Wood panelling has long been a popular choice in bedroom design, thanks to its timeless appeal and ability to add warmth and texture to a space. Whether you opt for traditional tongue-and-groove panels or a more modern wood panelling style, the right wood paneling can turn any bedroom into the cozy oasis it should be.
From rustic log cabins to sleek modern apartments, wood paneling is a versatile choice that can enhance the look and feel of any space. Today, we'll explore some of the ways that designers and homeowners are using wood panels in the bedroom, from accent walls to full room treatments.
1. Warm Mid-Century Bedroom Wood Slat Accent Wall
In this stunning bedroom, a wood slat accent wall takes center stage, providing a grounding focal point that draws the eyes immediately beyond the bed and into the rest of the room. Meanwhile, the straight, clean lines of the furniture and lighting highlight the wood paneling, resulting in a dynamic and visually interesting space that's both cozy and contemporary.
2. Fluted Wall Panelling in Modern Bedroom
This calming bedroom design showcases white fluted wall panelling that serves as a beautiful backdrop for the cozy sleeping area. The warm texture of the panelling complements the neutral colour scheme of the room, creating a cohesive and mature atmosphere that still feels youthful. All in all, this bedroom is visually stunning and harmonious, blending both comfort and style.
3. Minimalist Scandinavian Bedroom Accent Wall
In this thoughtfully designed bedroom, a serene and calming atmosphere is immediately apparent, thanks to the clever use of color, texture and lighting. The light, airy tones of the wood panelling and the oak furniture add a light, airy feel, while the plush bedding and cozy textiles add warmth and comfort.
This bedroom is a testament to how a bedroom doesn't need a lot of stuff to be beautiful - it just needs the right materials and a few thoughtful decor items.
4. Organic-Style Bedroom With Painted Wall Panelling
This sophisticated bedroom certainly isn't afraid of a little colour, and why should it be? The cool colour scheme and understated furnishings keep the bedroom cozy (as it should be) while the plush linens and painted v-groove wall panelling behind the bed add a touch of luxury. Overall, this masterfully crafted design showcases a perfect blend of form and function, creating an unforgettable and inviting space.
5. Vintage Mid-Century Bedroom With Vertical Wood Wall Panelling
Just, wow. This bedroom has that perfect blend of timeless, vintage sensibilities, without feeling dated and stuffy, but also without feeling too curated. The Herman Miller light fixture plays effortlessly with the layered bedding colours, while the vertical wood wall panelling behind the bed creates a perfect mix of warmth and timelessness. No doubt about it, we would spend every Sunday morning right here, if given the chance.
6. Walnut Wood Slat Bedroom Accent Wall
wood slat panels.This bedroom design does less with more, combining some simple greenery, a painted green wall, some sunlight, and of course, the walnut wood slat accent wall behind the bed. The bedding itself also adds some contrast, while the darker linens play with the painted wall and the contrast added by the
7. Rustic Mid-Century Wood Panelled Bedroom
This midcentury-inspired bedroom is a masterclass in design and style. The warm and inviting color scheme of the room is perfectly complemented by the stunning wood wall paneling that serves as a beautiful backdrop for the cozy sleeping area. The plush bedding, featuring a combination of rich textures and bold patterns, adds a touch of luxury to the space, while the carefully curated furnishings, such as the chic nightstands and stylish pendant lights, create a sense of understated elegance. The overall design aesthetic is a perfect blend of midcentury charm and modern sophistication, showcasing a masterful use of materials and textures to create a truly unforgettable and inviting space.
8. Minimal Mid-Century Bedroom With Wood Slat Accent Wall Panelling
If Bruce Wayne and Don Draper had a nephew that they took under their wing, this is probably what the nephew's bedroom would look like after he moved out and got his own place. This room, likely similar to its owner, is effortlessly curated, brooding, but with unmistakable touches of warmth and approachability.
The cold texture of the brushed concrete floor is warmed up by the vertical walnut wood slats, while the dark bedding and tasteful art selection make the space full of understated personality. It truly doesn't get any better than this.
If peace and tranquility had a home, this would be it. Between the white oak veneer wall panelling, the custom floating nightstand and the classic Togo chair, this bedroom just oozes elevated taste that's still warm and welcoming. Pair that with the outdoor wood slat cladding and the floor-to-ceiling windows and you have a timeless, yet beautifully modern bedroom.
