Decorating wood panel walls

Wood paneling can be a tricky element when decorating your house. Should you get rid of it completely? Paint it? Or can you actually make it work? Today, more people are choosing to keep their old wood paneling and update it with more contemporary decor. When styling a room around paneling, there are some colors […]

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 […]

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This dated design trend is an undesirable home quality, but don't fret. Here are five ideas on how to transform your outdated wood-paneled walls into a stunning design element.

The remodeling experts at HGTV.com have rounded up their favorite wood-paneling makeovers that turn outdated rooms into stylish spaces.

Ever find yourself staring at your walls, feeling like your space needs something extra but not sure what? Paint can only take a room so far, and you’re craving a bit more character—something that pops without feeling over the top. That’s where wood comes in. If you’re aiming for a sleek, modern vibe or a […]

When you purchase old houses, chances are good that you will become the new proud owner of one or two wood panelled rooms. Congratulations! What's that I hear? Groaning? Grumbling? Sorry. I already heard that from my husband when we purchased this house. Our family room, with its built-in bookcases, brick fireplace, and all of its wood panelled glory was destined to become my husband's man cave. But my husband had visions of the room just looking like a cave, period. I knew that with a few…

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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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.