Interior designer Heidi Caillier appreciates wainscoting for the budget-friendly statement it makes. "I love to use it in bathrooms on the main walls," she says. "Tiling a full bathroom can be quite ...

Wainscoting is a design feature dating back several centuries. But it's come a long way since its traditional British origins as oak paneling. Today, you can find this decorative element, which ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Applying millwork to walls is a sure-fire way to wake up a sleepy room. Just like the exterior ...

Applying millwork to walls is a sure-fire way to wake up a sleepy room. Just like the exterior architecture of a house visually expresses a home’s style, amped-up walls of interior spaces also add ...

A house can speak multitudes about its homeowners, from the furniture that fills it to the woodwork and paint colors used to adorn it. The way a person decorates their home can be a reflection and ...

Dear Pat: I have always liked the appearance of wainscoting, but I am not a good woodworker. I have heard decorative wainscoting can be made with drywall. Is this a project I should be able to do ...

Wainscoting is a popular type of decorative wall paneling that had very practical beginnings. It dates back to the 16th century U.K., before moisture barriers were used in walls. Dampness rising from ...

A method of printing both decorative graphics and functional components onto flexible organic solar panels is aiming to bring solar energy into the realm of interior design. VTT Technical Centre of ...

Dear James: I like older styles and décor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers? — Greg C. Dear Greg: The ...