The extra interior layer was meant to help insulate a room and offer a durability that plaster walls did not.
Dining room modern wainscoting design.
But it s not a coincidence that most modern wainscoting panels are white.
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Wainscoting in dining rooms.
In this case it s better if you paint the walls white to avoid making the room too dark and depressing.
Oct 8 2016 explore wallmaster s board dining room wainscoting on pinterest.
Chicago lincoln park townhome formal dining room wainscoting detail by mia rao design.
Wainscoting or simply wainscot refers to a treatment of wooden moulding and panels along the length of a wall as is common in home design this lining was originally intended for functionality.
Wood is a natural insulator and wood wall panels offer good thermal and acoustic insulation.
Wainscoting provides the perfect mix of function and style by adorning the lower half of walls while also protecting the wall from scuffs and smudges.
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While the dove gray walls contrast nicely against the white wainscoting the combination doesn t take too much attention away from the room s artwork and dining set.
This form of wall paneling started back in 1300s primarily as a way to shield the lower half of plaster walls from damage from things like chairs and boots.
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For a wainscoting idea that strikes a balance between subtle and statement take a cue from this brigette romanek designed home.
That s a step closer to a minimal look and contemporary dining room.
Again for a bolder look you can go for solid bright colors on your wainscot.
By creating an entire wall of wainscoting you can buck the trend slightly and create a beautiful backdrop for any room.
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