Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?

My wife and I are trying to decide which color scheme to use in our dining room. Just a little background, our house was built in 1957. It has knotty pine paneling (original real wood) and hardwood floors. We will not paint over the knotty pine because we like it. We have 3 windows in the dining room and we can't decide which color scheme to use in the room. We both like neutral colors. Do you have any suggestions?

Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?
Rustic camp. Lots of plaids. Use camp-style colors such as berry red and forest green. Finishing touches might include antique sporting goods or hunting and fishing gear for display and/or decoration -- an upright canoe cut down to fit in a corner for use as a book or display case... antlers over a mantle.





English country. The central motif is floral fabrics and rugs.Cremes, yellows, pinks, blues and of course the greens found in leaves. Upholstered furniture -- a wing chair at the head of the table and a comfortable wooden rocking chair in the corner. Mix styles, woods and fabrics -- especially chintz -- to re-create the look of homes in which furnishings were gathered over time.





Attractive clutter is the heart and soul of English country. Display plates, pottery, figurines and photos -- the more, the merrier.





Farmhouse. Simplicity is the touchstone for a farmhouse look. Use primary colors - navy %26amp; cream, forest green %26amp; white, red %26amp; white buffalo checks. Use roosters and chickens, watering cans,%26amp; limit yourself to one large bold object, for a nostalgia look. Here's a link for curtains that work for this look, but they might work for other looks as well:


http://www.fromthefarmhouse.com/home1.ht...





French country. Toile is a traditional design for French Country fabrics. A yellow background with motifs in black, blue, red, or green would be lovely. Most toile patterns are printed on linen or cotton. Simple furnishings accented by vibrant and bright accessories continue this theme. Plank tables, chairs with woven rush seats and natural linen materials. A rooster motif is often a part of this decor as well.





Hope these ideas help.
Reply:How about white walls and red and white checked curtains?


To me, red and white checked curtains would go really well with the knotty pine, kind of a cabin look.

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