Previously associated with old country houses and hunting lodges, wood panelling has had a rebirth and is now the epitome of modern chic. Let us take a delve into its uses and how you can make it your own…
Panelling is not only a decorative feature, it comes with a selection of handy functions too. First and foremost, it makes a big difference in insulating the room – particularly in a doughty building; sandwiching a mere 25mm of foam insulation board between the wall and panels is all you need to feel the effects. Moving on to acoustics, wood panels have been used in commercial spaces endlessly for their sound absorbing properties, so it was just a matter of time before the domestic industry caught on too! Use it in the home office to make zoom meetings sound clearer, or in hallways to catch the hustle and bustle from spreading across the house… The opportunities to benefit from this feature are endless!
Lastly are the aesthetic advantages of wood panelling. Not only does it add character to a room, the panelling can come in all different shapes, sizes, patterns, finishes and colours (if it is painted), meaning it is a great starting point to put a stamp of personality in your space. This is of course made even better with the fact that the panels do a great job of hiding any pipes and wires causing an eye sore along the wall!
Now on to the styles… The options are endless but we hope this quick selection helps to inspire your creative ideas and get you thinking of the ways you can personalise your wall panelling.
Geometric: Tesselate veneers to create a 3D effect, or commission a bespoke feature piece to create that wow factor in your space.
Scandi slatting: Keep it soft and subtle with thin ribs and let the beautiful grains of oak do the talking.
The Mad Men vintage look: Transcend into a mid century interior with warm walnut and matching furniture pieces.
Traditional: Square and rectangular panelling, often sporting a relationship with other ornamental features in the room such as coving, dado rail and ceiling rose.
