paneling

/ˈpænəlɪŋ/
noun
  1. Decorative wooden or other material covering the walls of a room.
    • The living room had dark oak paneling that gave it a cozy feel.
    • They installed white paneling in the hallway to brighten it up.
    • The old house still had original pine paneling from the 1920s.
verb
  1. Present participle of panel; covering or fitting with panels.
    • They spent the weekend paneling the basement walls.
    • The carpenter is paneling the study with walnut wood.
    • She is paneling the ceiling with decorative tiles.