Wood Paneling Ideas

Pine Paneling

• Paneling made from pine has some characteristics that allow it to turn your city home into a cabin in the woods. The aroma of pine paneling is distinct, and it can linger for a long time after it is installed. Pine paneling also has individual wood knots in it that give it a memorable look. If you are thinking of a theme for your home remodeling that involves the outdoors, consider using pine paneling in your project.

Half Height

• One of the misconceptions about installing paneling is that you must buy a full sheet and cover your entire wall with it. Consider covering only half of your wall with the paneling of your choice, and finish the wall with a patterned wallpaper or a colorful paint. You can use molding to decorate the area where the paneling stops, including decorative crown molding. Consider a color theme where the color of the wallpaper or paint you use to finish the wall matches the paneling.

Ceilings

• Most people think of paneling as something used to cover the walls, but you can also use paneling to cover the ceiling as well. Paneling over the ceiling creates a colonial look. Or use a bright-colored paneling to give a Victorian feel to your home decor. If you are finishing a basement in which you are installing a bar, use a paneled ceiling to give your basement bar the feeling of a British pub.