Panelled Walls Dress Up Your Living Space

Versatile Wood Updates and Enriches Rooms of Any Style

UserMarch 20, 2011

The pure versatility of wood is amazing. From rustic, to smooth and sleek, wood in its various incarnations can easily transform a room from boring to beautiful regardless of your design style.

Afraid of the dark and dated panelling of the 1970s? Fear no more. This collection of rooms illustrates the wide variety of wood panelled walls available today. So the next time you're agonizing over how to breathe new life into a room, consider adding some wood panelling. With all the great options available, you're sure to find one you'll love.

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Board and batten wainscoting gives this entry a sophisticated feel. This look is just as easily at home in a country cottage as it is in this traditional home.

Worried that wood might detract from a modern space? Here's proof to the contrary. Square panels and a natural finish give this panelling its contemporary edge, creating a sleek and sophisticated mood.

The Lettered Cottage

Horizontal boards give this cottage room unique appeal. Their rough-hewn texture adds a sense of warmth to the cool hues of the room's palette.

The pickled finish of the panelling in this room creates a subtle juxtaposition with the warmer wood of the floor and credenza. The three different shades play off one another with just enough contrast to add interest to this wood-dominated room.

The panelling in this room plays off the traditional ideal of a wood-panelled library, but updates it with an unexpected color. The minimal furnishings continue the updated library theme.

Wood panelled walls are completely unexpected in a bath. The warm stain plays off the cool marble floors beautifully.

Cary Bernstein Architect

Try adding panelling to the kitchen. White washed panelling gives this breakfast nook a crisp, yet cozy update.

Summerour Architects

Floor-to-ceiling wainscotting adds sophistication to a room dominated by rustic furniture. Dark toned wood floors contrast beautifully with the white panelling.

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The panelled wall in this bedroom works for a number of reasons. The dark-toned, rough hewn appearance is the perfect backdrop for the simplicity of the white and neutral-toned bed. In addition the horizontal panelling and movement of the woodgrain eliminate the need for additional adornment.

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