Why traditional timbers for charring or Shou Sugi Ban have been surpassed with modern clears timber and better species.

traditional material choice and modern quality control are not the same thing.

A well-designed feature wall provides orientation. It naturally draws the eye and establishes the primary direction of the space. This is particularly important in open-plan living areas where multiple functions share a single volume. When the eye has somewhere intentional to land, the entire room becomes easier to read.