There is something about wood paneled walls that I find so appealing. I like the formal raised-panel walls just as much as the simple bead board walls.
Some of you may know I recently applied bead board paneling to our master bathroom walls and I have been very happy with the outcome.
But whether it’s a country style home or formal, traditional décor, the wood walls always invite me in.
The above wood paneled walls in white contrast the black sliding barn doors beautifully. Black and white are such a classic. Love the white slip covered chaise in the left corner of the image.
The pale blue/gray paint is so lovely in this more formal bedroom. I’ve never painted wood paneled wall anything but shades of white but I love the calming effect of this whisper blue.
This bedroom is a flip of the bedroom above. The raise paneled walls give the room a historic feel, as if you’re in an older, well-preserved home.
This Country Living room has great windows! I actually like the antique white against the white paneling. Love the linens!
I like the contrasting paint color of the worm-wood paneling and the bamboo shade…Dan Marty Designs
Design Chic posted a piece on banquets. I really like this room for it’s wall of glass front cupboards to the white tongue in grove paneling.
A Bunny Williams room…so wonderfully symmetric and calming in its neutral palate.
Isn’t this family room inviting…sisal or some natural fiber rug, overstuffed sofa and 2 great club chairs. The paneling just adds to the warmth for me.
Now this is a bathroom…maybe in my next life! Love the tub and the raised panel walls {sigh}
This paneling helps make the room more inviting, 2-story ceilings can be cold.
I like the extra wide opening to the living room, such a luxurious detail.
Isn’t this pretty, raised panel screen doors, paneled ceiling and wonderful doors.
Hand painted wood floors break up all of the wood but I really like the planks on the wall running perpendicular to the floor.
By the way, I fully intended to post some images of formal room with carved paneling but it seems I haven’t saved any. I guess I’ve subconsciously embraced a simple, classic style of decor. 🙂
Do you have a paneled room in your home?
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Ann said:
Karen, I love all these images. I love the paneled look when painted white. We live in a 1909 beach house and my office has it on the walls and ceiling. Feels very beachy. I’m behind on posts but let me know if you posted your bedroom – I saved all your posts to read so let me know if you posted the pictures.
Ann
Karen said:
Hi Ann,
I can imagine how charming your office is in your wonderful beach cottage. I love beachy decor. Wish I lived a little closer to the beach myself.
I posted pictures recently of my reading room, is that what you’re thinking of?
Thanks for visiting me, miss your blog.
Karen
Linda Coble said:
Karen,
Loved all the paneled rooms! I’ve always thought it was a wonderful way to finish off a room – not overly formal but welcoming and comfy. I have an area in mind in our great room that I think would look great with a little paneling. Thanks for another great inspiration.
Linda
Karen said:
I’ll bet I know what area you are talking about…I think some paneling would look great.
Thanks for your loyalty!
xo,
Karen
Alison said:
I just love wood paneling, on ceilings, walls, etc. That very first image is my cup of tea. Someday!
Peggy said:
Hi Karen, I love the picture of the worm-wood paneling it was just what I was looking for to inspire me! We just bought a seaside cottage in Florida in need of major renovation. All most all of the walls in the cottage are natural worm-wood and the ceilings are natural wood also. I wanted to paint the ceiling a white high gloss to bring in some light but had never seen worm wood before and considered having it all removed. Do you know what was used to paint or stain the worm-wood on your walls and if the ceiling is pure white or tinted? If you have any other pictures that you could send me or any suggestions on other sources for working with worm-wood, it would be highly appreciated. Thanks,
Peggy
Karen said:
Hi Peggy,
The worm wood paneling in the image I posted is a home I toured but don’t actually know the owner. I believe the ceiling is painted and the walls are painted as well. The ceiling is white and the walls appear to be a shade of something in the beige/gray family. It’s a soft and subtle shade but with the contrast of the white ceiling it’s effective. How fun for you to be renovating a seaside cottage. If I were painting the wood I would want the ceiling to be a high or semi gloss for light and then the walls could be flat or semi-gloss.
Let me know how your renovation goes and thanks for stopping by.
Karen
Robyn said:
Hi,
I’m interested in using horizontal shiplap painted white in my foyer. However, from the foyer you can see the family room, living room, stairway up to the second floor, and straight ahead is the kitchen. I love the transitional look of that family room, but with wanting to do the foyer horizontal shiplap, what would you suggest for the family room and living room? If its alway wood paneling, what would be the look? Vertical work? What is a good color to paint what will not have wood work? I’m struggling between a soft gray or sand color. I look forward to your assistance.