Wall panelling transforms a living room more effectively than almost any other single change — adding depth, texture, architectural character and a sense of considered design that paint alone can't achieve.
Whether you're planning a classic shaker scheme for a period property, a contemporary fluted feature wall behind a sofa, or a full wainscoting layout for a more formal space, our living room panel range covers every style and application.
Popular styles for living room wall panelling:
All panels arrive primed white and ready to paint in your chosen colour. For the most durable finish we recommend Mylands Wood & Metal Paint, which is scrubbable, sprayable and available in a wide range of colours.
Living room panelling tips:
Order a sample before committing to a full room. Trade accounts welcome — contact us for specification support and volume pricing.
A beautiful, decorative feature for the home, living room panelling ideas can work well in both traditional and contemporary interiors, adding long-lasting character and charm to your space.
Living room panelling can add depth and luxurious texture, as well as being a practical addition to your walls for added durability, insulation and protection.
Square paneling, also known as Shaker style panelling, creates a uniformed, symmetrical pattern through the elegant placement of squares.
The neat, grid effect provides a great platform for adding colour, and creates an inviting, textured style that works well in both small and large spaces alike.
The best way to create a unique style and pattern is by using mouldings, which you can then cut down to the specific size you desire.
LED lighting can add an understated elegance and breathe life into the most uninspiring rooms. It can add depth to a room, by creating shadows and lighter points in the space.
Cool mood lighting is a must for perfecting the ambiance in any room. This can be so helpful in a living room. Whether you’re trying to set the right lighting for your movie night or maybe even to get the right ambient lighting for your next social event. And mood lighting, as its name suggests, can genuinely impact how you feel no matter where or how you use it.
Using curved lines within a home offers a wealth of benefits, including the potential to add both flow and dynamism.
Line is an important consideration in interior design in order to make a room well-balanced and visually pleasing, and here I examine how to introduce curves and the effect they will have.
You might be surprised at the versatility of wall paneling and how it can be incorporated into the space. From rustic and traditional to contemporary and sleek, paneling can be used in myriad ways to transform a room from boring to stylish. It is a simple way to add character to a room that is often the most used, regardless of its size or style.
All panels arrive primed white and ready to paint in your chosen colour. A good-quality wood and metal paint suitable for interior use will give the most durable, scrubbable finish — ideal for a room that sees daily use.
For something more considered than a standard colour, our Metallic Paint Collection offers gold and bronze accents that pair beautifully with panelled feature walls, particularly effective behind a media wall or fireplace, or as a subtle highlight within a two-tone scheme.
As the room you spend the most time in, it's worth the investment — panelling can be as bold or as minimal as you like, whether that's a single feature wall or a full-room scheme. Geometric and Shaker styles both work well here, in eccentric shades or muted neutral tones alike.
Yes — a small number of our textured designs (No.108 Zigzags, No.110 Hills, No.109 Valleys and No.130 Chevrons) absorb up to 25% of ambient sound, making them a good choice for media rooms or living spaces where you want to soften noise as well as add texture. See our full Acoustic Wall Panels collection for details.
