HGTV's Jenny Marrs uses this 13th-century decorating technique to add charm to a living room

Bright living room with off white painted walls and paneling, spacious seating area with two gray three seater sofas, purple cushions, dark wood flooring with cream rug, twin gray table lamps, fireplace and piano

We often watch HGTV for contemporary design quirks that may influence how we decorate in the future – but sometimes, designers remind us of historical features that have an unwavering place in modern homes. And this is the case with Jenny Mars. 

The Fixer to Fabulous designer has renovated countless historic houses around Bentonville, Arkansas, meaning she is often tasked with accentuating their original charm and features. Her solution often involves installing wall paneling – a century-old decorating trick that instantly emphasizes the home's heritage. However, we don't need to live in a historic home to experiment with this technique.