Want to personalize your décor? Decorative wall coverings are a great option for adding an original touch to any room! These versatile panels can be excellent decorating allies, whether you're looking to reinvent a headboard, create a wall of character or give furniture a new look.  

Wood or MDF paneling offers a multitude of possibilities for transforming your interior.  In this article, we invite you to explore the ways in which paneling can infuse a unique ambience into every corner of your home.

Creating an accent wall

It's official: wall coverings are back on the interior design trend list!  Extremely versatile, they can suit a classic or even rustic decor, and they can also blend in with a modern setting, depending on the model chosen and the way they're laid out. They are an excellent alternative to paint for creating an accent wall and incorporating a touch of originality and refinement into the room. Panelling gives a tactile and visual dimension that differs from paint and wallpaper in that it adds texture and an attractive dimension, hence its growing popularity.

They can be painted to match the color of the other walls in the room, making the most of their texture, or painted in a different but harmonious color that will make the desired wall stand out even more! You could also opt for a wooden model and choose to install them as they are, to preserve the warmth and natural look of the material. This is a good option for evoking the serenity of nature, bringing a soothing atmosphere and creating a sense of zenitude.

You can also have fun with their layout!  Of course, paneling can be installed vertically to add height and a touch of dynamism to your space, drawing the eye upwards.  Or they can be laid horizontally for a modern, soothing look, accentuating the width of the room and creating a sense of space. Want to create a unique setting? Imagine the possibilities of creating original shapes, such as an elegant semicircle, or captivating geometric patterns! Wall coverings have the potential to create striking visual effects and personalize your space according to your preferences. 

From the office to the dining room, a wainscoting accent wall will sublimate the room and add a wow factor!

Cladding a wall section

Paneling can also be used to highlight a piece of furniture or part of a room.  They can be used to clad just part of a wall, creating interesting shapes.

Headboards as wall coverings, for example, are currently very much in vogue. Wainscoting can be used to frame the bed and create personalized effects, depending on the desired look.  Don't be afraid to play with shapes! With these decorative panels, you can easily create a haven of peace that reflects your personal style.

Sometimes forgotten, the TV area can also be an excellent space for paneling. Fine-tuned decor behind your TV, adding warm texture and captivating visual depth, could well add the finishing touch you're looking for and complement your living room beautifully! 

A creative option would be to design a wooden cleat niche specifically for your TV, giving your space a structured, uncluttered look. You could also delineate your TV corner by creating a visual demarcation using decorative panels, an ideal technique for differentiating two spaces while maintaining aesthetic fluidity. 

Whatever approach or room you choose, wall coverings can be adapted to sublimate the space, while harmonizing with the desired style.

Transforming your ceiling

Do you like the effect of wall coverings and are you looking for more texture in your room? Why stop at walls?

Panelling offers a multitude of possibilities, including highlighting less conventional areas such as the ceiling. Indeed, the ceiling is often forgotten when it comes to decorating our homes, and many will stick to simple white paint, but wall paneling is a simple and effective option for adding a special touch.   

Installing ceiling paneling can completely transform the ambience of a room, giving it an interesting dimension and texture. They can add movement and a sense of grandeur to the room. This bold approach can also help camouflage ceiling imperfections, while offering a unique style that will amaze your guests. 

You could choose to attach the panels only to the ceiling, for a subtle, elegant effect, or connect them to an accent wall, depending on the desired decorative style. The use of wall coverings on ceilings is a fine example of how interior design can be reinvented to create spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Transforming furniture

Wall coverings are also an ingenious solution for transforming simple pieces of furniture into character pieces, or for bringing old treasures back to life. 

If you're looking to add a touch of sophistication to your furniture, consider covering flat surfaces with paneling! This can instantly transform an ordinary chest of drawers into a chic, modern piece, or give a shelf an organic, natural look, for example.

Using paneling to restore old furniture also has a nice ecological advantage; by giving a second life to existing pieces, you help reduce the demand for new raw materials and minimize waste. What's more, this approach can be more economical than buying new furniture, while allowing you to express your creativity by personalizing your pieces to your own unique style. 

Whether to bring a modern aesthetic to old furniture or to add a touch of novelty to simple rooms, the use of paneling offers an inspiring avenue for transforming your interior space.

Decorative wall coverings at Intermat

When you're planning to transform your space with wall coverings, we recommend that you start by clearly identifying the surface to be covered and the style you're looking for, to make sure you choose the paneling model best suited to your project. We're here to help you make this decision! 

Our wall coverings come in a variety of materials, including MDF with white primer, which can be customized to suit your tastes, and pine. 

At Intermat, we're determined to offer you the best quality and a design that stands the test of time, ensuring that your wallcovering is not only beautiful, but also long-lasting.

We invite you to explore the different options available at Intermat, and let your creativity guide you in your next project!