“Home is any four walls that enclose the right person.” – Helen Rowland Wall paneling is a traditional wall treatment that adds texture, depth, and design to your walls. If you’re looking for a creative wall covering, consider installing wood paneling over your drywall. You can leave natural wood as is for a rustic look or paint it for a more sophisticated and uniform look. What’s brilliant about a wall paneling project is that you can adapt it to the interior design approach you have for your home. Picture frame trim work looks elegant and sophisticated, but you can give it a more unassuming feel with the right choice of trim pieces. Shiplap tends to be the common choice for rustic and farmhouse design, but you could paint it and give it a more sophisticated look. These wall paneling ideas will help you choose the best wall treatment for your home.

  1. Wall Design Modern design trends have allowed a wide variety of wall panels to come pre-fabricated. This makes it easy, affordable, and fast to create any type of wall paneling treatment you can think of. Mount 3D panels to create a textured interior wall. Panels can come in expensive wood finishes with ornate trim work. This instantly gives your home an expensive feel without the investment or expense. Some don’t come as a complete wood wall panel but are pre-cut pieces available in different sizes measured by the square foot. You then glue or nail them to the wall in a pattern. These options are perfect for an accent wall that can add a bit of style to the room. Source: @calebvincentinteriors via Instagram Source: @deepica_reddy via Instagram Source: @indianaoliveirausa via Instagram Source: @muurdeco via Instagram Source: @silfra_leatherpanels via Instagram Source: @yourforest_panels via Instagram  
  2. Living Room Your living room probably has some of the largest wall space in your home. This gives you a large canvas for your wall panels. Depending on the type, intricacy, and color, you may want to keep your paneling to one wall so that it’s a feature wall. This works well if you want to create a reclaimed plank wood wall. The varying textures and colors would be overwhelming if you tried to do every interior wall with them. More subtle designs, like a board and batten, picture frame, or raised panel in a light color or white, can go all the way around the room and look beautiful. If you have a more open floor plan, you’ll want to consider continuing the paneling beyond your living room. Extend it into your kitchen, dining room, or hallway. Source: @livingston.living via Instagram Source: @solodki.interiors via Instagram Source: @wallpaper.and_.wine_.at_.49 via Instagram  
  3. Modern Modern wall paneling says goodbye to the trim pieces and intricate designs. Instead, you’ll see walls that have a floor-to-ceiling 3D wall panel. It’s a single sheet that’s shaped to create depth and dimension. It could be an abstract pattern of wavy lines or have a geometric shape. Plan to have minimal wall decor if you take this approach. The decorative wall panel itself becomes your wall decor. Another modern option is to mount several flat panels on an entire wall. They can be square or rectangular for a more uniform look or have a randomized freeform shape. Mount them at different heights so that they create depth on the wall. Give your wall an extra bit of flash by installing lighting. Hidden LEDs can create a beautiful glow and futuristic effect. Source: @colourgallerya via Instagram Source: @homedesignnowofficial via Instagram Source: @our.millerhome via Instagram Source: @underrussellsroof via Instagram Source: @walldi_lab via Instagram  
  4. Wood When choosing wood paneling as your wall treatment, you need to consider the color and type of wood. Then decide how you want to design the panels on your wall. Choose too dark a shade, and you risk your home looking dated. A lighter wood will look fresh and help brighten up the room. Create a patterned design with your wood paneling to give it a modern feel. Use skinnier planks and space them out. Use wider wood planks arranged into a herringbone or chevron pattern. Embrace the look of nature and use wood panels alternated with living wall panels. Use moss or succulents to cover the living wall panels. For a sleek minimalist look, add metal panels to the design. Source: @antra_suhard via Instagram Source: @inside_number_5_ via Instagram Source: @laurenhaskettfinedesign via Instagram Source: @master.tordesign via Instagram Source: @mcraftwoodwork via Instagram Source: @reviving_no37 via Instagram Source: @theboysupstate via Instagram  

