Technically just a piece of a wall, this wood plank accent adds a vertical element. There's also some fun play between this real wood and the faux bois rug.
Something else to consider if you're space is just totally overrun by wood plank walls, albeit cedar or oak, is to break up the wood with drywall. You won't necessarily have to tear out any wood to do this. Use furring strips directly on top of the existing wood, screwed into the studs. Attach drywall directly into the studs, seam each sheet, add drywall mud, then sand. What you're left with is a sleek, modernized accent of wood plank. While homeowners with advanced DIY skills can do this, I'd definitely suggest a pro if there are electrical outlets, doors or windows involved.
Before deciding on how you want to change your walls, first figure out what you want to do with the room. What type of space do you want to create? If you want a room to feel cozy and a bit smaller, use darker colors. If you want to open it up, look for lighter colored options. Can't decide? Think about doing a bit of both! Wallcoverings today are all about mixing it up. Wood paneling is a beautiful way to add a touch of warmth to a room. Doing a small section cuts the cost pretty drastically, and means you can make a DIY project out of it.
The most obvious way to modernize wood paneling look is to turn it 90 degrees on the horizontal. It is reminiscent of the horizontal wood slat look that has swept our terrain in the past couple of years, but with high-quality wood closely spaced together, it won't look outdated for a long time. How much do you love the faux bois patterned rug that reinforces the outdoorsy natural feel of this interior space?
This feature wall does not encompass the entire wall, but acts as an interesting design element that grounds the woodwork from the ceiling and creates a sense of continuity.
added by aimeebrunner to family room (4 months ago)
like the wood with the gray chair and green rug. you can just see to the left that there is a brown couch with it... so could maybe do something similar in family room.
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-Susan