knotty pine
noun
: pine wood that has a decorative distribution of knots and is used especially for interior finish
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Try a knotty pine table that won't be ruined by spills and scratches.
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Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The 26 log cabins retain the warmth of their vintage knotty pine but add plush king or queen beds, fireplaces, full kitchenettes, and porches with rocking or Adirondack chairs.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
The rooms, with decor that includes knotty pine, iron frame beds, shiplap, lacy wallpaper, and more coastal elements, are tempting enough.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2025
The home itself is full of charm, with knotty pine walls to cement the woodsy vibe and thoughtful touches like antiques, a U-Turn turntable with Klipsch speakers, and a cozy pellet stove.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The 26 log cabins retain the warmth of their vintage knotty pine but add plush king or queen beds, fireplaces, full kitchenettes, and porches with rocking or Adirondack chairs.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
The rooms, with decor that includes knotty pine, iron frame beds, shiplap, lacy wallpaper, and more coastal elements, are tempting enough.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2025
The home itself is full of charm, with knotty pine walls to cement the woodsy vibe and thoughtful touches like antiques, a U-Turn turntable with Klipsch speakers, and a cozy pellet stove.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Knotty pine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotty%20pine. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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