When did wood panel walls become popular?

In a commercial space, aesthetic design quality is a valuable area for investment. Whether it&#;s a small office or a grand auditorium, the visitor experience is largely shaped by the way the space looks, feels, and sounds. 

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Wood paneling for interior walls is a powerful, cost-efficient way to make a commercial space more beautiful and inviting. While many of yesteryear&#;s wood panels may have been no more than veneer over drywall, modern panel systems are elegant, practical, and built to last. 

Let&#;s explore some of the shapes, styles, and benefits of modern wood wall paneling in commercial settings. 

The Return of Wood Paneling in Modern Design

Wood paneling has been used in architecture and design for many centuries, including by various ancient cultures in Asia and Europe. In the US, the use of wood paneling dates back to colonial times, but the style really took off post-WWII. In the s, wood paneling was an especially popular aspect of the midcentury modern design movement, which focused on showcasing wood and other natural materials. 

Wood paneling never went away, as it&#;s always been a recommended option for acoustic benefits. However, panels are once again having a moment, as designers come up with beautiful new applications and customers seek unique spins on retro styles. Wood paneling has become especially desirable in commercial spaces, thanks to its warm feel and superior acoustics. 

Benefits of Custom Wood Paneling in Commercial Spaces

The owners of commercial spaces most often choose to install wood paneling for aesthetic and acoustic benefits. Wood is beautiful, warm, and calming, and helps to control the movement of sound waves throughout a space. 

Additionally, high-quality wood paneling is a durable, low-maintenance option. Wood panels may last for decades and can be cared for with simple cleaning and repairs. Wood is also an eco-friendly option, because wood is a renewable resource&#;just be sure to work with suppliers who prioritize sustainability. 

Popular Types of Wood for Paneling

For wood paneling, the best types of wood  include: 

• Oak: A timeless classic, oak stains well to take on hues from white to red
• Walnut: Rich, luxurious, and dark
• Teak: Colored light or dark brown, teak is strong, durable, and weather-resistant
• Cherry: One of the most prized woods, cherry comes in vibrant shades of reddish brown
• Maple: Maple is a strong, classic wood with vibrant yellow or cream coloring

There are also lesser-known, exotic woods like rosewood, with its brilliant dark red sheen, or zebrawood, known for its unusual striped pattern. 

Another option is to use reclaimed wood. This eco-friendly &#;upcycled&#; material has been previously used, recovered, and prepped for a second life. 

Modern Wood Paneling Design Ideas

Today&#;s wood panels are highly customizable. Here are a few panel design styles that showcase the natural beauty of wood. 

Vertical Slats

Vertical slats are narrow panels that run in a tight formation from the floor to the ceiling. This style adds significant texture and visual activity in a small space or in a room with low ceilings. 

Horizontal Planks

Horizontal orientation creates a flowing, balanced aesthetic. This style is well-suited for corridors and long walls. 

Curved or Wavy Panels

Panels with curves or waves present an organic, fluid feel. These styles stand out and distinctly elevate a space&#;s sophistication and elegance. Curved panels are popular in restaurants as well as the lobbies of hotels and hospitals.

Geometric Patterns

One way to elevate the sophistication of a wood panel design is with geometric patterns like mosaic designs, herringbone patterns, or other intricate layouts. Geometric complexity may involve the arrangement of panels or the patterns within individual panels.  

Mixed Materials

Another way to add artistry and sophistication to a panel design is through the use of mixed materials. This involves incorporating materials like metals, stone, or glass into a wood panel system. The use of wood in combination with other natural materials creates the sensation of immersion in nature. 

Tips for Choosing the Right Wood Paneling Design

Selecting a wood panel design involves finding (or creating) the panel system that perfectly matches the space&#;s overall design theme. The dynamic characteristics of wood make it possible to customize the shape, color, and arrangement of your panels to create a harmonious design. 

It&#;s also important to consider the characteristics of different woods. Different woods have various advantages and drawbacks regarding price, durability, maintenance, and acoustic qualities. 

Get the Most Stylish, Sustainable Wood Panel Systems for Your Space

Are you planning a wood panel project for your interior space? Rulon International can help bring your boldest ideas to life. Schedule a discovery call with our team today to discuss your project. 

Millwork wall covering

"Wainscot" redirects here. For other uses, see Wainscot (disambiguation)

39 in (990 mm) wainscoting using 3 in (76 mm) tongue and groove pine boards

Panelling (or paneling in the United States) is a millwork wall covering constructed from rigid or semi-rigid components.[1] These are traditionally interlocking wood, but could be plastic or other materials.

Panelling was developed in antiquity to make rooms in stone buildings more comfortable both by insulating the room from the stone and reflecting radiant heat from wood fires, making heat more evenly distributed in the room. In more modern buildings, such panelling is often installed for decorative purposes. Panelling, such as wainscoting and boiserie in particular, may be extremely ornate and is particularly associated with 17th and 18th century interior design, Victorian architecture in Britain, and its international contemporaries.

Wainscot panelling

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Simple moulded panelling on the walls of a staircase.

The term wainscot ( WAYN-skət or WAYN-skot) originally applied to high quality riven oak boards.

Wainscot oak came from large, slow-grown forest trees, and produced boards that were knot-free, low in tannin, light in weight, and easy to work with. It was preferred to home-grown oak, especially in the Netherlands and British Isles, because it was a far superior product and dimensionally stable.

The Oxford English Dictionary states that it derives from the Middle Low German wagenschot as well as wageschot or 'wall-board'.[2] Johnson's Dictionary defined it thus:

Wainscot [wageschot, Dutch], the inner wooden covering of a wall.
To wainscot [waegenschotten, Dutch], to line the walls with boards

A 'wainscot' was therefore a board of riven (and later quarter-sawn) oak, and wainscoting was the panelling made from it. During the 18th century, oak wainscot was almost entirely superseded for panelling in Europe by softwoods (mainly Scots pine and Norway spruce), but the name stuck:

The term wainscoting, as applied to the lining of walls, originated in a species of foreign oak of the same name, used for that purpose; and although that has long been superseded by the introduction of fir timber, the term has been continued notwithstanding the change of material.[3]

Peter Nicholson, An Architectural Dictionary ()

Today the term wainscot refers commonly to the different treatment of the lower part of the wall (roughly a meter, 3&#;4 feet); see also dado.

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Elaborate boiseries in the guild hall of the Zunfthaus zu Kaufleuten, Kramgasse 29, Bern

Boiserie (French pronunciation: [bwazʁi]; often used in the plural boiseries) is the French term used to define ornate and intricately carved wood panelling.[4] Boiseries became popular in the latter part of the 17th century in French interior design, becoming a de rigueur feature of fashionable French interiors throughout the 18th century. Such panels were most often painted in two shades of a chosen color or in contrasting colors, with gilding reserved for the main reception rooms.[5] The Palace of Versailles contains many fine examples of white painted boiseries with gilded mouldings installed in the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI.[6] The panels were not confined to just the walls of a room but were used to decorate doors, frames, cupboards, and shelves also. It was standard for mirrors to be installed and framed by the carved boiseries, especially above the mantelpiece of a fireplace. Paintings were also installed within boiseries, above doorways or set into central panels.[7]

Wood wall panelling

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Wood wall panelling has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years due to its aesthetic appeal, versatility, and sustainability. Traditionally used to insulate and decorate interiors, modern wood panelling includes wainscoting, beadboard, shiplap, board and batten, and both raised and flat panels. This renewed interest is driven by the material's natural warmth and texture, its eco-friendly properties when sourced responsibly, and the influence of contemporary design trends showcased in media and online platforms.[citation needed]

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