  5. DIY You don’t have to hire an expert craftsman for your wall paneling project. You can easily adhere to sheets of a vertical panel. Look for ones that have a texture or are 3D for a modern take. If you want a completely DIY project for your kitchen design, then make your own panels. You could use wood planks, cut square pieces of wood across the grain, and cover the wall in shims. Head to your local home depot or online, and buy several pieces of decorative trim. Then cut them and arrange them on the wall. Use a geometric shape to add visual interest. Try to keep your design as uniform as possible when repeating it. Any slight deviation will become even more noticeable when done. Measure twice and cut once. Source: @1990shouse via Instagram Source: @foodsafetymum via Instagram Source: @kirstysfamilyhome via Instagram Source: @mylivingdecor via Instagram Source: @ourneckof_thewoods via Instagram Source: @s.l.f_home via Instagram Source: @sophies.home_.full_.of_.sparkle via Instagram   6. Painted Natural wood wall panels have their place in home design. However, they don’t work in all homes. A Scandinavian-designed home can look beautiful with a light wood panel. A reclaimed plank wall looks right at home in a rustic-inspired home. Those with a farmhouse appeal can support beadboard well. If you want to use a particular type of wooden wall, but the look of natural wood doesn’t quite work with your home, then you have one option, paint it. This hides the wood grain but also gives the paneling a refined look. It allows the details to become more subtle and gives your walls an elegant feel they wouldn’t typically have. For a bold look, try painting your wall one color and then trimming another. This works well with picture frame panels. You could also paint the wall one color and your raised or sunken panels another color for a contrasting look. Source: @durpettiinteriors via Instagram Source: @simonshouseinteriors via Instagram Source: @bee_homeinspired via Instagram   7. Bathroom You could use wall tile from the floor to the ceiling. This creates a solid look that can blend the bathroom together. For a fresh take on your bathroom walls, try adding a wood panel treatment to the walls’ bottom half. Wainscoting is a traditional wall paneling treatment that can look fresh when used in the bathroom. Typically, you find it in other areas of the home, such as hallways and dining rooms. When adding it to the bathroom, you can use various paneling types for the bottom half of the wall. The beadboard, picture frame, and raised panels all look beautiful as a lower wall treatment in your bathroom. Then you can paint or use tile on the upper half of the wall. Source: @fordhousenorfolk via Instagram Source: @gonewiththe_windleaves via Instagram Source: @inside_saddlers via Instagram Source: @larabelleathome via Instagram Source: @redpines_renovation via Instagram  

  8. Half Wall While you could apply your wood paneling to the entire wall, this can look overwhelming or become expensive. A smart budget and design option is to use it only on half the wall. The traditional approach is to use the paneling on the bottom half of your wall. However, this isn’t the rule in modern times. You could use the paneling on only the top half or use two different kinds for the top and bottom. Pair your paneling with a complementary design. Many people choose to paint or use wallpaper on the half that doesn’t have paneling. They keep the paneling a clean white or other delicate neutral. Then they let the other half of the wall have a louder design. Source: @inside_no_13 via Instagram Source: @oursharedcorner via Instagram Source: @say_yes_to_the_nest via Instagram   9. White All-white rooms are beautiful and present a clean and crisp design aesthetic. However, if done incorrectly, you could end up with a stark and barren room. Wall paneling is a perfect solution for adding texture and visual interest to the room while keeping in line with the all-white approach. Consider wall paneling that will add depth and texture to your room. A whitewashed shiplap is suitable for a farmhouse or rustic room. Board and batten in a large square or rectangle pattern can blend well with a variety of design themes. Picture frame molding can give your home a distinctly sophisticated and traditional look. Leave the space in the frames empty to keep your paneling looking modern. Source: @bee_homeinspired via Instagram Source: @duchessmanor via Instagram Source: @homebyem_ via Instagram Source: @itsinsidethatcounts via Instagram Source: @myhomeinneutral via Instagram Source: @our.taylor.made_.home_ via Instagram Source: @silver.grey_.home_ via Instagram   10. Dining Room Most people view their dining room as one of the most formal rooms in their home. This makes it the perfect place to try out some of the fancier wainscoting, molding, and wood paneling ideas. Look for wood trim pieces that have multiple levels and added designs. Accent your walls with additional scrollwork and millwork appliques pieces. Then complete the look by adding complementary pieces to the ceiling. Skip the board and batten and instead create a raised panel or picture frame design. You can create multiple levels and have additional shapes and designs added to the mainframe. If you don’t want to create these designs from scratch, you can buy premade panels that come with the design already applied. Then all you have to do is mount the panels on your wall. Source: @emilieanderskine via Instagram Source: @hanburyhome38 via Instagram Source: @homes4nomes via Instagram Source: @our_little_barn_conversion via Instagram Source: @phdpainting via Instagram Source: @themccraehome via Instagram  

