Wainscoting is an architectural feature that has experienced resurgence in recent years. No longer a feature primarily found in Victorian homes, these wooden panels that cover only the lower part of a wall can offer a sense of luxury and elegance. If you have some basic home improvement knowledge, consider installing wainscoting yourself to add ...
Wood paneling has been around for a long time. If you have wood paneling in your home then you’ve seen how it can last for years to come. If you have decided that you’ve had enough of wood paneling but don’t want to change it out for more expensive drywall or other coverings, you can ...
The inside of my home is covered either with plaster or fake wood paneling. After looking at the drab wood paneling in my living room for a few years, I decided it was time for a drastic change. I decided to cover the ugliness with a nice, bright wallpaper pattern. If this sounds like your ...
If you live in and around Indianapolis and are in search of a romantic weekend, there are some perfect places to hide yourself away for a few days of bliss. Four unique, intimate getaways are presented here for your consideration. Hopefully you’ll find the perfect one to fit your style and personality. For generations, French ...
Wood paneling has always had an allure to many people in older homes. So why not bring that look into your own home? You may find that redecorating your bedroom with wood paneling is all you needed to do to bring it to life. You may have a fondness for natural stained oak or distressed ...
I have never seen any wood paneling that doesn’t remind me of everyone’s grandmother’s basement. The stuff in our new living room makes me feel like I’m 30 and back living with Nana Ross. It just keeps ruining my day. Unfortunately, we don’t have the money to rip the miserable stuff out and start fresh. ...
Wood paneling adds an extra dimension to a room, and can be stained, waxed or painted. If you choose to paint it, you should know how to do it properly so that it stays looking great for the longest possible time. Wood paneling can be used in a room below the dado, or chair, rail ...
Whenever I want to redecorate a room, I start with a fresh coat of paint. Sounds simple, but it may not be. It once took me five coats of primer to cover a picture my son had put on his wall with magic marker. While helping my husband renovate old houses, I learned a lot ...
If you stroll through the rooms of my house, you’ll see that it’s an ordinary house in that many of the rooms are plastered walls, while a few of the others are wood paneling. The wood paneling is easy to maintain, and small nail holes can be easily filled in by using wood putty. The ...
Members of modern day society tend to view wainscoting as a paneling of wood or composite that comes up 4 feet or so from the mop board. However, wainscoting can be so much more then that. During the Victorian times wainscoting treatments were used everywhere in the home, especially in utilitarian rooms such as kitchens, ...