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Wainscoting provides the perfect mix of function and style by adorning the lower half of walls while also protecting the wall from scuffs and smudges. This form of wall paneling started back in 1300s primarily as a way to shield the lower half of plaster walls from damage from things like chairs and boots. Today, they make up an important part of interior design, helping add some warmth and style to a space. Wainscoting is especially great at styling up bare walls that would otherwise look dull and boring.
Traditionally, wainscoting (typically pronounced as Wayne’s-Coating) is made from solid wood panels. But these days, there is so much more variety in materials. You can get it in plastic, plywood or medium fiber board (MDF). For more money per square foot, you can get yourself custom made hardwood wainscoting panels. Other materials used, though less commonly, include stone, tile and acrylic.
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PLATE RAIL
Jeff King & Company
I love the plate rail in this room.
IN THE DETAILS
Winder Gibson Architects
Nice wainscotting detail in this hallway.
GREIGE DINING
Lulu Designs
I really like the warm color used to paint this beaded board wainscotting.
FEATURE WALL
nn Parris Photography
Love that it features the entire wall.
CURVED AND CLASSIC
ssyrian Star Construction, Inc.
Beautiful curved area around the table and gorgeous rich dark color.
MASCULINE
WL Interiors
Very traditional– has a very masculine feel to it.
FRESH & MODERN
Diane Burgoyne Interiors
Love the square detail in the wainscotting.
PICTURE PERFECT
Candlelight Homes
Really like the depth of the picture ledge and the extra detail/profile of the molding used.
PRACTICAL
Gray House Furniture via Chris Kauffman
Great idea for displaying your children’s special art pieces or photos.
RESTFUL RESPITE
shton Woods
The height and color adds warmth without being too dark and the slightly deeper outer pieces give it more detail than the wainscotting you usually see.
Wainscoting Installation
While you can install your own wainscoting during your home renovation if you know your way around with tools, it is always best to hire a contractor to do a perfectly neat wainscoting installation. To save time and money, you can buy pre-made wainscoting panels so that the only work will be installing them onto the wall.
There are numerous styles, colors and patterns to choose from, ensuring that you can find something to match your décor. For instance, you can choose a recessed type of panel, raised panel or shaker panel.
PRETTY IN PINK
Warline Painting Ltd.
The pink color is just precious for this baby’s room.
SMALL AND SWEET
Sebring Design Build
The wainscotting in this handsome office showcases the beautiful rich wood and is very warm.
CRISP AND CLEAN
First Lamp
The wainscotting helps make this room feel very crisp and clean.
HELMET FUN
Sebring Design Build
The decorating ledge is awesome in this boy’s bedroom. Plus the varying sizes of the rectangle and square detail in the wainscotting makes it more interesting.
Wainscoting Height
An important part of wainscoting is its height. This greatly defines its look and how it impacts the overall style of the room. When planning a wainscot installation, the first step is to measure the height you want it to reach. Here are a few pointers on how to Measure Your Walls for Wainscoting Panels.
Generally, the wainscoting goes up to a 1/3 of the wall height. This is not a rigid rule; you can place it lower or higher depending on your specific décor preferences.Determine the height of the bottom wainscoting railing, which usually starts at 7.5 inches.Measure the width of the wall and divided it by the number of panels you want, determining the size of each panel.
For more accuracy, ask your contractor to help you take the wall measurements. Use these measurements in buying the right wainscoting panels and molding.
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Whatever style, height or type of wainscoting you choose, the effect will be positively stunning.
CRISSCROSS DESIGN
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Unique and modern, lots of interest and detail.
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL
Sebring Design Build
Love the wainscotting height in this very pretty girl’s bedroom–helps balance out the bold fun colors.
EVERLASTING STYLE
Sebring Design Build
Nice added detail for a stairwell.
TRADITIONAL AND COZY
Sebring Design Build
Just a great space to unwind with family and friends.
STUNNING FOYER
kke Woodworks
This foyer area contains so much beautiful detail.
NIGHT TRAIN
Sara Bederman Design
The use of this velvetry gray blue color (Benjamin Moore CC720 Night Train) with this traditional wainscotting is really pretty.
TUFTED LEATHER
nne Rue Interiors via Preserve Point
The tufted leather squares add such interesting rich detail.
CLASSIC POWDER
Rikki Snyder (Photography)
This powder room and wainscotting is very classic.
I’M HOOKED
Lda Architecture & Interiors
I really like the added hook detail.
CONTEMPORARY
Benjamin Moore
I really like the use of two colors in the wainscotting and that it utilizes the entire wall in this contemporary bedroom.
SUBTLE AND CLASSY
Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
The wainscotting adds some more interest to the room without overdoing it.
