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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You want to give your new home a great look absolutely no one else in your subdivision will have — but you haven’t bought the winning lottery ticket yet. What can you do that will put your guests’ ...

Wainscoting is a design feature dating back several centuries. But it's come a long way since its traditional British origins as oak paneling. Today, you can find this decorative element, which ...