What makes wood design for wall decoration so popular?
Wood is a living thing and the most natural building material of them all. In addition to the warmth and comfort that wood designs exude, natural details or striped designs (as well as the easy application of non-woven models) make imitation wood wallpaper so popular.
Comfort and warmth
Wood is a poor heat conductor and therefore very suitable as insulating material. Even wood-look wallpaper models can convey this sense of cosiness. Warmth provides comfort. With wood, the resinous or nutty smell also increases the sense of well-being. Last but not least, despite its high stability and resistance, wood is a rather light material overall.
Easy application of non-woven wallpapers
Wood effect wallpaper with a non-woven carrier layer makes for an easy hanging process. After the wallpaper has been cut to size, the wall itself is pasted per length of wallpaper. The pre-cut strip of wallpaper is then put up without having to paste the back or observe soaking times. Removal is just as easy, because non-woven wallpaper can simply be pulled off residue-free in a dry state.
Vertical or horizontal stripe designs
Without a doubt, the plank or board look is one of the most popular types of wood-look wallpaper. The typical stripe design can run lengthwise, crosswise or diagonally. The herringbone pattern in which individual wooden sticks are arranged like fishbones is one of the more unusual styles. Depending on the direction of the stripes, striped wallpaper patterns can change the visual effect of the room.
Details such as irregularities, burls and knotholes in wood
Unique details typical for wood can be emphasised in the wood design. These include knotty bits, burls and knotholes which give the wood (and thus the wallpaper) an energetic pattern structure. Annual rings on tree cross-sections also provide a fascinating wallpaper motif.