Wall panels in the interior of the kitchen

The wall panel for the kitchen is an excellent solution for those who want to make repairs in the room efficiently, quickly, without unnecessary costs and on their own. The convenience of their use is undeniable, and the wide range and variety in the color palette transforms any kitchen beyond recognition.

Decorative panels are a practical and economical solution for decorating the interior of a modern kitchen

Decorative wall panels for the kitchen

The kitchen panel can be made of various materials and is divided into three main types, thanks to this you can choose the finishing material for the kitchen of any size and create an interesting design.

1. Slatted, have a standard length of 2.5 m and a width of 30 cm, are used in small rooms horizontally or vertically. With horizontal use, you can add volume to the room, and vertical - visually raise the ceilings.
   

   Slatted panels often resemble wooden lining, although they can be made of plastic or MDF

2. Tiled, measuring 30 cm by 30 cm, are often used to decorate an apron or highlight individual areas in the kitchen.
   

   Plastic tile panels often imitate tiled flooring and are used for wall cladding exposed to moisture

3. Leafy, usually 1.2 m by 2.4 m; they are used in spacious kitchens, where it is reasonable to put several of these panels on the wall, and not assemble a mosaic from a small format.
   

   Sheet panels are convenient in that they allow you to close large surfaces of the walls with a minimum number of joints

Panel popularity and benefits

The kitchen wall panel has universal application, you can finish it the entire surface of the walls or select only individual zones and create any interior design in the room to your taste.

Wall panels are the most affordable option for quickly updating the interior at no extra cost.

The advantages of using this finishing material are many:

• quick and easy installation, it is enough to fix the rack structure on the wall to the size of the panel;
• installation does not require the use of special skills and tools, you can do it yourself;
• there is no need to align the walls during installation using a rack frame;
• seamlessness, you can pick up panels of this design and create a single canvas from them;
• the ability to hide wires and pipes under the panel;
• variety in installation, if you have straight and even walls you can do without a rack structure and fix the panels using special glue (some manufacturers offer panels with locking locks);
• the possibility of additional insulation and sound insulation of walls under the panels;
• ease of repair, it is enough to replace the damaged section if necessary, without disassembling the entire structure;
• water resistance of the coating allows you to use it in any room;
• the coating is easy to wash and clean, which is very important when used in the kitchen;
• the durability of using a kitchen panel on a wall is incomparable with wallpaper;
• reasonable price, you can choose panels depending on financial capabilities;
• a large selection of decorative ornaments and drawings, color schemes and a variety of textures of products depending on the materials of manufacture.

Varieties of materials

Manufacturers in the production of kitchen panels on the wall now use almost all the materials that are used in construction work.

Panels made of different materials differ greatly in properties and applications.

MDF panels are a durable material, resistant to scratches and aggressive detergents, but they are fire hazard and can be deformed with constant moisture. It is better to use it when decorating walls outside the working area of ​​the kitchen, away from the sink and stove. When choosing, it is better to give preference to laminated MDF panels, they are more resistant to the environment in the kitchen. Such products are made with an adhesive base, which is easy to attach to the wall, provided that it is even.

The surfaces of MDF panels can imitate various materials - wood, ceramics or stone

Laminated chipboard has a beautiful texture, it is easy to wash and clean, but the material does not tolerate temperature extremes and is prone to deformation, the use of such material in private homes without constant heating is not recommended.

Particleboard-based panels can be used to decorate the wall in the dining area, but they are definitely not suitable for facing the apron

Plastic panels for the walls of the kitchen, the most budget option, easily tolerates cleaning with aggressive agents. PVC is a moisture-resistant material and is easy to install, but subject to deformation from high temperatures, it is not recommended to use it on a gas stove. But do not forget that plastic is the cheapest and most fragile material that is used to make wall panels and is subject to mechanical damage.

Plastic wall panels are considered a universal type of wall covering, as they stand out with a wide range of colors and ease of installation

Fine carved panels are made of plywood, which combine perfectly with decorative plaster and any wallpaper. Such products give special luxury and airiness to the interior. Such panels are used not only on walls, but also for decorating the ceiling, and as carved partitions. Plywood panels with carved oriental or natural ornaments look especially beautiful. Compared with solid wood - this material is affordable. They can be painted in any colors that are necessary for the decor of your kitchen.

