How to make wood paneling look modern

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The first option for updating wood paneling is often paint, which can immediately turn off many home improvement enthusiasts. However, there are a wide variety of ways to update outdated paneling, from wallpapering to covering with a wall liner. It first needs to be prepared before the makeover.

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

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.

Discover 5 creative wood paneling makeover ideas that will turn your outdated wood-paneled rooms into modern, stylish spaces. From painting to whitewashing, find the perfect solution for your home in this inspiring guide.

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 […]

My fingers haven't been so excited to type out a title for a long time. It's one thing to be done painting the paneling but it's a whole 'nother feat to get up a tutorial about it - only took me a couple of months...HA! It's a hefty one with a lot of carefully ordered steps to help you along if you've been thinking about laying a fresh coat on the wood paneling you've inherited. We are certainly happy we took on the task. The end result has us heck-yeahing and has our living room looking a…

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 […]

If your home has wood paneling, you've probably pondered some major wood paneling makeover ideas to move past those "Brady Bunch" vibes.

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 […]