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Overview
Tasmanian Collection Sample Box: Try Before You Transform
Considering a feature wall or ceiling upgrade? Our Tasmanian Collection Sample Box lets you experience the warmth and beauty of our newest timber options; Tasmanian Oak and Tasmanian Blackwood, before you commit to your full project.
Our Tasmanian Collection is part of our Acupanel® Premium range but is slightly different to our original colourways. Unlike our regular Premium Acupanel®, the Tasmanian Collection doesn’t come pre-oiled. This gives you the flexibility to oil or stain with your choice of product, or leave it as is for a subtle, light finish that beautifully showcases the natural timber.
Inside, you’ll find:
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Tasmanian Oak: A light-to-medium brown timber with a clean, straight grain. Its soft, calming aesthetic is ideal for creating welcoming spaces that feel bright and natural.
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Tasmanian Blackwood: A soft brown timber with striking grain variation that adds depth and character to any room. Perfect for those wanting a timeless, luxurious feel with a touch of drama.
Each sample is a genuine piece of the Acupanel® product, so you can see the colour, texture, and quality up close in your own lighting and space. Feel the smooth finish, view how the tones work with your furnishings, and confidently plan your design with zero guesswork.
Best of all, your sample box is refundable when you place your Acupanel® order, making it a risk-free step towards transforming your space with the warmth of Tasmanian timbers.
The story behind Acupanel®
Acupanel® was never meant to be just another wall panel.
It was born from a question our founder, Laurence Freed, asked over 40 years ago:
“What if the walls of everyday people could be crafted with the same care, precision, and beauty as luxury furniture?”
Laurence’s journey with wood began in the 1970s, in a dusty veneer mill in East London.
Back then, he wasn’t thinking about trends. He was learning the old-school way, hands-on in sawmills, alongside craftsmen who treated timber with reverence.
He spent decades rising through the industry.
In the 1980s, he began specialising in premium African veneers, sourced from the heart of Ghana.
And it didn’t stop there.
By the late 80s and early 90s, Laurence was furnishing yachts, private jets, and Rolls-Royce dashboards with rare burls and exotic cuts.
He became a trusted name in the world of wood veneer, known for sourcing the near-impossible.
But through it all, one value never changed:
Quality that lasts.
So when it came time to create something new for the modern home, Laurence asked:
What if we could bring that same premium craftsmanship to wall panels?
What if a panel could be built like fine furniture?
What if it could transform not just how a room looks, but how it sounds and feels?
And with that, Acupanel® was born.
The world’s first out-of-the-box acoustic slat wall panel.
It combined real wood veneer with engineered acoustic felt to reduce noise, improve ambience, and bring natural warmth to any space.
No mess. No staining. No heavy tools. Just instant transformation.
Since then, many have tried to imitate what we created. Panels that look similar, sound similar, even claim the same results.
But here's what we've noticed. When you really live with something, up close, every day, you begin to notice the difference.
The way light dances across real wood grain.
The touch of premium materials.
The way silence settles into a room.
That’s why we’ve never cut corners.
Never chased mass production.
Never compromised.
Every Acupanel® is crafted with precision, hand-oiled by our team, and backed with recycled acoustic felt that works.
Because when you’re investing in your home, your sanctuary, you deserve something you’ll never regret.
Acupanel® doesn’t just transform walls.
It transforms the feeling of the entire room.
The warmth. The stillness. The sense of arrival.
The kind of upgrade that makes you pause for a moment... and exhale.
Welcome to the original.
Welcome to Acupanel®.
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Join thousands of happy customers transforming their spaces, one panel at a time.
Crafted for impact. Designed for ease. Loved for life.
Every WVH® panel is more than just wall décor, it’s a transformation. Instantly elevate your space with natural textures, warm acoustics, and effortless style.
Whether you’re creating a cosy home retreat or a bold feature wall, our panels bring depth, character, and calm to any room.