Carved plywood panels - excellent material for decorative partitions and screens

Artificial onyx is a very strong and durable material with the texture of natural stone and a diverse color palette, which is not subject to mechanical and chemical influences. Imitation of natural stones - malachite, amber, agate and ruby ​​is made of this material, and it is much more affordable than natural analogues.

Onyx panels with decorative lighting look especially impressive

Artificial onyx perfectly transmits light and plays with the texture of stone in natural light, and illuminated wall panels are made from it, which will give the room a special chic look.

Transparent tempered glass for a kitchen apron is now very often used, due to its beauty, strength and durability - this material is unique. Such panels are made of transparent glass or with a variety of patterns, with which you can add a twist to your interior. The glass panels are made of a continuous canvas without seams, where dirt often accumulates, and the pattern is applied to the inner surface of the glass, which cannot be damaged.

Tempered glass panels are expensive, so they are usually used for cladding small areas of the wall that are most prone to contamination.

Acrylic panels are made on the basis of gypsum acrylic and MDF with the addition of acrylic polymers, which give special strength to the material. This is an environmentally friendly material, it has a low weight and resistance to ultraviolet radiation, which is not susceptible to moisture and is easy to clean.Such products can be transparent, matte, color and with a 3D effect. The main disadvantage of this material is its rather high price in comparison with MDF, PVC panels and ceramic tiles.

Acrylic panels are great for decorating a kitchen apron

Mirrored ones look beautiful and visually expand a small room, but such a surface is very difficult to care for, spots and stains are immediately visible on it.

The wall of the kitchen, lined with mirror panels, visually expand the space of the room

Wooden panels or from bamboo, look original in any design idea, especially in oriental themes, when used in the kitchen they are covered with moisture-resistant varnish.

Wooden panels can be either budget - pine or alder, and luxury - cedar or oak

The artificial stone apron can be smooth or have a pronounced texture

Varieties of decor

Modern technologies in the manufacture of wall panels allow you to create any texture of the coating, with which you will realize any design idea:

• for ceramic tiles, if you are a supporter of the classic design of a kitchen with a ceramic apron, such panels are no different from their counterparts in their characteristics, but they are much cheaper;
• under a brick, to create an original design in your kitchen;
• under a tree, panels are made of all types of materials from plastic to glass;
• with a picture in any format your imagination is capable of.

Well-chosen panels will harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen of any direction

Panels of pastel shades will give comfort to the interior of the kitchen

Designers are constantly developing new patterns and designs, and you can easily choose your option. Color solutions are so diverse that choosing your own color is easy.

For a kitchen with black furniture, it is better to choose bright panels with a picture of flowers

Wood textures blend well with white walls

A plain apron made of glass is the best suited for a kitchen in the style of minimalism

Decorative panels with 3D effect will be appropriate in the kitchen in a modern style

Spacious industrial-style kitchens can simply be sheathed with plywood sheets

How to choose the right

To make the right choice and not be disappointed, rely on the following parameters:

1. The thickness of the product, which should be at least 1.5 mm, but the greater the better, because with the slightest crack moisture will get in, which will provoke the appearance of mold and fungus on the walls.
2. The number of stiffeners in the product should be at least 20, at the cut they should be smooth without obvious signs of deformation.
3. A perfectly flat surface and uniform color without defects in the lacquer coating indicates a quality material.
4. Buy materials from one batch and check the integrity of the locks, then there will be no problems during installation and the difference in shades of panels.
5. Examine the composition of the material from which the products are made, it must comply with all sanitary standards, which must be confirmed by certificates of conformity.
6. It is better to purchase building materials in specialized stores that guarantee the quality of products.

Panels should be part of a kitchen that blends harmoniously with the overall style.

The choice of material depends on the style of the interior. Wooden textures will be appropriate in Provence, country or classic, and glossy surfaces are suitable for modern styles

Feel free to choose wall panels in your kitchen, with their help you can create any design in the room with low financial costs, without resorting to the services of specialists.

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