Panelling and character
Painted panelling, built-ins and a soft arch.

TodayIn HeddaWhat changes
- Sage beadboard wainscoting around the room
- Built-in bookshelves beside the bay
- An arched mirror by the door
- Lamps on in the shelves and by the chair
The rest stays: the room, the windows and everything fixed.
The colour
Light sage
NCS S 2010-G30YWainscoting and shelvesWarm white
NCS S 0502-YWallsTake the NCS code to the paint shop and ask for a tester. Colours on screen are approximate.
Tips before you paint
Panelling on the lower wall
Beadboard up to about a third of the wall adds character without making the room feel smaller.
One colour for panelling and shelves
Light sage on both the panelling and the built-ins keeps the room calm and unified.
Build in the storage
Shelves beside the window or door make room for books and lamps.
See it in your own home
Take a photo of your room and pick Panelling and character. Hedda makes a design for your home in about a minute.
Bedroom with a bay window: Timothy Buck on Unsplash, changed by Hedda.