Posted by Wall Panels World on 2nd May 2025
Gaming Wall Panels Ideas | 3D Panelling Set Up | Acoustic Panels
Ordinary walls don't belong in a gaming room. The technical properties, aesthetic and vibe demands more. Wall panels are the go-to solution for achieving the technical requirements and elite aesthetic of gaming rooms without significant renovations.
This battlestation by u/Niwex989 shows vertical oak slat panels punctuate a white wall, doubling as acoustic treatment and visual anchors. Matching timber shelves and restrained décor keep the palette warm and coherent.
Wall panels provide practical solutions for gaming spaces beyond standard decorative value. They offer acoustic improvement, aesthetic enhancement, and cable management opportunities in a single installation.
Unlike conventional wall treatments, panels designed for gaming environments directly address the technical needs of these spaces. They can reduce sound reflection, provide mount points for equipment, and create visual coherence without competing for attention during play sessions.
Choosing Gaming Room Wall Panels
Consider the following when choosing wall panels for your gaming room:
Acoustic Properties: Assess if your space needs improved sound quality. Opt for panels with acoustic features; our slat wall panels are tailored for this purpose.
Material: The material of the panel impacts durability and aesthetics. Wood panels provide a natural, authentic look but may be susceptible to moisture. On the other hand, PVC panels are waterproof but lack the same authentic finish.
Aesthetic Appeal: Determine if you want to create a themed gaming room. Choose a style that complements your setup. Don't choose a design that's overly distracting, as gaming rooms are about focus and zoning in.
Integrated Features: Some panels come with built-in LED lighting and cable management systems. These functional elements support rather than impede equipment access and airflow.
Compatibility: Ensure that the panels integrate well with your gaming setup without obstructing access to peripherals and sockets.
Creating Backdrops For Streaming
Extend the following design principles of your space to your backdrop:
Consistent Theme: Maintain coherence with your chosen theme, whether its a contemporary urban vibe or rustic and rugged, ensure that your streaming backdrop aligns with this aesthetic for a seamless transition between your physical and virtual spaces.
Visual Synergy: Select backdrop elements that visually complement the texture, colour, and design of your wall panels. Harmonising these aspects will create a unified visual experience that enhances the overall ambiance of your streaming environment.
Brand Representation: Utilise the backdrop as an opportunity to reinforce your personal brand or channel identity. Wall panelling is ideal for this as you don't have to drill or work into your wall, and only onto the panelling.
This set up u/50killowatt shows one wall clad in grey ripple-moulded PVC panels; edge-mounted strip lighting rakes the surface, giving subtle movement while the rest of the desk remains intentionally low-profile.
Functional Integration: Ensure that the backdrop not only enhances aesthetics but also serves practical streaming requirements. Consider factors such as lighting placement, camera angles, and space for additional equipment. Bright glossy wall panelling can reflect light back to the camera, whereas matte finish panelling will absorb light.
Case Study: Hex-Tile Gaming Set-Up
This project by U/AJ989 shows the transformation of a standard room into a technically optimised gaming environment. The work progressed through three distinct phases, each addressing specific technical and aesthetic requirements.
Phase 1: First-Fix Infrastructure
Surface trunking and socket points are positioned before any decorative treatment, with cable channels and neat cable management infrastructure.
This preparation stage ensures all technical routing requirements are addressed before panel installation begins.
Phase 2: Mid-Build Assembly
A run of matt-white square light tiles is up, with an oak batten shelf dry-fitted above. Hexagonal timber cubbies start to climb the corner, mapping the future accent wall.
This creates the structural pattern for the visual system, establishing the geometric framework.
Phase 3: Finished Integration
The concept resolves into three textures: illuminated square tiles, a cluster of back-lit hex-light panels, and warm oak cubbies. Cool cyan wash-lighting lets the timber read as a deliberate counter-point rather than an after-thought.
The completed system provides both technical function and environmental control in a visually cohesive design.
Perimeter Panel Systems
The same wave profile is taken room-wide by u/PunchBagPlays, cladding the lower half of every wall. A perimeter LED channel at ceiling level creates a floating soffit and separates panel from plain plaster.
This comprehensive approach transforms the entire room into a cohesive gaming environment. The uniform lower wall treatment creates visual consistency while the ceiling light channel provides ambient illumination without direct glare on screens.
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Gaming Wall Panel Ideas
3D LED Panels
Modular 3D panels are functional and act as a statement piece for your gaming backdrop. Consider wiring and cable management.
White Brick Wall Panels
White brick effect panelling is a popular choice for gaming rooms, it's not too flashy or too boring, and offers a neutral aesthetic for all types of set ups.
Wooden Wall Panelling
If you're after a rustic feel, panel an accent wall with some wooden slats. Choosing the wall behind your main screen is best.
Slat Wall Panelling
Envision your setup in front of floor to ceiling slat wall panels, enhanced with acoustic felt for reductions in echoes and clearer sound. This is functional and stylish.
Red Rustic Brick
Brick effect is the rage for modern interiors, gaming and entertainments rooms gain an urban, industrial look with these panels.
Uniquely Oriented Wooden Panels
The wooden panels shown here break past the boundaries of straight lines and embrace irregularity. Simply cut a wooden panel at an angle and fit to the wall for this unique look, and it's much easier to achieve than it seems.
Acoustic Panels
Acoustic panels are all about function, these highly technical panels act to manipulate sound in your gaming room in your favour, this one's for serious gamers.
3D Transparent Ribbed Glass Panels
You won't come across panels like this very often, the transparent panels are installed over painted walls, and the ribbed glass/pvc takes the colour through refraction and holographic effects to produce a unique and vibrant finish. Choose holographic panels stand out from the crowd.
Gypsum 3D Panels
Gypsum is tough and durable and can be moulded into intricate flowing designs. These panels offer a clean and modern finish.
Black Geometric Panelling
Accented with LED strip lighting, black geometric panelling is great for achieving a closed in, focused environment for gaming. They particularly complement wood accents and black ceilings.
Rugged Brick Panelling
This is a neutral and urban aesthetic, great for using as a canvas for wall decor in your gaming room.
Hexagon Panelling
Hexagon panelling is a popular choice, you can experiment with colourful streaks to bring life to your walls.
Circular 3D Panels
PVC panels with circular moulded indentations are another popular choice, opt for a small backdrop behind your setup or floor to ceiling to a pronounced look.
Concrete and Slat Wall Panels
If you can't decide between slat walls and concrete, choose both. This is a great way to achieve an urban, brutalistic feel with the modern touch and acoustic benefits of slat wall panels.
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