Decor and home furnishings made from natural materials are the best option for decorating an apartment. Since ancient times and to this day, the most popular in this regard are panels made of wood. This unusual decorative detail completely transforms the apartment. It not only complements the design of the rooms, but also focuses on the aesthetic taste of its owners.
Panel made from wood cuts
The achievement of bold and surprising interior compositions is enhanced by a creative approach to the choice of style, each of which requires its own options. For example, a wooden panel on the wall will perfectly emphasize the originality of the rustic style, and carved panels on the wall with fine carvings will suit the antique or oriental style of home furnishings.
What is a wall panel
A separate branch in art is wall panels, as one of the ways to decorate a room. Unlike a painting, it may not have a canvas base, but rather be laid out directly on the wall. Another feature is hidden in the direction. Monumental art - a panel on the wall, a painting - painting. To create panels, various techniques or combinations thereof and almost any materials are used: from fabric to metal or flowers.
To create panels, various techniques or combinations thereof and almost any materials are used: from fabric to metal or flowers.
Which topic to choose?
The most popular thematic stories:
- Nature. It will allow you to transform a boring design, filling it with special brightness. Beautiful natural elements will set the tone for the entire interior and give positive emotions and mood.
- Food. Decor with this theme wonderfully decorates the room and makes it much more comfortable and beautiful.
- Cities. Panels with modern megacities, tall buildings, skyscrapers or quiet cityscapes always look very impressive and appropriate.
- Abstraction. With the help of colorful, mysterious, intriguing abstract installations, it is possible to give the environment a truly modern and fashionable look.
- People. Various stylized images of people very subtly emphasize the characteristic character of the entire design.
The photo shows a living room and a decorative panel with a themed image of people.
The choice of theme for this interesting decorative decoration has no restrictions and requires complete freedom for imagination.
Panel options in the interior
The panel serves not only to decorate the room, it can also eliminate wall imperfections - for example, it can be placed in an area where wallpaper or plaster is damaged. Also, a decorative element made on the base can disguise a safe installed in the wall. The panel can be divided into types depending on the materials used to create it.
The panel serves not only to decorate the room, it can also eliminate wall imperfections.
Choosing the right wood
The main building element of the interior design is a decorative wooden strip, which can be made of different types of wood:
- pine is an inexpensive option that is resistant to fungus and small pests; does not tolerate moisture well, so requires careful processing before use;
- beech is a durable but expensive species; not always resistant to rotting, therefore also requires processing;
- oak is strong, durable and resistant to moisture, mold and small parasites; does not require special processing, but is considered an elite option, so it is expensive.
It is also worth mentioning an alternative practical and inexpensive option: veneered MDF. The material successfully imitates an array, but is inferior in environmental friendliness and beauty.
Panel forms
There are several types.
Rectangular
The most common, universal and rational form, with strict lines that give the design integrity and stability.
The photo shows a rectangular carved wooden panel on the wall in the living room interior.
Round
Due to this classic, correct, always relevant and popular form, it is possible to fill the atmosphere with pleasant, calm emotions and special harmony.
Modular
They create the illusion of movement and rhythm in space, making the interior more original and unique. Modules of the same shape will bring calm and balance to the room, while asymmetrical elements will give the space expressiveness and expressiveness.
Curly
Various shaped compositions carry special dynamics and self-expression, which opens up enormous opportunities for design experiments.
The photo shows a children's room with a figured decorative wood panel on the wall.
Advantages of using wooden slats
The main positive aspects of using this finishing method are:
- Naturalness of the material.
- Health safety and environmental friendliness.
- The absence of allergens that cause undesirable health reactions in residents.
- The ability to create compositions of different dimensions and shapes.
- Lifetime.
- Little or no susceptibility to changes in appearance.
- Maintainability in relation to wood. The resulting chips are treated with wood putty and the original color is restored. If the metal slats are bent, then only one element will have to be replaced.
- Possibility of updating and changing the appearance by applying a layer of paint.
- Increasing the level of sound insulation.
- Also, a room decorated in this way retains heat inside the space more reliably.
- Suitable for implementing a variety of interior design styles. The versatility of the material allows it to be used in different rooms.
- Recreates a feeling of comfort and authenticity.
A room decorated in this way retains heat inside the space more reliably.
But there are also negative points:
- A slatted wall, due to its volume and the formation of a cellular structure, is capable of intensively accumulating dust. Therefore, caring for it requires more time, effort and attention.
