without adding more furniture) or separating two different areas in the living room, using wooden wall panels can make any room inviting and visually pleasing no what matter the décor scheme – traditional, eclectic, vintage or minimalist. That’s the beauty of their versatility.
Use wooden wall panels in open plan living areas
The brightness of white walls can often be nicely offset by an accent piece created with wall panelling. Why not create a central accent piece in your living room with wooden wall panels behind your TV stand to draw your attention upward, creating the illusion of a grand entertainment centre – it’s easy to make your regular, minimalist TV stand seem far larger than it is. Wooden panels can also be used to separate sections in your living space and can help to bring together areas that serve different purposes in your home.
Use wooden wall panels instead of paint
Can’t decide on a paint colour for your bedroom wall? Go for wall panels instead! Bring the warmth of wood into your bedroom and enhance your sanctuary. Wooden wall panels are easy enough for any DIY enthusiast to install, which means you won’t have to endure painters in your bedroom or the hassle of painting your walls yourself. The gorgeous rich tones of wood are totally complementary to any bedroom colour or texture scheme.
Use wooden wall panels to add depth to a small room
Contrary to the (mis)conception that small rooms should only ever be painted white in order to appear larger, adding wooden wall panels actually adds depth and makes the room appear far bigger than it really is. Let’s face it – white walls can be totally drab, so don’t shy away from bold, wood-clad walls!
Use wooden wall panels to change the look of any room
Add a vintage feel by adorning your walls with a whitewashed-look panel. Carry it through on the ceiling as well to intensify the feel. Use mahogany in a rich, dramatic scheme with striking effect or create a glowing contrast with whites and brights.
Use wooden wall panels in place of tiles
Do you a bar or kitchen counter you’re wanting to revamp? Give it a fresh look with warm wooden wall panels instead of cold tiles. Or do you perhaps want to re-do the kitchen walls? You could use wooden wall panels instead of – or mixed with – tiles for varied texture. Or if you don’t want to commit to an entire wall you could do a border, either at ceiling or floor level, of wooden wall panels to create a contrasting finish to your wall or ceiling.
Whatever you choose to do with wooden wall panelling, it’s easy to do it yourself. Using wall panels is a cost-effective way to update the look of your home without needing to hire an outsider. Moreover wall panels are easy to clean – much easier in fact than cleaning painted walls! Such wall cladding also helps provide insulation from heat, cold and noise. And finally – if you’re still not convinced! – wooden wall panels are also removable, making them the perfect solution for personalising the rented home.
Supplied by Dynamic Art Solutions (DAS)
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