paneling
noun
pan·el·ing
ˈpa-nᵊl-iŋ 
variants
or less commonly panelling
: panels joined in a continuous surface
especially
: decorative wood panels so joined
Examples of paneling in a Sentence
The dining room had dark paneling.
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New to the home is a theater with upholstered wall paneling wrapped in woven leather and cerulean blackout curtains to create a real cinematic vibe.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
In a co-op apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coat area, Sarah Montgomery Interiors added character to the living room with wood paneling and a stone fireplace surround.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the home design choice quandary can be solved by a tribunal of experienced adults who have lived through shag carpeting, laminate countertops, foil wallpaper, harvest gold appliances and wood paneling that changed direction and was rebranded as shiplap.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Taking a cue from some of the newer camper companies on the market, like Scout and Overland Explorer Vehicles, Four Wheels has also updated the look of the interiors: all the cabinetry is now made from extruded aluminum framing with black composite paneling and has bamboo countertops.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
In a co-op apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coat area, Sarah Montgomery Interiors added character to the living room with wood paneling and a stone fireplace surround.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the home design choice quandary can be solved by a tribunal of experienced adults who have lived through shag carpeting, laminate countertops, foil wallpaper, harvest gold appliances and wood paneling that changed direction and was rebranded as shiplap.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Taking a cue from some of the newer camper companies on the market, like Scout and Overland Explorer Vehicles, Four Wheels has also updated the look of the interiors: all the cabinetry is now made from extruded aluminum framing with black composite paneling and has bamboo countertops.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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