Category: Blog Posts & Articles

There are many elements to determining the correct height for wainscoting. Wainscoting has been in our interior design repertoire since its inception in 14th century Europe (there’s debate as to whether it’s English or Dutch in origin). There are many different styles out there and each style can have their...

The importance of built in cabinetry and interior design in our homes has been highlighted by the multiple lockdowns that we’ve all been through. Whether you had to suddenly make your space conducive to remote work, or find ways to keep the kids entertained, many have realized their space doesn’t...

The many monuments throughout history are a reminder that, as humans, part of our identity is in what we identify with, even for things we didn’t experience. This most commonly occurs in younger people with music, with them lamenting that they were “born in the wrong generation”. This feeling of...

The short answer is wainscoting styles are still in style! As our global culture evolves, certain elements of our past and even recent history are dropped and forgotten about as irrelevant to modern times. Some things, however, are simply unforgettable. Nowhere is this more apparent than in architecture, where we...

Installing wainscoting? Wainscoting makes a great addition to both traditionally-styled and contemporary homes. Not only can it transform the look of a room, it can also protect the walls from surface damage. Whether you’re considering raised panel wainscoting, or simply a beadboard, here are some tips on the best time...

Wainscoting has come a long way since its invention in 16th century England. Initially used to cover damp areas in walls, as well as bolster insulation, modern raised panel wainscoting is almost always purely aesthetic. Since its inception it’s developed a variety far beyond the raised panel wainscoting that initially...

Authentic paneled wainscoting can give your room a whole new look, but it’s just one of many ways you can transform your dwelling space. Have you also thought about wainscot color ideas to go with your paneled wainscoting? In some cases, all it takes is a fresh coat of paint....

Regular readers of this blog know we don’t just talk about our authentic paneled wainscoting. We’re interested in helping people make the most of their homes (and if those changes involve ordering our custom wainscoting online, all the better). Today, we’re looking at a topic nearly every family faces sooner...

When we think of a home with a fireplace — particularly a fireplace accented by modern wainscoting — we picture a more upscale, well-appointed place. Truly, this is the case, as the fireplace has become a symbol of timeless style in a home. What better way to accentuate this piece...

It’s been a tough 10 months. Social distancing has kept most of indoors a lot more than we’re used to, a situation made worse by winter’s cold days and early sunsets. It’s something we’re not immune to either. Yes, we install authentic paneled wainscoting — and write blogs about custom...