tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post8534712602466322148..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of Chic®: Wonderful WoodThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-19947298301288349872007-08-17T22:24:00.000-04:002007-08-17T22:24:00.000-04:00I agree, it can look absolutely stunning in the ri...I agree, it can look absolutely stunning in the right setting. That Hicks room is timeless. And perhaps Patricia is right, people will start to appreciate this more as the skill to create it properly are lost.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245251599939279346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-79633461040501525542007-08-17T02:31:00.000-04:002007-08-17T02:31:00.000-04:00Ditto what Joni said. Without the character of tru...Ditto what Joni said. Without the character of true craftsmanship and age, wood paneling can look horridly pretentious.<BR/>You have picked examples of designers that have done it right!katiedidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682823255667624459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-61386709565111442472007-08-16T16:44:00.000-04:002007-08-16T16:44:00.000-04:00Joni- Cheap paneling is bad, bad, bad! In that cas...Joni- Cheap paneling is bad, bad, bad! In that case, yes slap paint on it. But if it's old and beautiful, I personally wouldn't touch it!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-86947451540897831262007-08-16T16:10:00.000-04:002007-08-16T16:10:00.000-04:00hI - Rose Tarlow uses a lot of that pine like in ...hI - Rose Tarlow uses a lot of that pine like in Meg's room. Her book shows she uses it all the time! I don't know, I may have to be different here today - wood is not my favorite unless it is gorgeous, old - with a patina. I hate that cheap wood that passes for paneling in the burbs. If it's like that, I like it painted.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-3161610668388298392007-08-16T12:40:00.000-04:002007-08-16T12:40:00.000-04:00Mélanie- Wow! I can't wait to see images of that. ...Mélanie- Wow! I can't wait to see images of that. That sounds amazing.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-76805400501298713502007-08-16T12:39:00.000-04:002007-08-16T12:39:00.000-04:00Jordan- Your old house sounds wonderful. I think I...Jordan- Your old house sounds wonderful. I think I would love that room too!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-11516601233045628692007-08-16T12:38:00.000-04:002007-08-16T12:38:00.000-04:00Patricia- That's a really good point- very few cra...Patricia- That's a really good point- very few crafts people know how to do this properly. If I bought a house with a wood-paneled room, I think I would have a hard time painting over it :)The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-12486279134546676942007-08-16T12:25:00.000-04:002007-08-16T12:25:00.000-04:00Wood everywhere ..is so warm . I love the cosy amb...Wood everywhere ..is so warm . I love the cosy ambiance it makes.<BR/>Poeple who like " wood on the wall" should check out pretty soon my blog , I will be selling an entire room of the beginning of the XIX with floor and fireplace also !!<BR/>MélanieMélaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968941054340607366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-42112781463006303442007-08-16T11:55:00.000-04:002007-08-16T11:55:00.000-04:00Hi Peak!I love wood paneling, I lived in a beautif...Hi Peak!<BR/><BR/>I love wood paneling, I lived in a beautiful old Spanish style home in LA 10 years ago and my favorite room was a wood paneled entertaining room. Always a great room to have a conversation in.Jordan Cappellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02308216542617799881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-69913324236179561452007-08-16T11:37:00.000-04:002007-08-16T11:37:00.000-04:00I think wood panelling is wonderful. I always try...I think wood panelling is wonderful. I always try to perserve the wood in a home if at all possible. I am not a fan of painting over it. I think there is a new appreciation for wood, as our natural resources are dwindling and also the crafts people that have the skill to create this panelling are getting fewer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217566407504060905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-52082892779541711922007-08-16T10:01:00.000-04:002007-08-16T10:01:00.000-04:00Be the change- I understand your point. Sometimes ...Be the change- I understand your point. Sometimes I think that wood paneling looks good in grand homes and not so good in modest homes. It might not be my first choice, but I do think it's interesting to see how these designers handled it. The Hicks room is a great example of a more modern approach to wood paneling. Thanks for the input!! :)The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-19570641585138413322007-08-16T09:59:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:59:00.000-04:00Thanks Brilliant!Thanks Brilliant!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-33431163018631000322007-08-16T09:58:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:58:00.000-04:00I think the lighting in the Hicks room is just bri...I think the lighting in the Hicks room is just brilliant too! I generally don't like wood paneling but that room is charming. I agree, the white bookshelves really work here and really add something to the room which otherwise would be pretty staid!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-86917650563249625792007-08-16T09:49:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:49:00.000-04:00Well said!Well said!Brilliant Asylumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656796025200050768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-49278549226974687962007-08-16T09:42:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:42:00.000-04:00Patricia- Why of course he would ;)He always paid ...Patricia- Why of course he would ;)<BR/>He always paid attention to the details!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-29776580462525155412007-08-16T09:40:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:40:00.000-04:00I guess I'm an old fashioned girl at heart - love ...I guess I'm an old fashioned girl at heart - love a little paneling, especially in a small space. Of course darling David would do WHITE on the inside of the bookcases. Wonderful.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-33619061430101153572007-08-16T09:33:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:33:00.000-04:00Courtney- I would love to see what McDonald's hous...Courtney- I would love to see what McDonald's house looks like now! I bet it's pretty fabulous!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-42132993726826222412007-08-16T09:15:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:15:00.000-04:00Jennifer, my dad would love this!But seriously, yo...Jennifer, my dad would love this!<BR/><BR/>But seriously, you are right. I really like the Hicks room top (love those yellow chairs in the dark room) and I'm so anxious to see an update on Mary M's house.Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.com