Wainscoting is an interior design process that involves adding decorative paneling to the walls inside your home. There are a variety of reasons why homeowners choose to invest in wainscoting, and we’d like to go over three major advantages of this home improvement option below.
- Aesthetic appeal: The most common purpose of wainscoting today is to increase the aesthetic appeal of the room. You might choose a design that complements the furniture and style in your living room for a more attractive flow of the room or place an elegant wainscoting in the foyer for a more sophisticated style for the room.
- A protective layer: The paneling used for wainscoting can also act as a more functional wall covering to protect the wall. You might use it in the entryway to protect the wall from scuffing as the household or guests remove their shoes and coats. You could also add it to the dining room to protect the walls from chair backs as your dining company moves in and out of their chairs. You can also choose more moisture-resistant paneling to protect the walls in your bathroom from moisture damage.
- Additional insulation: As an additional layer on the walls, wainscoting can also act as added insulation to keep the rooms of your house warmer and cozier during the cooler months.
Wainscoting can come in a variety of designs and styles to serve any purpose you desire, whether you want to use it for increase style in the home, a protective layer for your walls, or an insulating layer to improve the temperature control in your home. Please contact our team today if you would like to learn more.