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.
We measure and cut the panels to size
- Now that we have decided how we are going to cover the wall, we measure the width and length of the panels and cut the boards to size.
- Lightly sand the edges of the board so that the fabric does not catch on uneven surfaces and tear.
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.
Deciding how to attach the panels to the wall
We will decide how we will attach the panels to the wall and buy or assemble the necessary equipment.
Don't forget to check which wall we are drilling into. Regular screws won't be enough for a brick wall, but with a stud wall you need to know where the studs are so you can drill through the stud and not through the drywall.
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.
Advantages of wall panels and their positive aspects
It is worth noting the fact that wall panels have a huge number of positive, strengths, which we will talk about in more detail later in this article of our resource.
It is worth noting that panels for bedroom walls can make the room look more attractive and cozy, as well as somewhat safer, since the wall will become soft.
It is worth noting the fact that this is not all the advantages of this product. If you look closely at the photo of wall panels in the bedroom, you will notice one feature - it is these panels that help to significantly expand the visual appearance of the room, and therefore it makes sense to use such a trick in your practice.
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.
Decorating the bedroom with wall panels
MDF wall panels can be an environmentally friendly and practical material for cladding in the bedroom. Since the raw material for the manufacture of this type of finishing is wood waste, the properties of wooden panels are completely inherent in MDF panels. They do not contain toxic adhesives. They are held together by a natural adhesive component, which is released during high-temperature and pressing of wood fiber mass. They retain heat well and prevent extraneous noise from entering the bedroom.
The surface of MDF wall decors can be covered with veneer or laminating film. Surface design options can be different, so choosing the option of panels that suit the style of the bedroom will not be difficult. Wall panels can imitate brickwork, precious woods, precious metals or mosaics. There are options for relief MDF decors. In this case, a three-dimensional pattern is cut out on the surface using deep milling, and only then the surface is laminated. They have a very stylish and expensive appearance.
Meister wall panels for bedroom decoration
The wall panels manufactured by the German company Meister are also MDF slatted panels. But they have their own peculiarity, which lies in the unusual way of attaching the planks to the surface of the walls. Each rail is equipped with a double groove for fastening. The choice of groove during installation will determine at what distance from the wall the panel will be located. By placing each element of the 3D panels closer or further from the surface, an original three-dimensional pattern is created on the bedroom walls.
Meister wall panels go well with any finishing materials, decor and furniture in the bedroom. The company produces slats in three different sizes. The color palette also has several options. Thanks to this variety, it will not be difficult to choose the option of Meister panels that suits this particular bedroom.
Bedroom decoration with polyurethane panels
Despite the fact that polyurethane wall products are a completely synthetic material, they are quite suitable for finishing bedroom walls. Polyurethane is an absolutely harmless material that meets all environmental standards.
This relatively new finishing material has many advantages. Decors made from it are so light and installation is simple that you can decorate not only the walls, but also the ceiling with them yourself. Decorative polyurethane panels are not afraid of water, so they can be easily subjected to wet cleaning. A large selection of polyurethane products allows you to complement them with other finishing elements made from this material. Polyurethane cornices and moldings will look stylish in the bedroom interior, in combination with panels. Door and window openings can be decorated with arches and semi-columns.
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.
Disadvantages of wall panels
Deformation. This trouble is easy to avoid. A few days before installation, you need to bring the wall panels into the bedroom. The material will adapt to new conditions and change its structure. If you skip this stage, then deformation may already occur on the wall, ruining the appearance of the room.
Fragility. Some types of panels have a fragile structure. This must be taken into account when transporting materials. PVC panels are the most susceptible to damage.
Specific smell. After installation, the smell from the panel material may persist in the room for several weeks. The photo of the wall panels in the bedroom shows a wide variety of shapes and materials of this coating.
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.
Wall panels for the bedroom: photos in the interior
Today, there are many options for finishing materials that can be used to decorate a bedroom.
The most original of them can be considered decorating walls with panels. Decorative panels can decorate the entire room, or only one wall or part of it. As a rule, this is the wall at the head of the bed. You can decorate the wall opposite the bed with panels if you need to focus attention on the place for some accessory, such as a clock or TV. With their help, you can zone the bedroom space, thus highlighting an area for sleeping and an area for relaxing or reading a book. The color scheme of the decor can be chosen to match another finish, or it can be a contrasting color. The second option will further emphasize the dignity of the panels and attract attention to them.
