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YOUR Advertising Feature Design trends come and go, but some have a funny way of resurfacing years after they first became popular. Homeowners who may have been considering renovating their home to remove a design element they believe to be passé might want to see if that feature has experienced a resurgence in popularity. In fact, one of the more derided home decor trends of yesteryear has slowly crept back into style, albeit in moderation. Wood paneling is back and better than ever, ad- vise many design professionals. It's the formerly ugly duckling that filled homes starting in the 1950s, cre- ating drab dens and faux-wood family rooms. Paneling had long been an element of choice be- cause it is relatively easy to install and can camou- flage problem walls in a home, like those covered in boisterous wallpaper prints. Wood paneling reached the peak of its popular- ity in the 1970s, and since then homeowners have been tearing down these faux offenders for years or masking them in paint to brighten up spaces. How- ever, the experts at Apartment Therapy report that wood paneling in shades of brown are making a comeback in cozy spots such as dens or studies. The warm tones of wood paneling elicit a retro vibe. But unlike their fake predecessors, today's paneled walls are being outfitted in real wood, making them more eco-friendly and stylish than ever before. Designers have flocked to reclaimed wood and veneer paneling to incorporate them into design el- ements. And while wood paneling used to be hung vertically, designers now experiment with hanging paneling. Many people no longer use paneling to cover an entire space. Paneling is used sparingly as an accent wall or another feature for character. Wood walls can be stained in a rich mahogany to look upscale or be weathered and rustic. Homeowners ready to re-embrace wood paneling can choose to enhance one wall in a room. Think about the space above a fireplace or a strip of wall behind a sitting chair and side table. Paneling also can serve as a headboard behind a bed in a mas- ter suite. Positioned horizontally, paneling can add dimension and texture to walls, even in a bathroom. Wood paneling is slowly making a comeback, prov- ing that no design trend every truly goes away. (MCC) Wood on walls a flashback to paneling of previous decades 9 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,M ay 28,2020 theifp.ca ADAMS WINDOW CLEANING & HOME MAINTENANCE Eavestrough Cleaning/ Deck & Fence Repair Phone • Appointment • Social Distance Compliant 647.624.8755 www.http://adamswindowcleaning.ca Open for Business Style and service with North America's #1 choice. Call now for your free in-home consultation! Blinds • Shutters • Shades Drapes • Home Automation Buy More Save More, 25% - 50% off. 905-874-8478 www.budgetblinds.com/milton-on ©2018 Budget Blinds, LLC.All Rights Reserved. Budget Blinds is a trademark of Budget Blinds, LLC and a Home Franchise Concepts Brand. Each franchise independently owned and operated. Style and service for every budget. ® Drapery Cellular Shades ShuttersFaux Wood Blinds We're Budget Blinds, and we're North America's #1 provider of custom window coverings.We do it all for you; design, measure and install -- because we think everyone,at every budget, deserves style, service,and the peace-of-mind of the best warranty in the business.