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Decorative wall panelling
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- Decorative wall panels
- French wall mouldings
- Classic wall panels
- Feature wall panels
- Interior wall panels
- Parisian wall panelling
As the specialists in classical interiors Christophe Living offers a full design service and installation of internal decorative wall panelling. We carry both standard and made-to-order custom mouldings that can transform a plain internal wall into a classic wall design feature.
The history of decorative
wall panelling design
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Decorative wall panelling, also called wainscoting, has been with us for some time. Even in ancient Roman frescoes, the wall designs were framed with painted borders that defined each section and allowed the viewer to focus on specific design features. All the classical grand homes since have used mouldings and painted frames to create a feature that both contains decorative wall elements as well as creating a sense of structure that balances a large surface.
In a home we seek order and harmony; the proportions of areas defined by lines such as those made by decorative internal wall mouldings can provide this harmony.
“Proudly Sydney’s specialists in classic style decorative wall panelling“
Classic wall panel designs
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Low panels with only a dado or chair rail at waist height offer a sense of structured elegance. Leaving the top section free is perfect where there are low ceilings, as the proportions can help give the sense of a taller space. This system works well particularly along a staircase.
Full panelling, where there are panels up to waist height and taller panels above, are great to give a room that classical and more formal feel. The way the panels are proportioned will also help the eye focus on artwork and mirrors, or to highlight the proportions of furniture in the room such as the bed or sofa.
Shaped or Louis wall panelling is the classic French style, where the top of the wall panel is shaped and usually has carved ornaments at the top and sometimes at the corners. This really adds to the French classical feel of the room.
Wall panels with wall paper, especially the hand painted Chinoiserie wallpapers such as the De Gourney, with their delicate branches, leaves and birds, are perfect for framing and creating a great decorative effect. Even simpler wallpapers for a more restrained look can be framed to great effect.
Wall panelling in contrasting colours. Even without wallpaper one can, with contrasting paint colours, create a striking and stylish effect with wall panel designs and mouldings. It can be as simple as painting the mouldings in a slightly darker or lighter tone than the wall, or for a stronger effect, by painting the internal section in a different colour that the rest. Panelling can come in any colour, tone or in gilding. Rub-through effects, patina and antique washes are also available.
Gilded wall panelling immediately transforms an interior room with the magic that a gold trim adds. This can be done very subtly with just a fine gold line or with lots of gilded elements and carvings, depending if one wants a Parisian apartment look or a touch of Versailles in the bedroom…
Wall panelling with painted decorations. In the classic grand home interiors in France and most of Europe wall panels were often decorated with elaborate hand-painted finishes, trompe l’oeil designs or painted motifs. They were a very prominent feature in setting the style and décor of each room. While not many people want to re-create the full grandiosity of those panelled rooms today we can still integrate some of the classical refinement that a panelled wall brings to a room.
Working with your architect – decorative wall panelling service
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Contact us or make a time to visit in person at our shop in Double Bay, Sydney. Jean-Christophe can look at your architectural plans and is experienced in collaborating with your architects and subcontractors to incorporate beautiful designs into your home. He can also visit your home and make on-site sketches to help you develop wall paneling ideas for your project.
“We also design wall panelling in Melbourne, Brisbane & Australia wide“
Wall Panel ornaments & mouldings selection
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As the specialist in classical wall panelling we offer a very wide range of mouldings. We also can custom design and make unique mouldings for that totally personalised approach to your interior. We also have a large selection of ornaments that are available for your wall décor, from little corner mouldings to large carved sections.
Decorative wall panel custom designs & the design process.
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Many different interior wall paneling designs are possible. Jean-Christophe is expert at designing the perfect panelling to create the desired effect you’re after. Often subtlety, the fine detailing and shape of the mouldings and the proportions of the panel heights and widths is key to getting the beautiful effects wall panelling has to offer. Jean-Christophe always takes into account the setting, such as art, windows, columns and architectural features to guide the design so that the final panelling design and effect is perfectly harmonised in the interior itself.
“Classic wainscoting feature wall designs”
“We custom design our panelling mouldings in Sydney, but deliver Australia wide“
DECORATIVE WALL PANELLING IDEAS
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There is an art to wall panelling in the traditional classic style. See below for some different panelling styles. Often many wall panel designs these days are too heavy and over bearing, lacking the elegance of the traditional wall panelling historically. We always aim to design the internal wall panelling in such a way that is refined, graceful and elegant. For more wall paneling design ideas also see our portfolio for wall paneling interiors.
Classic style wall panel mouldings
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Our mouldings are custom designed in house to offer unique refinement and sophistication for classic wainscoting looks. Panelling looks great in any room, especially in hallways, living rooms, and bedroom wall panels are a lovely addition.
Feature wall panel mouldings – special finish
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Our artisans can add gilding or any custom finish to your wainscoting feature wall for unique impressive looks.
French wall decoration
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Our unique selection of custom designed decorative wall ornaments and mouldings
can create that quintessential french chateau look just for you.
Deco – Hamptons – style wall panel mouldings
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We have a beautiful range of lovely corner mouldings to create simple Hamptons and deco looks. Panel mouldings can also be added to new or existing doors, cabinets or wardrobes to transform the room.
Get in Touch
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Feel free to call Jean-Christophe on 02 9328 3352 to discuss your needs, ideas or make an enquiry. Our showroom is in Sydney and we often design decorative wall paneling in Melbourne, Brisbane and around Australia.
Or email us [email protected]
“We look forward to helping make your home beautiful“
