Wainscoting is a centuries-old wall paneling that began as a functional way to insulate walls and has transformed into a decorative design element that can be installed in nearly any room.

Q: We have wainscoting halfway up the wall in our small bathroom. I believe the wainscoting is original to the house, so about 20 years old, and I think it was spray-painted before installation. It ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, designers Will Glaser and Aubrey Ament show you how to install wainscoting in a kitchen. Despite their previous renovation ...

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 ...

Architectural details such as wainscoting, coffered ceilings, crown moldings and beadboard panels, often associated with traditional homes, can be introduced to nearly any home regardless of the style ...

As homeowners seek timeless yet contemporary updates, wainscoting has evolved from a heavy, traditional feature into a sleek, minimalist design element that adds depth without clutter. With new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Interior designer Heidi Caillier appreciates wainscoting for the budget-friendly statement it makes. "I love to use it in ...