  11. Hallway All too often, people forget about designing their hallways. This space links one well-designed room to another. Your hallways also have walls that deserve decoration. A low wooden paneling can define the space and make it feel longer. It can also help define the space by giving it its own distinct style. For a refined look, try wainscoting with a raised panel or board and a batten design. These are simple and can easily be scaled to fit the size of your hallway. Too large, and the pattern won’t repeat enough, making it look poorly planned and haphazard. Too small, and it will repeat too often, making your hallways feel smaller than it really is. Source: @itsinsidethatcounts via Instagram Source: @my1908home via Instagram Source: @ramseyresidence via Instagram Source: @sheremadness via Instagram   12. Bedroom Add a wood panel wall to one of the walls of your bedroom to create an accent wall. The wall behind your bed’s headboard is a perfect place for making this accent wall. Wood paneling, in its natural glory, gives your bedroom a warm and natural feel. It successfully brings nature into the room. However, not all of us want a rustic or farmhouse bedroom design. In this case, you can paint the paneling a bold color. This will make even shiplap look like a fresh design. Try creating a unique design, such as using faux leather panels, 3D panels, or metal panels with a design cut into them. Source: @chrisjordancarpentry via Instagram Source: @emilymay_interior via Instagram Source: @indigo_casa via Instagram Source: @inspired_interiors_edinburgh via Instagram Source: @its_all_about_the_house via Instagram Source: @playing.house_.interiors via Instagram Source: @prettyprospectcottage via Instagram Source: @sophies.home_.full_.of_.sparkle via Instagram Source: @theboardstore_ via Instagram Source: @viviennecutler via Instagram   13. Rustic Shiplap or plank walls are the classic wall paneling option. It’s clean and easy to install, and adds texture to the room. This makes it one of the most popular wall covering options. It comes in a variety of finishes, including natural, stained, and whitewashing. For an authentic look, use reclaimed wood. However, this will require a lot more work as you’ll need to trim and shape each piece of wood into the proper shape. An easier option is to use wooden panels. These are premade pieces that you can easily clip together and mount on the wall. You can use this wall treatment in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or hallway. Give your wallcovering visual interest by using wood planks that are of different colors. Balance them to have an even distribution. Source: @lowdale_living via Instagram  

“Home is any four walls that enclose the right person.” – Helen Rowland Wall paneling is a traditional wall treatment that adds texture, depth, and design to your walls. If you’re looking for a creative wall covering, consider installing wood paneling over your drywall. You can leave natural wood as is for a rustic look or paint it for a more sophisticated and uniform look. What’s brilliant about a wall paneling project is that you can adapt it to the interior design approach you have for your home. Picture frame trim work looks elegant and sophisticated, but you can give it a more unassuming feel with the right choice of trim pieces. Shiplap tends to be the common choice for rustic and farmhouse design, but you could paint it and give it a more sophisticated look. These wall paneling ideas will help you choose the best wall treatment for your home.

