-stain
-drywall screws (you can use a finish nailer, but if the house is older, finding studs and/or plaster walls can be a problem)
wood (I used 8' 4 x 1s kiln-dried cedar so there was minimal warping). To figure out about how much wood you'll need, measure the space that you want to cover. For example, if one wall is 10 feet wide and 8 feet tall, that translates to 80 square feet or 11,520 square inches. Since I used the 8-foot 4" x 1" (which is actually 3.5" wide, making each piece 336 square inches), I divided the wall square inches by the wood square inches and got the total pieces needed which was 34.28 (I just rounded up and got 35 to be safe). Isn't math so fun?
-polyurethane
Tools:
–miter saw
-jigsaw
-measuring tape
-drill
-speed square
-brushes (sponge brushes)
Step One: Pick your stain colors! I chose to use seven different shades to give some variety and depth. The shades were similar enough that no one color jumped out. Here is the list that I used, but you can go darker or lighter or even jump out of the brown color spectrum altogether! I used the Minwax brand.
- Golden Oak 210B
- Cherry 235
- Red Oak 215
- Provincial 211
- English Chestnut 233
- Natural 209
- Early American 230
Step Two: Make a work/stain area. I used a table with plastic over it. You'll want to stain outside because the fumes like to wiggle their way into material, and you probably don't want your house smelling like a stain factory. I stained everything in one day. I had around 63 pieces of wood total, so I did 9 pieces at one time, moved them aside, and did the next color. Don't worry about applying the poly till everything is dry. Let the wood sit overnight to dry.
First, cut your piece to the full length that you need. Measure from A to B and B to D on the wall, and mark on the back side of the piece. Then measure for the length for C, and mark. Remember to mark opposite ends (illustrated bellow) because you will be flipping it back over. Cut out with jigsaw.
Once you have all the walls covered, sand any rough end spots and then apply two or three coats of poly as directed.
Credits // Author: Josh Rhodes. Photography: Sarah Rhodes. Photos edited with Stella of The Signature Collection.
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It’s at times like these I wish I didn’t rent. I’d really love this effect.
This is gorgeous! Love how it turned out. Way to go Josh!
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It looks lovely!
It’s also nice to see you wearing Australian Safety Shoes…..thongs……whilst drilling!
You would pass for an Aussie if you lived here!
This looks so inviting and full of warmth! I have such a tiny house at the moment I can hardly move about! this is surely going to help when we move to a bigger house! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Wow, that came out really beautiful. When I first seen the title, the thing that came to mind was wood panel walls. I hate wood panel walls. This, however, is gorgeous! I’ve never quite seen it done this way 🙂 Great job!
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I think this is my favourite DIY to date. Josh (and the team) really knocked it out of the park with this one.
Good on’ya, guys. It looks absolutely perfect x
Looks lovely! I love the new wood and white theme. What did you do with all of your yellow chairs, Elsie?!
Sarah
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That is beautiful! To do in the future 🙂
So fun! We just did wood paneling in our bathroom but painted ours a warm white. 🙂
This is great! Ive been thinking about doing this in my bedroom as an oversize headboard for my bed.
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Great tips and some great shots!
Wow! Reminds me of a bar in Brooklyn. Love the way you did the hooks for planters and artwork, super well styled.
Can you talk to us about the light fixture? Or is there a prior post about it?
Thanks, as always, for the inspiration. 🙂
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Hi Sarah,
I donated some and painted some a different color for other spots in the house. 🙂
xx- Elsie
Since I rent I would consider doing this on a smaller scale-like a couple small panel clusters and hang them! I love the look. Thanks for the idea!
Hi Elsie! this looks amazing. I am wondering, where did you find the chairs? I am looking for those exactly!
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!
LOVE this! I’ve been wanting to do the same thing to my fireplace! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
I.Love.This.So.Hard.
