Knotty Pine is still popular today, and for log cabin owners it's used more now than ever before.

Is Knotty pine back in style?

Funny enough, shiplap actually is knotty pine (underneath all its whitewashing). With rustic, reclaimed woods on the way out and polished, textural woods on the rise, this retro staple is getting a thoroughly modern second coming.

Is Knotty pine dated?

Knotty pine paneling was popular in the '50s and '60s, especially for dens and club basements. The look can be quaint or dated, but most people who buy an old house long to update the surfaces.