Chip & Joanna Gaines' Chic Paneling Choice Spruces Up Plain Walls

Just when modern minimalist walls have started to look plain and boring, wood paneling has seen a resurgence in demand as homeowners and designers seek more chic and modish alternatives. For Magnolia's Chip and Joanna Gaines, paneling is the perfect solution for spaces that badly need sprucing up. The real-life couple and home renovation experts appear to favor dark green wood panels to achieve an upgrade that not only adds color and character to the walls but also enhances the overall vibe of the room.

As seen in a video Joanna Gaines shared on Instagram, the celebrity designers used dark green paneling in their farmhouse in Crawford, Texas. It seemingly spans the entire wall behind the backsplash and another adjacent wall. Interestingly, the paneling on the side wall is split into two, and each side acts as a half cover to a brick wall with multi-layered open shelving on the upper half. What's interesting is that Chip and Joanna Gaines extended the same shade of paint from the panels to the ceiling for continuity.

There's no doubt that wood paneling adds warmth and elegance to interior spaces. So, if you are thinking of bringing Chip and Joanna Gaines' green paneling into your home, be sure that you have the budget for it first. Compared to drywall, wood paneling is a bit more expensive and laborious, considering the materials and tools you will need to install this new wall layer. If you have existing panels, however, you can revive the outdated wood paneling with Joanna Gaines' simple modern makeover tip. The celebrity designer is all for refurbishing the material with a splash of paint, provided proper preparation is in place. Since old wood panels are likely to have scratches and dents, it's important to sand and clean them thoroughly before applying the primer, stain blocker, and paint.

Now, you don't necessarily need to follow the dark green color that Chip and Joanna Gaines used in their farmhouse kitchen, as there are many green paint shades that don't scream Millennial cringe to choose from. If you are going for a more neutral tone, sage green is your safest bet since it looks clean and bright and is very trendy at the moment. Meanwhile, a darker matte green is an excellent choice if you are going for a moody, sophisticated, yet soothing atmosphere, which is perfect for bedroom and living room walls.