Many who want to update their bedroom interior use wall decors, as with their help you can completely transform the room in a short time. A huge selection of the most modern materials, a variety of textures and a wide range of colors allows you to choose home panels for wall decoration to suit every taste.
Using wall panels in the bedroom you can solve the following problems:
· They help to focus attention on certain areas of the bedroom. This is especially successful when choosing panels of a bright contrasting color.
· Add coziness and comfort to the bedroom, and in some cases sparkle and luxury.
· Improve the microclimate. Add noise and thermal insulation to this room.
The bedroom is a special place in the house. Its interior should be conducive to relaxation and rest. That is why when choosing panels you should pay special attention to the material from which they are made. All wall materials must be environmentally friendly and must not emit toxic substances, and must also retain heat and not allow extraneous sounds into the bedroom. Let's take a closer look at some of the options.
Our showroom in Moscow and St. Petersburg will help you decorate your bedroom in an original way, where you can see and touch all the wall decors “live”, and you can also buy the products you like for your walls without leaving home, which can be viewed in the catalog of our online store.
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.
Design
Under the brick
Walls with brick decor created with sheet, tile or slatted panels imitate masonry. There are wooden MDF boards and plastic PVC. They are attached with glue to the wall or to the sheathing.
Under the stone
Stone-look walls look beautiful in the interior and do not take up much space. Lightweight panels made of plastic and gypsum imitate natural limestone, any masonry method and color.
Under the tree
Wood-look walls made of PVC or veneer are suitable for creating comfort and a classic interior. Additionally, they can be varnished for shine.
With relief
Embossed ones made of polyurethane or gypsum create a volume effect on the wall; they are suitable for finishing the central wall of a living room or the wall at the head of the bed.
With an image
Panels with a pattern are additionally protected by an acrylic layer. Highly durable and stable panels are suitable for decorating a nursery with a fairy tale theme, a bathroom with a marine interior, or a kitchen.
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.
Decorative panels for the bedroom
Considering that a bedroom is a room intended for relaxation, and a person spends quite a long time in it, increased demands are placed on the materials for finishing this room. The most important indicator is the compliance of the panels with environmental safety. Fire safety is no less important. The material used should be practical and easy to clean. Thermal insulation and noise-absorbing qualities of decorative finishing in the bedroom will also not be superfluous.
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.
Fabrics and fillings
Soft wall panels for the bedroom
Soft wall panels can be prefabricated or come as a whole canvas. Moreover, the shape of prefabricated parts is varied: from classic geometric shapes to complex patterns. The size of one part can vary from 10 to 150 cm; in a separate case, when ordering wall panels for interior decoration, the size of the whole canvas can reach 250-270 cm.
Large textile panels are processed with a Capito carriage tie, which is also used for stitching upholstered furniture. At the same time, the entire surface is lined according to the design of buttons covered with the same material, and the deeper the fittings are, the more clearly the pattern appears on the 3D panels, regardless of their size.
Note. The carriage tie is allowed on eco-leather, leather, velor, velvet or suede.
Soft panels for walls with and without Capiton screed
Soft wall panels can be without screed. As a rule, such slabs are made in small sizes, but with their help you can lay out a unique design on the wall. This is facilitated by a huge range of fabrics and a wide range of colors.
There are 3 types of materials used for upholstering slabs:
- Genuine Leather;
- eco-leather;
- textile.
When choosing leather material, you should pay attention to its reliability and durability. Due to technical features, genuine leather is quite heavy, and therefore when installing large slabs or combining several slabs into a wall pattern, these features should be taken into account when attaching to a wall surface.
Unlike genuine leather, eco-leather (also known as leatherette) is a cheaper material and is more common in interior decoration. Like leather, leatherette is in no way inferior in weight, and therefore during installation it is necessary to provide strong mounting bases.
Fabric 3D panels are used in interior decoration much more often and are equally used in residential and industrial premises.
In most cases, foam rubber and synthetic winterizer are used as filler. The only difference is that foam rubber is heavier than padding polyester, therefore, over time, the filler will begin to deform and sag. However, this particular material is used for upholstering soft wall panels in a children's room. Due to its fibrous structure, synthetic winterizer will last longer in total, but after repeated care it will begin to clump together.
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.
