When planning an interior design project, it can often be tricky to find design choices that will make the space feel both unique and stylish. If you are looking to put a twist on the appearance and texture of walls and furniture without sacrificing functionality, using paneling can be a great solution.

Wall panels are popular but often get a bad rap. This is because so many companies use poor quality materials that not only look cheap and tacky but that can also be easily damaged. However, well-made wall panels that are designed and installed with expertise can really transform a space from uninspiring to character-rich.

Paneling is not just for walls either — decorative panels can be used for a variety of interior design purposes, such as custom furniture, closets and cabinetry. If you want to completely restyle a room without breaking the budget, paneling may well be the way forward.

If you are looking for some inspiration, check out these six designs that prove paneling is perfect for walls, furniture and other interior design choices.

1. Vertically-Grooved Oak Wall Panels

Wall panels can be used to match the style of any room. This lounge design looked clean, minimal and modern — but it was missing something. The vertically grooved wall panel transformed the space by providing a touch of rustic vibes, giving the whole room a unique flair that catches the eye yet doesn’t detract from the modern feel of this living space.

This large wall panel, made from Burl in Sonoma Oak, provided the perfect backdrop to the standard sofa and coffee table setup. When combined with the shelving and cabinet unit next to it, it truly turned this whole wall into a proper feature.

2. Grid-Pattern Shelving Alcove

When it comes to shelving, wood panels make the ideal solution. The functional gray textures of the walls and worktop in this room were countered perfectly by the natural oak used for the custom grid-pattern shelving unit.

The area of wall below the alcove and the sides of the worktop, along with the fixture, were also transformed by this oak paneling. Panels can be used effectively to brighten up only select areas of wall; it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

3. Rich Wood-Grain-Effect Kitchen Cabinets

Interior design is especially important when it comes to kitchens, as functionality and practicality are vital. This ultra-modern floating sink unit increased the space available for cooking and other kitchen tasks, but the room lacked a certain sense of coziness.

These furniture panels in Resset from the Burlply Collection easily brought this kitchen space to life. Without sacrificing any of the functionality of this room, the rich wood grain effect of the paneling made these cabinets stunning as well as practical. What’s more, these furniture panels are stain-resistant and easy to wipe down.

4. Oak-Paneled Open Office Space

The designer of this office space wanted to keep the spacious, open plan feel while also adding a natural touch to stimulate the creativity of the people working here. Before the paneling was added, the walls were plain white, giving the space a slightly stiff ambiance.

Once Burlply wall panels in Brownglam and custom desks were added, the difference was remarkable. The natural oak effect brought an earthy, outdoor feel to the office, and the plywood cores provided a lightweight strength that perfectly suits desks. Decorative panels enable designers to create custom furniture to suit any client needs.

5. Professional Boardroom With Luxury Leather Paneling

When choosing interior design panels for an office space, it can be challenging to strike the right balance between a professional look and an eye-catching one.

These Azure wall panels in Iron Grey provide a functional, sophisticated look for this corporate boardroom. The leather texture is an unexpected design choice that shows both guests and employees that they deserve luxury as well as practicality.

6. Pale Grain-Paneled Custom Closet and Drawer Unit

Sometimes you need to focus on a particular feature such as a piece of furniture. When it came to designing this custom closet and drawer unit, practicality and durability were of utmost importance.

However, this didn’t mean style had to be sacrificed. The Burl panels in Altai Larch have an embedded grain finish that gave an elegant feel to this unit which matched the refined, fashionable tastes of the client.

What Makes Panasphere Panels Perfect for Your Design?

Whether your project is for a residential or professional space, there are many benefits to using decorative paneling. The versatility of the textures and colors available enables you to keep up with interior design trends with no trouble.

Panasphere offers panels that are durable and artistic for use on walls, furniture, cabinets, ceilings, doors, partitions, tables and more. Not only this, but our panels are sustainable and affordable — compared to HPL (High-Pressure Laminate), our Thermally-Fused Laminate Technology is both less expensive and more eco-friendly.

Our advanced thermal fusing process involves fusing sheets of decorative paper (available in a variety of colors and designs) directly to durable panels made of the highest quality composite materials.

Seeing and touching the material in person is recommended so you can choose the right TFL for you. To try before you buy, you can request up to 5 free samples, guaranteed to be delivered to any U.S. address in 10 business days or less. Just check out our Collections for inspiration and choose a free sample out of our wide range of designs.

6 Designs That Prove Paneling Is Perfect for Walls and Furniture