Widen the Appeal of Beadboard Paneling

People love to use beadboard paneling in their homes.  What began as a protectant wall covering has become purely decorative.  This trend is being used in various rooms of the house. From bathroom, to bedroom, to kitchen, to any room with a blank wall.  Traditionally applied vertically, a new look gives this design a fresh feel.   Rather than running the board vertically from the floor, stretch the board grooves around the room in a horizontal path.  This gives the room a fresh and up-to-date look! Design the Space offers a wide variety of beadboard paneling that will allow you to put this idea into reality in your home.

In most rooms, wainscoting ends midway up the wall. One idea is to flip that approach and take the boards close to the ceiling. This will draw the eye upward to give the illusion of height.  Turning the beadboard paneling horizontal will give the impression of width. This is a double play on the eyes that will create the appearance of a larger room.

Positioning your beadboard paneling horizontal gives a more contemporary feel to conventional beadboard. Beadboard itself preserves a simple cottage style, however by placing it horizontal you transform the feel of the room.

By placing the beadboard horizontally in this mudroom, you totally change the look of the room.  By placing the beadboard paneling differently on the wall, you reinforce the strong horizontal structure of the room.

If you are going with a monochromatic color scheme, texture is vital for visual depth. Turning the wainscoting 90 degrees can give a solid white bath just enough of an edge to provide interest.

Although traditionally seen placed vertically on the wall, beadboard paneling can be placed horizontally. This creates a totally different look! Design the Space offers the beadboard paneling you need to complete any project!  Visit our website for a complete collection of beadboard paneling options! Contact us today and get your project started.

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