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Today I would like to share some of my favourite Wainscoting ideas.
According to Wikipedia, Wainscot or wainscoting (pronounced UK: /ˈweɪnskət/, US: /ˈweɪnskɒt/, us dict: wān′·skət, wān′·skŏt) is a paneling style applied to the lower 3' (900mm) to 5' (1500mm) of an interior wall, below the dado rail or chair rail and
above the baseboard or skirting board. The original purpose of wainscoting was to cover the lower part of walls which, in houses constructed with poor or
nonexistent damp-proof courses, are often affected by rising dampness.
Today I would like to share some of my favourite Wainscoting ideas.
According to Wikipedia, Wainscot or wainscoting (pronounced UK: /ˈweɪnskət/, US: /ˈweɪnskɒt/, us dict: wān′·skət, wān′·skŏt) is a paneling style applied to the lower 3' (900mm) to 5' (1500mm) of an interior wall, below the dado rail or chair rail and
above the baseboard or skirting board. The original purpose of wainscoting was to cover the lower part of walls which, in houses constructed with poor or
nonexistent damp-proof courses, are often affected by rising dampness.
I instantly fell in love with the way that wainscoting mixed with coloured walls or wallpaper could keep a modern room from feeling and looking ultra-modern.
Wainscoting paneling can be applied to the lower portion of the walls of a room, above the baseboard and even below the chair rail.
Wainscoting adds different things to different rooms. For example, raised- or flat-panel wainscoting, especially panels that reach up to the middle of the wall or even eye level, can add formality and elegance to a dining room.
It originally served to protect the lowest portions of a wall from normal wear and tear, which was especially important before paints and wallpapers became as durable as they are today.
Wainscoting can add character and architectural detail in just a few hours!
Beaded wainscoting painted a crisp white can add brightness and cheer to a bedroom, especially when set against a light and playful contrasting wall color or paper.
No wonder so many people love wainscoting! It can instantly lend character and
elegance to a home.
elegance to a home.
I love Wainscoting!
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I love it too Natasha - particularly in a bathroom. What an amazing collection of lovely photographs you gathered together too. x
ReplyDeleteOooh so much inspiration! I really needed to see this since we are tackling the dining room next which is chock full of crown, trim, and wainscoting. I am looking for ideas on how to decorate with it! Thanks, Natasha!
ReplyDeleteI am such a fan.. LOVE it! xx
ReplyDeletei just love wainscoting..unfortunately we live in a mid-century modern house and it just doesn't "go"...but one day, i am going to live in a place loaded down with it!
ReplyDeleteI am now a massive fan of it too! Thanks for posting. i have a little something for you over at mine....
ReplyDeleteWow such beautiful images! The bathrooms were my favourite! I think if I could have wainscotting anywhere in my house it would be all over. I loved your definition of it as well, as I did not know that!!
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Brenda
I do too...I used to have a kitchen full of it in our previous home. I loved all these pictures..some awesome ones! :D
ReplyDeleteLove that high-ceilinged living room. This is a very interesting way of presenting things, like wainscoting. xx's
ReplyDeleteOoh, wainscotting! I like the effect in the blue and yellow bathrooms - adds a crisp freshness to the rooms.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Love wainscoting~ it hides a multitude of sins and can be dressed up or cottage-y. Great pics, I could move right into some of these photos :-)
ReplyDeleteThere are some absolutely gorgeous examples there!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous inspiration photos! I love wainscoting too. It adds so much interest to a room. Unfortunately, the design of our home (or lack thereof lol) doesn't lend itself well to using it. But maybe someday... Kathy
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize there are so many different kinds. It looks wonderful in each of the shot you selected.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous images! I have it on my bathroom walls; I'd have it all over my house if I could!!
ReplyDeleteAh, that's interesting, I never knew what wainscoting was for. It looks great in these images you've assembled, crisp and pretty - I must have a search round my house for some rising damp.
ReplyDeleteVery nice...I like it too!
ReplyDeleteI loved going through all those photo's. So many great ideas! We have wainscoting in one room and I keep trying to talk Tony into adding it to other rooms! Isn't the farmhouse that Sarah is re-doing just wonderful! I could pack my bags and move right in! Thanks for a great post! Will visit these photo's again for inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteWendy
Woww what a lot beautiful pictures!!!....i love it !!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy summerday.love...Ria....
I adore it and I adore this post!!!
ReplyDeleteFirst, don't you love love love Sarah Richardson? I love her taste and that farmhouse makeover was so fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteSecond, I am in the very slow process of convincing my hubby that we need some of that wainscot in our house.
Third,I love that you included the pronunciation. Funny!
Happy day!
Great post Natasha. I love this feature in a room.
ReplyDeleteMy heart nearly stopped when I saw the image of the blue and white living/dining room - LOVE IT!
Angex
Ahhh...wainscoting. History's remedy for failing plaster. Your examples really are lovely, though I do myself prefer a good dark oak wainscot from an older home (think Arts and Crafts era). Nothing lends warmth to a room like highly polished wainscot and a deep red wall color.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures of so many wonderful room with great wainscoting. I would love to add some to my home. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha! This is absolutely gorgeous. I've been looking forward to this post since you told me you were writing about wainscoting.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a wonderful stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's Letter "W".
I love so many of these rooms...charming and lovely.
Thank you for linking!
This was wicked cool!
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Beautiful rooms, wainscoting adds such architectural interest. Neat!
ReplyDeletewow, what lovely wainscotting, wish i had it in my house :D
ReplyDeleteNatasha, what a great selection of pictures you have chosen to highlight wainscoating. I don't have any in my house, but I am bookmarking your post for future renovations. Joni
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post and blog sweetie! These pictures are filled with warmth, comfort, clean lines and inviting colors. Just the way I like to decorate. Come stop by for a slice of San Francisco when have a chance? Tell me would you change your name for marriage?
ReplyDeleteI too love wainscoting! We remodeled my son's bedroom and put up wainscoting. What a difference it makes. You have some great pictures.
ReplyDeleteI loved soaking up these pictures, I completely missed the decorating your house gene, so I have to salivate over photos like these. I figure if I soak it up enough some is bound to stay in there, right?
ReplyDeleteI love it too. I didn't realize though that there were so many styles of it. I thought it was just the thin slats. I learned something new. Thanks for sharing. Great W post.
ReplyDeleteyour house is gorgeous,
ReplyDeletewhat fabulous living standards...
I am right there with you in loving wainscoting ... and you showed such beautiful examples!!! wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI love waincotting myself and although I have yet to put it in our home, the day will come because I love it for its architectural elements and it just warms up a room. Your photos are great. I enjoy Sarah Richardson and I watch her pretty much every day here in Canada. Thanks for sharing and do enjoy your vacation!
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Sandi
Wainscoting really does look smart. It adds an historic feel to a house, like something with Georgian elegance. Great photos; well researched. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE wainscoting too! And thank you for sharing all the lovely examples here on your post :o)
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Aloha!
I love wainscotting. I need it to protect my walls! You have some great pictures here.
ReplyDeleteAll so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it too! Thanks for sharing these great pics. Awesome ideas!
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