Looking to add depth, rhythm, and character to your next project? It’s time to think beyond the flat wall. With a nod to timeless architecture and a push toward bold new textures, Thermory’s fluted profiles and dentil-inspired projects offer a fresh way to reimagine wood design—inside and out.
These aren’t just surface treatments. They’re design tools—meant to sculpt light, shape mood, and add detail that tells a story.
Design Detail, Reimagined.
Classic dentil moulding—those evenly spaced rectangular blocks found on historic cornices—has long symbolized refinement and thoughtful craftsmanship. We’ve reimagined this ancient tradition with custom-milled, thermally modified wood that’s built to endure.
From fluted wall paneling to accent trims and sauna interiors, these repeating patterns can add architectural interest wherever you want to make a statement.
Creative Ways to Use Dentil-Inspired and Fluted Wood Profiles
1. Modern Facades with Repeating Block Patterns
Recreate the architectural rhythm of dentil moulding on a grand scale. Use Thermory’s thermally modified wood to design façades or soffits with small, evenly spaced protrusions that add both depth and movement to exterior walls.
Think of it as texture that shifts with the light—subtle from a distance, sculptural up close.
2. Interior Statements with Fluted Alder Tiles
Want to bring that rhythm inside? Our Aspen or Alder fluted wall paneling offer a refined yet tactile solution. Create a feature wall or wrap a hallway. These panels lend warmth and subtle pattern to clean-lined spaces.
They’re proof that texture doesn’t have to be loud to have impact.
3. Accent Trim that Adds Character
Look up—literally. Eaves, soffits, and overhangs are perfect places to layer in dentil-inspired detail. Use fluted profiles to add pulse beneath the roofline, giving the space a touch of classic heritage (with a modern touch).
The result? Clean architectural lines that feel handcrafted and rich in character.
4. Saunas with Bold, Textured Walls
In high-performance spaces like saunas, fluted wood isn’t just decorative—it needs to be durable. Thermory’s thermally modified Aspen and Radiata Pine hold up beautifully to heat and humidity.
At the Ring Spa in Estonia, dentil-like panels line the sauna’s walls and ceiling, creating a calm, rhythmic space. We are in awe of this gorgeous and functional space!
5. Outdoor Seating or Decking with a Twist
Step outside and take the pattern with you. Imagine built-in benches or deck edges with a step-like detail inspired by dentil motifs. These repeating forms add unexpected dimension—and offer a chance to continue your vision from exterior walls down to the ground.
Why Thermory?
Every profile we create is backed by thermal modification—bringing enhanced durability, stability, and sustainability to beautiful wood. This means your design isn’t just bold. It’s built to last.
Add a Tactile Tempo!
Great architecture is a balance of form and function. With fluted panels and dentil-inspired profiles, you don’t have to choose. Texture, tone, and durability meet with purpose.
Let these ideas inspire your next project. Whether it’s a serene sauna, a sculptural soffit, or a bold interior wall – set the tone with texture.
Image Credits: Elvo Jakobson. Accurate Millworks. Veronika Stuksrud.
