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I'm old enough to remember when wood paneling was trendy and when it became a sign that your home decor was on the dated side. In fact, I once opted not to buy a home full of wood paneling because I dreaded having to update the look.
Unfortunately, had I just waited about 10 years, I would've learned that wood paneling was slowly coming back into style. In fact, it's so popular these days that people are looking for affordable, rent-friendly ways to add it to their homes, like this TikToker who pulled off a stunning renovation in her rental property, giving the builder-grade home a surprisingly mid-century modern vibe.
A Renter Gives Her Home a Mid-Century Modern Makeover
I wasn't sure how I'd feel about TikToker @kianastadlerr's wallpaper idea until I saw the finished look. That's because wood paneling has always screamed "grandmom's house" to me, and I couldn't imagine how the influencer would make it feel fresh and new.
However, she absolutely nailed the look, and after covering the massive wall behind her television, I can see why she was so confident about the addition, since it works so well with the rest of her MCM decor.
People Were Inspired by the Transformation
I wasn't the only one with wood panel envy after watching this clip, and several commenters raced to tell Kiana how great the room looked. "I love this," one person wrote. "I'm actually remodeling my room right now! You gave me some ideas."
"It looks so good," another person added. Meanwhile, a third person asked where Kiana got the paper, but she hadn't responded in the hours after the question.
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Where to Get the Look
Since Kiana didn't have time to tell her followers where she got everything from, I took it upon myself to find out. You can find similar peel-and-stick wallpaper both online and in person. It looks like many hardware stores carry it (as well as the real deal), and online retailers like Amazon also have lots of options.
However, if you're a renter planning to add some of this to your home, I suggest carefully reading the reviews before you click "add to cart." That's because some peel-and-stick wallpaper can damage walls when removed, pulling off paint (and sometimes the drywall) when it's time to take it down.
