Boiserie: how (and where) to use this piece of furniture

Boiserie how (and where) to use this element

Among the many furnishing possibilities on the market, the boiserie is one of the most particular. Its elegant character is combined with a relative ease of installation.

This particular wall covering technique, however, must be used judiciously to be exploited to the fullest. For this reason, we decided to express some reflections on how and where to use the wainscoting, in order to make the most of their peculiarities.
Why use boiseries?

If the wainscoting was also used in the extraordinary palace of Versailles, there must be a reason. It's not just a purely aesthetic fact. Certainly, these panels decorate the environment in a unique way, given the possibility of customization through inlays, engravings and cut-outs.

But their uniqueness also lies in their versatility. In fact, they can also be used as doors, dividers or partitions. Their installation does not require particular structural interventions. On the contrary, the boiseries are configured as ideal components for hiding cables and other elements that would disturb the overall harmony of an environment.

Before buying a boiserie, and exploiting its full potential, two specific factors must be taken into consideration:

    The type of wood used
    The place of installation

The type of wood

It may seem like a minor detail, but the type of wood changes the characteristics of the boiserie, in some cases even in a decisive way. Below we propose the most used alternatives on the market:

    Walnut: the best known and best known choice, used all over the world. Such extensive use means that different varieties can be found, due to the place where the wood grows and develops. European species, for example, are often grey-brown, while American species are more reddish in colour. In any case, it is a rather resistant wood, with a variable bending;
    Oak: hardness and weather resistance make oak boiserie suitable for exposure to atmospheric agents. On the other hand, prolonged exposure to moisture can lead to changes in size. In any case, it is a type capable of "aging" well, without showing sagging. The appearance is characterized by the so-called "mirrors", or sections marked by medullary rays with a recognizable aesthetic;
    Mahogany cherry: one of the hardest, most resistant and compact alternatives. But also very versatile, considering the pleasant appearance and the ability to resist the action of time;
    Chestnut: a resilient wood, often used outdoors. It is ideal for creating furnishing details in environments such as kitchens and, in general, houses with a rustic style.

Where to install the boiserie?

After having seen the characteristics of the wood of the boiseries, it is also advisable to specify which are the most common applications of these elements. The opportunities for use, as you can see, are really high. These decorative panels can used for:

    Embellish a living room;
    Delimit a relaxation area;
    Create a separé in the bedroom;
    Isolate a study;
    Making a waiting room more pleasant;
    Signal the areas of a reception.

The interesting thing to underline is that the boiseries are at home in both domestic and professional environments. In fact, nothing prevents you from enriching an office or a hospitality structure with furnishing elements of this type.

What is the price of the boiseries?

Far from being inaccessible furnishing elements, boiseries are a competitively priced furnishing alternative. The variables to take into account, in this sense, are:

    The size of the panels;
    Color;
    The type of wood.

The installation, on the other hand, is quite simple, thanks to the wall fixing systems that allow you to easily carry out the removal and repositioning operations.
Choose your next boiserie on Porte Italiane

As for the boiserie offer, FIP focuses above all on options for hotels and accommodation facilities. Our laminated wood panels can furnish both common areas and hotel rooms in a discreet and elegant way.

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