We all have that one room in our homes where the walls are uneven and bumpy. When company comes over we steer clear of that one room. Every time we are out shopping we are looking through wall covering catalogs or asking the professionals questions. We just haven't found the solution to our dilemma. That is until today.

The solution that can beautify, easy to maintain and can be applied right over the disastrous wall is decorative wall paneling.

Wall history dates back thousands of years ago. Walls have two main purposes. They act as a support for a structure and to divide or enclose an area. Wall paneling is a decorative treatment of walls which consist of thin sheets of different materials that are framed together.

It adds charm and style and brings luxury and sophistication to your living quarters. Decorative wall paneling is versatile, inexpensive and gives just the right look wherever it is placed. It is welcome in every room of the house. it can also be placed on walls below ground level. There are so many choices you will never be at a loss for inspiration.

Decorative wall paneling is available in a variety of finishes, textures and wood grains with distinctive groove patterns. Consumers have a choice of plywood, fiberboard, hardboard or engineered wood. Decorative varieties come in such styles as bead board, finished panels, wood grain, lionite, wainscot, plank panels and project panels.

Bead board panels add visual interest and are a great selection to use as an accent. Finished panels add richness and textures and are available in a variety of patterns and colors. Wood grain is usually oak or cedar and is pre-finished. Lionite is the toughest of decorative wall panels which is baked on and water resistant and has a melamine finish. Wainscot is pre-cut with a double groove pattern and comes in many wood grains. Plank panels are easy to install and can be hung vertically, horizontal, and diagonal or even in a herringbone pattern. Project panels have a dry erase surface. This is perfect for your home office, garage or basement.

There are eco friendly panels made from bamboo pulp which is one of the world's most reusable resources. This does not have any chemical filler or additives and trees were not harmed in this process.

There is another wall paneling that uses decorative wrapped fabric that reduces noise and reverberation. You can order custom made panels to meet your specific needs.

Most wall panels are specially coated and sealed to resist moisture and water migration that can cause mold. This decorative solution has become a maintenance free solution for our hectic lives. Install it and enjoy it. It's just that simple!

Whether you hang this to cover up an existing wall, disguising a not so smooth wall or just to add a modern decorative pattern you will be amazed at the finished product. Another perk is that modern materials have also allowed natural light to come in while preventing harmful UV rays to damage the wall paneling.

In today's factories, decorative wall panels are pre-cut to the correct dimensions. This minimizes the time of labor and installation. They also have easy to follow instructions and use many tools that you have around the house. This project is easily completed over a weekend.

If you decide to cover your entire room or just one wall, my advice to you is get started. Make that impressive statement that we all desire. So at your next dinner party the entire house will be on show.

Author Bio: Barbara Tobiasz resides with her husband (Joe Tobiasz, Owner/Webmaster: http://www.wall-decor-concepts.com) in the Chicago area, studied at the Art Institute and taught for the Chicago Public Schools. She has volunteered her services for many organizations with her creative expressions in the interior design field. Her hobbies include reading, taking long walks with her dog and working her magic turning ordinary rooms into creative works of art.