Wood walls are a popular way to create a striking aesthetic in a home and are often used as a feature. However, there is no need to use solid timber to create a dynamic timber wall. The options are vast covering everything from wood effect wall panels and tiles through to peel-and-stick products.

Wood walls

Pre-finished timber products represent a relatively simple way to create a wood feature wall. Many pre-finished products arrive pre-stained and ready to install. Creativity becomes the only limitation when designing wood walls, with an almost limitless range of possibilities covering everything from distressed timber to herringbone patterns and a plethora of stains, finishes, colours and textures. Mosaic patterns are another coveted option at the moment, often created with a range of different coloured and sized timber.

Using reclaimed wood panels represents another popular contemporary design solution, with the irregularity of salvaged timber adding to the beauty of this type of natural wall feature.

At the more cost-effective end of the spectrum is the peel-and-stick option with a variety of realistic timber-look finishes available that can be applied over a variety of substrates to create a finish almost indistinguishable from a solid timber wall. These wood-look veneers, in most cases, can be installed without any prior experience and can be easily removed and updated as required.

Creating a rustic look with a wood wall can be achieved with everything from salvaged pallets to distressed timber. There is also a range of wood-look wallpapers and paints available to create a wood effect without using any timber at all.

Wood-look murals are another contemporary option, with an often photo-realistic finish achieved by transferring a photograph of real timber onto wallpaper. This type of mural is often visually indistinguishable from real wood. The only way to tell in many cases is by touch. Wood-look murals can often represent a cost-effective way to transform a room, and are relatively easy to install - and later, to remove if required. The draw card for these types of products is often in the ease of installation, specification and reduced cost compared to installing solid timber.