WALL PANELLING FOR ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS
A Trade Knowledge Hub by Audrini Living
Design professionals today want materials that combine aesthetic impact, sustainability, performance and ease of specification. This hub gives you everything in one place — from panel types and fire-rating options to installation standards and commercial use cases.
1. What Makes Real Wood Wall Panelling Suitable for Professional Projects?
Real wood wall panelling offers durability, acoustic comfort, long-term visual stability, and the ability to specify finishes that elevate residential and commercial environments. Architects and designers choose real wood because it delivers:
• Natural, high-end materiality clients expect
• Longevity compared with veneer or MDF alternatives
• Consistent supply for multi-room or multi-site rollouts
• Sustainable sourcing (reclaimed or solid timber)
• Flexibility: cut, mitre, edge-finish and integrate into joinery packages
Whether working on a hotel, office, retail, or residential development, real wood provides tactile warmth that aligns with modern biophilic design standards.
Common follow-up questions
• Is real wood wall panelling worth it for UK homes and commercial spaces?
• What is the difference between reclaimed vs. solid wood for design projects?
• How does wood panelling compare to slat panels or laminate?
• Why are designers switching to reclaimed materials?
2. What Type of Wall Panelling Is Best for My Project?
Audrini Living provides three core categories for professional specification:
A. Solid Wood Panelling (Ego, Ozo, Ace, DejaVu)
Best for high-end residential, luxury retail, hospitality, fine-dining, and reception spaces.
• Refined oak tones
• Excellent longevity
• Suitable for detailed joinery integration
• Works for feature walls, fireplaces (with fire treatment), cabinetry fronts
B. Reclaimed Wood Panelling (Nature, Amber, Alias, Largo, Thermal, Mask, Coral, Expo)
Ideal for designers seeking raw, characterful surfaces with texture variation.
• Strong sustainability credentials
• Unique weathered appearance
• Works beautifully in restaurants, cafés, boutique hotels, creative offices
• Highly expressive grain and colour variety
C. Weathered & Upcycled Boards (Silver Collection, Weathered Boards)
Perfect for rustic or industrial interiors where textured depth and storytelling matter.
• Sun-burned, wind-worn surfaces
• Visible natural ageing
• Often specified for bars, clubs, pubs, museums, and experiential retail
Common follow-up questions
• What panel types deliver the best acoustic performance?
• Which panelling is best for restaurants or hospitality?
• What should designers know about reclaimed wood variation?
3. How Do You Install Wall Panelling in a Professional Environment?
Most of our panels are designed for efficient installation:
• Install with adhesive (no visible fixings)
• Lightweight construction for rapid fit-outs
• Easy to cut and mitre
• Suitable for joinery teams, builders, decorators and installers
• Flat-packed for efficient site deliveries
For commercial projects, designers often integrate panelling into:
• Feature walls
• Bar fronts
• Reception desks
• Meeting rooms
• Lift lobby cladding
• Acoustic zones
• Office collaboration areas
Common follow-up questions
• Can clients install these panels DIY?
• How much adhesive is needed per m²?
• How do you prepare the wall surface?
4. Do Wood Panels Meet Commercial Performance Standards?
For professional designers, safety, durability and compliance matter.
Audrini Living offers optional fire-resistance treatment (EN 13501-1) — the required European classification for UK commercial projects.
With fire treatment, panels offer:
• Higher flame spread resistance
• Compliance with many landlord and building control requirements
• Suitability for reception areas, entrances, bars, offices and more
Durability
Our solid and reclaimed timber withstands heavy use and is ideal for high-traffic environments.
Moisture & water resistance
Optional water-resistant coating is available for bars, cafés and hospitality environments.
Common follow-up questions
• Is reclaimed wood suitable for commercial projects?
• How do fire-rated treatments work?
• Can panels be used near fireplaces or stoves?
5. How Do Trade Prices and Lead Times Work for Design Professionals?
Audrini Living supports architects, interior designers and fit-out specialists with a structured trade offering:
Trade Benefits
• Specialist pricing
• Priority technical support
• Faster quoting turnarounds
• Fire/water treatment options
• Free UK delivery
• Sample support for concept development
• Production scheduling for multi-site projects
Lead Times
• Most collections: 7 working days
• Fire/water treatment: +7 days
• Weathered boards (cut-to-size): 4–6 weeks for production
Common follow-up questions
• How to specify the right quantity?
• Do you offer custom sizes or bespoke solutions?
• How do trade discounts work?
6. Which Industries Use Real Wood Wall Panelling Most?
Architects and designers specify our panels for:
Hospitality
Bars, cafés, restaurants, lounges, boutique hotels
Residential
New builds, self-builds, luxury refurb projects, media walls, bedrooms
Commercial Offices
Breakout spaces, meeting rooms, acoustic zones
Retail
Storefronts, product displays, merchandising environments
Experiential Interiors
Studios, clubs, creative spaces, music venues
Common follow-up questions
• What wall panelling works best for offices?
• How does panelling improve customer experience in hospitality?
• What are the best sustainable materials for commercial spaces?
7. How to Request Samples, Quotes or Trade Access
We provide samples for all major collections and can prepare bespoke options for commercial fit-outs.
Trade professionals receive:
• Dedicated account support
• Project-based quotations
• Trade Pricing Sheet (on request)
• Technical documents for installation and fire treatment
• Priority supply for volume orders
Call to Action:
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Common follow-up questions
• Can you support large multi-site rollouts?
• What documentation do you provide for building control?
• Do you ship across the UK and Ireland?