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Use these top wall panelling ideas to add interesting details to your space. Decorative Wall Panels are a great way to upgrade your interior style. From traditional shaker styles to more modern alternatives, wall panelling looks great in both contemporary and period homes. The perfect way to elevate an otherwise simple space, decorative wall panels work well in bedrooms, living rooms and hallways, but can be used almost anywhere in the home. Whether you’re trying to break up a large room, help make a room look more spacious, adding architectural shape or making a stunning focal point; the versatility of decorative mouldings is endless.   Sometimes known as wall cladding, moulding, or wainscoting, wall panelling comes in lots of different forms. If you’re new to DIY, the various types of panels and how to fit them may seem puzzling. Never fear – we’re here to give you the lowdown so you can achieve picture-perfect panelling in your home. Shaker Style Shaker-style panelling, sometimes known as board and batten, is arguably one of the most popular types of DIY panelling. The traditional square appearance adds three-dimensional depth to your room, creating a cosy, homely feel. You’ll often find this style of panelling in bedrooms, as it makes a great feature wall behind a headboard. Plus, shaker-style panelling is quick and simple to install if you choose to do it yourself. Victorian This traditional style of panelling emulates the interior design of a colonial house, alternating wide and narrow panels that can either span half height or full length. Although Victorian panelling takes on various forms, we recommend opting for floor-to-ceiling panelling if you are looking to achieve a truly regal design. The most traditional colour pairings for Victorian panelling are pale greys and blues. Shiplap Shiplap is a type of panelling originally used to waterproof boats. It was installed with grooves cut into the top and bottom of the panels so that they could overlap, forming a tight seal to keep water out. Although made in a similar way today, shiplap panelling is now often used as a decorative addition in nautical-themed bathrooms. Half Wall Panelling Elevate your living room design and give it a touch of Edwardian grandeur with a half-wall DIY board and batten design for added dimension, subtle interest, and texture. Both smart and stylish, opt for panelling in a fresh neutral finish and contrast with an uplifting shade on walls to mix things up with a two-tone scheme. Richard Burbidge recently created a new collection of ready-primed wall panelling kits designed to deliver faster and smoother finishes for interior design projects.  For time-efficient and cost-effective DIY solutions, our PaintReady kits arrive ready for fitting, with no sanding, filling or priming needed, achieving a smoother, faster finish, streamlining the renovation process and expediting installations.   The collection features four distinctive wall panelling kits, significantly expanding design possibilities and DIY projects. These kits include versatile squares, elongated rectangles, and half-wall variations, providing endless creative opportunities for homeowners to install easily.  Looking to find guidance on how to fit wall panelling? Check out our ‘How To Guides’. For inspiration on how to install decorative mouldings into your home, take a look at one of our recent case studies.    View our full collection here: https://richardburbidge.com/shop/mouldings  

Archwood Group has achieved a Year 3 Certificate with Planet Mark, a sustainability certification that verifies and measures carbon and social data to reduce emissions as part of its continued sustainability initiatives. Since teaming up with Planet Mark in 2021, Archwood has achieved a remarkable 66% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions. This success stems from focused efforts to decrease energy consumption and emissions directly at the operational level. Key initiatives include installing a 1MW Solar PV system, transitioning to 100% renewable energy sources, upgrading the FLT fleet to zero-emissions trucks, and optimising site layout, extraction processes, and machine efficiency. This year, Archwood Group is prioritising the reassessment of Scope 3, supply chain emissions, and is actively developing closer collaborations with suppliers. With Scope 3 emissions constituting a significant 95% of Archwood’s total carbon footprint, the group is engaging with 15 key global suppliers, collectively representing 80% of the total company spending. The aim is to share sustainability updates and discuss policy changes, emphasising the pivotal role of these collaborations in achieving their sustainability goals. In 2021, Archwood Group partnered with the sustainability accreditation, Planet Mark a Business Certification internationally recognised sustainability certification for businesses reporting its carbon footprint and demonstrating continuous progress, encouraging action and building an empowered community of like-minded individuals. As part of Archwood’s commitment to environmental best practise, the business has also joined the United Nations Race to Zero campaign. Race to Zero is the UN-backed global campaign rallying businesses to take rigorous and immediate action to halve global emissions by 2030 and deliver a healthier, fairer zero carbon world. Due to Archwood Group's sustainability initiatives, the business was honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2024. This prestigious award, announced on Monday, 6th May, recognises Archwood Group as one of 252 organisations nationally for its excellence in sustainable practices. This accolade is a testament to Archwood Group’s commitment to sustainability. Josh Burbidge, Managing Director of Archwood, commented: “As a business, it is critical that we measure our own impact on the environment. Planet Mark are supporting us with measuring and validating our carbon footprint, creating a clear picture of all our environmental impacts. This support will enable us to identify ways to take rigorous and immediate action to halve our carbon footprint by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by no later than 2050. “After many months of data collation and external verification, we are proud to announce that we’ve achieved the Planet Mark Year 3 Business Certification. This is an incredible achievement involving the entire business. “Through our partnership with Planet Mark, we have protected an area of endangered rainforest thanks to Cool Earth; a charity working alongside rainforest communities to halt deforestation. Additionally, by collaborating with Planet Mark, we are also contributing to the Eden Project – an educational charity building connections with each other and the living world, exploring how we can work together towards a better future.” Josh adds: “Being honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 2024 is an incredible achievement involving the entire business. We want to continue to do our part in having a positive impact on the planet and society. Each and every one of us plays an important role in our sustainability journey, and we’re encouraging colleagues and customers to get involved in any way they can.” Download Year 3 Certificate here Find out more about our Sustainability Journey here