Feature Walls for Living Room: The Ultimate Style Upgrade

If you’re redesigning your living room and wondering how to add personality, feature walls for living room interiors are still the go-to move—and for good reason. A well-placed feature wall can ground a space, add texture, absorb sound, and pull your furniture arrangement into a coherent, stylish layout.

And no, feature walls aren’t just a flashback to 2010. In 2025, they’re bolder, better, and smarter—especially when created with modular acoustic slat panels like those in our Wooden Acoustic Feature Walls For Living Room Collection.

These aren’t just good looks. These are sound-softening, installation-friendly, design-transforming panels made for modern interiors.

Feature walls (or accent walls) are single walls within a rooms that are designed to stand out from the rest. It’s often used to:

• Create a focal point (e.g. behind a TV, sofa, or fireplace)

• Define zones in open-plan living

• Add colour, texture, or pattern

• Improve lighting and acoustic quality

In living rooms, feature walls can help anchor your main seating area, tie together artwork and furniture, or balance out oddly shaped rooms.

When choosing materials for a living room feature walls, wooden acoustic slat panels offer a rare combo of form and function:

• ✅ Visual depth from natural grain or painted finishes

• ✅ Texture + movement from vertical slats

• ✅ Acoustic benefits —reduce echo, improve sound

• ✅ DIY-friendly installation with modular sizing

• ✅ Timeless appeal —neither trendy nor dated
  
  

Wood adds warmth to modern spaces, and vertical slats add rhythm without overwhelming the room. Whether you’re going Scandinavian, Japandi, modern rustic, or mid-century, these feature walls panels flex to match your style.

Each of our Wooden Acoustic Wall Slats is available in a distinct tone to suit different moods and interiors. Let’s break them down:

🖤 Black Wall Slats

Bold, graphic, and effortlessly modern. Perfect for monochrome interiors, gallery walls, or as a TV backdrop that conceals cables and absorbs glare.

🤍 White Wall Slats

Fresh and light-reflective. Ideal for Scandinavian interiors, coastal lounges, or minimalist homes where texture takes precedence over colour.

🌲 Veneered Oak Wall Slats

Classic oak with a refined edge. Works in nearly every interior—from transitional to contemporary—adding organic warmth and subtle movement.

🌫️ Grey Oak Wall Slats

Neutral with a twist. Adds sophistication to pale or industrial spaces. Excellent choice for layering in soft tones and concrete textures.

🌾 Natural Oak Wall Slats

For those who want light, airy, nature-forward interiors. Pairs beautifully with linen, jute rugs, and matte-finish furniture.

🌳 Rustic Oak Wall Slats

Full of grain, character, and earthy colour shifts. A dream for modern farmhouse or vintage-inspired interiors.

All our wall feature walls come in modular sizes and are compatible with adhesive or screw-based mounting. That means:

• ✅ DIY installation in a weekend

• ✅ No sanding, sealing, or staining

• ✅ Lightweight but sturdy

• ✅ Easily cut to size

For those who like to test the texture or colour first, we also offer sample panels .

Need inspiration? Try these ideas:

• Behind your TV unit : hide cables, enhance sound

• Behind the sofa : frame your seating area

• Around the fireplace : contrast texture with stone or tile

• Along one long wall : add rhythm to narrow rooms

• In a niche or alcove : create visual depth

Want even more drama? Use slats horizontally or wrap them across corners

• Use indirect lighting like LED strips to highlight feature walls

• Pair panels with plants and soft textiles to create warmth

• Combine multiple finishes for a two-tone feature walls

• Add art or floating shelves on top of slats for dimension

• Use slats to frame built-in storage or integrated speakers

Living rooms are often echo-prone, especially with open layouts, hardwood floors, or high ceilings. Slatted panels absorb mid- and high-frequency sound waves, which helps:

• Improve conversation clarity

• Reduce TV echo

• Soften background noise

It's style you can hear.

Explore the full range of Wooden Acoustic Panels for Living Room at Decormania UK. From minimalist black to rustic oak, you’ll find the finish that fits your space—and your sound.