Veneered MDF panels for walls: beautiful options in interior design
Wall decoration with veneer panels is a good way out for those who want to find a compromise between the use of expensive natural and economical artificial finishing materials in the interior. That is why veneer panels are so popular. They are used in the design of both residential and public spaces.
What is this stuff?
Veneer is a very thin cut of wood, obtained with the help of a special machine. This decorative layer is glued to the base, from which the wall panel is made.
In addition to chipboard or plywood, MDF can serve as the basis. The composition of this panel includes shredded chips and other waste wood, which are pressed dry. The advantage of the material is that when it is created, no adhesive components with formaldehyde are used.Here the lignin contained in algae is used.
This organic matter is completely harmless to humans.
This finishing material has other advantages:
- excellent technical characteristics;
- affordable price;
- ease of installation;
- practicality;
- environmental friendliness.
Veneered panels are not only of different shapes and sizes, the products also differ in texture.
Today in the building stores you can find glossy and matte, smooth and rough specimens.
Where can I apply?
Finishing veneer can often be seen in public places (in shops, libraries, offices). In everyday life, veneer panels are most often used to create the interior of a hallway or loggia. In a country house, such a finishing material is suitable for facing the walls of a bedroom or living room. It gives you the opportunity to create a "rich" design with imitation of natural oak or other valuable species.
Some people associate this kind of finish with Soviet times.when the wall panels "under the tree" were decorated with almost all the interiors of administrative buildings. Therefore, many consider this approach to room decoration obsolete.Nevertheless, modern designers are returning the fashion for a similar finish, creating an atmosphere in their homes, which is quite appropriate for today.
Design examples
Decorating the walls in the office with dark veneer adjusts to the business way, does not distract from serious issues. The texture of natural wood is emphasized by the contrast with the white color of the stairs and furniture.
Making a bedroom in muted tones of natural wood is an excellent design move., providing not only beauty, but also functionality of an interior. Details in the form of a competent lighting, furniture, original night lamp complete the composition.
It is enough to select a small area in the room with veneer to create an atmosphere of harmony and naturalness necessary for rest. In the bedroom it is especially important.
The design of the fireplace area with light veneer emphasizes the advantages of the fireplace itself. It also harmonizes with the plastered walls located "in the neighborhood."
In the decoration of walls and furniture, you can use the same shades. This creates a very harmonious atmosphere of the business office.
Living room in a country house, decorated with dark veneer,combined with the ceiling and wooden furniture in tone, will become a favorite vacation spot for respectable people who value luxury. A large number of various parts makes the situation complete.
You can find out how to trim the walls with MDF panels in the video below.
