Wall Paneling

The beauty of wood is just more than decoration; it makes a status statement and adds certain warmth to any space. No matter what type of design you choose for your wall paneling, nothing can beat the traditional knotty pine paneling. Pine is a common choice for woodwork and furniture due to its inherent qualities of being of a light shade and its recognizable smell. Pine is used for paneling in such a way that the knots that are inherent in the pine wood are best displayed. This creates a natural pattern that continues to be the first choice for paneling for many across the world.

The designs that can be created with knotty pine paneling are completely a personal choice. You can decide to completely go for the same look for the entire house or use it for highlighting a single wall. Ideally bedrooms and living rooms get a very rusty and warm feeling with pinewood designs. You can team up your furniture in the same knotty style as the walls to create a good theme. While most people love to paint up their knotty pinewood paneling, you can also opt to retain the original shade of pine by just applying a transparent polish. This will help you add an extra shine to your interiors. There are various shades of pinewood that are available in the market. You can bring uniformity to your interiors by properly matching the pinewood color with your paint. You can also alter the look of your interiors if you use the paneling as an accent feature and use a white paint for remaining walls, adorned with nice paintings and curtains that match the pinewood shade. The key is to set a budget as well as a theme as per your outlook, and then bring in the interior innovations. You should keep in mind the lighting in the room as pinewood has an impact on the lighting effects.

The best way to use knotty pine paneling effectively is to consult an interior designer. This can save a lot of time which you would have instead spent on deciding the color and theme of a room, without coming to concrete decisions. Pinewood should only be bought from known stores. There are stores that sell pinewood exclusively for paneling purpose. Since pinewood is a soft timber, the work should be carried out under the guidance of an expert only to minimize the wastage and damage to the wood. You can protect you panels by taking proper care of pinewood on a regular basis. You can use lemon oil for closing the pores in wood panels every 3 months and avoid all sorts of hard polishing on the wood. There is a list of do’s and don’ts that comes with pinewood and can be easily browsed online. Interior designers will also guide you on maintenance and care. If you are on a tight budget, knotty pine paneling can be your cheapest way to decorate with wood. Most of the faults in the wood are not hidden in such paneling, giving it a very rusty and traditional look. The country side effect of pinewood paneling is extremely soothing and cozy for those who love to be surrounded by woody designs.