This beige living room with decorative picture frame molding features a white and black sunburst mosaic tile fireplace with beige trim. The fireplace is accompanied by a black circle mirror and a blue couch lit by a black and gold floor lamp. Soften the light wood flooring with a large beige area rug over light gray wood floors.
30 Exquisite Wall Paneling Ideas To Elevate a Plain Wall
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Published: September 21, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
Your walls will never be boring with stylish wall paneling. Paneling is a great way to add character to any room. Whether you cover an entire wall as an eye-catching feature or just the bottom half of a wall, paneling will leave you with a look everyone will want to imitate. There are many different types of decorative paneling to choose from, including shiplap, beadboard, board and batten, or geometric paneling.
Wall panels are incredibly versatile because they can be used in the bedroom, dining room, living room, or bathroom. You can never go wrong with the classic and timeless look of wainscoting, even along the stairway! You may even want to paint the paneling a different color to act as a pop of color in a room.
Read through the following wall paneling ideas to see how you can add charm to any room in your home.
02 of White Board and Batten Wall Paneling Ideas
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A beige and wood accent chair is seated next to white windows flanked by gray curtains in this airy living room. A black console table is placed against a white wall next to the chair, adding contrast to the light and neutral decor. Refresh any white wall with board and batten paneling.
03 of Navy Blue Board and Batten Paneling in Colorful Bedroom
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A dark wood-framed art piece is mounted above this gray upholstered bed clad in white and blue bedding. The bed is accompanied by a light wood bedside table lit by a gold and glass wall sconce. Add depth to the room with navy blue board and batten paneling behind the bed.
04 of Farmhouse Dining Room With a Paneled Wall
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This dining room provides a simple focal point through the light gray paneled wall. You can create a stunning centerpiece in a minimalist room by placing a blue vase filled with delicate purple flowers on a dark wood table surrounded by a matching bench and blue chairs. You may wish to place a light gray rug on the floor to add more texture to the room.
05 of Pink Vertical Shiplap Wall Paneling Ideas
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A light wood bed clad in white and beige bedding is accented by a blue knit throw blanket. The bed is paired with a stained wood night table lit by a rattan hanging sconce. Add a pop of color with a pink vertical shiplap half wall fitted behind the bed.
06 of Bathroom Wall With Greige Shiplap Paneling
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This white bathroom wall features greige vertical shiplap wainscoting. Two wood-framed landscapes are hung above the paneling. Keep your white and gray towels handy with bronze towel hooks mounted to the half wall.
07 of White Wall With Dark Gray Picture Frame Molding
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A white spindle accent table displays a potted snake plant in a gray and white planter. A woven basket holding a white throw sits on beige carpeting next to the table. Create contrast with dark gray picture frame molding along the bottom of a white wall.
08 of Gender Neutral Nursery With Gray Geometric Accent Wall
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This gender-neutral nursery features a white crib standing against a gray wall with decorative paneling. The crib is lit by a rattan pendant light fitted above a beige and gray tassel rug. Nurse your baby in a beige corner chair paired with a matching ottoman.
09 of Pale Green Board and Batten Half-wall
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Get inspired by this black spindle bed dressed in white and gray floral bedding. The bed stands against a pale sage green board and batten half-wall paneling. Get ready for autumn with a white pumpkin garland strung along the headboard.
10 of Wainscoting Bedroom Wall Ideas
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A farmhouse sign hangs above a wainscoting wall in this bedroom. A gray metal bed is adorned with neutral blankets and throw pillows. Two round mirrors with gold frames hang on the wall above gray desserts. The dressers are adorned with a clear lamp and white shade and white pots of greenery. A gray upholstered bench sits at the foot of the bed on a beige area rug.
11 of Hallway With White Board and Batten Panelling
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Walk towards a white door in this hallway fitted with white board and batten wall paneling. White decor and greenery are arranged on the picture ledge above. Personalize the wall by hanging decorative florals on black hooks mounted to the paneling.
12 of Beige Bedroom Board and Batten Wall Paneling Ideas
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Wake up to the sun in this beautiful bedroom featuring a gray upholstered bed fitted with white and gray bedding. The bed is flanked by black nightstands arranged in front of beige board and batten wall paneling. Complete the symmetry with crystal table lamps topped by white shades.
13 of Dining Room With White Board and Batten
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Eat at this black wood dining table accompanied by beige and gray upholstered dining chairs. A stained wood buffet cabinet is placed against a gray wall with white board and batten paneling. Add subtle glam with a modern gold chandelier mounted above the table.
14 of Gray Herringbone Tiles for Shower and Floor
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A freestanding bathtub is surrounded by elegant white paneling in this gray bathroom. Elegant decor sits on a black and marble side table. For small bathrooms, gray herringbone tiles are a simple but stylish idea for the shower area and flooring.
