Love Me Some Paneling

March 30, 2012

As a professed lover of white and neutral decor, it’s a challenge to figure out how to add sufficient flavor to a space. I shy away from very bold artwork or paint color, for instance, but I don’t want a space that looks bland and boring either. Paneling has the ability to keep the integrity of a color palette by both blending in, and making a statement, simultaneously. Paneling makes an otherwise drab, unadorned wall instantly have dimension, elegance, and drama. The symmetry of the pattern, the clean lines, I love it all.

What’s your take?

Image credits: Emily Jenkins Followill, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, BHG, House Beautiful, Julie Charbonneau, Tom Leighton, unknown, D Home, House to Home

5 Comments

Carolyn Rubenstein (@CarolynR) on March 30, 2012 at 11:28 am

i am in love with the yellow paneling! it is such a cheerful statement and something i would never think i would love (but i do!!)

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sparklinsky on March 30, 2012 at 10:51 pm

I used to hate anything white on the walls because it looked boring, but now everything looks so much more brighter and cleaner!

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- livesimplybyannie on March 31, 2012 at 2:44 pm
  
  I agree- so clean looking!
  
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Tobe | Because It's Awesome on April 3, 2012 at 10:30 am

I have been contemplating adding some paneling detail to our home. It used to see so dated (you know, when I was young and didn’t know any better), but it adds such a sophistication and, of course, architectural interest to just about any room. Gorgeous roundup.

And thanks for the kind words on the blog! Glad you found me! ox

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- livesimplybyannie on April 4, 2012 at 9:47 am
  
  So glad you like these images! If you’re considering, I would say definitely go ahead and add away! It really does add a sense of sophistication. Thanks for the comment!
  
  Reply

5 Comments

Carolyn Rubenstein (@CarolynR) on March 30, 2012 at 11:28 am

i am in love with the yellow paneling! it is such a cheerful statement and something i would never think i would love (but i do!!)

Reply
sparklinsky on March 30, 2012 at 10:51 pm

I used to hate anything white on the walls because it looked boring, but now everything looks so much more brighter and cleaner!

Reply
- livesimplybyannie on March 31, 2012 at 2:44 pm
  
  I agree- so clean looking!
  
  Reply
Tobe | Because It's Awesome on April 3, 2012 at 10:30 am

I have been contemplating adding some paneling detail to our home. It used to see so dated (you know, when I was young and didn’t know any better), but it adds such a sophistication and, of course, architectural interest to just about any room. Gorgeous roundup.

And thanks for the kind words on the blog! Glad you found me! ox

Reply
- livesimplybyannie on April 4, 2012 at 9:47 am
  
  So glad you like these images! If you’re considering, I would say definitely go ahead and add away! It really does add a sense of sophistication. Thanks for the comment!
  
  Reply