Real Homes invites our thoughts on wall panelling

Our thanks to Melanie Griffiths and Camille Dubuis-Welch from Real Homes for including our beautiful 2D and 3D Wall Panels (scroll down to 14. Enhance space with 2D Panelling) and for requesting our input (further down) for their piece 16 wall panelling ideas for modern and traditional homes. 

Camille approached us with two questions to which we gave the following thoughts:

Is wood panelling outdated?

Of course, we typically find traditional style darker wood wall panelling in older historic buildings that is complementary to and simply ‘of its time’, which may be viewed by some as outdated but should be celebrated, maintained and remain largely in the original form it was created. 

And then we see more modern day, contemporary and timeless geometric forms of timber wall panelling that help us create a lighter, warmer, customised and characterful natural interior aesthetic, whilst improving acoustics, the microclimate and positively impacting our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

These modern panelling forms allow us the versatility to design and install innovative feature wall installations that enhance contemporary environments, help us define and zone areas, and allow us to bring the outdoors in, naturally.

Does wall panelling make a room look smaller?

This will depend on 1) the level of natural daylight, 2) the height of wall panelling, 3) the natural wood tone or colour palette if wall panelling is painted to finish, and 4) the tone of accompanying plain walls, ceiling and flooring. 

Simply put, a lighter wood wall panelling tone, like ash or oak (or light colour palette if painted), will certainly help us avoid making a room feel smaller. 

If we assume an average level of daylight into a small space:

Low-medium height (up to 4ft) mid-tone wall panelling combined with a lighter tone wall above and ceiling with a light flooring tone will help ensure that wall panelling works in a small room.

Floor to ceiling height wall panelling is best applied in larger rooms and to create just one feature wall.

Explore our Decorative Panelling range in our online Collection where pricing for our 2D and 3D Wall Panels is provided per 1m2 as it is custom made-to-order and therefore priced according to individual enquiries and order requirements.

Please get in touch on 07957 627052 or email simon@simonteer.com to discuss your thoughts or project with us so we can help and provide a quotation.