10 creative ways to use trendy slatted panels—get inspired!
The slat is both traditional and modern! Slats and slatted panels are a fantastic way to create dynamic surfaces, infuse your interior with personality, and divide space with an airy feel. We've gathered 10 inspiring ideas for using the trendy and versatile slatted wall.
1. An entire wall’s length!
This magnificent slatted wall crafted by a carpenter improves the bedroom’s acoustics. The material is recycled laminated veneer lumber. The wall behind the slats is painted black, which beautifully highlights the tone of the wood. To further improve the acoustic properties of the slatted panel, you can attach fabric behind the slats.
2. Hidden in plain sight
A stylish slatted element divides the space without compromising light or openness and gives the room a feeling of spaciousness. The slats, waxed in a walnut tone, bring a pleasant warmth to the light space. Even a lightweight slatted wall adds a sense of privacy to the room.
3. Guiding movement
In this space, dense, dark slats create an element that guides movement. The element, tinted to match the floor, integrates seamlessly and doesn’t feel out of place. In this case, the slats in the partition are installed horizontally. Vertically arranged slats would create an effect of height. When the ends of the slats are visible in this way, make sure they are beautifully finished.
4. Labor-intensive beauty
This dynamic ceiling provides a great contrast to the dark kitchen. The black-painted hardboard beneath the slats accentuates the three-dimensional effect of the ceiling. Adding slats to the ceiling is a labor-intensive but rewarding project. In carefully executed work, the slats are attached so that the screw heads are hidden.
Nowadays, various kinds of slatted panels are widely available, even those with dark backing! There are options for both dry and wet areas.
5. A piece of paneling
A ready-made panel that imitates a slatted surface is an easier and faster solution than individual slats. The paneled front of the island brings character and coziness to the kitchen. It blends nicely with the light frames of the upper cabinets. A slat-like solution also works on smaller surfaces to spice up the overall look. Choose a clearly defined, compact area you want to slat, so the result works as a stand-alone accent and doesn’t create a feeling of clutter.
6. Trendy retro
The upper cabinet doors bring a trendy touch to this retro-style kitchen. The sleek wooden handles tie the upper cabinets in with the overall design. If you install slatted panels to areas that are in constant use, it’s advisable to treat them so that they are easy to keep clean during everyday use.
7. Suitable for a sauna!
This sauna bench solution crafted by a boat carpenter spans the sauna from floor to ceiling. The light wood brightens the space, even though the frame of the slatted bench is waxed black. The slats emphasize the soft, ergonomic design of the benches.
8. From floor to ceiling
The thermally treated aspen adds warmth alongside these dark tones. Continuing the slats onto the ceiling helps maintain a unified look in the small space. Indirect lighting provides an elegant additional touch. Even the maintenance hatch is concealed perfectly behind the stylish slatted wall!
Slatted walls are both traditional and modern. Slatting can be painted as well, but the natural wood tone always works!
9. Beautiful as a railing
This large loft has been made into a safe and intimate space with an airy slatted wall. The solution maintains a sense of spaciousness throughout the area. The slatted surface beautifully accentuates the shape of the interior ceiling. The thoughtful use of unpainted wood in both the fixed and movable furniture creates a homely warmth.
10. A wall—or a railing...
This simple slatted wall has taken on multiple roles. It acts as a light wall between the staircase and the kitchen, as well as storage as handy shelves have been crafted into it. An ingenious way to create an effect is varying the spacing of the slats from dense to wider.