Natural elements always go well together and in this midcentury-inspired bedroom, sunlight and wooden wall panelling steal the show. The beauty about using natural materials in interior design is that you don't need a whole lot else - the bedding and light fixtures are simple, but thanks to the material selection, the room doesn't feel any less luxurious for it.
Decorative wood wall panels are a great way to create a wood panel accent wall in the bedroom - if you're looking for elegant wood slat wall panelling for your bedroom renovation, andor willow has what you need!
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Life has been busy so I haven’t been able to write a good blog post in a while. If you don’t already, please follow my Instagram for exclusive Instagram content , including videos, additional photos, smaller DIY projects, polls, and more frequent posts!
After a month-long hiatus from this blog, I’m glad to be back with some good content! I am feeling incredibly accomplished and am SO excited to share this project with you!
I’ve wanted to do a wood panel accent wall for years now but have been so intimidated by the thought of doing so. I finally felt confident and comfortable enough with DIY projects to give it a try. What was I so afraid of before? The calculations? The brad nailer? The amount of work involved? Or all of the above? Now that I’ve completed a wood panel wall, I LOVE IT and want one in every room!!
What is a wood panel wall anyway? Well… It’s a type of wall treatment that uses wood boards, placed in a specific pattern or design, to add interest to a wall. There are so many types of wood wall treatments, including board and batten, shiplap, beadboard, and wainscotting… to name a few. I believe the type of wood paneling I chose is called “raised wood paneling.” Here are some examples by Liz from Within the Grove and Angela from Angela Rose Home.
Liz’s geometric/diagonal wood panel wall.Angela’s neat wood panel wall.I chose to add wood panels to our primary bedroom wall. Other than the great room, we spend the most time there and would love for it to be a sanctuary of some sort for us to unwind and relax. Also… If I messed up on my first wall panel accent wall, at least it would be in a room where guests would not be spending much time in.
Our primary bedroom wall before.So… Was it hard? It was definitely challenging enough for me to need a break from bigger DIY projects for a little while, but also easy enough that I would love to do this again to another wall in our house. Although there were A LOT of little steps and details involved with this project, it wasn’t actually a very complex project to do.
We started off by purchasing the wood for the specific design we wanted to create. Your shopping list will vary from ours based on your desired wood panel pattern. We purchased several 1″ x 2″ and 1″ x 4″ common boards from Home Depot. While we’re on the topic of common boards… If you haven’t gotten a chance to watch my Instagram post on how to select the best common board for wood projects, click here to take a look!
We used common board for this project.We used 1″ x 2″ and 1″ x 4″ boards.Many people recommend using primed MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) for painted wood panel projects because they are inexpensive, smooth, and paintable with minimal defects and imperfections. I chose common board because I’m comfortable with it (I’ve never used MDF) and because common board can be slightly more affordable than MDF; however, after completing this project, I noticed that some of the wood textures and knots can be seen through the paint. For future wood panel accent walls, I will most likely choose smooth MDF boards, despite the extra cost, for an even cleaner look.
Before installing the wood panels, I had to paint the wall. I taped the baseboards, edges, and ceiling to keep those white (Sherwin Williams Snowbound). Then I painted the entire wall with 2 coats of Behr Coney Island, a muted blue/green. THANK YOU to all of you who helped me pick a color on my Instagram poll! The 49% vs 51% split between Behr Ocean Swell (charcoal blue) and Behr Coney Island did not make the decision any easier for me to make! Ultimately, I decided to go with Coney Island to add some color and liveliness to our home while still creating a serene and relaxing space. Let me just tell you now… I am LOVING this color! Absolutely LOVING it!
I used Frog Tape to keep the edges clean.I painted…painted…and painted some moreWhile waiting for the paint on the wall to dry completely, I painted the wood panels. Is it sad that my arms were sore the next day from all the painting?
It was easier painting multiple at once with a paint roller.A normal brush took a lot longer.Luna likes to lay in the weirdest spots. Yes, the paint was still wet.Next, I removed the tape and was pleased to find clean and crisp paint lines! Is there anything more satisfying than that?
Beautiful!Perfect!So clean and crisp!Day 1 complete… A sign of a great DIY day!The next day, I began nailing my boards to the wall. I started with the borders/frame of the wood panel accent wall: a horizontal piece above the baseboard, a horizontal piece along the ceiling, and a vertical piece along each adjacent wall. I had to trim the horizontal pieces with my miter saw for them to fit the length of our accent wall.
