Wood wall panelling is becoming an increasingly requested interior design feature for discerning homeowners in Surrey, Sussex and London.
Wall panelling is a decorative feature that adds unique character and elegance to a room. When beautifully crafted and professionally installed, wall panelling will add dimension, texture and interest to a space.
There are many different wall panelling styles. When choose panelling, you should consider your home’s architecture, along with your interior design style. As well as covering an entire wall, you could also consider half-wall panelling. Wood panelling on the lower part of a wall is often installed as an alternative to skirting boards, to create shelving or to hide services or insulation.
Panelled walls, especially traditional styles, are typically associated with period properties or old country houses, but they work just as well in modern homes to inject detail and structure when living spaces lack original features.
The benefits of high-quality wood panels
Decoration: wood panels add dimension, texture and interest to bare walls.
Insulation: wood panels provide an additional layer of insulation.
Concealment: wood panels are an attractive way to cover an uneven wall, disguise damage or conceal wiring.
Soundproofing: wood panels help to absorb unwanted noise and create a serene environment.
Protection: wood panels protect the walls from scuffing in high-traffic areas.
When planning wood panelling for your home or office, it is important to get the proportions and style right. Do invest in the best quality timber and expert craftsmanship to create a finish that suits your architecture and adds value your home.
Oak panelling creates a cosseting feeling in this period-style home office by Claude Clémaron.
This stunning bespoke wood panelling in ash was handcrafted by Claude Clémaron for a residence in Belgravia, London.
This bespoke wall panel in American black walnut makes a dramatic backdrop to a TV and media unit in a modern, minimalist property in Guildford, Surrey.
Wood panelling also makes elegant made to measure room dividers. Individual artworks are hung in the specially tailored grids custom-made by Claude Clémaron.
Types of wood wall panelling
Beadboard wall panelling gets its name from the combination of grooves and small ridges between each vertical board, creating an indented parallel beaded effect. Beadboard is a classic wall panelling style that suits 
farmhouses and rural homes.
BOARD AND BATTEN
Board and batten panelling features alternating wide boards and narrow strips with the slim strips placed over the joints of wider boards of timber. Its origins date back to medieval times when it was used to provide structure and insulation. Its traditional charm makes it ideal for a country home in Surrey or Sussex and it can also bring a rustic look to a modern home.
SHAKER-STYLE PANELS
Shaker style raised wood panelling has plain square panels. Shaker-style wall panelling usually covers an entire wall and utilises wooden batons to create a repeating frame-like grid across the wall.
SLATTED PANELS
Slatted wall panelling is sometimes referred to as acoustic panelling because of its sound-proofing properties. The slatted panels can be installed vertically or horizontally as a feature wall or around other architectural features like chimney breasts. Made in real wood, such as oak, walnut or maple, they bring lots of natural character to a room.
TONGUE AND GROOVE
Tongue and groove panelling has been used for centuries in home design and construction. It provides a rustic, yet refined effect and is often found in kitchens, bathrooms, boot rooms and coastal-themed interiors.
Bespoke wood panelling handcrafted to order in Horsham, Sussex
Want to add Georgian style grandeur to a room, create a cosy chic cottage look?
If you are interested in wall panelling for your home in Sussex, Surrey or London, please get in touch with us at Claude Clémaron Bespoke Wood Interiors today. Please call 01483 201080 or email us and we will be delighted to discuss your ideas
