Wall decor panels are more practical than art, but just as beautiful. Not as practical as a disguise, but much more aesthetic. Therefore, if you are looking for wall decoration ideas that combine wallpaper and decoration with the best qualities of art, it's time to explore the possibilities of wall decoration panels. From traditionally painted wood to chalet-style panels to leather and other textured treatments, we'll see how decorative wall panels can instantly add character to a space.

Wall Decor Panel Ideas – From Contemporary To Classic

1. Choose a simple relief plate

(Image credit: Ricardo Labougle) As the demand for more traditional handmade crafts in the home increases, designers are turning to professional painters and sculptors to create unique wall decor panels. Low relief, or "low relief", is a sculptural technique in which an object subtly protrudes from a flat surface (as opposed to high relief, in which the sculpture protrudes far beyond the wall). In this design by Maddux Creative, the client's thoughtful collection of antiques, books, objects and art served as the starting point for the inspiration for the light and bright library space that created the striking stucco of Parisian bas-relief murals. rice field. "We tend to favor rare woods and colored marbles, but we always soften it by using more delicate materials like stucco." Libraries are getting a lot of attention," co-founders Scott Maddux and Joe LeGrude explain.

2. Use wood wall decor panels

The wall above a bed is a perfect canvas on which to hang a piece of embellished wood or an eye-catching oversized wooden headboard. In recent years, there has been an explosion of headboards with colorful woodwork or intricate carving designs, but commissioning a piece of wood art, such as this intricately carved panel concept, takes things one step further.

3. Invent your own architecture

Wall decorative panels in entryways, hallways and high traffic areas often serve a practical purpose of protecting the walls, but are also used as an elegant way to hide appliances and equipment such as air conditioners in bedrooms. can. "It's the panel that we added," explains Nicola Harding, the designer of this bedroom interior. “We completely redesigned the layout of the building to accommodate all the bedrooms, bathrooms and all the great amenities of a five-star hotel, so everything is new.” “In this bedroom, we needed to create a removable panel to give our maintenance team access to certain devices. We designed our wall decor panels as a practical solution to create that access. ."   (Image credit: Paul Massey)

4. Use wall panel decoration to separate spaces

Combining them to create one big space is a challenge for any designer. Make a mistake and the room will look like a cold corporate office. Room divider ideas combine very well with wall decorative panels. A living room with a broken floor plan can also be designed with a glazed partition (clear glass or ribbed glass), but with wood paneling, for example, the boundary between the two spaces is more distinct. to ensure privacy when the door is closed. “The oak paneling in this room serves a dual purpose,” explains interior designer Shalini Misra. "It's meant to give the space a modern feel, but it's not a fixed one." The panel in this image is actually a divider that separates the kitchen and dining area, giving homeowners more dining and fun flexibility. ” (Image credit: shalini melyates)

5. Create contrast with the material

A simple way to create a striking interior is to use contrasts in colors, textures or materials. With wall decor panels you can achieve this. Make sure your space looks unique and balanced by choosing contrasting yet harmonious elements. A good solution is to base the design on natural materials that maintain a sense of unity. This approach adds depth to spaces that might otherwise have too many hard surfaces or rely too much on function. B. Kitchen and bathroom. In the master bathroom of a Georgian mansion, Fiona Barratt Campbell, founder of Fiona Barratt Interiors, blends modernity with tradition. Sandblasted rough black oak wall panels contrast perfectly with the smooth polished arabescato marble bathrooms, creating a dramatic play of materials.