It’s easier than ever to find inspiration nowadays, with the internet and television pouring out endless examples of other people’s endeavors. When it comes to improving your home, raised panel wainscoting can serve as a source of inspiration. Here are some ideas on where to glean wainscoting inspiration. Start with...
Continue ReadingThe 5 Main Types of Wainscoting and the Best Materials To Work With
Wainscoting is a kind of wall molding that is made out of wood panels and is installed at the bottom section of a wall. Wainscoting, in contrast to crown molding, which is used to mark the transition between walls and ceilings, covers a third of the wall from the bottom. Most...
Continue ReadingMatching Wainscoting Styles to Eras of American Decor
Much like America itself, the history of wainscoting has its roots in England but has since evolved and transformed into something entirely different. Originally serving to keep condensation out of rooms, raised panel wainscoting has become entirely aesthetic, although one could argue that it serves the practical purpose of protecting...
Continue ReadingRaised Panel Wainscoting in Your Foyer – It’s Time to Make an Entrance
After the last few years of lonely, social isolation, the pandemic is easing, and you’re ready to entertain again. However, you really want to make a lasting impression on your guests, and you know exactly what to do. Wainscoting your foyer will truly make entering your home memorable. Luckily, you’re...
Continue ReadingFlat Panel Wainscoting – A Blast From The Past
Wainscot Solutions, your easy-to-install, flat panel wainscoting professionals, appreciate the classic, old traditional designs that transformed homes centuries ago. You’ve probably seen examples of flat panel wainscoting in your neighbor’s home but never knew the design had its own name. Wainscoting can add old-style character and present-day elegance to any...
Continue ReadingFinding Inspiration for Wainscoting in your Home
While its origin is rooted in practical use, modern wainscoting has remained relevant in our houses due to its aesthetic appeal. Over the years we’ve seen it used alongside a huge range of interior design styles, both traditional and contemporary. It always offers a unique way to give texture to...
Continue ReadingMatching your Furniture to your Wainscoting
The modern house is in some ways a testament to all the progress we’ve made in adorning our space since we lived in caves. Some of these elements have changed dramatically since their inception, such as the washroom. While others like raised panel wainscoting designs are remarkably similar to those...
Continue ReadingPainting Wood Paneling vs. Cleaning Wainscoting Without Harsh Chemicals
The idea of preserving our planet has become popular in recent years, although one could argue that it has always been a prerogative and that the disconnect was only recent. Regardless, people are demanding environmentally-friendly alternatives to products that harm our precious planet. Nowhere is this more important than in...
Continue ReadingWhy to Consider Replacing Rather than Restoring Wainscoting
Life at home has been unlike ever before in the last couple of years, due to the pandemic which has forced countless people to lockdown or isolate due to health concerns. During that time we saw global markets hindered, and stock and crypto markets show just how volatile they are....
Continue ReadingWainscoting Ideas that Make Modern Furnishings Look Great
Wainscoting ideas are all the rave these days. Why? Well, after a couple of thousand years of building houses in a huge variety of different climates and cultures, it’s fair to say we have a lot of architectural inspiration out there. Modern homeowners have the luxury of picking and choosing...
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