Newsflash: Wood paneling isn't just for basements built in the 1970s. And, no, the secret to pulling off the look isn't to paint over it. In fact, these chic wood-paneled rooms have proudly left ...

The paint lends a washed-out shabby chic look to wood, metal, fabric and other surfaces, and comes with various waxes, stains and finishes that put an individual spin on every project.