Wall Panelling & TV Feature Walls | SERV4U Blog
A feature wall should suit the room Wall panelling and TV feature walls can give a room a stronger focal point without requiring a complete refurbishment. The right result depends on the proportions of the room, the position of the furniture, the existing wall condition and how the television and cables need to work in everyday use. This page is intended as a growing source of inspiration. As completed work is photographed and approved for publication, further examples can be added so homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property managers can compare different finishes and approaches. Popular approaches Simple decorative panelling: evenly spaced battens or framed panels painted with the wall for a quiet, architectural finish. A painted TV feature wall: a considered colour or tonal contrast behind the television, with the screen positioned as part of the room rather than treated as an afterthought. Slatted or timber effect detailing: a warmer visual treatment that needs careful planning around edges, sockets, skirting and adjoining surfaces. A combined media wall: panelling or joinery around a television, with shelving, concealed storage or a defined area for equipment where the room and scope allow. A restrained period home treatment: panel proportions and paint colours chosen to sit comfortably with the property rather than compete with it. TV position and viewing comfort A feature wall should be planned around the television size, viewing position, seating height and the furniture already in the room. The wall, bracket, fixings and intended screen position should be checked before work begins. A visually balanced design is not only about the centre of the wall; doors, windows, fireplaces, alcoves and sockets all affect the composition. Cable management matters A