knotty pine

noun

: pine wood that has a decorative distribution of knots and is used especially for interior finish

Examples of knotty pine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To brighten it up while retaining some of the original wood detailing (including the knotty pine beams), the designer replaced half of it with tile and paint—Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin (No. 2004) on the walls, ceiling, and trim and Mole's Breath (No. 276) on the island. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 May 2025

The home itself is full of charm, with knotty pine walls to cement the woodsy vibe and thoughtful touches like antiques, a U-Turn turntable with Klipsch speakers, and a cozy pellet stove. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024

In this innovative and original home, the most surprising room of all may be on the top floor, a studio/guest room/sauna where that old bugaboo of knotty pine is raised to new heights of chic, giving it the feel and fragrance of a Swiss ski chalet. —Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2024

Northern Wisconsin cabins are often with pine logs, knotty pine walls, and green windows. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for knotty pine

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