Slatwall panels have been immensely useful to stores for many years. Their design has remained unchanged due to its simplicity and effectiveness. Without imposing onto the room, slatwall panels transform walls into an adaptable display space. Stores have classically used this space to showcase stock, such as clothing, or to affix their own shelving that can be adjusted quickly and easy.
Recently, other businesses outside of retail, have begun installing slatwall panels within their sites. Restaurants and cafes that want to keep the centre of their sites free from potential clutter are utilising slatwall panels for better organisation, often by hanging cups or baskets of ingredients upon the walls. This method of alleviating the central space of items, storing them on the walls instead, is one long-favoured by shops since it also allows them to display more stock.
The easy-to-use design makes it perfect for new or temporary spaces. Whether you are setting up a new business within a temporary site or a small team hosting a showcasing event, having an intuitive shelving system that can accommodate for unexpected or heavy items it valuable. This is why slatwall panels have begun to be offered by galleries and shared business spaces. They cater to different needs without requiring further permanent fixings and accept a wide array of accessories.
Most interestingly, slatwall panels are now being brought into the home. Whereas it was not previously uncommon to find them installed in a garage, to aid the organisation and storage of tools and equipment, now the panels are being placed inside children’s bedrooms and games rooms. By sitting boxes, baskets, or placing hangers between the slats, the panels allow for a cleaner form of storage and regiment to keep your home tidy. Not only do its uses have to be practical, but many interior designers are installing slatwall to hang plants from as well as to display decorative items. Since slatwall panel accessories are totally adjustable, allowing you to shift a fixture at any time, you can change your design or make room for a new item whenever you wish.
Slatwall panels are now available in a multitude of colours and styles, such as oak, mirrored, or even concrete. No matter what type of aesthetic you are looking for, there will be something to fit. This also extends to the accessories, such as hangers and inserts, which are also offered in different sizes and materials. While basic needs may be met with a PVC slatwall panel insert, those requiring more stability and security, for more valuables or bulkier items, aluminium inserts are also offered. The metal insert deters the wooden slatwall from buckling under the weight of more demanding fixtures and assures a sustained quality over many years.
So, when you are considering a new space or remaking an old one, it may be worth considering slatwall panels. They are no longer solely the useful tools of retailers but are being adopted by many other industries and individuals, a trend that will certainly continue to grow in popularity.