- Before finishing, it is important to bring the wall to a level state to avoid distortions. Horizontals and verticals are also carefully set. The slightest deviation will be noticeable and make the space look careless and makeshift.
- The complexity of fastening, which requires compliance with technological steps. If you miss these points, the result will be unsatisfactory.
- The final cost of hard or valuable rare wood can be significant.
- Wood must be covered with special materials, since it is intensively exposed to moisture and mold. At the same time, environmentally friendly materials are chosen that will not subsequently release harmful substances into the indoor air.
- It is also important to consider the high level of flammability of wood. From a fire safety point of view, this is not the best material.
Wood must be covered with special materials, since it is intensively exposed to moisture and mold.
Styles of decorative panels
Ideas for decorating walls in various styles.
Loft
The industrial style, filled with life, air, space and the absence of stereotypes and frames, can be decorated with photo wallpapers with thematic images of cities, bridges, roads or skyscrapers; modular installations made of rusty metal or aged wood and sections of timber with burnt or painted black marks would also be appropriate. paint, drawings.
Shabby chic
Floral light and airy compositions, products using the decoupage technique with a crackle effect, panels with a touch of antiquity, decorations made from fabric ribbons, beads or buttons will bring even more vintage to the shabby chic style interior.
Modern
A design with a carefully thought-out theme, ideal geometric shapes and straight lines will be an excellent option for a multifaceted and logical modern design. Marble, glass, plastic elements or varnished surfaces are considered a relevant and winning solution.
The photo shows a plastic panel on the wall above the bed in a modern-style bedroom.
Patchwork
Various techniques are used to make such panels, but they all have one thing in common: the use of scraps of fabric in the work. There are many patterns for such products on the Internet. Panels can be either on a fabric basis or on rigid structures. You will need any fabric for making: from pieces of tulle to scraps of old bed linen.
boho
This style personifies life and freedom and allows you to combine incompatible things. Here it would be appropriate to decorate the wall with woven panels using the macrame technique, compositions made of wool, yarn or floss.
Provence
For Provencal design, wall decorations using the decoupage technique, aged products, panels depicting still lifes, lavender or sunflower flowers, ancient streets, village landscapes, animals, plants or other motifs inherent in this style are perfect. This design will bring even more romantic mood, lightness, naturalness, warmth and comfort into the atmosphere.
Country
For democratic and soulful country, patchwork compositions, quilts or appliqués, as well as ceramic installations and decor made of wood or boards are perfect.
Nautical
Wall decor made of shells, pebbles, corals, sand, wood products, installations with a fishing net, ropes or ropes will give marine design a special identity.
Oriental
The magical and fairy-tale oriental style is distinguished by its special magnetism; compositions made of ceramic tiles, mosaics or decor decorated with carved ornaments are suitable here. The Japanese direction will be characterized by wooden, bamboo, rattan panels or products made from rice paper and fabric.
The photo shows a Moroccan-style bathroom with a wall decorated with ceramic tile panels.
Classic
The artistry of the classic style can be emphasized by panels in warm golden, herbal or silver tones. Plaster, mirror, fabric, openwork forged or carved wooden products, tapestries and other decorations will not stand out sharply from the overall interior design.
Steampunk
Decorative panels made of glass, stone, leather or metal would be appropriate for this direction. A particularly original solution would be a composition of gears with tubes, chains or plates.
Panel placement locations
In any living space there are many wall surfaces on which it is possible to place decorative panels. The main condition is that the product is in harmony with the functionality of the room and its style.
Hallway
It is from the hallway that any apartment begins. Therefore, it is advisable to place a pleasant wall composition here that will greet everyone who comes. When choosing a suitable product, you should consider the size of the room.
For small rooms, it is better to choose small panels with a non-aggressive image in soothing colors. The best options would be images of flowers and natural paintings.
Living room
The main purpose of the living room is rest and relaxation. Based on this, decorative panels on the walls also have a calming appearance. The color palette of the products is calm, the images are in the form of landscapes.
In spacious living rooms, it is recommended to place the composition along the entire length of the wall surface; it can consist of several elements connected by a single plot. An excellent option would be a large ship plowing the surface of the sea, which is embroidered on fabric.
Another composition is a world map painted on a wooden base consisting of several blocks. It is worth adding lighting to such a composition, and then the illuminated wood panel will become the main accent of the entire interior.
Corridor
Small but bright panels consisting of one or several elements are suitable for the corridor.
