5 Interior Design Wall Panelling Ideas for Your Next House Renovation

This decor feature, deemed as dreary after its peak back in the '70s, has now become a new house-reno favourite. Check out these top 5 in-trend wall panelling ideas and enhance your interiors in style!

Benefits of Applying These Wall Panelling Ideas

In case you wonder if wall panelling is outdated, the quick answer is: absolutely not. In the past few years, homeowners re-discovered the benefits of "dressing up" walls, especially using water-resistant materials like MDF:

Wall panelling adds a layer of insulation
Freshens-up older walls with defects
Decoratively, panels create texture, space and bring up homely vibes
Protects walls from bumps and damage
Wall panelling can help increase property value as it was traditionally seen as a luxury feature

1 - Keep it Classy and Classic: White Wall Panelling

A white primed MDF wall panelling kit is going to be your go-to for all the options included in this guide. It will give you the versatility to play around with colours and display stunning visual focal points around your house.

For an added layer of elegant cosiness, keep your panels white, and combine them with an all-time classic, the Torus skirting board profile .

White panels are a top choice for interior design styles such as Country, French Farmhouse, Shabby-Chic and Bohemian.

2 - Wall Panelling Ideas for Adding Texture and Focal Points

You can easily use wall panelling to replace the headboard in your bedroom, the back of your living room bookshelves, to frame your fireplace wall or around your kitchen island.

Whatever your choice, use these wall panelling ideas wisely! Always aim to keep a balanced interior design layout, meaning you wouldn't design only one focal point but maybe two or three scattered around your house.

3 - Creating a Shiplap Feature Wall

Feature or accent walls seem to be nowadays the holy grail of house renovations! Since the official birth of shiplap-styled panellings, the interior design world has gone mad over this trend.

In short, shiplap wall panelling refers to the use of wood or MDF stripes placed horizontally on a wall. The result? A visual effect of openness and continuity that also brings lovely coastal vibes into any room.

4 - Paint Your Wall Panels in a Dark Tone

Many homeowners believe painting their wall panels in darker hues will make rooms look smaller. Even though this is partially true, dark-coloured wall panelling can make wonders, especially in small areas like bathrooms or even laundry rooms.

How so? Dark panels give a space depth and provide a canvas that will help anything around stand out.

5 - Make the Most of Wainscoting and Dado Rails

Wainscoting is the term used for wall panels installed on the lower section of a wall, crowned by a dado rail.

What makes this a fabulous addition to any room is how it helps break visually what otherwise might be a bare, plain-looking wall.

The dado rails provide the final touch by framing the panels. These can also be used to support paintings or thin decorative pieces.

The Skirting Board Shop Final Tip

If going for wainscoting wall panelling, take the chance to play around with colours! Use one tone for your panelling and a different one for the upper section of your wall. For a truly stunning design, go all-in with a stamped wallpaper.

Do you need help choosing wall panelling for your house? Then get in touch by calling 0800 048 0786, and make the most of our award-winning customer service team. You can also send us an email ([email protected]) and request free samples to decide what will be best for your home. Happy moulding!