I have been wanting to do a wall like this with reclaimed wood but that stuff is not easy to find and can be expensive. I love that this project uses new wood and the different stains makes a big difference in the end result. Thank you for posting those instructions and for the inspiration!
what an amazing transformation – it really gives the space that coffeeshop/whiskey bar vibe – i love it! this is something i could totally see doing in my own home one day.
Cannot wait to own my own home to be able to do something like this! So warm and cozy!
They’re called Stella Chairs from Design Form (via Amazon). We actually have the exact same chairs (in orange) on our back porch and I love how they work in both spaces!
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-Elsie
This looks amazing! What a great idea. And since my husband is a woodworker by trade, it’d be so easy for us to do because he knows how to do it all. And I can just boss him around, haha! So beautiful.
xo
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What a great modern take on wood paneling! I love how it looks with all the white and the fresh greenery. You guys nailed this one (no pun intended)!
Whoa! This is absolutely incredible! It totally looks like an upscale whiskey bar – it would be cool to do this outside too. The contrast is really nice! Also, maybe I just missed it, did you guys ever do a DIY on the hanging lights? Those are awesome.
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This is gorgeous! My boyfriend says that to get an effect like yours the wall have to be tall otherwise it would make the room appear smaller. What do you think of it?
Congrats that’s really well done! 🙂
This is such a cute rustic addition to this living space. Love this idea. I hope to one day do something like this to my dream home 🙂
I’ve been waiting so long for this post!! This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love that you used several different shades of stain to give it some extra depth. I don’t own my own place yet, but I can’t wait to do this to it when I do!
xoxo
Taylor
Wow the wood looks so much more expensive than it actually was! Thanks so much for sharing this! 🙂
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ooh lovely idea… now i just need a room to do it in! http://thewanderlusthasgotme.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/park-life.html
I really never comment, but this project is just too awesome. Great job, bold choices and clear explanation, definitely will give this a try one day!
Everything about this wall is dreamy.
Love the wood walls, especially with the white chairs! I loved the yellow chairs, too, but these look fantastic with the new walls and the cute plants!
I love this! I am so inspired to cover the wall behind our bed in the bedroom and hang bistro lights…would be so cozy! I have a building question for josh though: Are all of the boards the same length or did you stagger them at different lengths (kind of like how a wood floor would look)? It’s hard to tell in the picture so I’m just curious. Thanks!
WOW! Love this! I’ve always loved Jeremy and Elise’s dining room, every time they add something I love it even more! This though, is by far my favourite change. Really makes the room feel complete.
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Love all of the plants you have in your dining room! I hope I can fit a heap in my new dining space… It adds such a nice feel to the room, and goes quite well with all of the wood! 🙂
I love the look of this wall, mostly because I like this shade of brown on wood. It has smth warm and cozy. I can totally imagine to have the same installation in my future kitchen.
Very nice done.
I love wood things, homes, all.
As little I lived in the forest in a tree house, so love your new style:-)
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I’ve been waiting to see this DIY! I love it sooo much and I really like that you stained the wood several different shades to add more depth. It looks absolutely fantastic! I don’t own my own home yet, but I promise that this will make an appearance in at least one room when I do!
xoxo
Taylor
Looks amazing!
Gorgeous!
Adding hardwood to anything is fine by me! 🙂 It’s one of my favorite design styles!
Oooooh this is so gorgeous — I’m in love! Is there a tutorial for the white-toped hanging plants? Great idea.
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It looks really nice! I love it!
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For renters: Design*Sponge had this article up awhile back with this look as a wallpaper!
http://www.designsponge.com/2010/12/piet-hein-eek-scrapwood-wallpaper.html
This looks awesome!
Where are the terracotta pots from? I’ve seen them in multiple posts and love the variation in them.
Sorry if I missed it from another post, but where is the rug from?
Love love love those hanging plants!
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WOW! I love it. My great-grandparents had their giant lobby and hallway decorated like this and I always thought it was beautiful. Wonder if my landlord would be down with this… haha.