Decorative wall panels are a great way to add texture and create an accent feature in the interiors of your home. Wall panels are available in a variety of styles and materials such as MDF, PVC, veneer or laminate finish on plywood, upholstery and so on. Learn about the qualities and the approximate costs of installation of different wall panelling materials on the basis of square feet so that you can pick your winner.
Veneer and laminate finish

Veneer and laminate finish panelling is one of the most popular ways to panel the walls and give it a wooden look.
Veneer and laminate sheets are available in a variety of patterns and designs, and are fixed onto a plywood base to create various wall panelling designs. Unlike laminate sheets, the veneer wall panels need to be finished with polishing.
In this example, laminate sheets are used to create an interesting pattern and give the wall a wooden appearance. The bed and side tables are also finished in the same type of laminate. 
The cost of installation of laminate-finish panelling starts at ₹350 per square foot, while veneer-finish panelling starts at ₹500 per square foot and may vary with the design.

Upholstered wall panels

For a soft and comfortable look in the home decor, consider upholstered wall panels. Upholstered wall panels are fabricated in materials such as natural or synthetic fabrics, velvet, leather, leatherette and so on.

           The cost of upholstered wall panels starts at ₹300 per square foot.

MDF panels

MDF wall panels are manufactured by mixing sawdust and chemical binders under high heat and pressure. These boards are CNC-cut to achieve 3D designs, as in this picture.

During installation, a thick plywood base is fixed onto the bare wall. Then the MDF panels are fixed with adhesive and screws onto the plywood base.

The cost of decorative MDF panels starts at ₹170 per square foot. There will be additional labour and material charges of approximately ₹250 per square foot for fixing the MDF panels onto a plywood base.

PVC panels

PVC wall panels are moisture-resistant, termite-resistant, UV-resistant and low in maintenance.

PVC panels are available in a variety of patterns and colours. They are also available in the form of 3D wall panels that give a decorative look to the home.

During installation, a grid of aluminum channels is installed on the wall, which works as a base to install the PVC wall panel

 The cost of installation of PVC wall panels from reputed brands starts at ₹50 per square foot. The cost of 3D PVC wall panels starts at ₹150 per square foot.

Mirror-finish wall panels

Mirror-finish wall panelling is incorporated to visually expand areas such as compact rooms and narrow passages, to create an illusion of extended space.

Mirror panels are fixed on a plywood base. The mirror can be bevelled and cut into different shapes to achieve interesting patterns, as in the image above.

          The cost of installation of mirror-finish panelling starts at ₹400 per square foot.