  1. Wall Design Modern design trends have allowed a wide variety of wall panels to come pre-fabricated. This makes it easy, affordable, and fast to create any type of wall paneling treatment you can think of. Mount 3D panels to create a textured interior wall. Panels can come in expensive wood finishes with ornate trim work. This instantly gives your home an expensive feel without the investment or expense. Some don’t come as a complete wood wall panel but are pre-cut pieces available in different sizes measured by the square foot. You then glue or nail them to the wall in a pattern. These options are perfect for an accent wall that can add a bit of style to the room. Source: @calebvincentinteriors via Instagram Source: @deepica_reddy via Instagram Source: @indianaoliveirausa via Instagram Source: @muurdeco via Instagram Source: @silfra_leatherpanels via Instagram Source: @yourforest_panels via Instagram  
  2. Living Room Your living room probably has some of the largest wall space in your home. This gives you a large canvas for your wall panels. Depending on the type, intricacy, and color, you may want to keep your paneling to one wall so that it’s a feature wall. This works well if you want to create a reclaimed plank wood wall. The varying textures and colors would be overwhelming if you tried to do every interior wall with them. More subtle designs, like a board and batten, picture frame, or raised panel in a light color or white, can go all the way around the room and look beautiful. If you have a more open floor plan, you’ll want to consider continuing the paneling beyond your living room. Extend it into your kitchen, dining room, or hallway. Source: @livingston.living via Instagram Source: @solodki.interiors via Instagram Source: @wallpaper.and_.wine_.at_.49 via Instagram  
  3. Modern Modern wall paneling says goodbye to the trim pieces and intricate designs. Instead, you’ll see walls that have a floor-to-ceiling 3D wall panel. It’s a single sheet that’s shaped to create depth and dimension. It could be an abstract pattern of wavy lines or have a geometric shape. Plan to have minimal wall decor if you take this approach. The decorative wall panel itself becomes your wall decor. Another modern option is to mount several flat panels on an entire wall. They can be square or rectangular for a more uniform look or have a randomized freeform shape. Mount them at different heights so that they create depth on the wall. Give your wall an extra bit of flash by installing lighting. Hidden LEDs can create a beautiful glow and futuristic effect. Source: @colourgallerya via Instagram Source: @homedesignnowofficial via Instagram Source: @our.millerhome via Instagram Source: @underrussellsroof via Instagram Source: @walldi_lab via Instagram  
  4. Wood When choosing wood paneling as your wall treatment, you need to consider the color and type of wood. Then decide how you want to design the panels on your wall. Choose too dark a shade, and you risk your home looking dated. A lighter wood will look fresh and help brighten up the room. Create a patterned design with your wood paneling to give it a modern feel. Use skinnier planks and space them out. Use wider wood planks arranged into a herringbone or chevron pattern. Embrace the look of nature and use wood panels alternated with living wall panels. Use moss or succulents to cover the living wall panels. For a sleek minimalist look, add metal panels to the design. Source: @antra_suhard via Instagram Source: @inside_number_5_ via Instagram Source: @laurenhaskettfinedesign via Instagram Source: @master.tordesign via Instagram Source: @mcraftwoodwork via Instagram Source: @reviving_no37 via Instagram Source: @theboysupstate via Instagram  

  5. DIY You don’t have to hire an expert craftsman for your wall paneling project. You can easily adhere to sheets of a vertical panel. Look for ones that have a texture or are 3D for a modern take. If you want a completely DIY project for your kitchen design, then make your own panels. You could use wood planks, cut square pieces of wood across the grain, and cover the wall in shims. Head to your local home depot or online, and buy several pieces of decorative trim. Then cut them and arrange them on the wall. Use a geometric shape to add visual interest. Try to keep your design as uniform as possible when repeating it. Any slight deviation will become even more noticeable when done. Measure twice and cut once. Source: @1990shouse via Instagram Source: @foodsafetymum via Instagram Source: @kirstysfamilyhome via Instagram Source: @mylivingdecor via Instagram Source: @ourneckof_thewoods via Instagram Source: @s.l.f_home via Instagram Source: @sophies.home_.full_.of_.sparkle via Instagram   6. Painted Natural wood wall panels have their place in home design. However, they don’t work in all homes. A Scandinavian-designed home can look beautiful with a light wood panel. A reclaimed plank wall looks right at home in a rustic-inspired home. Those with a farmhouse appeal can support beadboard well. If you want to use a particular type of wooden wall, but the look of natural wood doesn’t quite work with your home, then you have one option, paint it. This hides the wood grain but also gives the paneling a refined look. It allows the details to become more subtle and gives your walls an elegant feel they wouldn’t typically have. For a bold look, try painting your wall one color and then trimming another. This works well with picture frame panels. You could also paint the wall one color and your raised or sunken panels another color for a contrasting look. Source: @durpettiinteriors via Instagram Source: @simonshouseinteriors via Instagram Source: @bee_homeinspired via Instagram   7. Bathroom You could use wall tile from the floor to the ceiling. This creates a solid look that can blend the bathroom together. For a fresh take on your bathroom walls, try adding a wood panel treatment to the walls’ bottom half. Wainscoting is a traditional wall paneling treatment that can look fresh when used in the bathroom. Typically, you find it in other areas of the home, such as hallways and dining rooms. When adding it to the bathroom, you can use various paneling types for the bottom half of the wall. The beadboard, picture frame, and raised panels all look beautiful as a lower wall treatment in your bathroom. Then you can paint or use tile on the upper half of the wall. Source: @fordhousenorfolk via Instagram Source: @gonewiththe_windleaves via Instagram Source: @inside_saddlers via Instagram Source: @larabelleathome via Instagram Source: @redpines_renovation via Instagram  

