Harry Murray
Homeowners often come to us at The Moulding Company to discuss their options and figure out how they can transform their homes with a more restrictive budget. Your home reflects you as a person, and adding wall paneling can be precisely what you need to showcase your refined taste.
Because of the ease of installation, wall paneling is an excellent do-it-yourself project for those who consider themselves handy or willing to put in the work and learn. Tongue-and-groove designs and clipping systems make installation easier than assembling some children’s toys. All you need are the correct dimensions, the right supplies, suitable tools, and a little free time to mount the panels to your walls. Modern materials such as medium-density fiberboard and melamine are more durable and impact-resistant, making them suitable for high-traffic areas when scuffing and denting are likely to occur.
Adding an accent wall is a relatively easy home improvement project because it’s reasonable to do the work and finish it in a single weekend. Peel and stick wallpaper has become a trendy element of the DIY home improvement circuit, and for a good reason!
Alternatively, add the same wallpaper and paneling around the entire room for an enormous wow factor and an incredible upgrade for the space!
Throughout history, the type of wall paneling in residential and commercial buildings has changed to reflect society’s tastes and trends.
In the Tudor period, when British homes were first beginning to reflect comforts and not just practicalities, artisans carved patterns into the thin oak paneling that was popular then. Reclaimed wood is a rustic option for creating accent wall panels in modern homes.
Wainscoting adds character to the bottom half of the wall with beadboard or v-groove paneling and can look more like a Victorian-style option. You can paint or stain paneling any way you want to suit your design tastes—another benefit of living in the present and not Tudor England!
Wall paneling can be a handsome coverup for these flaws and add a decorative element that positively catches the eye!
Still, minor wear and tear or unattractive elements that only affect your walls aesthetically are okay to hide behind paneling. As mentioned previously, wall paneling is much simpler to replace or repair than drywall, but it is also very low-maintenance. This concept still holds true today, so if you’re looking for a way to improve the style and richness of your home without investing a lot, paneling is an excellent option.
Visit one of our four showrooms in the San Francisco Bay Area to see wall paneling up close, or contact us today for a free quote on your upcoming project!
