PALE & INTERESTING

Scandinavian interiors are known for their clean lines, functionality and soft palette but, far from feeling clinical, they have a warmth that comes from the use of wood throughout. Pale panelling can make minimalist schemes feel inviting, while helping smaller spaces appear bigger and brighter. Beech, ash, pine and plywood look modern and sit easily with neutral tones to create an open, airy aesthetic. As well as being lighter, they have fewer knots and a more subtle grain.

From top Aged oak brings tactility to this home in Bruges. A serene house by the sea in Belgium, designed by Nils Van der Celen, features oak veneer with a vertical grain. Djernes & Bell used panelling as a nod to this Copenhagen flat’s heritage