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.
Living with dark paneling walls.
To check sand a small area on the wall.
Brother s drew scott transformed this bedroom from drab to fab.
Certain designs might even mimic the look of pine oak or other types of wall paneling.
Instead of fighting it work with the rich paneling to create a cozy inviting space.
With dark paneling on the walls your room is likely going for a small intimate look.
Wall paneling or molding is a desirable decorative feature not just in historic homes but in contemporary spaces too.
When you re ready to start painting make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood.
A fresh coat of paint quickly updates old wood paneling or wainscoting for less than the cost of replacing the walls.
Although a good sized space the dark wood paneling and old shag carpet are in desperate need of a renovation in this worn bedroom.
Hide the wood paneling under art.
Installing new wall paneling whether it s shiplap wainscoting or a simple chair rail can be a good way to return character to a home that has been stripped back to fill in gaps in an existing scheme or to help a new addition to blend in.
Painting wood paneling is a simple way to change the look of a room.
Light and airy brother vs.
Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood.
The dark color of this sleek and contemporary wood panel wall has provided this bright and modern living room with mature and profound ambiance.
If you don t like the color of the dark stained wood paneled walls in your home consider painting them a brighter color.
Vinyl coatings come off quickly revealing the pressboard underneath.
The creative nature of the seperate wood paneled wall adds extra visual effect to this living room and surely enhanced the aesthetic and the overall appearance of this living room.
This home depot guide gives you step by step instructions on how to paint paneling.
If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish you ll need to.
Hgtv star chip wade shows you how to modernize old school wood paneling with paint for more follow the hashtag rachaelrayshow.