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Wall Panelling Ideas

With suggestions to spruce up blank walls, these wall panelling ideas show how you can transform an empty expanse into one of your favourite features. From panels that can be painted a custom hue to heritage-inspired details like dados and picture rails, there are joinery ideas to elevate every interior. You’ll also find tips on budget-friendly picks and bespoke options too, so your wall panelling will perfectly match your style and space.

Neutral notes

Primed and ready to paint, white panels make small rooms seem spacious. @mo.and.the.jungle.shelf left them untouched to contrast red cabinetry.

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Organic oasis

Natural materials conjure comfort and wellbeing. Wooden textures, in particular, are always on trend, so will last as fashions fade and flourish.

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A modern washroom, with a white and blue scheme made using wall panelling for bathrooms, and a marbled floor.

Heritage Haven

In the bathroom, take your cue from vintage washrooms and high-end hotels. As an alternative to tiling, mouldings tap into a traditional tone, which makes for a refined retreat.

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Decorative details

Picture rails are authentically antique – a pillar of period interiors. Use to hang framed prints or decor without damaging walls, showcasing personal style.

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Vintage vibes

Inspired by Victorian style, dado rails add architectural accents to bare walls. This linear feature creates an illusion of space, leading the gaze through the room.

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Decorative moulding used to create wall panelling for stairs

Making an entrance

So long, lacklustre lobby. Spruce up a staircase with wall panelling for a winning welcome every time you come home. Paint the panels to harmonise with your hallway colour scheme.

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Go bespoke

Let creativity take the lead. Decorative mouldings come in lots of styles and shapes, which can be fitted to form a custom design that elevates an empty wall.

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Antique accent

Reeded mouldings draw on the timeless detailing of the much-loved Art Deco movement – standing the test of time and new trends.

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Acoustic wall panelling used as a feature in a modern front room

Meet Cheshire Mouldings

Our collection includes premium wall panels made in the UK by Cheshire Mouldings – a British brand known for quality. Because the home you love deserves the best.

Stripped-back style

Stripwood mouldings give a subtle take on panelling, lending geometric flair without covering walls. Architectural, angular, and easy to fit for a quick makeover.

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Low-cost character

Budget-friendly and bespoke, softwood mouldings simply need painting or staining to suit a scheme. A decorative and durable feature to wake up walls.

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