4 elegant wallpaper panel ideas

Wallpaper is very much back in vogue. If you don’t believe us, just take a look at the hottest wallpaper trends to look out for in 2022. But there is so much more that you can do with it than pasting it floor-to-ceiling. Wallpaper panelling is a great way to introduce colour and pattern into your decor without feeling like it’s taking over the room. Not only that, but it can also be a great way to create a sense of flow throughout your décor, using the same wallpaper in different rooms in different ways. We’re thinking outside the box and inside the panel with these 4 elegant wallpaper panel ideas to try at home.

Wallpaper panel idea: framed wallpaper panels

We like to think of our wallpaper designs as art. So what better way to show them off like a priceless painting than by framing them? We’re a little obsessed with @smoke.to.somer’s framed Gucci mural wallpaper. Going wall-to-wall Gucci might be a bit much (not to mention very expensive) but by framing a print or design you love it can actually be a comparatively cost-effective way to create drama and fill a wall that’s just missing something. If Gucci’s not quite your style, then why not take a look at these 7 mural wallpaper designs to liven up your wall. 

Wallpaper panel idea: wardrobes

What better way to spruce up a pair of wardrobes than by creating a wallpaper panelling feature? If you don’t want to wallpaper the entire room, you can create an elegant, traditional decor bedroom with wallpaper panelling on your wardrobes. It adds fun and colour to what can otherwise be a blank space. Not to mention it’s a great option if you’ve got a lot of leftover wallpaper.

Wallpaper panel idea: wallpaper between your wainscotting 

If you’re lucky enough to live in a home with wainscotting firstly, congratulations. You won the period feature jackpot. If you don’t, but you want to get the look, then why not take a look at these DIY wall panelling ideas.  By wallpapering in between your wainscotting you can create a seriously out-there maximalist decor look or a thoroughly eclectic decor style. Transform a formal dining room into a space that transports you to an exotic jungle with Rainforest 01 or a lush escape in Canopy 02. You can use your wallpaper as the focal point of your mood board to create a cohesive colour scheme and pair your pattern to your woodwork by taking a look at our ‘Pairs well with’ guide.

Wallpaper panel idea: wallpaper above or below your panelling

If you’ve got dado rails or tongue and groove cladding in your home, using a panel or strip of wallpaper above or below them is yet another great way to add character to your home without having to wallpaper an entire room. We love this look in a bathroom and think it would look gorgeous in Waves 01 or Waves 02. Or what about a seriously dramatic hallway in Monkey 02 and Monkey 03. Just imagine having these cheeky monkeys welcome you home every time you walk through the door? 

So, if these wallpaper panelling ideas have got you excited to start decorating then why not take a look at these 10 creative ways to use wallpaper in your home.