PANELLING
Panels are used by carpenters to put larger pieces of wood together, giving form to architectural elements like doors, cabinets, and walls. Choosing the right details can help define the style of your design, bringing life and character to your home. Below is an overview of typical panelling options.
The details used in the wall panelling could be repeated on any door and cabinet.
Panels are flat pieces of wood that fit into a frame made of thicker boards called stiles and rails. The simplest panel is flat and recessed—this is is called shaker style. (Sometimes the panel is composed of beaded or other profiled boards.) In contrast, raised panels have a raised portion in the centre, giving more detail and gravitas. Often there is a moulding that connects the stiles and rails to the panel, though in the simplest form of shaker style this is absent. These panel mouldings can either be routed into the stiles and rails (sticking), inset, or raised (bolection). There are a variety of styles that can compliment the desired aesthetic differently. Below is a sampling of some on offer from Traditional Door Design & Millwork in Toronto, ON.