  8. Half Wall While you could apply your wood paneling to the entire wall, this can look overwhelming or become expensive. A smart budget and design option is to use it only on half the wall. The traditional approach is to use the paneling on the bottom half of your wall. However, this isn’t the rule in modern times. You could use the paneling on only the top half or use two different kinds for the top and bottom. Pair your paneling with a complementary design. Many people choose to paint or use wallpaper on the half that doesn’t have paneling. They keep the paneling a clean white or other delicate neutral. Then they let the other half of the wall have a louder design. Source: @inside_no_13 via Instagram Source: @oursharedcorner via Instagram Source: @say_yes_to_the_nest via Instagram   9. White All-white rooms are beautiful and present a clean and crisp design aesthetic. However, if done incorrectly, you could end up with a stark and barren room. Wall paneling is a perfect solution for adding texture and visual interest to the room while keeping in line with the all-white approach. Consider wall paneling that will add depth and texture to your room. A whitewashed shiplap is suitable for a farmhouse or rustic room. Board and batten in a large square or rectangle pattern can blend well with a variety of design themes. Picture frame molding can give your home a distinctly sophisticated and traditional look. Leave the space in the frames empty to keep your paneling looking modern. Source: @bee_homeinspired via Instagram Source: @duchessmanor via Instagram Source: @homebyem_ via Instagram Source: @itsinsidethatcounts via Instagram Source: @myhomeinneutral via Instagram Source: @our.taylor.made_.home_ via Instagram Source: @silver.grey_.home_ via Instagram   10. Dining Room Most people view their dining room as one of the most formal rooms in their home. This makes it the perfect place to try out some of the fancier wainscoting, molding, and wood paneling ideas. Look for wood trim pieces that have multiple levels and added designs. Accent your walls with additional scrollwork and millwork appliques pieces. Then complete the look by adding complementary pieces to the ceiling. Skip the board and batten and instead create a raised panel or picture frame design. You can create multiple levels and have additional shapes and designs added to the mainframe. If you don’t want to create these designs from scratch, you can buy premade panels that come with the design already applied. Then all you have to do is mount the panels on your wall. Source: @emilieanderskine via Instagram Source: @hanburyhome38 via Instagram Source: @homes4nomes via Instagram Source: @our_little_barn_conversion via Instagram Source: @phdpainting via Instagram Source: @themccraehome via Instagram  

  11. Hallway All too often, people forget about designing their hallways. This space links one well-designed room to another. Your hallways also have walls that deserve decoration. A low wooden paneling can define the space and make it feel longer. It can also help define the space by giving it its own distinct style. For a refined look, try wainscoting with a raised panel or board and a batten design. These are simple and can easily be scaled to fit the size of your hallway. Too large, and the pattern won’t repeat enough, making it look poorly planned and haphazard. Too small, and it will repeat too often, making your hallways feel smaller than it really is. Source: @itsinsidethatcounts via Instagram Source: @my1908home via Instagram Source: @ramseyresidence via Instagram Source: @sheremadness via Instagram   12. Bedroom Add a wood panel wall to one of the walls of your bedroom to create an accent wall. The wall behind your bed’s headboard is a perfect place for making this accent wall. Wood paneling, in its natural glory, gives your bedroom a warm and natural feel. It successfully brings nature into the room. However, not all of us want a rustic or farmhouse bedroom design. In this case, you can paint the paneling a bold color. This will make even shiplap look like a fresh design. Try creating a unique design, such as using faux leather panels, 3D panels, or metal panels with a design cut into them. Source: @chrisjordancarpentry via Instagram Source: @emilymay_interior via Instagram Source: @indigo_casa via Instagram Source: @inspired_interiors_edinburgh via Instagram Source: @its_all_about_the_house via Instagram Source: @playing.house_.interiors via Instagram Source: @prettyprospectcottage via Instagram Source: @sophies.home_.full_.of_.sparkle via Instagram Source: @theboardstore_ via Instagram Source: @viviennecutler via Instagram   13. Rustic Shiplap or plank walls are the classic wall paneling option. It’s clean and easy to install, and adds texture to the room. This makes it one of the most popular wall covering options. It comes in a variety of finishes, including natural, stained, and whitewashing. For an authentic look, use reclaimed wood. However, this will require a lot more work as you’ll need to trim and shape each piece of wood into the proper shape. An easier option is to use wooden panels. These are premade pieces that you can easily clip together and mount on the wall. You can use this wall treatment in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or hallway. Give your wallcovering visual interest by using wood planks that are of different colors. Balance them to have an even distribution. Source: @lowdale_living via Instagram  

