Mud Room
2. Define or create a hallway. A wood slat wall can break up a large space into a smaller room with an adjoining hallway. Both spaces will benefit from continued airflow and light, but the newly defined room will now have a sense of enclosure that creates a cozy feel. In this home in Russia, the slatted wall on the left provides privacy. This vertical wood slat wall feels contemporary but would work well with traditional or eclectic styles too. Using two different flooring materials also helps to define the spaces as a room and a separate hallway.
Here, a slat wall divides a large bedroom into a sleeping area and television area. The floor-to-ceiling wood slats lend a contemporary look that contrasts with and complements the rustic beams. Thin slats give the feel of grass or small trees when backlit, offering a naturalistic touch.
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