Although cedar has been used for this purpose, knotty pine is the winner because it is more affordable and has a beautiful character. Knotty pine can be stained with many different colors to match your home or room décor.
Lining your closets and pantries with knotty pine wood paneling adds a distinctive and homey touch. Although cedar has been used for this purpose, knotty pine is the winner because it is more affordable and has a beautiful character. Knotty pine can be stained with many different colors to match your home or room décor.
Knotty Pine Wood Is Versatile
Knotty pine wood from red pine trees, also called Norway pine, is a versatile product. It has long-term stability, durability, strength, attractive grain, knots, and colors. This wood is used to create many projects, such as:
- Interior walls ● Interior trims
- Interior ceilings ● Log siding
- Pine flooring ● Ceiling beams
- Cabinetry ● Exposed rafters
- Stairways ● Peeled posts
- Interior doors ● Log mantels
- Furniture ● Toys and games
- Log Trims ● Interior decking
For closet and pantry linings, it’s hard to beat because it is affordable, easy to work with, and very attractive. Pine is perhaps the most widely used wood in America and Europe for all the things mentioned above and much more.
Knotty Pine Walk-In Closets
Walk-in closets are typically found in bedrooms, especially master bedrooms. They are spacious areas that suit many purposes for those of us who are not “minimalists.” They can be laid out in one-wall, two-wall, and square U designs. Here’s why homeowners like them:
- They hold more items than reach-in closets
- Walk-in closets can be customized
- There’s room for mirrors and seats
- Accessible shelving can reach to the ceiling
- More room for displaying shoes, jewelry, ties, etc.
- A handy place to try on clothing and other items
- Plenty of space for bins, clothes rods, and shelving
- Added privacy for dressing and trying on new clothes
- More room to prevent jamming together and wrinkling clothes
Knotty pine paneling can be installed in walk-in closets in horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or unique layouts and finished with your choice of stain colors.
Knotty Pine Reach-In Closets
Reach-in closets are used in bedrooms, hallways, under stairs, and other spaces where you need to store items. They take up less space and are easily accessible by opening the doors. This is why they are popular in houses, apartments, cabins, and condos:
- They are ideal for small spaces and are cost-effective for any home
- Easy to see everything, keep organized, and clean
- Great for downsizing or decluttering rooms
- Can store a wide variety of items with closet organizers
- Less expensive to make than walk-in closets
- Several reach-in closets can increase a home’s value
Reach-in closets look good with the back and side walls lined with knotty pine paneling in a pleasing stain color. They can be simply made with shelving above clothes rods. You can also design a reach-in closet system that is fully functional for hard-to-reach spaces. Add baskets, adjustable shelving, laundry hamper, jewelry drawers, and more.
Knotty Pine Pantries Are Handy
Pantries are mini closets, come in many sizes, and are primarily found in kitchens or next to kitchens. They serve several practical purposes that make them invaluable, including:
- Great place to organize items
- Can be customized to meet your needs
- Store day-to-day food items
- Store cooking utensils, dishes, and spices
- Pantries can fit into unused spaces
- Storage for bulk buying of foods
- A place to conceal clutter
- Provides a hidden wine storage area
A glass door can be used to see what’s inside a pantry. These areas can improve the functionality of kitchens and kitchenettes with units that slide into and out of walls. They can also enhance your kitchen’s style and aesthetics. Pantries also make storing large items possible that are out of the way.
Knotty Pine Paneling Installation & Finishes
Once you have designed an overall plan for your pantry, you should think about how the paneling will be installed. Will it be for a new home without any drywall installed in the space, or will it be nailed over existing drywall? Installing the paneling works either way you choose.
You can install it horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or a unique layout you create. The next decision is to apply a clear coat only to the wood or stain the wood and apply a clear coat over it. Knotty pine paneling is available in unfinished and pre-finished conditions. The latter is a time-saver because it goes up on the wall and ceiling much faster – nail it up and you are done!
Knotty pine paneling is a versatile product for any closet and pantry project. The highest quality is available at fair prices that will make your closet or pantry stand out.
