For traditional panelling where the wood grain is to be exposed, match the timber with existing joinery in the room; oak is a classic choice. In the Victorian era, a wider variety of timber was used including mahogany, teak and walnut. In a modern interior, consider a high-grade plywood.

Otherwise known as wainscoting, there are many types of wood paneling that you can use to cover the lower half of your walls, such as beadboard, shiplap, board and batten, coffered panels, raised panels, flat panels, chair railings, and wood trim or wall molding.