Living Room, Sofa, Light Hardwood Floor, and Brick Floor In the warm interior of the X House in Hennepin, Illinois, Diane Pascal and Thomas Richie enjoy the view from their boiled-wool Ligne Roset couch in the main living area, where wood paneling on the ceiling and walls mirrors the topography of the landscape. A gauzy green curtain adds a moment of color to the scheme.  Photo 6 of 8 in 8 Bright and Airy Wood-Paneled Spaces from Cozy Modern Living Rooms

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Stained-wood paneling, cut into chevrons for visual effect, create a warm, tactile interior of this house in Hennepin, Illinois. The irregular pattern of the paneling was inspired by the outlying prairie landscape and forest beyond. The green of the curtains and pillows brings out the verdant tones in the stained wood, and sparse furnishings keep the rooms from feeling overwhelming.