The entry sets the tone for the whole home. Here is how to use battens to create a warm, memorable arrival.
Frame the door
Run battens as a backdrop to the front door so it sits within a warm, textured panel. Continue the battens past the door height to give the entry presence.
Light it well
Grazing light across battens at night brings out the grain and shadow, turning the entry into a feature after dark as well as by day.
Carry it inside
Continuing the same finish from the external entry through to an internal feature wall blurs inside and out and makes the home feel larger and more considered.
Pick the right finish
Warm mid-tones like Spotted Gum and Western Red Cedar feel welcoming; darker Walnut or Smoked Oak feel refined and dramatic. Match it to your door and palette.