Bedroom Wall Panelling Ideas to Make You Love Your Space
Wall panelling is one of the most versatile and stylish ways to level-up your bedroom interior. But with so many styles and layout options available, it can feel a bit overwhelming. The good news? You've come to the right place. Here’s our quick guide to help you choose the right panelling design for your bedroom - based on the mood, aesthetic, and functionality you're after.
1. Choosing the Right Panelling Design for Your Bedroom
Your panelling choice should reflect the overall look and feel you want to create:
Modern, Scandi or Luxe Hotel Vibes? Opt for ribbed, slat, acoustic, or fluted panels. These sleek, linear designs add a contemporary edge and work beautifully when painted in bold, dramatic shades or soft earthy tones.
More into Traditional, Rustic or Timeless Design? Consider tongue and groove, bead & butt, or shaker-style panels. These classic designs bring depth and charm to cottage-inspired, farmhouse, or period-style homes.
Want a Modern Twist on Tradition? Mini fluted or mini ribbed panels are perfect for blending heritage appeal with clean modern lines - a go to for eclectic interiors.
2. Panel Placement: Feature Wall or Subtle Accent?
Where you install panelling can have a big impact on your bedroom’s overall look and feel. Here are some of our favourite options…
Full Feature Wall Panelling - a bold move that can pay off beautifully. Floor-to-ceiling panelling behind your bed make will a dramatic statement. For this kind of coverage, we recommend wider designs like ribbed panels or wide tongue and groove, to avoid your wall appearing too busy.
Half Wall Panelling - a favourite for good reason. This style offers a timeless, balanced look, especially when used behind a bed in place of a headboard, or alongside a fabric headboard to add contrast. Mini ribbed or shaker panels are both really popular choices for this style.
Subtle Accent Panelling - you don’t need to panel the whole room to create impact. Adding panels to window recesses, reading nooks, or shelving alcoves is a clever way to introduce texture on a smaller scale. Our customers have shared inventive ways to incorporate panelling into unexpected spaces, and the result is always effortlessly stylish.
3. Tailoring Panelling to Room Size
Smaller bedrooms benefit from thoughtful panelling placement. Horizontal tongue and groove panels can visually widen a compact room, while half wall panelling keeps things airy without sacrificing style.
Remember: all of our panels can be cut to size, so you can achieve a custom look that fits your space perfectly. Plus, we include all off-cuts, so you can play around with injecting panelling into different areas with any excess panelling.
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4. Colour & Texture: Setting the Mood
Once you’ve chosen your panel style and placement, it’s time to play with colour and finish.
Bold & Luxurious - in larger rooms, don’t shy away from rich, moody tones. Think charcoal, deep navy or olive green for a cocooning, boutique-hotel feel. Our black MDF panels and charcoal acoustic wood veneer are popular picks for creating this dramatic, romantic atmosphere.
Soft & Serene - for a lighter, more traditional approach, stick with pale hues. Soft whites, muted greys or sage greens all work beautifully in bedrooms. If you’re colour drenching, try painting your panelling, skirting, and cornice in one continuous shade for a seamless, calming effect.
A Touch of Contrast - with half wall panelling, you can pick a complementary colour from your wallpaper/textiles or go for a subtle tonal variation to add depth. This is especially effective in layered, eclectic schemes.
We hope this has helped provide some bedroom panelling inspiration, and whatever you choose, make sure it feels authentically you! Your bedroom should be a sanctuary - somewhere you can truly unwind and feel happy. Whether you go all-in with full wall panelling or experiment with smaller, bespoke details, trust your instincts and have fun with it.