knotty pine
noun
: pine wood that has a decorative distribution of knots and is used especially for interior finish
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This horizontal knotty pine fencing from The Home Consultant is higher on the side than the back to protect this drought-resistant backyard space from the house next door.
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Try a knotty pine table that won't be ruined by spills and scratches.
—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
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Try a knotty pine table that won't be ruined by spills and scratches.
—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
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“Knotty pine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotty%20pine. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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