wainscoting
noun
wain·scot·ing
ˈwān-ˌskō-tiŋ 
-ˌskä-
-ˌskä-
-skə-
variants
or wainscotting
1
2
: material used to wainscot a surface
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In addition, plenty of the home’s period elements remain intact, including ornate molding and decorative wainscoting.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Architectural details like wainscoting, chandeliers, and luxurious fabrics are now a staple.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Add natural wood to walls through wainscoting or decorative beadboard for a two-tone look.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
The walls are white, the banquettes upholstered in the same Chianti-colored leather, and the wainscoting looks as if it’s been stained with several coats of amaro.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
The crisp white wainscoting is broken up by a geometric mirror, which bounces light around and introduces a new shape to the mix.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
It's paired with white, board-and-batten wainscoting, which helps balance the bold pattern.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Built in 2004, the extravagant digs showcase ornate millwork, classic wainscoting, stately columns, and soaring nine to 12-foot ceilings on every floor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2023
In addition to the exceptional care in its trim work, this room features padded fabric walls above the wainscoting and a large, central chandelier.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2023
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Architectural details like wainscoting, chandeliers, and luxurious fabrics are now a staple.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Add natural wood to walls through wainscoting or decorative beadboard for a two-tone look.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
The walls are white, the banquettes upholstered in the same Chianti-colored leather, and the wainscoting looks as if it’s been stained with several coats of amaro.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
The crisp white wainscoting is broken up by a geometric mirror, which bounces light around and introduces a new shape to the mix.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
It's paired with white, board-and-batten wainscoting, which helps balance the bold pattern.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Built in 2004, the extravagant digs showcase ornate millwork, classic wainscoting, stately columns, and soaring nine to 12-foot ceilings on every floor.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2023
In addition to the exceptional care in its trim work, this room features padded fabric walls above the wainscoting and a large, central chandelier.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2023
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“Wainscoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wainscoting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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wainscoting
noun
wain·scot·ing
variants
or wainscotting
1
: wainscot
2
: material used to line a surface with wainscot
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