Help -Knotty Pine Panel Pant Over

13 years ago

I am updating my bedroom and would love to do something with the knotty pine paneling and built ins that will transform the room. I decided to go with a light gray paint for the walls and am thinking some form of white for the paneling but would love ideas for specific colors. Here are pics of the paneling and wall color. To give a sense of the room vibe (sassy/chic)the furniture will be expresso and I am thinking about using Orange and perhaps a blue ( teal) to interject color -here is a pic of the accent chair I am thinking of using. Thanks!

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studio10001

13 years ago

You'll have a greater sense of light and space in the room by using the darker colour on the walls than ceiling. With walls this low, you can afford to be more dynamic with your wall colour,too. Your palette seems fine - if you are getting an area rug or drapes,you might take a look at those items for a wall colour before settling on a grey. It is easier to match the paint to the furnishings than the other way around.

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abarge11
Original Author
13 years ago
Yikes disregard my misspelling ! I was typing in a hurry:)
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dragon_flies2002
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
I think I might myself leave it be and allow the chair and the walls both to create that orange-warm glow in the room. I dont know if the paneling is just wainscoting or if on the other walls it runs floor to ceiling. I would think a light wash over the paneling could transform it without loosing the charm of the wood. Grey is a great neutral so weathered board look could be an interesting contrast... If you dont care for it at all and wish to paint it, do certainly be daring - orange ! or that blue you mentioned. Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
dragon_flies2002
12 years ago
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NorthWoods Manufacturing
12 years ago
If you are going to paint it you will want to make sure it is properly prepared. Check with your local paint store. If you don't make certain the knots in the pine are sealed they will eventually bleed through the paint. Also you want to make sure the primer and paint you use will adhere properly to whatever is already on the pine.
studio10001
12 years ago
How did your project go, abarge11? We'd love to see the results!