The term "wainscoting" refers to any type of paneling that covers the lower portion—usually the lower third—of an interior wall. Originally, wainscoting was meant to protect plaster walls from dings ...

Wainscoting refers to wood panels that are installed on the lower third of a wall. An early intention for wainscoting was to protect plaster walls from damage by chairs or other objects. It also acted ...

Q. I attended a Christmas party at a home that had wainscoting. It was gorgeous. The beadboard wainscoting was painted a different color than the wall above to accent it. What can you tell me about ...

Wainscoting is one of the most effective and economical ways to make your home look better and boost its value. It’s a form of interior trim work that’s applied to the bottom part of interior walls, ...

Interior designer Heidi Caillier appreciates wainscoting for the budget-friendly statement it makes. "I love to use it in bathrooms on the main walls," she says. "Tiling a full bathroom can be quite ...

Dear Tim: I attended a Christmas party at a home that had wainscoting. It was gorgeous. The beadboard wainscoting was painted a different color than the wall above to accent it. What can you tell me ...

There's no single right way to install bead-board wainscoting. It all comes down to your budget and how much time you want to spend on the job. Some professional finish carpenters remove the drywall ...

Ever scrolled through your Pinterest feed and swooned over those Pinterest-y walls that radiate a luxe, vintage energy? If you couldn’t quite put a name to them, these elegant wall treatments are ...

Make your Pinterest board come to life with wainscoting. Expert shares styles, best rooms and colour-finishing tips to level up your space. Ever scrolled through your Pinterest feed and swooned over ...