wainscoting

/ˈweɪnskətɪŋ/
noun
  1. Wooden panels that cover the lower part of a wall, often for decoration or protection.
    • The dining room had beautiful white wainscoting along the bottom half of the walls.
    • They installed wainscoting to protect the walls from scuffs and scratches.
    • The old house featured original wainscoting made from pine.
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