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5 Ways Custom Panel Walls Elevate Toronto Homes

Feb 24, 2025

5 Ways Custom Panel Walls Elevate Toronto Homes
Posted by Esther Tracy

If you’re a Toronto homeowner dreaming of a space that’s uniquely yours, custom panel walls might be the game-changer you need. I’m Esther Tracy, lead designer at The Panel Perfection and star of HGTV’s Esther Extraordinaire, with over 20 years transforming GTA homes. At The Panel Perfection, we specialize in panel wall designs that blend style, function, and sustainability—perfect for Toronto’s diverse homes, from downtown condos to Forest Hill estates. Here are five ways custom panel walls can elevate your space.

1. Add Instant Sophistication
Panel walls turn blank spaces into stunning focal points. Whether it’s a sleek media wall in a Rosedale living room or a textured accent in a North York bedroom, our designs bring timeless elegance to any Toronto home. Think of it as art that’s built into your walls.

Media Wall, with LED lighting and Faux Finished Panels, in Toronto
Media wall with Faux Finish panels, and LED lighting

2. Maximize Small Spaces
Toronto apartments and condos—like those along the waterfront—often feel cramped. Custom panel walls optimize space with smart design, adding depth without clutter. A slim, vertical panel setup can make your ceiling feel higher, perfect for compact GTA living.

Black and Grey modern bedroom oasis, unique dramatic and cocoon like
Black and Grey modern bedroom oasis, unique dramatic and cocoon like

3. Boost Home Value
In the GTA’s hot real estate market, standout features matter. Our custom panel walls, crafted with precision at The Panel Perfection, increase your home’s appeal and value. Buyers in Scarborough or Oakville love unique interiors that set a property apart—something I’ve seen firsthand in my 20+ years designing.

A spa sanctuary, with Faux marble walls, a magnificent soaker tub, you will never want to leave
A spa sanctuary, with Faux marble walls, a magnificent soaker tub, you will never want to leave

4. Blend Style with Sustainability
Eco-conscious Torontonians, this one’s for you. We use sustainable materials to create panel walls that look gorgeous and tread lightly on the planet. From Vaughan family homes to Liberty Village lofts, our designs prove green living can be luxurious.

Magical layered lighting creating a beautiful ambiance
Who Cares about the food the ambiance is spectacular

5. Personalize Your Vision
Your home should reflect you. At The Panel Perfection, I work with you to design panel walls that match your style—modern minimalist or classic charm. With 3D renderings, you’ll see your GTA space transform before we even start, just like on Esther Extraordinaire.

Ready to Elevate Your Toronto Home?
Custom panel walls are more than a trend—they’re a statement. Whether you’re in Richmond Hill or downtown Toronto, The Panel Perfection delivers interior design that wows. Contact us at (647) 463-1523 or [email protected] for a consultation—let’s bring your vision to life. Stay tuned for our #PanelPerfectionChallenge for a chance to win a free design session with me!

About the Author: Esther Tracy, with over two decades in GTA interior design and HGTV fame, leads The Panel Perfection, Toronto’s go-to for custom panel walls.