Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Paneling- to paint or not?

Do you like paneling?
Wood Wall Panels Decoration Living Room Design
not my room-same color
I have never been such a fan of dark wood paneled walls-
unless of course I have an estate in horse country -
but I don't
I live in a 1960 built colonial
and I have a den paneled in dark wood-
I've lived here for 17 years-
17 years looking at an ugly room-
but my hubby loves it-
I've turned it into a golf den 'cuz it's such a man looking room
(if you know what I mean!)
he doesn't get involved in home decorating at all
but he has a thing for wood-
you know, it's a guy thing..
funny thing is-
I love painted paneling
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so...
I'm working on it
hoping I can do some major convincing
and I can do some heavy duty painting
 during my summer vacation-
fingers crossed!

Gotta fly-

19 comments:

  1. Girl, I'd be all over that with some paint! my hubby never gets the concept until he sees the finished product, but then he always loves it, when done. They have a hard time visualizing the potential, tell him to trust ya, he is gonna love it!

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  2. I will admit...I really cannot stand wood paneling like that. I think it instantly makes a room look smaller and so much darker. Maybe show the husband lots of pictures of transformations to get him on board. Or bribe him with something ;)

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  3. That paneling is gorgeous and I think it would look fantastic painted. WOW...I'm really jealous of it actually. :) Good luck !!

    Megan

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  4. Is there a way to paint some of it? Maybe some of the panels and leave the trim natural? The best of both worlds...It might look kind of nice.

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  5. Gorgeous paneling/woodwork. I think it will look even better painted. I would spend time thinking about which colors to use and maybe even look up techniques for brushing a tint into the crevices to emphasize the wood work.

    Good luck. :D

    Eldarose from http://RE-inventedstyle.blogspot.com

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  6. Wow you have some amazing projects here on your blog! Such an inspiration!

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  7. Men just have a thing for wood don't they. I say paint it !!!

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  8. Ohh I dunno. I like it both painted and unpainted. Such a hard decision! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the follow. I'm following you back! :)

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  9. I am all over painting it! Thanks for stopping by...following back :) xxoo

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  10. Paint it, I can already picture how unbelievable it will look when it is painted white. The room will look bigger and brighter and the wall already has such fantastic detail on it.

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  11. Thank you for stopping by! Happy new follower!

    Jenn

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  12. Lovely room but it could be gorgeous when you paint! I had dark paneling and painted it an ivory color years ago and WOW! It changed the entire space. In the coming months I am planning on repainting it a light olive as I redo the space. :-)

    Good luck - can't wait to see!

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  13. I would so paint it! I can totally understand where he is coming from... but it is so dated and you can promise to bring back some handsome wood details in the furnishing! PAINT IT!!

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  14. Oh! I LOVE your idea and I would SO paint it!!! I totally understand on convincing your hubby! Mine just never believes you can transform wood into something fabulous! I am still working on it for various projects. Good luck and you have to post pics!! Thank you so much for stopping by my Tuesday linky party and blog. I so hope you'll be back each week if not more! I am a new follower.

    Michelle@Teagan's Travels
    http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com

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  15. Can't wait to see it painted! It's gonna brighten the room! Anyways good luck with the convincing part! Thank you for stopping by my blog. I'm following you.

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  16. Like most who commented before me, I would SO paint the paneling, no brainer. It would transform the room into such a beautiful space and I'll bet your husband would like it once it is done. Good luck!

    Lori

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  17. Oh man, I will be crossing my fingers for you. Those panels would looks SO nice painted a nice white or off white. It would really bring it up to date. You are really fortunate to have it and to hopefully be able to change it up a bit. I've got this no personality new construction that is just BEGGING for some built ins and maybe a little paneling on the fireplace. I wish it was already there!

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  18. I painted mine in our new house and love it. Use a good primer and you're good to go!

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