"Such is the case with a popular kitchen design choice from the '80s that is seeing a comeback today. Wood paneling is a decorative wall covering that can be made from solid or engineered wood panels, or a laminate or vinyl material designed to look like wood. It was originally used in European homes in Medieval times to insulate rooms in homes that were built from stone."
"This design element didn't become popular in America until sometime in the 1800s; however, it became emblematic of '70s and '80s design when people started installing synthetic wood panels in living rooms, basement rec rooms, and family rooms. But by the 2000s, designers had moved towards a more open, bright, and minimalist design aesthetic for homes. Wood paneling was seen as an outdated design trend that should be avoided, as it made homes seem dark, stuffy, and claustrophobic."
Interior design trends cycle, allowing older styles to return as tastes evolve or new homeowners renovate. Wood paneling, originally used in Medieval European stone homes to insulate and retain heat from fires, gained popularity in America in the 1800s and became emblematic of 1970s and 1980s interiors with synthetic panels in living rooms and basements. By the 2000s, minimal, open, and bright aesthetics made wood paneling seem dark and outdated. Wood paneling is now reemerging in kitchens, being incorporated in modern, tasteful ways. Many homeowners retain older kitchens to save money and prioritize functional upgrades over purely aesthetic changes.
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