Basic
$15 – $39 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x4 tongue-and-groove boards in character grade with sapwood streaks, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
How Much Does Walnut Paneling Cost in Seattle, Washington?
Supply and install walnut wood wall paneling (veneer panels or solid tongue-and-groove boards) on an existing wall, finished, per square foot of wall.
Walnut Paneling in Seattle, Washington typically costs $17 to $46 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Walnut Paneling in Seattle, Washington
$17 – $46
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for walnut paneling.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$17 – $46 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in select grade, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
Premium
$21 – $57 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in clear grade, long lengths, blind-nailed, oil finish, matching walnut cap and base trim
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.02 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.04 – $19 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.87 – $4.99 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.25 – $3.33 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Design styles
See how walnut paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Seattle style: Pacific Northwest modern and Japandi
Seattle design responds to gray light and wet climate: warm wood, large windows, natural texture and a clutter-free plan. Japandi, the Japanese-Scandinavian blend, is widely used locally and often paired with Northwest craft.
Work by Seattle designers first, then the styles Seattle draws from.
Built from
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% above avg
Labor costs34.0% above avg
Labor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- New England Classic: Architectural Wall Paneling Pricing, newenglandclassic.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Total Wood Store: Complete Guide to Wood Wall Paneling 2026, totalwoodstore.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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