Finishing office space requires the selection of facing materials that can attract customers with an original design, please superiors with practicality, and create a working atmosphere for employees. Wall panels in the interior of the office perfectly fulfill these utilitarian and decorative tasks.
The abundance of variations from gypsum, wood, plastic, plexiglass allow you to organize a cozy workspace that contributes to high performance.
Due to large-format plates of different designs, it will be possible to create a presentable view of the interior decoration of any business center that combines many office premises.
Wall panels in the interior of the office symbolize modern cladding in the style of design trends. Easy-to-clean and gorgeous-looking coatings adequately replaced featureless wallpapers, plastic finishes with achromatic paints and plain plasterboard coatings from the office space. Today, the office environment is protesting against the monotony of interior cladding, calling for innovative coatings with dynamic decor and organic color to be used.
Wall panels in the interior of the office: methods of application
Depending on the purpose of the room, the design of non-trivial finishing elements is chosen:
- For the reception, elite-looking models made of valuable types of solid wood or filigree leather, which form the image of a reliable and successful company, are optimally suited.
- For corridors, solid coatings made of MDF, cork, polyurethane, which are distinguished by high wear resistance, are impeccable in use. This is true for walk-through premises, where there is a constant movement of employees and customers.
- For conference rooms, it is wise to choose panels with a spectacular decor that surprises with the complexity of execution and the virtuosity of the author's idea. Gypsum panels perfectly match this description. Stucco decor is able to recreate the image of all kinds of patterns, ornaments or borrow ideas from nature: display the appearance of waves, water jets of a waterfall, honeycombs.
- For the manager's office, colorful-looking variations of oak, teak, wenge in a classic style or glass with photo printing in a modern 3D format are relevant.
- For dining areas, it is recommended to select tempered glass, which allows the installation of a seamless coating, practical sheet plastic or ceramic office panels for walls. They are resistant to abrasion, do not absorb the surrounding smells of food, and withstand daily wet cleaning.
When choosing materials for covering walls in office premises, one should remember the high load, the tendency to wear out quickly and deform due to the large number of employees. Therefore, the selection criteria should be based first of all on perfect performance, and then focused on decorative design.
All the pros and cons of wall panels in the office interior
When looking for the best option for decorating offices, corridors, lobbies and other premises, it is wise to be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of wall panels.The positive qualities include:
- A huge range of finishing materials with all sorts of designs, allowing you to design an office in any style. Perform an imitation of the interior of a ministry or presidential suite according to a classic concept, or creatively design a workspace in the manner of an art studio.
- Easy installation without the need to dismantle the plaster, perfectly level the surface of the plane before finishing. Wall panels perfectly mask any flaws. To install them, it will take a minimum of time due to the large format of decorative plates. Lightweight structures are fastened extremely quickly with liquid nails. Massive products with a lot of weight require the installation of a frame made of profiles, rails or beams.
- Improve sound insulation. This is especially true for workspaces adjacent to offices organized according to the open space principle.
- They hide communication systems - cables for connecting to the Internet or an internal network, computer equipment cords, wires for climate control equipment or video surveillance equipment, hidden wiring.
- Helps insulate rooms. An air gap is formed between the wall and the panel, which accumulates heat from room temperature and prevents the penetration of cold into the working space.
- Creates a stylish, aesthetically appealing interior design that enhances the visitor experience and employee productivity. The design of these facing materials is able to symbolize the scope of the company or enterprise. On the wall coverings, the outlines of monetary currencies can be depicted, which is important for the premises of trade exchanges or exchange offices. Imitation of finishing with a soft coating with a capitonné screed is perfect for decorating the walls of an office of a furniture company.
The only disadvantage of wall panels is the reduction in the area of \u200b\u200brooms by the indicator of the thickness of the coating.
Models made of tempered glass are thin and elegant. They will take only a few centimeters from the area of \u200b\u200bthe office space. Bulky gypsum products involve a significant loss of space. They are recommended for cladding large conference rooms, halls or reception rooms.
Features of the use of wall panels made of fibreboard
Among the wide variety of these finishing materials, a group of coatings made of wood-fiber boards stands out noticeably: chipboard, MDF, LDF, NDF, fiberboard, plywood. All of them differ in terms of density, the top layer, which is responsible for the decorative effect of the product and forms a protective barrier from the influence of external factors. To give a certain color and texture, various methods and finishes are used with the help of paints and varnishes, polymer films, veneered bases. When using them, it turns out to display the appearance of the surface, which has an incredible resemblance to natural coatings:
- rough tree bark, virtuoso natural drawings on the saw cuts of a tree, an intricate root system;
- textures of natural minerals - onyx, quartz, limestone, shale, meteorites, rocks;
- textile coating of velvet, velor, silk and others with imitation of folds, pleats of fabric;
- a paper surface that reflects the finish of newspapers, magazine clippings or wallpaper.
It is rational to use fiberboard wall coverings for interior partitions. Due to the vulnerability when exposed to street moisture, they will quickly lose their original shape and appearance. Also, do not use them for facing office premises with a high level of humidity.
Office wall panels made of fiberboard are produced in the form of thin rails and large-format sheets. Narrow trim elements are best used to adjust tight spaces.Depending on the horizontal or vertical arrangement, it will be possible to optically expand the boundaries of the room - increase the height of the ceiling or move the walls away.
Regardless of the size of the plates, they are extremely easy to install due to the joining of the grooves. To give a neat look to the edge parts that connect to the corners, floor and ceiling, skirting boards, planks, corners of a typical or radically different design are used for effective framing.