“Home is any four walls that enclose the right person.” – Helen Rowland

Wall paneling is a traditional wall treatment that adds texture, depth, and design to your walls. If you’re looking for a creative wall covering, consider installing wood paneling over your drywall. You can leave natural wood as is for a rustic look or paint it for a more sophisticated and uniform look.

What’s brilliant about a wall paneling project is that you can adapt it to the interior design approach you have for your home. Picture frame trim work looks elegant and sophisticated, but you can give it a more unassuming feel with the right choice of trim pieces.

Shiplap tends to be the common choice for rustic and farmhouse design, but you could paint it and give it a more sophisticated look. These wall paneling ideas will help you choose the best wall treatment for your home.

1. Wall Design

Modern design trends have allowed a wide variety of wall panels to come pre-fabricated. This makes it easy, affordable, and fast to create any type of wall paneling treatment you can think of.

Mount 3D panels to create a textured interior wall. Panels can come in expensive wood finishes with ornate trim work. This instantly gives your home an expensive feel without the investment or expense. Some don’t come as a complete wood wall panel but are pre-cut pieces available in different sizes measured by the square foot. You then glue or nail them to the wall in a pattern.

These options are perfect for an accent wall that can add a bit of style to the room.

Source: @calebvincentinteriors via Instagram

Source: @deepica_reddy via Instagram

Source: @indianaoliveirausa via Instagram

Source: @muurdeco via Instagram

Source: @silfra_leatherpanels via Instagram

Source: @yourforest_panels via Instagram

 

2. Living Room

Your living room probably has some of the largest wall space in your home. This gives you a large canvas for your wall panels.

Depending on the type, intricacy, and color, you may want to keep your paneling to one wall so that it’s a feature wall. This works well if you want to create a reclaimed plank wood wall. The varying textures and colors would be overwhelming if you tried to do every interior wall with them.

More subtle designs, like a board and batten, picture frame, or raised panel in a light color or white, can go all the way around the room and look beautiful. If you have a more open floor plan, you’ll want to consider continuing the paneling beyond your living room. Extend it into your kitchen, dining room, or hallway.

Source: @livingston.living via Instagram

Source: @solodki.interiors via Instagram

Source: @wallpaper.and_.wine_.at_.49 via Instagram

3. Modern

Modern wall paneling says goodbye to the trim pieces and intricate designs. Instead, you’ll see walls that have a floor-to-ceiling 3D wall panel. It’s a single sheet that’s shaped to create depth and dimension. It could be an abstract pattern of wavy lines or have a geometric shape.

Plan to have minimal wall decor if you take this approach. The decorative wall panel itself becomes your wall decor.

Another modern option is to mount several flat panels on an entire wall. They can be square or rectangular for a more uniform look or have a randomized freeform shape. Mount them at different heights so that they create depth on the wall. Give your wall an extra bit of flash by installing lighting. Hidden LEDs can create a beautiful glow and futuristic effect.

Source: @colourgallerya via Instagram

Source: @homedesignnowofficial via Instagram

Source: @our.millerhome via Instagram

Source: @underrussellsroof via Instagram

Source: @walldi_lab via Instagram

4. Wood

When choosing wood paneling as your wall treatment, you need to consider the color and type of wood. Then decide how you want to design the panels on your wall. Choose too dark a shade, and you risk your home looking dated. A lighter wood will look fresh and help brighten up the room.

Create a patterned design with your wood paneling to give it a modern feel. Use skinnier planks and space them out. Use wider wood planks arranged into a herringbone or chevron pattern.

Embrace the look of nature and use wood panels alternated with living wall panels. Use moss or succulents to cover the living wall panels. For a sleek minimalist look, add metal panels to the design.

