Wainscoting is a decorative trend that never goes out of style. Around for centuries, and found in 16th-century English cottages and colonial American homes alike, designers love the way that it brings warmth, charm, coziness, and interest to whatever space it's used in.
But there are many styles to choose from, and many factors to take into consideration before you start applying it to every corner of your home. 'I do love a paneled wainscot,' says the interior designer Anne McDonald. 'It’s a bit more elevated and formal than a bead board or tongue and groove, which tends to lean towards informality.'