Varieties of wood paneling for office walls
The noble appearance of wood gives any room notes of natural warmth and originality. At first glance, a wooden office gives a trusting impression, because the founders selectively approach the arrangement of the working interior. Wood panels can appear in different ways in office space:
- The parquet board can surprise with an unusual location on the walls. Designers are radically changing the idea of this finishing material. Previously, it was habitually used exclusively for floor decoration. The interior of the office looks harmonious with parquet boards used as flooring and wall coverings. The main background can complement each other. An interesting decorative effect will be created by a gradient from dark to light, a different texture, varnishing with an imitation of a cracked coating in the manner of antiquity or with a dazzling sheen like gloss that is relevant in the world of interior fashion.
- Solid wood has a unique natural color. To decorate the workspace, it is reasonable to choose panels made of light wood: walnut, cherry, birch, oak, etc. They do not darken the room, but, on the contrary, increase natural light. The cladding looks informally with panels consisting of boards with rounded or beveled ends at an angle. A catchy decorative effect is achieved by finishing with carved panels, symbolizing the filigree handcrafted by master cabinetmakers. Wood processing with wax, varnishes, oil coatings, tinting, firing, brushing allows you to masterfully decorate panels that are ideal for decorating accent walls in an office. It is important to place important information on them or to carry out decor that positively affects the subconscious of staff or customers.
Manufacturers have managed to significantly improve the performance of wood prone to cracking in rooms with insufficient humidity. Heat-treated wood panels are independent of external factors and perfectly suited for creating an impeccable microclimate in the office, which has a beneficial effect on the health of employees.
Soundproof wall panels in the interior of the office
Finishing the workspace should be responsible not only for the background of the interior composition, but also to solve the main problem of offices - to suppress noise. Endless telephone conversations, personal communication with clients, working with sound video files is extremely disturbing to the surrounding employees and colleagues who are in neighboring offices.
Manufacturers of finishing materials have found a solution to this global problem: they have created sound-absorbing wall panels for the office. Their peculiarity lies in the basis of a mineral wool board with a perforated metal coating. It perfectly performs the function of sound insulation: it prevents the penetration of various sounds from the street, adjacent rooms located through the wall, on the lower or upper level of the building. In addition, these coatings form an acoustic environment where nothing distracts from work, ideal conditions are created for sound recording, the activities of offices specializing in the study of foreign languages.
When perforating metal sheets, decor of any level of complexity is performed: ornaments and patterns with geometrically correct, ornate outlines are cut on iron coatings.Wall panels made of metal polished to a shine, copying the color of precious alloys - gold, platinum, bronze, brass, silver, look original. Models of finishing materials with a typical design reflect the sophistication of current trends in interior art. In addition to expressive decor, they are extremely practical. The solid base courageously withstands the increased level of stress created by numerous surrounding personnel.
Original wall panels for presentation office areas
It is important to use decorative panels for the office with a 3D effect for decorating reception rooms with an organized waiting area for clients or staff rest areas where corporate events are usually held. A three-dimensional coating with a special multifaceted shape of decorative elements forms a three-dimensional image that enlivens the composition. To enhance the visual effect, such wall panels are created using different technologies:
- processed with fluorescent powder, dynamically glowing under the influence of ultraviolet illumination;
- are equipped with integrated LED chips with remote control, which allows not only to surprise others with a bewitching decor, but also to easily change the lighting scenarios in the office space;
- are equipped with neon lighting, concealed lamps that form an intricate play of shadows and a futuristic design of the surrounding workspace.
The trick of the wall panels, executed in 3-D format, lies in the ability, under the influence of light, from a flat coating to be transformed into a relief with a pronounced virtuoso texture.
As a result, without lighting, the finish looks concise, without distracting employees from performing functional tasks. If you need to create a memorable look for your office interior, just turn on the lights and the discreet design of the wall covering will turn into a phenomenal-looking composition with any desired image.
For discreet wall decor that surprises with an informal approach to decoration, it is optimal to choose models covered with natural or artificial leather. This material looks outstanding on wall panels used for cladding executive offices and other low-traffic office spaces. It is categorically not suitable for rooms with high traffic due to the extremely gentle structure of the material. A similar wall design requires additions in the form of furniture with leather upholstery.
Methods for arranging wall panels
Depending on the decorative task in the interior of the office, it is necessary to determine the location of the wall covering:
- Partial finishing of the bottom of the wall is appropriate for walk-through rooms (halls, corridors) or offices with a central arrangement of furniture. The organization of workplaces around the perimeter of the room will close the visibility of the panels and cause a high probability of deformation due to the proximity of frequently moved chairs or armchairs. In order not to visually reduce the height of the ceiling, wall panels should occupy 1/3 of the plane.
- Volumetric cladding of office space limiters with decorative coatings announces the special attitude of the management towards the staff, who spend most of their time in confined spaces. The aesthetic appeal of a beautifully designed workspace creates the appearance of a homely living room with a harmonious environment. This finish is ideal for creating an office interior that is associated with a second home.
The decorative accent on the central parts of the walls, located at eye level, looks presentable, temporarily distracts from cyclical work, and clearly demonstrates the individuality of the office interior.
- In order not to overload the appearance of the spatial composition, do not frame the wall decor.It is necessary to carefully dock the edges of the panels with the wall cladding. To form a complete picture of the interior, it is advisable to use ceiling, table lamps with shades or lampshades made of typical glass, plastic, bamboo, perforated metal as a link.
In order to build a prosperous company, the first step is to create a representative view of the reception area, conference room, manager's office, workspace of the main staff. The interest of applicants in work, the efficiency of employees, the image and prestige of the company in the face of partners and customers directly depend on the image of their interiors. Wall panels in the interior of the office allow you to create a memorable look of the environment with a harmonious atmosphere, where it is pleasant to be and work for the benefit of business development.