Source: @antra_suhard via Instagram

Source: @inside_number_5_ via Instagram

Source: @laurenhaskettfinedesign via Instagram

Source: @master.tordesign via Instagram

Source: @mcraftwoodwork via Instagram

Source: @reviving_no37 via Instagram

Source: @theboysupstate via Instagram

5. DIY

You don’t have to hire an expert craftsman for your wall paneling project. You can easily adhere to sheets of a vertical panel. Look for ones that have a texture or are 3D for a modern take. If you want a completely DIY project for your kitchen design, then make your own panels.

You could use wood planks, cut square pieces of wood across the grain, and cover the wall in shims. Head to your local home depot or online, and buy several pieces of decorative trim. Then cut them and arrange them on the wall. Use a geometric shape to add visual interest.

Try to keep your design as uniform as possible when repeating it. Any slight deviation will become even more noticeable when done. Measure twice and cut once.

Source: @1990shouse via Instagram

Source: @foodsafetymum via Instagram

Source: @kirstysfamilyhome via Instagram

Source: @mylivingdecor via Instagram

Source: @ourneckof_thewoods via Instagram

Source: @s.l.f_home via Instagram

Source: @sophies.home_.full_.of_.sparkle via Instagram

6. Painted

Natural wood wall panels have their place in home design. However, they don’t work in all homes. A Scandinavian-designed home can look beautiful with a light wood panel.

A reclaimed plank wall looks right at home in a rustic-inspired home. Those with a farmhouse appeal can support beadboard well.

If you want to use a particular type of wooden wall, but the look of natural wood doesn’t quite work with your home, then you have one option, paint it. This hides the wood grain but also gives the paneling a refined look.

It allows the details to become more subtle and gives your walls an elegant feel they wouldn’t typically have. For a bold look, try painting your wall one color and then trimming another. This works well with picture frame panels. You could also paint the wall one color and your raised or sunken panels another color for a contrasting look.

Source: @durpettiinteriors via Instagram

Source: @simonshouseinteriors via Instagram

Source: @bee_homeinspired via Instagram

7. Bathroom

You could use wall tile from the floor to the ceiling. This creates a solid look that can blend the bathroom together. For a fresh take on your bathroom walls, try adding a wood panel treatment to the walls’ bottom half.

Wainscoting is a traditional wall paneling treatment that can look fresh when used in the bathroom. Typically, you find it in other areas of the home, such as hallways and dining rooms. When adding it to the bathroom, you can use various paneling types for the bottom half of the wall.

The beadboard, picture frame, and raised panels all look beautiful as a lower wall treatment in your bathroom. Then you can paint or use tile on the upper half of the wall.

Source: @fordhousenorfolk via Instagram

Source: @gonewiththe_windleaves via Instagram

Source: @inside_saddlers via Instagram

Source: @larabelleathome via Instagram

Source: @redpines_renovation via Instagram

8. Half Wall

While you could apply your wood paneling to the entire wall, this can look overwhelming or become expensive. A smart budget and design option is to use it only on half the wall.

The traditional approach is to use the paneling on the bottom half of your wall. However, this isn’t the rule in modern times. You could use the paneling on only the top half or use two different kinds for the top and bottom.

Pair your paneling with a complementary design. Many people choose to paint or use wallpaper on the half that doesn’t have paneling. They keep the paneling a clean white or other delicate neutral. Then they let the other half of the wall have a louder design.

Source: @inside_no_13 via Instagram

Source: @oursharedcorner via Instagram

Source: @say_yes_to_the_nest via Instagram

9. White

All-white rooms are beautiful and present a clean and crisp design aesthetic. However, if done incorrectly, you could end up with a stark and barren room. Wall paneling is a perfect solution for adding texture and visual interest to the room while keeping in line with the all-white approach.

Consider wall paneling that will add depth and texture to your room. A whitewashed shiplap is suitable for a farmhouse or rustic room. Board and batten in a large square or rectangle pattern can blend well with a variety of design themes.

Picture frame molding can give your home a distinctly sophisticated and traditional look. Leave the space in the frames empty to keep your paneling looking modern.

Source: @duchessmanor via Instagram

Source: @homebyem_ via Instagram

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10. Dining Room

Most people view their dining room as one of the most formal rooms in their home. This makes it the perfect place to try out some of the fancier wainscoting, molding, and wood paneling ideas. Look for wood trim pieces that have multiple levels and added designs.

