Fluted vs. Reeded Panels: Which Style Suits You Best?
Fluted and reeded panels are taking the world of fashionable interior design by storm, offering a distinctive yet elegant appearance. Created by carving vertical “hills” or “troughs” into the panelling, these beautiful panels add texture and visual interest to any wall. In this blog, we’ll be showcasing the benefits of both fluted and reeded panels, demonstrating how they can maximise your home’s appeal!
What do fluted and reeded panels look like?
Fluted Wall Panels
Fluted wall panels showcase repeating vertical ridges, with concave curves in-between. This profile, reminiscent of Roman columns, creates recesses that cascade interesting shadows across walls. Playing with light and dark, these panels can be bolder than reeded, making them impactful in contemporary interiors. Whether you are a minimalist or a maximalist, this profile can be introduced to sections of living room walls or behind a home bar to add a strong visual impact.
Reeded Wall Panels
Reeded wall panels consist of repeated scalloped curves that are round and smooth This soft profile provides visual interest without being overwhelming, making it perfect for adding a touch of subtle elegance to bedrooms and living rooms alike. It can give a traditional feel without feeling dated, which is great for feature bed heads and wrapping around kitchen islands or under counters, achieving a timeless finish.
How to use fluted and reeded panels to great effect
Offering opposing yet related profiles, these panels can be used to achieve a multitude of different looks, meaning you can find the perfect fit for your interior scheme. These panels showcase oak and walnut wood finishes, which will compliment all interior styles with their warm neutral tones. Introducing organic textures in this way adds an organic element to your home, using form and material to curate a calming sanctuary.
Taking influence from classic architectural forms, Both fluted and reeded wall panels have a timeless feel while still able to integrate seamlessly into the most modern of interiors. As curved profiles and furniture have been consistently fashionable trends over the years, these striking panels are perfect for partnering with an oversized rounded sofa to encapsulate the cocooning feeling they offer.
Maximise the natural appeal of your home
As we’ve said, both fluted and reeded panels are available in oak and walnut finishes, so Introducing additional organic materials such as rattan furniture and stone surfaces is a great way to achieve a simplistic, modern yet warm and inviting aesthetic.
You only need a couple of panels to make an impact, with the contrast in colour and form to a blank wall being enough to anchor a space and create a beautiful focal point To create the ultimate feature wall, run the panels the length of a room and direct floor lamps towards the panels to cast interesting shadows.
Choose your own colours
While there are wooden reeded and fluted wall panels available to instantly transform a room’s style, there are further options available for those more interested in colour!
At Naturewall, we’re proud to also offer both reeded MDF wall panels and fluted MDF wall panels in our Legacy MDF Panelling range. With pre-primed and unprimed options available, you can now enjoy the form and shape of reeded and fluted wall panels in a colour of your choosing. What’s more, owing to the durability of MDF panels, you can enjoy the timeless look of these panels in your bathroom or other humid parts of the home. You can learn more about MDF panels and how easy they are to paint in our handy MDF panelling buyer’s guide.
By offering the ability to transform an otherwise flat wall, these panels will instantly elevate your interiors by adding depth and texture. Using organic finishes and forms, they make a space feel warmer and more inviting, giving you a feeling of serenity in your home. Shop the range today and don’t forget, you can order samples from the website to see your options before you buy!