This jessica helgerson designed space is pretty much peak mid century but thanks to the varied shades of wood it stays away from the clichés.
How to decorate a room with wood paneling walls.
Wood paneling can make a room feel a little chaotic not to mention dark musty and reminiscent of the 70s but it can also be seriously stylish when done right.
In the past couple of articles we have compared the living room walls as an empty canvas waiting to be filled with art and provide the interior with specific energy and now we are here again with the idea of how walls and more precisely wood panels on the walls will help you to beautify the living room.
If you re mimicking this in your own living room keep one wall a clean white.
In this masculine living room the dark wood paneling sets the stage.
Yes wood paneling has a bit of a reputation.
The gorgeous architectural details in the wood panels create a stunning detail.
The extension of built in shelving adds interest to the wall as well.
Instead of fighting it work with the rich paneling to create a cozy inviting space.
Wood paneling is common in rustic lodges log houses and mid century modern homes.
Start with a good primer to cover all that panel and wood grain then add a few coats of a vivid white paint.
In the jungle room or the den if you want to be so boring as to call it that we kept the original wood paneling.
The light colors seen in the artwork help brighten the dark stained wood paneling.
I will be the first to say that my initial instinct when i saw this space was to rip all the paneling out.
However budget and seeing a friend s updated 70 s paneled walls in action helped to change my mind and give it a whirl.
With dark paneling on the walls your room is likely going for a small intimate look.
It breaks up the natural material and brings some light in too.
How to decorate a room that already has wooden wall paneling.
But before you write it off as a fad best left behind consider the alternative.
This wood paneled living room features an abstract piece of art that covers and draws attention away from the paneling.
It comes in a number of styles from the knotty.
20 charming living rooms with wooden panel walls.