SPECTACULAR STAIRS
Witt Construction
This striking detail adds so much more to this area.
HIDDEN PANEL
Carisa Mahnken Design Guild
Notice the storage panel to the lower left. This could be an interesting feature for hidden storage.
FOYER ORDER
Jeremy Kohm (Photography)
I really like the use of wainscotting in the foyer–with the right paint finish can make easier to clean.
WARM WAINSCOTTING
Horchow
This color adds warmth.
COASTAL GETAWAY
RemodelWest
Feels like a happy coastal vacation.
PRACTICAL
Gray House Furniture via Chris Kauffman
Great idea for displaying your children’s special art pieces or photos.
TIMELESS
Historical Concepts
Like the classic feel of this wainscotting. The rectangular area is a little closer together and seems to match the size of the room.
DARK CONTRAST
Bungalow House Plans
The”stretched” area along the top of the wainscotting is a nice feature. I also like the contrast of the dark wall color with the bright white of the wainscotting.
SHIPLAP WAINSCOTTING
Spring Island
I like the shiplap and its horizontal direction.
NAUTICAL DREAMS
Robson Homes
This wainscotting is simple and clean–perfect for this nautical theme.
PURPLE PUNCH
Contemporary Kids
This warm purple color is fun, different and contemporary and could carry into the child’s teen years.
Ideas For Wainscoting
Wainscoting used to serve a simple utilitarian purpose. Back in the 18th century, before central heating, putting the wood to the lower part of a wall was an elegant and inconspicuous way to insulate a space. But just because wainscoting isn’t needed to keep your home warm doesn’t mean it’s lost its allure. With the correct combination, this once-outdated element can feel shockingly new and current.
What Is Wainscoting?
Wainscoting (or paneling) is a wall covering usually used for decorative purposes to provide architectural detail to an interior area.
Wainscoting was initially employed for two reasons: to insulate the chilly stone walls of ancient houses and to keep moisture out.
That is no longer the case, and the purposes and materials employed have developed significantly throughout the years.
Material Used For Ideas For Wainscoting
The chosen material in 18th century Europe was light oak wood, but today it spans from other types of wood to plastic and fiberboard.
Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) engineered wood is a popular paneling material because it is denser than plywood and easier to work with.
dvantages And Disadvantages
Wall panels are stylish and sophisticated. Consider luxurious flats and cottage houses throughout the ages.
They were found in medieval homes, as well as in Georgian and Victorian interiors.
Throughout history, they were seen as beneficial and fashionable, and they expanded all the way to America and European colonies abroad.
So paneling your home is a timeless style statement.
Wainscoting also serves two practical purposes: panels can conceal wall flaws while remaining repairable and interchangeable.
They can conceal abnormalities, protruding wires or cables, and even prevent wetness.
Wainscoting also helps to insulate the walls on the interior.
Even if you don’t have a moisture problem, your room could benefit from some soundproofing or thermal insulation to keep you warm in the winter.
Panels, on the other hand, require more care than many other types of walls.
Under certain conditions, wood can rot, distort, or lose moisture.
Of course, wall panels can be fixed or replaced. However, homeowners should still take care of them by ensuring that they are properly mounted and not deformed by external forces, painting them with the appropriate paint, or waxing them if the room conditions are too dry.
Another questionable disadvantage of wainscoting is its age.
While some consider them to be classy, many say they do not necessarily go well with a cleaner, minimalist modern style.
Wainscoting can be quite contemporary and modern-looking, as evidenced by our collection of over 30 ideas.
Types Of Wainscoting
There are several varieties of panels, including flat and raised panels, beadboard, and board and batten.
Typically, when we think of wainscoted walls, we think of panels.
Beadboard
Wainscoting with beadboard is an exception to this norm.
It is made up of panes that are mounted vertically next to one other and separated by a narrow bead (ridge).
Wainscoting panels are made out of a frame (rails and stiles) with a flat panel inside.
They might be flat (flat panel wainscoting) or elevated (raised panel wainscoting) (raised panel wainscoting).
The only distinction between the two kinds is the panel itself, not the frame.
Batten And Board
Board and batten wainscoting is made up of broader boards alternated with narrower battens.
This style adds informality to wainscoting and is even used for building exteriors.
The battens’ role is to provide strength to the structure.
Final Thoughts:
With so many styles to choose from, you are assured of finding one that is perfect for your home. Remember to get a style that will blend in well with your existing room décor and which you love. With the right choice, you can transform an ordinary kitchen or living room into a chic yet homely space.
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Whether you are constructing a new home or you plan to do some remodeling, we can help you achieve the look you want with the right wainscoting. If you have any questions regarding design, material or installation of wainscoting, we are more than glad to be of help. Contact us with whatever question you might have.
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