18—10—2023
3 Reasons Why Plywood is the Best Option for Your Hallways, Lobbies and Corridors
If you’re looking for design inspiration for hallways, lobbies and corridors in your next project, look no further than plywood.
As high traffic areas that welcome visitors into your space, they require durable materials that are both beautiful and functional and have the versatility to create designs that are unique and memorable.
The good news is, plywood ticks all these boxes and more, and has featured in hallways, lobbies and corridors in many offices, schools, sports centres and residential homes. The benefits of architectural panels are great – so in this article we have pulled together the top three reasons why plywood is the best option for your hallways, lobbies and corridors.
Unbeatable durability
Long lasting materials are always a smart choice for interiors but they are essential for spaces where high numbers travel through such as halls and lobbies. One of the biggest advantages of timber panels is their durability, particularly plywood panels as they are manufactured from layers of timber pressure bonded together. As part of this manufacturing process, the layers are cross-laminated which places the grain direction of the layers at 90° to the next, creating a uniform strength across the entire surface.
Another key reason behind the durability of our plywood panels is the hard wax oil pre-finish. The special blend of quality natural oils and waxes forms a double layer of protection, as the oils penetrate into the core of the timber to strengthen it from inside, while the waxes form a microporous surface to protect the exterior from moisture and abrasion.This dual layer of protection creates a long-lasting panel that is highly suited to interiors with high traffic such as corridors, foyers and lobbies.
Show-stopping aesthetics
An obvious advantage of architectural timber is the beauty of wood interiors. Architects and designers have long favoured timber for its ability to add style, sophistication and a serious wow factor to spaces. Timber panels work particularly well in hallways and lobbies as they can be used to make a statement and add colour, texture and interest to what can otherwise be a dull area, elevating the space to something special.
Not only is the natural warmth of timber pleasing to the eye, but timber interiors are known to offer many health and wellbeing benefits to the occupants, bringing a sense of calm to the space. Yet the beauty of architectural panels can extend beyond the natural timber look, with Maxi Colour offering a wide range of colour choices that can add visual interest and show-stopping style.
Endless versatility
A fabulous benefit of architectural panels is the extensive versatility, which includes variations in colours, textures, shapes and practical features too. When it comes to colours, the ability to opt for the natural warmth of wood to understated neutrals to vibrant pops of colours provides designers with the ability to create interiors that exactly suit the purpose and mood. What’s more, the options for different timbers provide further visual interest, with variations in grains and colouring. For organisations, the ability to colour match or add custom graphics via Maxi Print offers an opportunity to align interiors with your brand.
In addition to choices in colours, there are also various products that allow for variations in textures including the waffle grid of Maxi Grid, the acoustics and eye-catching look of Maxi Perforated Panel and the scalloped profiles of Maxi Deco to name a few. The ability to create unique shapes including curved designs further extend the versatility and options to spice up your hallways and lobbies to create memorable spaces.
Find inspiration for your halls and lobbies today
For ideas and inspiration and real life examples of the advantages of timber panels in hallways, lobbies and corridors, check out our projects page or contact our team today to discuss your needs and learn more about the options.
18—10—2023
If you’re looking for design inspiration for hallways, lobbies and corridors in your next project, look no further than plywood.
As high traffic areas that welcome visitors into your space, they require durable materials that are both beautiful and functional and have the versatility to create designs that are unique and memorable.
The good news is, plywood ticks all these boxes and more, and has featured in hallways, lobbies and corridors in many offices, schools, sports centres and residential homes. The benefits of architectural panels are great – so in this article we have pulled together the top three reasons why plywood is the best option for your hallways, lobbies and corridors.
Unbeatable durability
Long lasting materials are always a smart choice for interiors but they are essential for spaces where high numbers travel through such as halls and lobbies. One of the biggest advantages of timber panels is their durability, particularly plywood panels as they are manufactured from layers of timber pressure bonded together. As part of this manufacturing process, the layers are cross-laminated which places the grain direction of the layers at 90° to the next, creating a uniform strength across the entire surface.
Another key reason behind the durability of our plywood panels is the hard wax oil pre-finish. The special blend of quality natural oils and waxes forms a double layer of protection, as the oils penetrate into the core of the timber to strengthen it from inside, while the waxes form a microporous surface to protect the exterior from moisture and abrasion.This dual layer of protection creates a long-lasting panel that is highly suited to interiors with high traffic such as corridors, foyers and lobbies.
Show-stopping aesthetics
An obvious advantage of architectural timber is the beauty of wood interiors. Architects and designers have long favoured timber for its ability to add style, sophistication and a serious wow factor to spaces. Timber panels work particularly well in hallways and lobbies as they can be used to make a statement and add colour, texture and interest to what can otherwise be a dull area, elevating the space to something special.
Not only is the natural warmth of timber pleasing to the eye, but timber interiors are known to offer many health and wellbeing benefits to the occupants, bringing a sense of calm to the space. Yet the beauty of architectural panels can extend beyond the natural timber look, with Maxi Colour offering a wide range of colour choices that can add visual interest and show-stopping style.
Endless versatility
A fabulous benefit of architectural panels is the extensive versatility, which includes variations in colours, textures, shapes and practical features too. When it comes to colours, the ability to opt for the natural warmth of wood to understated neutrals to vibrant pops of colours provides designers with the ability to create interiors that exactly suit the purpose and mood. What’s more, the options for different timbers provide further visual interest, with variations in grains and colouring. For organisations, the ability to colour match or add custom graphics via Maxi Print offers an opportunity to align interiors with your brand.
In addition to choices in colours, there are also various products that allow for variations in textures including the waffle grid of Maxi Grid, the acoustics and eye-catching look of Maxi Perforated Panel and the scalloped profiles of Maxi Deco to name a few. The ability to create unique shapes including curved designs further extend the versatility and options to spice up your hallways and lobbies to create memorable spaces.
Find inspiration for your halls and lobbies today
For ideas and inspiration and real life examples of the advantages of timber panels in hallways, lobbies and corridors, check out our projects page or contact our team today to discuss your needs and learn more about the options.
