5 Ideas for Using Slats in Your Living Room
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5 Ideas for Using Slats in Your Living Room
Vertical slats are a stylish decoration that has remained a top interior design trend for several seasons. Their universal appeal ensures they look great in various styles and room sizes. Incorporating slats into your living room adds a designer touch and enhances the space’s aesthetics.
Wooden Slats in the Living Room
Wooden slats, including those made from MDF, are among the most commonly used solutions on the market. Their classic appeal and natural tones bring warmth and coziness to an interior. However, wooden wall slats have some drawbacks, such as heavy weight, complex installation, and sensitivity to moisture (which can cause swelling or shrinking). We discuss the pros and cons of wooden slats in more detail in our dedicated article.
A perfect alternative to natural wood slats is Lamelli wall panels by Mardom Decor. These panels are manufactured using an advanced laminated pressing technique, ensuring a highly realistic wood-like appearance in both color and texture. The special embossing texture coating gives the oak pattern an authentic look and feel. Made from the durable PolyForce material, Mardom Decor slats are highly resistant to mechanical damage, water, and sunlight. Whether installed in different locations, these panels will maintain their flawless appearance for years.
White Wall Slats in the Living Room
The Lamelli collection also includes a modern white panel, coated with a special smoothing primer that protects the surface and prepares it for painting. White slats from Mardom Decor can be painted with any solvent-free paint, offering complete customization.
Slats on the Wall in the Living Room
One of the most common applications of slat panels is wall decoration. Thanks to the Lamelli dimensions (12 x 270 cm or 12 x 200 cm), you can easily cover an entire surface from floor to ceiling, highlighting a chosen area of the wall. This bold and eye-catching solution requires careful placement consideration. To complete the design, dedicated black skirting boards (MD359B Mardom Decor) or white models (MD359, MD014) can be used, featuring a depth similar to that of the slats.
You don’t necessarily need to cover an entire wall with slats. Instead, they can act as a decorative accent, such as a 1/3-height wall panel or a vertical feature behind the sofa. Another popular choice is using slats as a TV console backdrop, creating a minimalist yet impactful effect. To enhance the aesthetic further, LED lighting can be added beneath the slats for a stylish ambiance.
White Slats for Modern Living Room Designs
White slats are a timeless solution, favored by both our customers and interior designers. Their versatility allows for unique interior arrangements, seamlessly fitting into various styles. Here are some modern inspirations for using wall slats in the living room:
Decorative Slats on Furniture
Slats are commonly associated with wall décor, but they can also be used to enhance furniture. Whether applied as a subtle decorative trim or as a full furniture cover, slats can transform cabinets and other furnishings, giving your living room a high-end designer look. Mardom Decor slats are particularly easy to install due to their lightweight construction—simply apply adhesive to the panel, press it onto the surface, and you're done!
Slats as a Door Decoration
Another creative way to use slats in the living room is door decoration. Here are two of the most effective ideas:
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A vertical slat strip across the width of the door, extending to the ceiling, creating a striking transition between spaces.
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A hidden door effect, where both the door and adjacent wall are covered with slats, seamlessly blending them into the interior.
Mardom Decor slats feature the patented ScratchShield® technology, ensuring maximum hardness and resistance to dents or scratches—particularly useful for areas with frequent movement.
Ceiling Slat Designs
Thanks to their lightweight construction and easy adhesive installation, decorative slats can also be used as a ceiling feature. This adds a unique touch to any interior, especially when using white slats to create a modern, elegant look.
Explore the endless possibilities of Lamelli wall panels by Mardom Decor and transform your living room with stylish, high-quality 3D slats!