Yes, wood paneling has a bit of a reputation. But before you write it off as a fad best left behind, consider the alternative: any trend—new or old—can be made stylish and modern with the proper approach and a good eye for design. From a bathtub clad in rich mahogany to trellis-patterned wood walls, there are a gorgeous slew of ways to update your home with wood paneling—whether you’re revamping existing walls or bringing the look into your home for the first time.

So say goodbye to the stodgy stereotypes and hello to your home’s newest appeal, with 10 modern wood paneling ideas.

MODERN MAHOGANY TUB

This adobe-style home feels fresh and modern with rich wood paneling in unexpected places, including the master bath’s oversized tub, encased in smooth mahogany.

FLOOR-TO-(VAULTED) CEILING

Wall paneling painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove extends from the walls up to this bedroom’s sky-high vaulted ceiling, centered with a pendant by Urban Electric Co.

TRELLIS-PATTERNED WALLS

The garden room of this New Orleans manse features wood-paneled walls in an intricate floor-to-ceiling trellis pattern, creating a visual interest while maintaining the neutral palette.

WAINSCOTTED WALLS

Wainscotted, wood-paneled walls in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue create a calm contrast to the punchy poppy wall covering in this lake house powder room.

WALLPAPER & WALL-PANELING

A Jasper paisley wall covering contrasts with the pale, Knotty Cedar boards of this bedroom’s pitched ceiling—a mix of styles that unite for a cozy-yet-elevated aesthetic.

GLOSSY GREEN-GRAY CEILING

A formal library was transformed into a playroom with a glossy green-gray wood-paneled ceiling, centered and illuminated by a custom mauve pendant.

UNVARNISHED BATHROOM PANELING

In a wood-clad chalet designed by Alain Mazza, even the master bathroom brims with earthy, unvarnished wood. Moroccan tile and an agape tub serve as the focal point to the minimalist space.