Mid Century Slat Wall

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After

The Story

Whoever built this house thought it was a good idea to plant a porch pillar right between the dining room and living room. Structurally necessary but visually, an eyesore.

The client had always loved slat walls, and this was the perfect opportunity. Rather than hiding the pillar, we made it the centerpiece.

Each slat was sanded down to a final 240 grit, smooth enough to take stain evenly and feel finished to the touch. We sampled several stains before landing on Gunstock, a warm brown with just enough red undertone to complement the room’s existing palette. The final coat - a clear satin polyurethane - gives off a subtle reflectivity in low light that makes the wall feel alive in the evening.

It turned out beautifully, and it’s still holding up the house.