Wall
Panelling

Bespoke timber panelling that transforms a room — from classic shaker and period Georgian profiles to contemporary fluted, slatted and full-height designs.

Bespoke Panelling

Bespoke wall panelling and wainscoting

Hand-made wall panelling that adds depth, warmth and a sense of permanence to a room — from fine fluted and slatted panelling to classic shaker and Georgian wainscoting. Designed and fitted for homes across London and the Home Counties.

We template each wall and build panelling to suit your ceiling heights, skirtings and architraves, finished in paint or timber. Panelling can wrap a hallway, frame a bed or define a dining area.

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Timber Wall Panelling, Open-Plan Living — AKL Joinery
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How it works

Your project, step by step

Start your project
01

Consultation

A no-obligation call or home visit. We measure up, listen to your brief and advise on what's possible.

02

Design & quote

Detailed drawings and a fixed-price, itemised quote. We don't start until you're happy with every detail.

03

Handmade in our workshop

Your joinery is built by hand in our High Wycombe workshop from carefully chosen materials.

04

Installation

Our own fitting team installs everything on site, then returns to snag until it's perfect.

Where we work

Areas we cover

From our workshop in High Wycombe and showroom in East Finchley, we design, make and install bespoke joinery across London and the Home Counties.

London

ChelseaKensingtonMayfairNotting HillHampsteadIslingtonFulhamChiswickWimbledonMaryleboneBatterseaEast Finchley

Home Counties

SurreyHertfordshireBuckinghamshireOxfordshireEssexKent

Why AKL Joinery

Reasons to choose us

Designed from scratch

Every piece is bespoke to your space and brief — never adapted from a catalogue or template.

Handmade in High Wycombe

Built in our own workshop by skilled cabinetmakers. We don't outsource the part that matters.

We install it ourselves

Our own fitting team installs on site and snags until everything is right.

Built to last

Traditional joinery and quality materials that outlast flat-pack alternatives by decades.

Fixed-price, no surprises

Detailed drawings and a transparent, itemised quote before any work begins.

10+ years, 350+ projects

Trusted by homeowners, architects and designers across London & the Home Counties. 5-star rated.

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Common Questions

Questions about
wall panelling

Not covered here? Call us on 01494 261 564 — we'll answer straight away.

What's the right dado rail height for a room?
The traditional rule is that the dado rail should sit at roughly one third of the ceiling height from the floor — so in a room with a 2.7m ceiling, approximately 900mm. For rooms with very high ceilings (3m+), we often pitch the dado slightly higher. The proportions of the room and the furniture within it also influence the decision. We'll advise at the design stage.
Can panelling be installed in a bathroom or kitchen?
Yes, with the right materials. We use moisture-resistant MDF in bathroom environments and specify appropriate primers and paints. In kitchens, shaker panelling or tongue-and-groove is a popular choice. For wet rooms and shower areas we use different materials and methods entirely — we'll advise on the right approach.
Do you supply and fit the paint finish as part of the panelling installation?
We can supply panels primed and ready for your decorator, or we can arrange a full spray-paint finish from our workshop before installation. The spray finish gives a flawless, factory-quality result. We'll agree the approach at the quoting stage.
How is panelling fixed — will it damage the walls?
We fix panelling using a combination of adhesive and discreet mechanical fixings. The fixings are designed to be removable without significant damage if the panelling is ever taken down. We always prepare the wall properly before installation to ensure a flat, stable substrate.
Can you incorporate built-in features like bookshelves or display niches within the panelling?
Yes — integrating built-in features within a panelling scheme is one of the things that makes it genuinely bespoke. Recessed niches, book alcoves, concealed doors and display lighting can all be designed into the panelling as part of the original scheme.

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Panelling is the quietest way to change how a whole room feels.

AKL Joinery — High Wycombe & East Finchley

Get in Touch

Ready to discuss
your project?

01494 261 564

Whether you have a detailed brief or just an early idea — call us or send an enquiry and we'll respond within 24 hours with a no-obligation quote.

Workshop: Unit 1D Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe HP12 3BD

Showroom: 146 High Road, East Finchley N2 9ED

info@akljoinerylondon.co.uk

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