5 Ideas for Using Slat Panels in the Living Room

Vertical slats are an elegant decorative feature that has stayed firmly on trend in interior design for several seasons now. Their versatile look makes them perfect not only for a wide range of styles, but also for rooms of every size. Slats in the living room give the space a real designer edge.

Wooden slats in the living room

• Wooden slats, including those made from medium-density fibreboard (MDF), are the most common solution on the market. They are a classic, and their natural tones bring a warm, homely feel to an interior. Wooden wall slats do, however, have significant drawbacks: the product is heavy, fitting can be awkward, and they are not suitable for every room because of their hygroscopic properties (in other words, their tendency to swell and shrink with changes in moisture). The pros and cons of wooden slats are set out in full in our dedicated article on wooden slats.

• An excellent alternative to slats made from natural material are the Lamelli wall panels by Mardom Decor. They are produced using an embossed lamination technique, which allows them to reproduce both the tone and the grain of real wood to perfection. The special embossed finish means the oak pattern lines up precisely with the grooves in the material. Thanks to the use of PolyForce, a highly durable material, in their manufacture, Mardom Decor wall slats are extremely versatile when it comes to interior schemes. The wall panels are resistant to mechanical damage, water and sunlight. Slats fitted in a variety of locations will keep their flawless appearance for many years.

White slats in the living room

• The Lamelli collection also includes a modern panel in white. It comes coated with a special smoothing primer that protects the surface and prepares it for painting. Mardom Decor white slats can be finished with any water-based paint, in any shade you like.

Wall slats in the living room

• The first place that springs to mind when planning wall panels is, of course, the wall itself. Slats suit any flat surface - thanks to the Lamelli dimensions of 12 x 270 cm or 12 x 200 cm, you can easily cover the full height of the room, from floor to ceiling, and highlight your chosen section of free wall. This is a bold, distinctive solution that catches the eye, so it is worth choosing the position of the slats in the living room with care. To complete the scheme, the black skirting boards MD359B by Mardom Decor, or the white MD359, MD014, whose depth is similar to that of the slats, are a perfect match.

• When fitting slats in the living room, however, there is no need to cover the entire width of the wall. The panels can also be used as a decorative accent in the room - fitted to a third of the wall height, or as individual slats behind the sofa running the full height of the room. Another popular solution is to use wall slats as a backdrop for a TV unit. It is a simple but highly effective approach, especially if we want to keep our interior minimalist. To emphasise the wall decoration further, LED lighting can be added underneath.

White slats in the living room, wall schemes in white

• White slats in the living room are a classic solution, favoured by our customers and architects alike. The many layout options make it possible to adapt them to different styles and create truly unique interiors. Here are a few modern ideas for wall slats in the living room:

Slats as decoration on furniture: 

Most people talk about wall slats as decoration for the main wall. We would like to suggest a slightly different solution, though. Panels fixed to furniture, whether as a subtle detail or as a full facing for a wardrobe, for example, make an elegant addition that gives our living room a genuinely designer look. Fitting Mardom Decor slats is very straightforward thanks to the low weight of the product. Simply apply enough adhesive to the panel, press it against the surface, and that is that.

Ideas for slats used on living room doors: 

Another way of using slats in the living room is to decorate the doors. There are countless options and it all comes down to our imagination, but here are the two most striking designs. The first is to fix the slats across the full width of the door, so that they form a vertical band running the whole length of the wall, emphasising the transition between rooms and adding an interesting texture. The second is to clad both the doors and part or all of the wall beside them with wall panels, creating a “hidden doorway”. Mardom Decor slats feature the patented ScratchShiled® technology, which hardens the material to the maximum. This makes the wall slats resistant to any scuffs or scratches, which is particularly important for products installed in doorways.

Wall slats on the ceiling

• Their versatility means the slats can be placed almost anywhere - even on the ceiling. Thanks to their low weight and simple adhesive fitting, decorative slats work perfectly as a one-of-a-kind ceiling feature. To create this kind of interior scheme, we particularly recommend using white slats.

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