Maximise Your Walls With Panel Drenching

In recent months we’ve seen the rise in popularity of colour drenching and pattern drenching. These two exciting ways to decorate a space involve dominating it with closely related colours or designs. That said, colour and pattern aren't the only ways to make a strong style statement in a space - panel drenching will work too!

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A harmonious approach to panel drenching

Panels drenching of all shapes and sizes - from soothing grey, stone effect panels to classic SlatWall panels - add a charming detail to any wall. When applied in a wall drenching style however, they really meet their style potential!

One of the easiest ways to enjoy a panel drenched aesthetic is by finding a style you love and applying it quite liberally throughout the space. This approach will bring unity and harmony to any room’s appearance.

You can go all in, adding full wall panels around the entire room or find a nice balance by adding half height or three quarter height features around the walls. Don’t forget, you can combine many wall panels with a colour drenched aesthetic too. With Legacy Pre-Primed Paintable MDF Panels for example, you can incorporate the gentle detailing of classic wall panels with your chosen colour scheme. Simply find a panel, choose a colour and apply the paint - what could be easier?

For a traditionally inspired home, consider more classical Wall Panelling Kits, or for a more modern, contemporary space, adding Reclaimed Wood Panelling will add a more organic finish.

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A more daring approach

A home’s aesthetic should reflect the unique personalities of the people that live there. If your sense of style is more daring than most, don’t be afraid to push boundaries and try different things in your home’s styling.

Mixing contrasting colours or applying patterns of different shapes and scales are both ways of making a space truly unique, and that same effect can be achieved with wall panels. Yes, if you really wanted, you could fit wildly different styles of panel to each wall, but there is a way of playing with shape and depth that will make the space individual without moving to the extreme.

This technique requires fluted and reeded wall panels - two styles that may look extremely similar, but are actually quite different. Legacy Fluted MDF Panels can be painted any colour and feature soothing vertical concave curves across the surface, adding whimsical style and dimensional interest to walls. Legacy Reeded MDF Panels on the other hand, feature convex curves which add a sense of motion to a wall.

For a bold effect in the living room, consider adding fluted panels on the side walls, and reeded panels on the wall where your TV is. This is often the focal point of the room and by playing with texture, you can curate a stylish space unlike any other.

Whenever a drenched approach is applied to a space’s walls, it's very important to accessorise. Adding soft, comfy cushions, statement lighting and plenty of potted plants will help to add detail and interest toward the centre of the room making the whole look feel deliberate and thoughtful.

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Which panel drenching technique will you use?

Opting for either a restrained or daring approach to panel drenching will transform a room into a unique, inviting environment filled with character. That said, finding the right panel for your project is very important. Take time to plan your decor and don’t forget, you can order samples from our website to see your options first hand before you buy!