Beadboard Wainscoting: Ideas, Tips, Best Practices

Beadboard wainscoting is often associated with older homes but it’s making a comeback in current home decor. Here are a couple tips on different ideas for beadboards which will make your home fantastic.

Beadboard is a kind of decorative wood panelling that has evenly spaced grooves, known as beads, across the surface.

It is also known as wainscoting, and you can use it to add a vintage vibe to any modern space.

You will find anything from beadboard ceiling planks and beadboard ceiling, to beadboard panelling or even a beadboard bathroom.

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There is also the option of a beadboard backsplash in some rooms, such as the kitchen. Beadboard walls were often found in Victorian times in order to protect and cover the lower half of the walls, but it is nowadays used to add charm and character to walls.

You will find it in various heights, woods and finishes, and you can choose according to your desired finished appearance.

You can use beadboard just like you would traditional wainscoting. In the past centuries, it used to help insulate a room, or cover any wear and tear, or damage, and protect the homeowners from the sharp, stone walls. The bead can also help conceal the joints, and add an interesting design element to the wall.

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