Heighten a Room With Vertical Tongue and Groove Wall Paneling
Visually increase space while upping architectural interest by giving your walls this texturally rich treatment
As the wife of a professional carpenter, I've been spoiled by being able to fill my home with rich architectural details for merely the cost of materials. We've created a room with a coffered ceiling, added crown molding throughout our home and even made carriage doors for our garage from scratch. Next up on our architectural jazzification list is installing vertical tongue and groove wall paneling in our dining room.
Tongue and groove joints allow flat pieces of wood to be joined together to make a single flat surface. Known for their rich texture, stripy pattern and ability to dramatically heighten the interest of a room, vertical tongue and groove walls are striking in comparison to the blank canvas of drywall.
We're especially excited to add tongue and groove because it's an effective way to give the illusion that a space is larger than it actually is. Our dining room is more of a nook and has the lowest ceilings in our home. Vertical tongue and groove wall paneling will make the ceiling appear higher than it actually is.
Whether they have a natural pine finish, are painted bright white (the route we're going) or are combined with additional architectural elements, vertical tongue and groove walls can certainly define and virtually expand a living space.
Tongue and groove joints allow flat pieces of wood to be joined together to make a single flat surface. Known for their rich texture, stripy pattern and ability to dramatically heighten the interest of a room, vertical tongue and groove walls are striking in comparison to the blank canvas of drywall.
We're especially excited to add tongue and groove because it's an effective way to give the illusion that a space is larger than it actually is. Our dining room is more of a nook and has the lowest ceilings in our home. Vertical tongue and groove wall paneling will make the ceiling appear higher than it actually is.
Whether they have a natural pine finish, are painted bright white (the route we're going) or are combined with additional architectural elements, vertical tongue and groove walls can certainly define and virtually expand a living space.
The rich texture and vertical striped pattern of tongue and groove walls reduce the need for artwork.
Crown molding and vertical tongue and groove marry to create walls with great architectural detail. Together, they also give the illusion of a heightened ceiling.
Painted in Benjamin Moore's Linen White, the vertical tongue and groove walls enhance this Vermont home's organized mudroom and help make it feel larger.
Natural tongue and groove walls contribute to the rustic and modern sensibilities of this northern Minnesota hunting lodge.
Combined with crown molding and walnut flooring, the tongue and groove walls contribute to this showstopping entryway.
Tongue and groove walls and ceilings of 1-by-6 painted pine join with exposed beams in this bright, architecturally rich guest cottage.
Vertical tongue and groove paneling is often installed both indoors and out.
Installing tongue and groove in an old home is a smart renovation choice, because it covers less-than-perfect surfaces.
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