The wood framed french doors on either side of the fireplace balance out the room nicely.
Dark wood family room.
This room shows that you can go dark and moody in such a spectacular way with wood.
This room has a cozy cabin feel to it with the over sized furniture stone fireplace and dark brown drapes over the windows.
The gorgeous architectural details in the wood panels create a stunning detail.
This wood paneled living room features an abstract piece of art that covers and draws attention away from the paneling.
The light colors seen in the artwork help brighten the dark stained wood paneling.
Light colored wall with lots of wood trim all throughout the room.
In this masculine living room the dark wood paneling sets the stage.
Some people are totally against painting woodwork but if you want to lighten a dark room this is a surefire way to do it.
If you have an oak staircase dated wood wainscotting or unattractive ceiling beams give it a coat of white paint.
It may seem counterintuitive but when mixing wood tones contrast is your friend.
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.
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.
It will instantly lighten freshen and modernize a room.
Wood paneling often gets a bad rap but paneled walls can create a cozy inviting look for your home.
I have cedar tongue in groove walls darkened from age.
When you re dealing with dark paneling though.
These calming hues can bring harmony to a space and soothe overstimulated eyes.
All doors windows and walkways are trimmed and framed with wood.
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.
The extension of built in shelving adds interest to the wall as well.
By laura lee home.
Soft pastel paint colors such as pale pinks greens and blues will continue to trend in the year ahead.
Look for pastel colors with gray undertones which help diffuse the color saturation and make these hues softer on the eye.
My living room is carpeted and i want put wood flooring.