Basic
$5.16 – $13 per sq ft
Knotty cedar tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, butt-joined trim
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Supply and install cedar plank or tongue-and-groove paneling on interior walls, per square foot of wall.
Cedar Paneling in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $6.07 to $15 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for cedar paneling.
National average: $6 – $15 per sq ft
$5.16 – $13 per sq ft
Knotty cedar tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, butt-joined trim
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Find a pro to do this$6.07 – $15 per sq ft
Select tight-knot cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, blind-nailed, cedar corner and base trim
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Find a pro to do this$7.58 – $19 per sq ft
Clear western red cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, end-matched, mitered cedar trim at corners and base
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.67 – $6.68 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.21 – $5.51 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.71 – $1.78 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.48 – $1.19 | sq ft |
See how cedar paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Metro Detroit has a deep mid-century modern inheritance, from Cranbrook to the region's 1950s ranches, plus converted downtown lofts that go industrial. Local designers lean on both rather than on coastal or Mediterranean references.
Work by Detroit designers first, then the styles Detroit draws from.
Industrial living room
Photo: Concetti
Contemporary bathroom
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Mid-Century Modern living room
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Mid-Century Modern living room
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Mid-Century Modern living room
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Mid-Century Modern living room
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Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Mason Meyer Design · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
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Mid-Century Modern living room
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local cedar paneling contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.