Slatted kitchen wall?

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Our building was built in the 60s and some of the apartments have this weird wall in the kitchen made of slats that faces the living area. I’m trying to remember what it’s called, but can’t, and Google is being no help. Any ideas?
 
Is it wood paneling? Personally, I am a huge fan of wood paneling. I think its beautiful. 🙂
 
No, it’s like permanent vertical blinds, except made out of wood and immobile. You can see into the main room through them at the correct angle. I’d never seen anything like it before. I’m really not a fan, but not sure a renovated apartment where they’ve been removed is worth the extra money unless there’s a safety issue for the baby. I don’t like how it blocks the view of the main room…I like to be able to see what she’s doing.
 
 
I love a mystery! Could the area have originally been open, but was covered in a remodel? And is it floor to ceiling or counter level to ceiling?
 
Bonnie said:
I love a mystery! Could the area have originally been open, but was covered in a remodel? And is it floor to ceiling or counter level to ceiling?
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I remember the leasing office lady said it was a fad in the 60s, so it’s the original. The remodeled apartments have had it torn out to make a more open floor plan. It’s floor to ceiling.
 
I get it now…I’ve seen them, but have no idea what they are called, sorry.
 
Crusaderbear said:
I get it now…I’ve seen them, but have no idea what they are called, sorry.
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That’s OK. Do you think they’re a bad idea for a family with a soon-to-be toddler? The apartments without it are $150 more per month
 
AClaire11 said:
Our building was built in the 60s and some of the apartments have this weird wall in the kitchen made of slats that faces the living area. I’m trying to remember what it’s called, but can’t, and Google is being no help. Any ideas?
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I don’t think you are referrring to a lath and plaster wall but I kept looking and found this:
diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/walls-and-ceilings/2015/how-to-design-a-wood-slat-wall. Nothing fancy; just called a wood slat wall. I was looking for a design feature from that same era and couldn’t fine a technical name for it and still haven’t found it.
 
AClaire11 said:
That’s OK. Do you think they’re a bad idea for a family with a soon-to-be toddler? The apartments without it are $150 more per month
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It depends a lot on the toddler. Maybe one of those look-around-the-corner mirrors so you’d be able to keep an eye on her? Or a nanny cam? Even that would be cheaper than $150/month!
 
AClaire11 said:
Our building was built in the 60s and some of the apartments have this weird wall in the kitchen made of slats that faces the living area. I’m trying to remember what it’s called, but can’t, and Google is being no help. Any ideas?
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We used to call them louver walls and doors when I was little.
 
Bonnie said:
It depends a lot on the toddler. Maybe one of those look-around-the-corner mirrors so you’d be able to keep an eye on her? Or a nanny cam? Even that would be cheaper than $150/month!
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She’s only crawling at the moment, but is constantly getting into everything. Pulling books off the shelves, trying to crawl under the crib to reach the cat, trying to shake the floor lamp, etc. I really like to cook and want to be able to take advantage of a bigger kitchen without wondering if she’s managed to breach the gate separating her from the litter box, for example.
 
mommy_k said:
We used to call them louver walls and doors when I was little.
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That’s really close!!! The only difference being that these are vertical slats and you can’t open and close them. Thank you! I’m not finding any info on safety, so I guess they’re not common enough for that to be commented on.
 
AClaire11 said:
That’s really close!!! The only difference being that these are vertical slats and you can’t open and close them. Thank you! I’m not finding any info on safety, so I guess they’re not common enough for that to be commented on.
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Not all louvred styles open. The doors I meant to get to hide my laundry area were louvred - slats didn’t move. But due to a miscommunication with the contractor, I ended up with solid doors. Fortunately, they look very nice. Note to self - put everything in writing!

homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Doors-Interior-Closet-Doors-Bi-Fold-Doors/N-5yc1vZc5ik

What I wanted was the first in the 3rd row, what I got was the first in the first row.
 
Bonnie said:
Not all louvred styles open. The doors I meant to get to hide my laundry area were louvred - slats didn’t move. But due to a miscommunication with the contractor, I ended up with solid doors. Fortunately, they look very nice. Note to self - put everything in writing!
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I think you got it. I thought that louvers needed to be angled and horizontal but not so.
Google “louver vertical -blinds” without quotes maybe -angle, too.
 
I can’t imagine that they would pose a problem for the baby, but mine did things I would never have imagined, so… how close together are crib slats supposed to be? Are these closer or further apart? Basically, could she get her head stuck between them, since there’s no concern about her falling.

Maybe it’s time for a playpen or to teach her to stay in a high chair while you cook? You might have to kind of train her to whicheve you chose to get her used to it, as she is accustomed to roaming. She needs to know it’s a fun place, and that she won’t be stuck there forever. Talk to her while she’s in it, describe what you’re doing and occasionally ruffle her hair or kiss her so she doesn’t feel abandoned.
 
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