Do you want something truly unique in your home? Choosing a wooden wall could be what you are looking for

by Mark Bennett

December 08, 2023

Do you want something truly unique in your home? Choosing a wooden wall could be what you are looking for
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It has long been fashionable to highlight a particular wall in the home. In the living room, for example, have you seen one that is commonly called an "accent wall"? This accent is often achieved simply by painting the wall in a different color to the others. But how about putting up a wooden wall as an accent wall?

If this idea seems appealing to you, check out the 14 ideas below!

1. Light or dark slats

1. Light or dark slats

urbanevolutions.com

These wooden slats are perfect to clad a wall, especially if you also want to put up some shelves too. In this case, the slats are light, but nothing stops you from using darker wood.

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2. "Herringbone" bedroom wall

2. "Herringbone" bedroom wall

Studio Revolution/houzz.it

Different colors and different orientation of the planks give life to a lively, elegant forms (a herringbone pattern in this case). Particularly suited to the country style, this "strong" look can also be used in a modern and minimalist environments. 

3. From the ceiling to the wall

3. From the ceiling to the wall

davidagnello.com

Here, the wood cladding stretches from the ceiling down onto the wall. The TV housing in this example is simply stunning.

4. Highlighted stairwell

4. Highlighted stairwell

centennialwoods.com

We often forget about the stairwell. But it takes very little - as you can see here - to make this area look attractive and interesting. Why not give it a try?

5. Colorful detail in the kitchen

5. Colorful detail in the kitchen

@jenchudesign/Instagram

We usually find tiled walls in the kitchen, and while they are certainly functional, how about a wooden wall instead (perhaps with a colorful pattern, like the one shown here)? It is an option to keep in mind when next we decide to renovate the kitchen.

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6. Wooden waves

6. Wooden waves

David Bombilla/Instagram - amazing.architecture

An "nautical" wall that captures the movement of waves with its graceful curves and undulations - simply wonderful.

7. Geometric designs

7. Geometric designs

Hamoud Kabbani/behance.net

Are you a fan of geometric shapes? Well, you can create these shapes on the wall using geometrically-cut pieces of wood. And you can use different color wood to enhance the effect.

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8. Wood in the bathroom?

8. Wood in the bathroom?

centennialwoods.com

Why not! Using wood to decorate a bathroom is rarely done and will certainly make your home unique and original - and bathtime even more enjoyable!

9. Backlit wall

9. Backlit wall

N-Gon - archviz/Facebook

If you want something special and you like lit areas, this solution with a backlit wooden panel could be right for you. Elegant, original, beautiful and sophisticated, it will make your bedroom truly special.

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10. A bit of color

10. A bit of color

Towery Builders, Inc./houzz.it

Natural wood color is beautiful, of course, but you have the option of painting it. Here, the choice was for a pastel color that goes perfectly with the fabrics and furniture. Certainly, painting wood wall cladding remains a potentially attractive option you can consider.

11. Headboard made with planks

11. Headboard made with planks

Tina Marie Interior Design

A headboard could be defined as a furnishing classic, but this is not necessarily the case. In this unique example, the the wooden planks have a space left between them in order to reveal the background color of the wall - which you can select to suit your tastes. Furthermore, you can decide either to mount the planks horizontally or vertically.

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12. Functional wooden wall

12. Functional wooden wall

MGM Builders

And if wooden walls are beautiful to look at and are chosen because of this, here's an example of one which is functional as well. The wooden detailing of this wall can be used as convenient coat hangers!

13. Decoration for the staircase

13. Decoration for the staircase

Studio Revolution/houzz.it

Wood paneling around the staircase can also look beautiful, providing a finishing touch you may have been looking for. 

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14. Mini mountain cabin

14. Mini mountain cabin

MGM Builders

Do you dream of having a relaxing corner where you can hide away to listen to music, read a good book or be in the company of those you love? Here's the solution: a sofa bed that looks like it's in a mountain log cabin. 

What do you think of these "wooden" ideas?

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