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Panelling is a wall covering constructed from rigid or semi-rigid components. These are traditionally interlocking wood, but could be plastic or other materials. Panelling was developed in antiquity to make rooms in stone buildings more comfortable. The panels served to insulate the room from the cold stone. In more modern buildings, such panelling is often installed for decorative purposes. Panelling, such as wainscoting and boiserie in particular, may be extremely ornate and is particularly associated with seventeenth and eighteenth century interior design, Victorian architecture in Britain, and its international contemporaries. The original purpose of wainscoting was to cover the lower part of walls which, in houses constructed with poor or nonexistent damp-proof courses, are often affected by rising dampness. Its purpose is now decorative. >Boiserie (often used in the plural boiseries) is the term used to define ornate and intricately carved wood panelling. Early examples of boiseries were unpainted, but later the raised mouldings were often painted or gilded. Boiseries were popular in seventeenth and eighteenth century French interior design and the Palace of Versailles has many fine examples. The panels were not confined just to the walls of a room but were also used to decorate doors, frames, cupboards and shelves. Often pictures would be set into the boiseries, the carving framing the picture rather like a conventional frame.
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1. American White Oak Furniture
August 19, 2009
American White Oak, Latin name Quercus alba, is a popular American hardwood with Furniture Manufacturers across the world. As well as the more recently fashionable use as hardwood flooring, American Oak has been used for centuries for manufacture of cabinets, doors, panelling, kitchen and bedroom furniture, as well as more traditional uses for ship building, barrels and casks. Its popularity is well deserved: the grain is mostly straight and regular, giving an even effect through out the piece, as well as being easy to work for furniture makers, and its light colour enables it to be stained to... (read more)
Author: Sean Winstanley
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2. Wall Panelling For Your Home
July 30, 2008
It is very unusual for people to be aware of some of the more original and traditional elements available to be used in the in the modern home. The “Aga” wood burner, now so popular or the traditional freestanding roll top bath, both used in so many homes throughout the world. Now here is one to feast your eyes on, Wall panelling!! Wall panelling has been used for centuries in mansions and castles throughout Europe, bringing warmth, character and a long lasting life to halls, staircases, libraries and studies, looking stunning for years and years with very little maintenance. Today, in... (read more)
Author: Brian Gibson
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3. Self Certification Loans for Homebuyers
October 11, 2007
If youre currently renting or leasing a residence, you probably often think about how wonderful it will be to actually own a place of your own. You could finally paint the walls that shade of beige that you love, remove the shaggy carpet and replace it with laminate, and not have to worry about every scratch your cat makes in the panelling.
Additionally, its no secret that renters essentially throw away thousands of dollars every year without getting the benefits such as tax breaks afforded to homeowners. But what if you are self-employed and make only an estimated salary What if you... (read more)
Author: Chris James
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4. Why Are The Professionals Buying Tin Ceilings Made From Aluminum?
January 24, 2006
Aluminum ceilings are the best product to use if you want the Olde Worlde charm of a decorative ceiling. Whether this is a DIY job or whether you are calling in the professionals you must have a serious think about using aluminum panelling rather than sheetrock. Sheetrock is also known as wall board, plasterboard or gyprock - depending on whereabouts in the world you are located. They Are No Longer Made Of Tin ! An aluminum alloy has now been created to especially suit these beautiful art metal ceilings. Aluminum is a corrosion resistant, durable product which doesn't rust, unlike... (read more)
Author: Jean Morrison
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