The Arts & Crafts period saw a return of oak panelling. This was often seen in hallways and landings which were designed to be seen as a central living space. Oak panelling offered a grand but low maintenance material that withstood the daily dirt and wear and tear often found in busy entrances. The panelling would be made from vertical oak boards surrounded by a frame and topped with a plate rail. The panels covered the lower half of the wall or could be found to cover the two thirds of the wall. This style of wall covering continued to be popular in the traditional style house up to the late 1930's.

The 1930s House Manual

The 1930s House Explained

The 1930s Home

Oak Panelling Specialist

Stuart Interiors

Cox Architectural Salvage

Deacon and Sandys

Arttus Period Interiors

Crowther Panelled Rooms

Salvo Web

Forum Debates

Channel 4 Homes Forum: Oak Panelling

Restoring Oak Panneling: WoodWork Forum

Hallways, Corridors and Staircases

Fresh Looks for Entryways, Hallways and Foyers

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Useful Research Websites

BBC Homes 1920's:

BBC Homes 1930's

Hidden House History

Francis Frith Photo Archive

The Geffrye Museum

English Architecture: Britain Express

Looking at Buildings: Pevsner Architectural Guides

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