When you think of 3D wall panels, you might immediately picture an entire wall covered in relief, from corner to corner, neatly finished and in the same color as the rest of the interior. That’s nice, but it doesn’t have to be that way at all.
You don’t have to choose between a fully covered wall or a bare wall. In fact, by using 3D wall panels on a smaller area, such as a few panels behind your gaming setup or above your desk, you can give a wall a completely different look. In this case, you’re not using the material as wall covering, but as 3D wall decor. And that’s where you can really get creative.
You don’t have to cover the entire wall
We deliberately designed our 3D Wall Panels in a 50 x 50 cm format so that you can decide how large the design will be. Just four panels form a 100 x 100 cm square. With six or eight panels, you can create an elongated composition, horizontally above a piece of furniture or vertically next to your desk.
This creates a very different effect than a fully covered wall. The relief stands out more on its own and becomes part of the decor rather than merely its backdrop. With designs like Cubes, Tetris, or Cullinans, you can also clearly see where the pattern begins and ends and that’s precisely what works better in many interiors than a wall that runs from wall to wall.
A backdrop for your gaming room
A gaming setup is no longer just about the computer itself. Lighting, color, and the backdrop play just as big a role in defining the look. Especially when you’ve put a lot of thought into your desk and equipment, a bare white wall behind them can quickly feel a bit too plain.
With 3D wall decor, you can address exactly that part of the wall. For example, place a panel featuring Tetris or Cubes behind your monitors and combine it with indirect lighting. The relief creates shadows and makes the shapes stand out even more. If you change the color or direction of the light, the wall changes with it. You don’t have to completely remodel the entire room to achieve this.
Also great for a studio or content corner
Do you regularly make videos for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram? Then you know how important the background can be. A good background should add something, but it shouldn’t steal the show.
A surface made of 3D panels does exactly that: the texture makes the background look less flat on camera, while you decide how much of the pattern is visible. That makes the panels ideal for a home studio or dedicated filming area. Especially when combined with lighting, the possibilities are endless: light from above creates a different effect than light from the side, and with colored light, the same white panel suddenly takes on a completely different look.
Paint them in your own color
White is just the beginning. The 3D Wall Panels can be painted, allowing you to match them to the wall color or deliberately choose a contrasting shade. This offers plenty of possibilities, even on a smaller wall surface.
For example, a dark color works well in a gaming room, while a panel in the same shade as the back wall creates a more subtle texture. Want a different look later on? Then simply repaint the panels. That way, you decide for yourself how much attention the 3D wall decoration gets.
Which pattern suits your space?
Not every 3D design creates the same effect. Tetris draws the eye with a graphic, almost maze-like interplay of lines. Cubes is more subtle: repeating cube shapes. Cullinans plays with a flower- or diamond-like pattern, while Oberon is angular, with shapes that seem to jut out at an angle from the wall. Four collections, four very different atmospheres.
That difference becomes especially important when you’re covering only a portion of the wall: the pattern then becomes much more of a standalone design object than it would on a fully covered wall. So don’t just look at which panel you like, but also at where you want to use it. A busy gaming setup calls for something different than a calm background for video calls.
Primarily decorative, not primarily acoustic
A fair point to note: our 3D Wall Panels were developed as eye-catching, durable wall reliefs, not as an acoustic solution. The material and the relief texture do provide some sound absorption, but it’s less than that of our tested FeltArt panels made of PET felt. Are you primarily looking for a quieter, less reverberant space? Then check out the FeltArt collection. Do you mainly want a wall that stands out, with sound absorption as an added benefit? Then the 3D Wall Panels are the right choice.
Practical Information: Dimensions and Material
- Size: 50 × 50 cm per panel
- One package contains 12 panels, totaling 3 m²
- Material: sugarcane fiber, Dutch Design
- Can be painted in the color of your choice
- Free EU shipping from Eersel
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I paint the panels myself?
Yes. The 3D Wall Panels are paintable, so you can match them to your wall color or deliberately choose a contrasting color.
How do I attach the panels to the wall?
The panels are installed using the included tile spacers and secured with WallArt Hybrid Adhesive or a similar adhesive on almost any surface. Our installation manual walks you through the process step by step.
Do the panels also help reduce echo?
To a limited extent. The texture and material provide some sound absorption, but the acoustic performance is lower than that of our FeltArt panels made of PET felt. For a noticeable reduction in echo, we recommend FeltArt.
Start with a smaller area
An interesting wall doesn’t necessarily mean a complete makeover. Sometimes a few square meters are enough, or even less. Use the panels behind your desk or create a graphic feature next to a cabinet. Then play with color and lighting to make the texture stand out more or appear more subtle.
Think of the 3D Wall Panels as wall decor rather than wall covering. Suddenly, the same collection looks completely different.
