21 - Friday, April 17, 1987 - North Shore News

UP-TC-DATE LOOK

Panelling rejuvenates RENOVATIONS

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WHEN A family room is deco-
rated with panelling that still looks
good but boring, often it is left
alone ... and unused.

An updating of the overlooked
room can provide usable space at
less cost than an addition.

‘Usually, what keeps people
from redoing a room is their reluc-
tance to change serviceable walls,’’
says designer Michael Cannarozzi.
“With the new plywood wall
panelling designs, you can have
both practicality and an up-to-date
look. Any room that has been
panelled can be transformed with
new plywood panelling.”’

Proving his point, Cannarozzi
redecorated a family room that
started with dark woodgrain
panelling.

Light real wood oak veneer
panelling,: interestingly grooved
every two inches, was applied as a
wainscot around the room. The
same panelling was used to fashion
contemporary valances around the
windows and to build a new snack
centre.

The woodgrain panelling is
complemented by plywood panell-
ing in a floral design. The light
beige background is matched in
counter stools, while the flower
-colors are echoed in both French
blue trim and warm peachy pinks
used in the upholstery and game
table chairs.

“To panel over panelling, use
the old panelling as a pattern for

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laying out and cutting to size,” the
designer explains. ‘‘The new
panelling can be attached with
either nails os panelling adhesive.
Remove the b..ceboard and ceiling
moldings, repa-at them to match
the new scher::, and reattach them
over the ne." panelling.

“Working around windows and
doorways is a little bit trickier, but
worth it. Butt thin panelling flush
to the molding, and then cover the
seam with smal! molding, such as a
quarter round, or lattice painted to
match.

“With thicker panelling, remove
molding, fur out the door jamb

family room

with lattice, then reattach molding
over the panelling and jamb.

‘Light switches and outlets can
be raised to accommodate the ad-
ditional thickness by adding outlet
box extensions. With thinner
panelling, sometimes switch and
outlet covers can simply be
reinstalled once the new panelling
is in place.”

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Another update for the tradi-
tional family room is adding a
snack centre that suits today’s new
eating styles. This snack centre is
tucked into a corner with ample
space for storage.

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