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In one living room, it begins behind the TV and continues across the ceiling. Elsewhere, vertical timber slats separate the dining area from the lounge while preserving natural light and a sense of openness. Solid wood works best in an interior when it is not treated as a standalone feature, but as part of the room itself. At iSauna Design, the process therefore does not begin by choosing a ready-made wall panel. We design custom solid wood wall cladding, media walls and slatted room dividers around the individual interior: first we define the role of the wood, then select the material, proportions and layout accordingly.
On a large wall surface, the direction of the wood and the arrangement of individual elements can already change the perceived proportions of the room. Vertical slats can create a taller impression, wider timber elements produce a calmer surface, while varying depths introduce a stronger rhythm. In some interiors, a restrained media wall works best; elsewhere, the timber cladding continues onto the ceiling or ends deliberately where it meets stone, glass or metal.
When designing a custom media wall, we consider far more than the type of wood behind the screen. The slat layout, cable routes, electrical fittings, edges and corner details are all defined in advance. A difference of just a few centimetres can leave the final slat disproportionately narrow. That is why these details are resolved during the design stage rather than corrected on site. Often, it is precisely these almost unnoticed decisions that determine whether the finished wall feels balanced and complete.
In a larger open-plan interior, different functions do not always need to be separated by solid walls. A slatted timber divider can define the living room, dining area or workspace without visually cutting the room in two.
The proportions and spacing of the elements determine how much light and visibility remain. A tighter arrangement provides greater privacy, while wider spacing maintains a stronger visual connection between the two sides. Viewed from the side, the same structure may appear considerably more enclosed than when seen from the front. This changing perspective is precisely what makes the solution interesting.
The same principle can work in an entrance area, beside a staircase, in a living room or even within a wellness house. Here, wood is no longer simply a decorative surface: it influences how the space is used, how sightlines are shaped and how light moves through the interior. The right layout therefore begins with the room itself, not with a predefined panel size.
Canadian Red Cedar, natural alder, Finnish aspen or thermally modified timber: each brings a different colour, grain and character to an interior. In a bright, understated space, alder or aspen can remain visually subtle, while Red Cedar or a darker thermally treated surface can create a stronger architectural accent. The strongest contrast is not always the right choice. Often, the most convincing solution is one where the timber tone reappears in the flooring, furniture or another detail within the interior.
But even the right timber does not solve everything on its own. Just as important is how it meets glass, stone or metal, how the cladding turns a corner and the rhythm in which the individual elements follow one another. We review the layout and material junctions in 2D and 3D plans before production begins. The timber elements are then individually sized and handcrafted for the project in our manufactory.
The aim is not to cover every available surface with wood. Often, one carefully designed wall cladding, media wall or room divider is enough to connect the timber naturally with the furniture and surrounding materials.
