The Short Answer
This media room project shows how real wood wall planks can warm up a basement or entertainment space. The goal was to add texture, richer tones, and a cozier feel, making it a helpful example for homeowners who want a room built for gathering to feel less plain.
Stikwood recently collaborated with Macy of Wandering My Home so she could use our peel and stick wood wall planks to transform her basement media room. She wanted something that would provide warm tones and rich textures to cozy up the space. After browsing our entire collection, Macy chose to use Vertical Grain Arabica Stikwood, which gives a warm, coffee-colored finish that is just light enough to reveal a hint of the wood grain without the color variation that you’d get from fully weathered wood wall planks.
Before Installing
Open the planks from their packaging and lay them out in the room where they will be installed for 1–2 days. This gives the wood time to acclimate before it goes on the wall, helping prevent major expansion or contraction after installation.
Macy opted for doing a basic, horizontal install of the Stikwood planks, which means having to do minimal cutting except for the wall edges and around outlet switches. She started at the baseboard and worked her way up, making sure each plank was level as she adhered them to the wall.
By using Stikwood’s peel & stick reclaimed wood wall planks, Macy was able to completely transform her media room in a single day. We love how the room came together and how she polished it off perfectly with beautiful furniture and accent pieces.
For more information on Macy’s home, visit her website: Wandering My Home.
