Paneling & Wainscoting for Old Houses
Bare but for a thin skin of paint, modern walls are a stylistic aberration. For most of our history, the lower wall has been decently dressed in decorative paneling and various wainscoting styles.
Wainscoting, Paneling & Trim
Wainscoting, paneling & trim ideas for old house interiors, including beadboard, custom moldings and wood panels.
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Wall Panels in the Age of Plastics
More on Marlite and other early laminates for walls.
5 Wainscot & Wall Paneling Styles
Plank walls, paneling, dadoes, batten paneling and beadboard—we delve into five old-house wainscot & wall paneling styles.
19th Century Millwork
A vocabulary of exterior and interior ornament in wood.
Behind the Scenes with Beadboard
The ubiquitous, all-purpose paneling of the Victorian era is still versatile today.
Early Modern Mouldings
Various styles of moulding have been utilized across many styles of architecture.
6 Ideas for Country Wainscots
Plain-spoken wainscot treatments create architectural interest for farmhouse walls.
Decorative Trim Options for Old Houses
Some older homes possess showier charms than others: decorative ornament in the form of plaster, composition molding, or wood paneling.
The Right Way to Use Trim in Old Houses
A century ago, builders, craftsmen, architects, and designers knew something that’s been mostly forgotten today: the rules of classical design.
Tips for Using Trim
When we make buildings, we fashion raw materials into tectonic elements. Much like cotton and wool are carded, spun, and woven to create clothing, trees are transformed into lumber, and stones are shaped into blocks.
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American owned and operated manufacturer of deck and fence post caps.
Vintage Doors
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Elmira Stove Works
Cast-iron, nickel-trimmed Victorian cookstoves with the convenience of the 21st century.