We framed out the edges of the wall with 1″ x 2″.I had to trim a piece for the perfect fit.For our desired wood panel pattern, I started with a 3 piece wood panel grouping in the center with two narrow 1″ x 2″ pieces surrounding a wider 1″ x 4″ piece. All other wood panel groupings would include one 1″ x 2″ on the outside and one 1″ x 4″ on the inside so that the pattern would bring the focus to the center of the room.
To install the wood panels, we measured the length of the wall and divided it by 2 to find the center. We used our brad nailer to nail the first 1″ x 4″ piece to the center of the wall while carefully making sure that this piece was level. Then we nailed the other 1″ x 2″ pieces to each side of the center 1″ x 4″ piece, using a 1″ x 2″ piece (turned on its other side) as a spacer, and double checking that each piece was level.
We started with the center piece.Prior to installing the other pieces, I had to make some calculations… SKIP THIS NEXT PARAGRAPH IF YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED IN THE MATH.
To summarize, I measured the width of each wood panel grouping (a 1″ x 4″ and a 1″ x 2″ properly spaced with another 1″ x 2″ turned on its side). I also measured the length of the wall from inside of the vertical borders on each side to the side of the center wood grouping on that specific side of the wall. I’m going to call this wall space that doesn’t include wood panels the “empty space.” There is one large empty space to the left of the center wood panel grouping and another large empty space to the right of the center wood panel grouping. I planned to have 7 wood panel groupings total with 3 on each side of the center pieces in the “empty space.” I multiplied the width of the wood panel grouping by 3 (to represent 3 groupings on each side). Then I subtracted that number (width of wood panel grouping x 3) from the length of the each “empty” space” on each side of the center wood panel grouping. That number represents the total length of the remaining “empty space” on each side of the center pieces, without taking into account that this length will be divided into 4 parts. To find the exact length of the “empty space” I need between each wood panel grouping for an evenly spaced design, I divided the length of the “empty space” on each side of the center wood panel grouping by 4 (for 4 spaces separated by 3 wood panel groupings). Does that make sense? I tried to explain it as clearly as possible… but I admit that it does definitely sound very confusing. Maybe I’ll draw up my measurements and post a photo of it here sometime soon.
I cannot stress this enough… DOUBLE/TRIPLE CHECK your calculations and measurements. Have someone else double check it too! I wasn’t careful with my calculations initially (I divided the length of the “empty space” by 3 instead of dividing it by 4) and nailed the boards too far away from the previously-nailed boards. We had to pull the boards out, remove all of the nails (there were a lot…) and redo those sections. What do people say? “Measure twice, cut (or in this case, nail) once.”
We measured the space between each grouping.I made sure each piece was level in the middle, on the top, and on the bottom.I nailed each piece to the wall using a brad nailer.Once I had everything calculated, it was just a matter of measuring each space, nailing the 1″ x 4″ board while making sure it is level, and nailing the 1″ x 2″ on the outer end while spacing it out with another wood board and making sure each piece was level.
More measuring.More leveling.More nailing.I used another 1″ x 2″ turned the other way as a spacer.Unfortunately because of the spacing of my wood panel groupings, one of the 1″ x 2″ pieces aligned perfectly with an outlet. To fix this issue, I marked the 1″ x 2″ where it meets the edge of the outlet and trimmed it with my miter saw.
This board was covering the outlet.I marked where the edges should meet.I trimmed the 1″ x 2″ with my miter saw.Because common boards are usually 8′ in length and my walls are 9’ tall, my wood panels didn’t quite extend across the entire height of the wall. Even with the baseboard and the frame that I installed earlier, each board was just a few inches shy of reaching the other end… So I painted some extra wood, measured each space, cut the boards accordingly, and nailed the smaller pieces to the wall to fill in that space.
I measured each space.I trimmed each piece.I nailed each piece to the wall.Next, I filled in the gaps, nail holes, and wood defects with wood filler.
I used wood filler in each gap and over each nail hole.SO much wood filler!Once the wood filler was dry, I lightly sanded it down to create a smooth surface and painted over each section.
I painted over the wood filler.ALL DONE!Now I’m just waiting for some new furniture to arrive in order to show you a full reveal of our primary bedroom makeover. Stay tuned!
Feeling so accomplished!Until next time,
Emily
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