15 of Nursery With Light Blue Board and Batten Wall
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This calming boy’s nursery features a beige wall with light blue board and batten paneling. Wood frame artwork is arranged on the picture ledge under a beige, tan, and gray bunting garland. Create a seating area in the corner with an antique wood spindle chair.
16 of Beige Board and Batten Wall Paneling in Neutral Bedroom
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Jump into this plush gray upholstered bed clad in white, beige, and gray bedding. The bed is paired with beige nightstands holding glass table lamps topped by white shades. Turn your bed into the focal point of the room with a beige board and batten half wall behind a large gray tufted headboard.
17 of Gray Board and Batten Accent Wall for Neutral Bedroom
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Spend the weekend in this inviting bedroom with a light gray board and batten wall feature. A French-style wood and gray upholstered bed dressed in white and gray bedding is accompanied by a wooden end table and a white dresser. You can read in bed thanks to a nickel and glass sconce mounted above the table.
18 of Light Blue Wall With White Wainscoting
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Take a seat on this white and blue plaid upholstered wood bench seated against a light blue wall with white wainscoting. The bench is set under white-framed artwork facing brown leather dining chairs. Ensure sufficient lighting in the corner with a floor lamp topped by a white pleated lampshade.
19 of White Board and Batten Wainscoting With Floral Wallpaper
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Your baby girl will adore this pretty nursery with a white crib clad in pink bedding. The crib is accompanied by a two-toned white side table displaying greenery in a white planter. Design an accent wall with pink, blue, and yellow floral wallpaper fitted above white board and batten wainscoting.
20 of Blue and Brown Dining Room
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This cozy farmhouse dining room features a stunning gold chandelier and a soft blue wainscoting wall. Potted plants and wicker accent pieces add a country vibe. Elevate your dining room with large black and white wall art, wood furniture, and patterned linens.
21 of White Board and Batten Paneled Wall Behind Tufted Headboad
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This gray bedroom with white board and batten paneling features a beige tufted headboarrd. The bed is paired with white and beige bedding and a white night table. Read a book in bed by illuminating your bedside with a gold and glass table lamp.
22 of White Wainscoting Staircase With Gray Runner
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Walk up these white stairs covered by a gray stair runner, with white board and batten wainscoting running up the wall. A stained wood console table accented by white flowers is placed at the foot of the stairs. Check your hair before leaving the house with a circular gray mirror above the table.
23 of Bohomian Bedroom With White Geometric Panelling
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Take a nap in this light wood bed fitted with burnt orange, beige, and forest green bedding. A light wood bedside table lit by a wooden floor lamp with a white shade is set next to the bed. Create interesting patterns behind the bed with white geometric wall paneling.
24 of Accent Wall With Brown Board and Batten Paneling
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Celebrate the power of neutrals in this living room featuring a light gray sectional sofa seated on a white area rug. The sofa is nestled against a brown board and batten feature wall. Ground the look with a round black glass-top coffee table.
25 of Boy’s Room With Green Geometric Wall Paneling
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Your son will love this accent wall featuring geometric forest green wall paneling. A white door is built into the wall next to a black metal wire bookshelf. Complement the green feature wall with a green flag hung on the other wall.
26 of Beige Dining Room With Yellow Floral Accents
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This black dining room hutch stands against a beige wall with white board and batten wainscoting. The hutch faces a stained wood dining table paired with gray upholstered chairs. Make the space pop with yellow flowers in a white jug vase and a yellow floral wreath.
27 of Gray Bedroom With Board and Batten Wall Paneling
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Have sweet dreams in this gray bedroom with a gray upholstered bed dressed in white bedding. The bed is accompanied by a stained wood end table and dresser. Continue the soft color scheme with gray board and batten wall paneling behind the bed.
28 of White and Beige Entryway with Herringbone Floors
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Get inspired by this gray entrance with white wall wainscoting leading toward a beige and gray carpeted stairway. A wooden stool holding white flowers in a beige vase is placed in front of the wall. Add personality to the space with a stained wood herringbone pattern floor.
29 of Pink and Green Daybed Filled With Pillows
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Relax in this white daybed dressed in pink, light green, and blue bedding. The daybed is nestled against an accent wall with sage green board and batten wall panels. Punctuate the space with black geometric pendant lights hung above the bed.
30 of Farmhouse Dining Room With Beige Beadboard Paneling
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Gather together with loved ones at this rectangular dining table covered by a linen tablecloth lit by a black chandelier. The table is arranged in front of a beige beadboard half wall with a shelf and pegs of extra storage. Add intimate seating space around the table with wooden bentwood chairs.
