# Laminate Wall Panels Using Embossed ‘Iconic' Panels to Dress Up Your Interior Decor By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-n-industries-wall-panel References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2009/03/the-writing-on-the-wall.html) & [bnind](http://www.bnind.com/FINAL_ICONIC_PANELS/Iconic_Panels_Opener.html) Sometimes [standard wallpaper or interior paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallcovering-technology) just don’t cut it; these laminate ‘Iconic’ panels from B & N Industries are a great option to dress up a difficult room. They’re [embossed with contemporary patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces) and are featured in muted colors for an elegant, understated aesthetic. The ‘Iconic’ panels are also offered in [reclaimed wood-core](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-elyse-montmartre), which, according to B & N, is available in LEED-qualified, fire-rated and water-resistant selections. **Implications** - One of most effective ways a company can promote a conventional product in a new way is by modifying the product's design to include strong elements of novelty in it. By transforming the product's design but not the actual functionality of the product, the company will draw interest from originality obsessed consumers and those who want to spice up their possessions, but not radically. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Embossed Wall Panels:** Companies can explore creating new embossed panel patterns, textures, and colors to offer greater customization options for interior decor. - **Reclaimed Wood-core Panels:** There is a market opportunity for developing eco-friendly wall panels made from reclaimed materials that also meet LEED and fire-rated certifications. - **Muted Colors for Interior Decor:** Designers can explore developing new color palettes for interior decor that emphasize understated elegance and sophistication. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can use embossed wall panels and reclaimed wood-core panels as new offerings to provide unique options for their clients. - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore eco-friendly options for wall paneling that meet LEED and fire-rated certifications to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Home improvement retailers can expand their offerings by introducing lines of embossed and reclaimed wood-core wall panels to appeal to customers looking for unique and elegant interior decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Texturized Decorative Wall Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-wall-panels.md) - [Intricate Acoustic Wall Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emboss-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Boiserie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/materica.md) - [Recycled Resin Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-new-plastic.md) - [Sand Dune-Inspired Wall Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sahara-wall-panel.md) - [Felt-Made Wall Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hush-blocks.md) - [Elevated Neutral Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemini-porcelain-anels.md) - [Textural Wallcovering Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallcovering-technology.md) - [Space Reconfiguring Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobl-panels.md)