Decorative timber wall panelling Sydney
Practical and Decorative
Wall panelling makes a practical and decorative addition to any home. What began in the 18th century as a way to insulate damp buildings is now a fixture of many types of houses, proving that elegant panelling need not be restricted to the mansion houses of Georgian England. All it takes to enjoy wall panelling in your modern home is some planning and an eye for design.
Types of Wall Panels
Wooden wall panels are the most traditional style of panelling to use in your home. They may be made from solid wood or high quality plywood and are used to create a variety of eye-catching designs. Wainscoting is the well-known type of wall panelling often used in older homes and features inset squares or rectangles accented with bolection moulding with chair rails on the top and skirtings to the base. Wainscoting usually rises about a quarter up a wall to chair rail height but may extend farther up in some designs. Similar to wainscoting but with a less dramatic appearance, raised and fielded panels can also provide a unique look for any room.
Decorating with Wall Panelling
The same practical motives that started the decorative timber wall panelling trend in the 18th century are still applicable in today’s homes. Adding panelling provides insulation from cold and damp weather and also serves to soundproof a room. Wall panels are durable and can easily be replaced if needed, meaning that you don’t have to undertake a big remodelling project if only one or two panels become damaged.
Scale & proportion
As a design element, timber wall panelling adds elegance and a touch of traditional style to your home. Wainscoting in particular serves to give a room more depth and dimension by breaking up the flat plane of the wall and introducing visual interest, it also enables the designer to play with the scale and proportional elements of your interior scheme. Choose between bold, dark colours and light shades to create a singular personality in any space. Whatever character you want to reflect in your home, wall panelling can help you achieve the desired look. Panels can be used in any room including the bathroom and extended to any height to add texture, change inherent spatial features or complement existing decor. If you prefer, you can choose a fresh style and give your home a brand new look with a traditional feel. Panelling may also be used to conceal imperfections on old or discoloured walls, please approach a professional for advice.
Prefabricated or bespoke
While prefabricated wall panels are available, a personalized style gives homes a signature look. Opting for professional design and installation offers you a wide range of choices in panelling. Knowledgeable craftsmen with interior design experience can work with the style you already have in place to create a panelled look that complements your home.
Wall Panel Installation
You can install wall panelling yourself if you’re ready for the work involved, but if you want a customized style crafted to your specifications and made to last, professional installation may be the best choice. Working with a professional ensures that the job is done right the first time with quality materials and the experience necessary to help turn your design ideas into a reality. Craftsmen with a solid foundation in design can head up the entire project from beginning to end, working with you to create a plan, make the necessary changes during the design phase and install the panelling exactly as you want it.Having the same skilled person or group of people on the job every step of the way makes the work go faster and ensures that no important design elements get lost in translation. In the end, you’ll wind up with a stunning custom timber wall panelling job that improves the look of your home, making it more comfortable and appealing.
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