My house came with many particulars that I was thrilled with: crown moldings, large windows, conventional features and hardwood flooring galore, to mention a couple. The dark and outdated knotty pine paneling in my spare space wasn’t on this list.

Wood paneling is fine for some, but this particular paneling was causing an issue in my house. Finally this chamber was to become our guest room, however when we moved in, it was our temporary playroom. There was just 1 problem: I am not exaggerating when I tell you my kids were scared of that area. The first time we arrived to look at the house with the kids in tow, they ran up from the playroom crying. After my oldest was able to grab a breath I had been told that they saw frightening seal faces peering out at them from the wood.

Although this wasn’t a permanent playroom, I wanted for my kids to really want to play with there. It needed to change.

Before Photo

BEFORE: The knotted pine paneling and old linoleum flooring didn’t create my temporary playroom the very inviting area for my kids to play.

Christina Katos

I had been informed that the walls were full of frightening seal faces. No sum of colorful Legos could alter my children’s heads.

Christina Katos

AFTER: I utilized my favorite Wooster Shortcut angled 2-inch brush for the grooves and for the trim, making sure to get rid of any excess paint. A ⅜-inch-nap woven fabric roller then made fast work of the remainder.

Two coats of primer and 2 coats of Benjamin Moore’s Mascarpone helped alter this space. The warm white on the wall creates a soothing and cozy feel.

Christina Katos

I then included Trafficmaster Allure vinyl plank flooring. I picked a warm choice named American Walnut and put it directly over the old brown tile. It worked so well for my family that if I refinished my basement I used it also. Once the basement was completed, the prior playroom subsequently became a committed guest room.

Christina Katos

The small stairway leading up to the floor also had a cavernous feel when we transferred in. Now perpendicular white paneling gives the illusion of height.

More Ideas for Painted Wood Paneling

Are you thinking of painting your own paneling? Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

The Lettered Cottage

Painted paneling can add character to many rooms. Your design style isn’t limited with this feature.

Wayne Windham Architect, P.A.

Horizontal paneling creates a room feel bigger by drawing the eye out to the borders.

Whitten Architects

Adapt it to your own style with your choice of color and accessories. Don’t limit your paint palette. Paneling can add a statement in any color.

Ellis Custom Homes LLC

Go with a coloured stain to show the facts in the wood. Who wants artwork in a space similar to this?

Structures Construction Company

This minimalist hall includes a refreshing and clean feel. There could be colorful rooms behind each door, however the white hallway keeps them all in line.

VOH Architects

You might want to take your painting somewhat further than most. Antiquing the walls adds character to an easy white paint project.

Would you paint wood paneling? Have your say in the Comments!

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