wainscotting
/ˈweɪnskɑtɪŋ/
noun
- Wooden panels that cover the lower part of the walls of a room.
- The wainscotting in the hallway was painted a soft cream color.
- They installed white wainscotting in the dining room to protect the walls from scuffs.
- The old library had beautiful oak wainscotting along the walls.
- The material used to make such panels.
- The carpenter ordered enough wainscotting to cover the entire living room.
- This type of wainscotting is made from reclaimed wood.
- They chose a dark walnut wainscotting for a classic look.