In a hotel room, a guest looks at the ceiling while lying in bed and at the window when they wake up — but the moment they walk in, their eyes go to the headboard wall. Most room photos on booking sites centre on this wall too. That's why decorative wall panel in hotel rooms is an important investment, both for the guest experience and for sales.
The headboard: the room's signature
In hotel rooms, the headboard is the right place for panel. This surface:
- defines the room's character on its own,
- sits at the centre of the room in photos,
- forms a cohesive composition together with the nightstands, wall lamps and headboard itself.
In our Sentido Gold Island Hotel project in the project gallery, white Ladrillo brick panel turns the headboard wall in sea-view rooms into a bright, clean surface. The white brick adds character to the room without competing with the room's textiles or the view.
Panel suggestions by room type
- Standard rooms: understated, light-toned textures; a neutral look that stays appealing for a long time.
- Suites and family rooms: a different texture in the seating area can be used to visually split the room in two.
- Boutique hotel rooms: a different panel in each room type gives every room its own identity.
- Mountain and countryside hotels: wood textures like Madera create a warm room atmosphere connected to nature.
Colour and rest
A hotel room is a space for rest, so strong contrast and busy patterns should be avoided. Cream, sand, light grey and soft white tones help guests relax. For a bolder design, a dark panel should be limited to the headboard wall, with the other walls left light.
Practicality for the business
Hotel rooms see heavy use — cleaned daily, with guests changing frequently. When choosing panel:
- Prefer easy-to-wipe surfaces,
- Consider skirting or protective details for lower areas exposed to luggage and furniture knocks,
- Use solutions that install quickly during room renovations, to shorten the time a room is out of inventory.
The bathroom and entry area
The narrow entry corridor and wardrobe area at the room entrance are also suitable surfaces for panel. Using a different tone of the headboard texture at the entrance maintains cohesion while adding variety. Use in wet areas should be assessed separately, model by model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does it take to install panel during a hotel room renovation?
It depends on the number of rooms and the area involved. Room-by-room planning allows phased renovation without closing the hotel.
How do we get a consistent look across all rooms?
Because panel products are manufactured to a standard, the same model and colour give a consistent look across every room.
How do I get a quote for hotel rooms?
You can send your room types and numbers through our quote form. See the project gallery for other hotel applications.