How to Use Easy Panels in Your Kitchen: Stylish, Practical Ideas for Every Home
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When most people think of wall and acoustic panels, they picture living rooms, media walls, or bedroom features.
But kitchens? That’s where panels truly shine. Modern kitchens need to be practical, wipeable, stylish, and cohesive with the rest of the home — and Easy Panels tick all those boxes. From splashbacks to kitchen islands, shelving features to pantry accents, there are countless ways to use panels to enhance one of the most hardworking rooms in the house.
Below is a full guide on how our panels can transform your kitchen, with inspirational ideas for every layout and budget.
1. Transform Your Kitchen Island with Acoustic Panels
Kitchen islands and peninsulas are natural focal points. Acoustic slat panels can wrap the front and sides beautifully, turning a simple block of cabinetry into a high-end design feature.
Why it works so well:
Slatted textures add warmth and dimension.
The vertical lines make the island look taller and more elegant.
Acoustic panels help soften sound — especially useful in open-plan spaces where noise can bounce.
You can style the island fully wrapped, or just use the panels on selected end panels for a minimalist touch. Matching the island panels to a media wall or adjacent feature creates an effortlessly cohesive flow through the home.
2. Wall Panels as Wipeable, Grout-Free Splashbacks
Splashbacks don’t need to be tiles. With our waterproof wall panels, you get a sleek, modern, grout-free surface that’s incredibly easy to clean.
Perfect areas include:
Behind hobs (please use a glass splashback to cover the panels if using large gas back burners to avoid damaging the panels)
Behind sinks
As a seamless run between upper and lower cabinets
Around window recesses and awkward corners where tiles are time-consuming
Stone/concrete, white and tile effect panels are especially popular for splashbacks, giving you a high-end look without the cost of real stone. Because each panel covers a large area, you get fewer joins and tighter lines — ideal for contemporary kitchens.
3. Add Depth with Half-Height or Full Feature Walls
Not every wall in a kitchen needs cabinets. In open-plan layouts, there’s often a blank wall that’s begging for character. Panels are perfect here.
Use:
Half-height panels for a Scandinavian-inspired look
Full-height stone or wood-effect panels for drama
Slatted acoustic panels to tie the kitchen into the living space
A feature wall behind a dining table or breakfast nook can completely shift the feel of the room, making it warmer, more luxurious, and far more visually balanced.
4. Built-In Seating & Banquette Backrests
Built-in dining nooks are trending — and for good reason. They save space, feel cosy, and create a restaurant-like vibe at home.
A panelled backrest behind a bench or banquette:
Adds warmth and texture
Protects the wall from scuffs
Creates a defined dining corner within an open-plan kitchen
Helps reduce echo thanks to the acoustic slats
Oak, walnut, and dark charcoal acoustic panels are particularly popular behind seating for a boutique, modern look.
5. Line Open Shelves or Alcoves with Panels
Open shelving is beautiful… but it can sometimes look unfinished. Lining the back of the shelving with stone or wood-effect panels instantly elevates the area.
This works beautifully for:
Coffee stations
Pantry nooks
Display shelving for glassware
Alcoves around chimney breasts or old fireplaces
Panels add depth, contrast, and high-end texture without overwhelming the space. It’s a small upgrade that makes a massive difference.
6. Add Character to Breakfast Bars
If you're keeping a simple run of cabinets but want to elevate the breakfast bar, use panels on the front or underside. Slatted panels are perfect here because the vertical lines naturally draw the eye and create a clean, contemporary look.
It’s also a clever way to refresh old cabinets without replacing them — panels hide dated finishes while giving the bar a strong designer feel.
7. Improve Acoustics with Kitchen Ceiling Panels
Kitchens are noisy by nature — clattering pans, extractor fans, clinking glasses. In open-plan homes, this creates echo and reverberation.
Acoustic panels on the ceiling soften sound significantly. Even a single ceiling strip above an island or dining table can:
Reduce echo
Make conversations clearer
Give your kitchen a premium architectural feel
It’s a design feature often seen in high-end restaurants and modern homes — and now easy to replicate with our acoustic panel range.
8. Wrap Structural Pillars or Posts
Many kitchens, especially open-plan layouts, have load-bearing pillars or awkward posts that interrupt the flow of the room. Panels can turn these into intentional design features.
For example:
Wood-effect slats add warmth and turn a cold pillar into a statement.
Stone-effect panels can match splashbacks for a consistent look.
Dark panels can make bulky structures appear slimmer and more elegant.
Instead of fighting the pillar, you transform it into part of the design.
9. Create a Luxury ‘Stone’ Look Without the Cost
Real marble or stone is expensive, heavy, and high-maintenance. Our marble panels offer the same visual appeal with:
Lower cost
Faster installation
Easier cleaning
Lighter weight
Fewer joins
You can use these panels across splashbacks, behind hobs (if safe), around windows, or even floor-to-ceiling for a chef's-kitchen feel.
White marble, concrete, and darker stone tones all work beautifully depending on your cabinet colour.
10. Upgrade Your Pantry, Utility Room, or Laundry Area
Even the smallest kitchen-adjacent spaces deserve love. Panels can instantly lift:
Walk-in pantries
Utility rooms
Laundry cupboards
Storage zones
Using panels here makes the overall kitchen feel more intentional and well-designed. It’s a quick win that adds style and value.
11. Frame Tall Cabinets, Fridges & Integrated Appliances
Fridge surrounds and tall cabinets can sometimes look blocky or unfinished. Running panels along the sides or behind them adds:
Definition
Visual height
A high-end, built-in aesthetic
This is especially effective with slatted acoustic panels, which contrast beautifully with smooth cabinet doors.
Final Thoughts: Panels Belong in the Kitchen
Panels are no longer just for lounges and bedrooms — they’re transforming kitchens everywhere. They make the space warmer, quieter, more stylish, and more cohesive with the rest of the home. Whether you want a marble splashback, a slatted island, a textured feature wall, or a more refined pantry, there’s a panel solution for every kitchen layout.