Small but bright panels are suitable for the corridor.
Bedroom
The bedroom is the room where one goes to sleep and wakes up. Decorative panels here should serve as a means of peace in the evening and a source of awakening in the morning.
It is better to place images of nature opposite the bed, as in the photo of the panel in the bedroom on the wall. Pictures with space views look quite original.
You can create a wall decor composition for your children's bedroom yourself, involving the children themselves in joint creativity.
Kitchen
The kitchen is often decorated in light, warm colors, but the panel should be bright, attracting all the attention. A composition with a still life or products made from coffee beans that fit the theme will fit perfectly into the setting.
Bathroom
In rooms with high humidity, plaster, paper, and wooden reliefs should not be used. It is better to choose decor from ceramic tiles, glass, mirrors, mosaics or marble.
It is better to choose decor from ceramic tiles, glass, mirrors, mosaics or marble.
Secrets of successful room design
To create an attractive room design, you should consider some nuances:
- The direction of laying the lamellas.
The vertical arrangement visually raises the ceiling. Horizontal slats visually increase the space.
- Color. In small rooms, the lightest types of wood should be used. Dark colors will be psychologically oppressive in small rooms.
- Surfaces covered with wooden slats can themselves accentuate attention, or be used to highlight some other architectural element. For example, an arch or an original window.
- Slatted walls go well with niches and shelves.
- Wooden buffels soften the transition between different finishes. They provide a smooth transition from floor to wall, harmonizing with laminate or parquet.
- Slatted interiors make it possible to use a variety of lighting.
Tips for placing panels
If you choose a panel from enlarged photographs, then place it on the entire wall. For large canvases, select an entire wall.
Mute a bright and rich picture with a light main tone of the interior. Never place the panel near furniture or cover it with additional accessories.
The use of decorative panels in the interior of the living room will add brightness and sophistication and will be a real work of art for your room.
Additional Tips
If in a classic interior a panel can correspond to curtains, bedspreads or carpets, then in a modern interior the plot should take the form of glazing, furniture, electrical appliances or fittings.
A panel on canvas with a stretcher is hung on a screw using a rope. But how to make a panel with your own hands if the supporting base is thin cardboard or board?
It's simple - you need to drive several 4-mm staplers into the thematic material, and then tie a rope to them for hanging. In this case, it is advisable to bend the brackets on the front side of the panel if they protrude through the supporting profile.
The beauty of the panel is that it can demonstrate stories through thematic products. For example, to demonstrate a still life with morning coffee, it is enough to glue a bowl to the board, and to the bowl - a brown piece of synthetic fabric with foam swollen from heating. Such a focus of attraction can only be supplemented with coffee beans, a sugar bag and a teaspoon.
Features of working with wood
Wood is a unique material, which is distinguished by its special structure, naturalness, beautiful appearance, sufficient strength, and amazing flexibility in processing. It is drilled, sanded and fastened. Various wood species are successfully used as ornamental materials :
- Products of the woodworking industry - timber, lath, pressed panels, veneer.
- Parts of a tree - trunk, branches, roots, branches.
- Available materials - driftwood, stumps, logs, bark.
Crafts (especially homemade furniture) can be made from new, purchased wood. In this case, you should remember the need to pre-dry the material. Most often, free raw materials are used. High-quality wooden elements can be extracted from old, unnecessary furniture. A huge reserve is located in the forest. You just need to walk around it and pick up dry wood. There is no need to rush to dispose of the dried ones - trees and shrubs can give wonderful results.
You can make wooden crafts in different ways.
The following main types are distinguished:
- Joinery. They are made in a workshop, on a workbench, or by hand. The following hand-held (including electric) carpentry tools are used: hacksaw and saw, plane, jigsaw, chisel, knife, axe, hand router, grinder, drill, hammer.
- Machine products. Woodworking machines are used to create complex wooden elements. Parts with round profiles and other ideal shapes are obtained when processed on a lathe. Complex recesses can be made using a milling machine.
- Exclusive products. Most crafts fall into this category if they have a non-standard design and are made from non-standard wood material with your own hands. They are made by hand, piece by piece. Basic techniques - cutting, sawing, gouging, planing.
To give the craft an attractive appearance, finishing or finishing is carried out. Wood has a beautiful natural structure, which just needs to be emphasized and secured. Final processing includes the following techniques: sanding and polishing wood, varnishing, tinting impregnation.
It is used as painting, dyeing, veneering, film coating.
