How to Add Architectural Interest Using Wall Slats — The Studio Sakaia Way
Flat walls reflect light. Textured walls sculpt it.
In every Studio Sakaia project, we look for ways to add structure without clutter — something more permanent than paint, more intentional than décor. One of our favourite tools? Wall slats!
These vertical elements instantly turn a bare surface into an architectural feature. They catch light during the day, cast shadows in the evening and give even the simplest room a sense of rhythm.
From Wall to Structure
Unlike flat plaster or painted drywall, wall slats create depth and repetition. They elongate a space visually, making ceilings appear higher and rooms feel more considered.
They’re not added on top of the wall — they become the wall.
Light Becomes Part of the Design
As daylight moves, so does the slats’ expression. Morning light softens them. Evening light dramatizes them.
No paint colour can do that.
Yes, They Require Work — But They Outlive Paint
Installing slats is a renovation move. There’s dust. There’s sanding. There’s repainting. We won’t pretend otherwise.
Custom to Space, Not Copy-Paste
At Studio Sakaia, we design wall slats to match the tone, light and flow of each home — whether in wood, plaster or painted MDF.
No two walls receive the same rhythm.
