Styling wood paneling

Wood paneling was popular for a couple of decades in the late twentieth century. Nowadays, many experts recommend painting it a fresh color. But beware: if you paint that wood paneling, there’s no going back! Painting the wood paneling is a permanent step that can be wearisome and expensive. We have researched various methods to […]

Growing up, the walls of my parents’ living room den were narrow, dark wood panels. No matter the time of day, the place felt like a cave. But though I finally persuaded them to paint them to match the rest of the house a few years ago (and it really did brighten the place up), after seeing these stylish spaces, I’m starting to rethink the wood paneling look. It’s definitely distinctive. It adds texture to a space and it certainly ups the warmth factor.

Say goodbye to 1970's knotty pine wood paneling and give your room a fresh new start. Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer is the perfect start for your wood paneling living room makeover, like this one from SoPo Cottage. This water-based primer sticks to all surfaces without sanding, while sealing stains and tannin bleed. Your walls will thank you.

Growing up, the walls of my parents’ living room den were narrow, dark wood panels. No matter the time of day, the place felt like a cave. But though I finally persuaded them to paint them to match the rest of the house a few years ago (and it really did brighten the place up), after seeing these stylish spaces, I’m starting to rethink the wood paneling look. It’s definitely distinctive. It adds texture to a space and it certainly ups the warmth factor.

How Decorate Wood Paneling Without Painting - give your 70's wood paneling a modern look with these ideas for decorating around wood paneling. #woodpaneling #decorating

If you are wondering whether you should paint the paneling in order to sell your house, these guidelines will help you create a gorgeous space.

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Whether you have inherited knotty pine furniture or moved into a home with knotty pine paneling or flooring, you might be wondering how to pick a color palette that will complement this traditional finish of wood. Knotty pine has been popular in interior design for many decades and is still favored as a decor finish because of its rich, warming honey-like tones. Here we will look at which colors you can use with knotty pine to achieve a variety of different styles.