Stained paneling walls

I was just writing a post about whitewashing the wall in the office and I realized I never told you guys about the wall I stained! This was one of the first projects I did in the house. I was obsessed with the idea of preserving one of the original wood paneled walls. The entire downstairs was the knotty pine paneling, and although Ian and I both appreciate things for their original beauty, we did not want to live in a dungeon. So we did paint most of it; however, we decided to keep the…

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The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here! And by all, I mean probably a handful of you, but I’d like to think everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for my

Tired of old, dated wood paneling? This design trend is common in homes but can feel dated and unattractive. If you’re sick of looking at walls that remind you of grandma’s house, you’re lucky – it’s not a hard fix. And no, you won’t have to pay to replace the whole wall. Distressing wood […]

Protecting your wood walls is as simple as protecting your hardwood floors. All you need is a regular maintenance routine and a few simple tools and you can keep your wood wall treatments looking great for years to come.

Transform your wood paneling with expert tips! Learn how to paint wood paneling for a beautiful new look in our step-by-step guide!

When I was renovating my office, I knew I wanted to keep the wood paneling but no matter what I tried I couldn’t get the red tones to match my style. I decided to transform it into this gorgeous light gray oak wash with gel stain and it turned out SO GOOD! The first time […]

Paneled walls. I’m not sure there’s anyone who would willingly put these up in their home in the 21st century. And any time I come across them, my first instinct is to RIP. THEM. DO…

A typical design choice is to have wood paneling as your walls. However, this is supposed to be a rustic look, but it can quickly make your home look uninviting. It resembles a cabin rather than an incredible artistic design. It's too easy to get carried away with wanting your house to be different and stylish, but sometimes these trends are taken a tad too far. This is another example of when you should leave your walls alone. #homedecor #interior #bedroom