It will instantly lighten freshen and modernize a room.
Dark wood family room.
I have a built in wall unit oak stained with nutmeg stain it is not very dark wood but looking a little yellow depending on lighting.
Wood paneling can make a room feel a little chaotic not to mention dark musty and reminiscent of the 70s but it can also be seriously stylish when done right.
Some people are totally against painting woodwork but if you want to lighten a dark room this is a surefire way to do it.
All doors windows and walkways are trimmed and framed with wood.
When you re dealing with dark paneling though.
How to decorate a room with dark paneling.
If you have an oak staircase dated wood wainscotting or unattractive ceiling beams give it a coat of white paint.
Light colored wall with lots of wood trim all throughout the room.
This room has a cozy cabin feel to it with the over sized furniture stone fireplace and dark brown drapes over the windows.
The light colors seen in the artwork help brighten the dark stained wood paneling.
This wood paneled living room features an abstract piece of art that covers and draws attention away from the paneling.
Look for pastel colors with gray undertones which help diffuse the color saturation and make these hues softer on the eye.
Soft pastel paint colors such as pale pinks greens and blues will continue to trend in the year ahead.
These calming hues can bring harmony to a space and soothe overstimulated eyes.
In this masculine living room the dark wood paneling sets the stage.
In this living room by l a based designer amber lewis for instance the light gray washed floors are complemented with a dark walnut coffee table and chairs that feature three different wood tones.
Husband refuses to remove the tongue in groove walls or the wall unit.
My living room is carpeted and i want put wood flooring.
The extension of built in shelving adds interest to the wall as well.
The gorgeous architectural details in the wood panels create a stunning detail.
The wood framed french doors on either side of the fireplace balance out the room nicely.
This room shows that you can go dark and moody in such a spectacular way with wood.
By laura lee home.
I have cedar tongue in groove walls darkened from age.