Accent your walls with additional scrollwork and millwork appliques pieces. Then complete the look by adding complementary pieces to the ceiling.

Skip the board and batten and instead create a raised panel or picture frame design. You can create multiple levels and have additional shapes and designs added to the mainframe. If you don’t want to create these designs from scratch, you can buy premade panels that come with the design already applied. Then all you have to do is mount the panels on your wall.

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11. Hallway

All too often, people forget about designing their hallways. This space links one well-designed room to another. Your hallways also have walls that deserve decoration.

A low wooden paneling can define the space and make it feel longer. It can also help define the space by giving it its own distinct style. For a refined look, try wainscoting with a raised panel or board and a batten design. These are simple and can easily be scaled to fit the size of your hallway.

Too large, and the pattern won’t repeat enough, making it look poorly planned and haphazard. Too small, and it will repeat too often, making your hallways feel smaller than it really is.

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12. Bedroom

Add a wood panel wall to one of the walls of your bedroom to create an accent wall. The wall behind your bed’s headboard is a perfect place for making this accent wall. Wood paneling, in its natural glory, gives your bedroom a warm and natural feel. It successfully brings nature into the room.

However, not all of us want a rustic or farmhouse bedroom design. In this case, you can paint the paneling a bold color. This will make even shiplap look like a fresh design. Try creating a unique design, such as using faux leather panels, 3D panels, or metal panels with a design cut into them.

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13. Rustic

Shiplap or plank walls are the classic wall paneling option. It’s clean and easy to install, and adds texture to the room. This makes it one of the most popular wall covering options. It comes in a variety of finishes, including natural, stained, and whitewashing.

For an authentic look, use reclaimed wood. However, this will require a lot more work as you’ll need to trim and shape each piece of wood into the proper shape.

An easier option is to use wooden panels. These are premade pieces that you can easily clip together and mount on the wall. You can use this wall treatment in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or hallway. Give your wallcovering visual interest by using wood planks that are of different colors. Balance them to have an even distribution.

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                        Is paneling cheaper than drywall?                        

Wood paneling costs more than drywall because it requires a higher degree of skill and attention to detail to install. The craftsmanship required to create a beautiful and professional finished product means you’ll have to pay more for the labor. Modern paneling is also more expensive because it’s typically installed over drywall, which means you pay for both drywall and paneling installation.

                        Does wall paneling make a room look smaller?                        

It depends. Wood paneling can create depth. Do it right, and you can make your room look bigger. Do it wrong, and you can make the room feel smaller. It’s smart to look at ideas to help you know what works before you get started on your room.

                        Does paneling go over drywall?                        

It’s common to install paneling over drywall. While there’s an insulation advantage to this method, it also improves your home’s fire rating. The drywall creates a smooth and even surface to spread your adhesive. This prevents the bulging of your paneling between the studs.

                        Is paneling cheaper than drywall?                        

Wood paneling costs more than drywall because it requires a higher degree of skill and attention to detail to install. The craftsmanship required to create a beautiful and professional finished product means you’ll have to pay more for the labor. Modern paneling is also more expensive because it’s typically installed over drywall, which means you pay for both drywall and paneling installation.

Wood paneling costs more than drywall because it requires a higher degree of skill and attention to detail to install. The craftsmanship required to create a beautiful and professional finished product means you’ll have to pay more for the labor. Modern paneling is also more expensive because it’s typically installed over drywall, which means you pay for both drywall and paneling installation.

                        Does wall paneling make a room look smaller?                        

It depends. Wood paneling can create depth. Do it right, and you can make your room look bigger. Do it wrong, and you can make the room feel smaller. It’s smart to look at ideas to help you know what works before you get started on your room.

It depends. Wood paneling can create depth. Do it right, and you can make your room look bigger. Do it wrong, and you can make the room feel smaller. It’s smart to look at ideas to help you know what works before you get started on your room.

                        Does paneling go over drywall?                        

It’s common to install paneling over drywall. While there’s an insulation advantage to this method, it also improves your home’s fire rating. The drywall creates a smooth and even surface to spread your adhesive. This prevents the bulging of your paneling between the studs.

It’s common to install paneling over drywall. While there’s an insulation advantage to this method, it also improves your home’s fire rating. The drywall creates a smooth and even surface to spread your adhesive. This prevents the bulging of your paneling between the studs.