Wall Coverings Aren't Just Wallpaper Anymore
Wall covering options offer more variety for the home decorator. Mexican tiles in a kitchen, for example, evoke a foreign flavor to a home. Wood paneling can warm up a study, for instance, opting for a more rustic charm. Choosing a wall covering for your home Many times, a choice of wall covering depends on how detailed a look you want. Paneling would, more than likely, encompass four walls in one room. However, molding is just one decorating idea in one room. You can get as detailed as you want, it just depends on your style.
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BORDERS Borders can effectively spruce up a room without a lot of hassle or cost. Its understated simplicity is perfect for a child's nursery. A border is easy to hang, then replace, as the child grows older. Borders can be used in a myriad of ways. They can accentuate a pretty dormer window, outline a staircase, or create a chair rail in a dining room. But, keep in mind that borders define an area and tend to confine space. You may want to reconsider hanging a border in a tiny bedroom or breakfast nook if you're really trying to expand a space. MOLDINGS A molding is a feature comfortable in any room in the house. Moldings are made in various widths to blend in any room. Moldings can be as ornate or as plain as you want. While moldings are decorative in nature, they also serve a purpose by creating visual space. A molding placed along the cornice grabs your attention, making the ceiling appear taller. A chair rail in a dining room, on the other hand, makes a room appear wider and protects the wall against chair nicks. Generally, chair rails are placed between 32 to 36 above the floor. Moldings are a versatile wall covering, placed along the ceiling or baseboard, or, around a fireplace or a door casing. PANELING Paneling became cost-effective and popular with the invention of plywood. Paneling is popular for use as an accent in dens, family rooms and home offices. It is low maintenance, durable, and easy to clean. Paneling also is an insulator. It comes in many grains, shades, and is offered in various colors as well. Paneling has 3 varieties: plain, plain tongue-and-groove, and channeled tongue-and-groove. Unlike a wallpaper border, wood paneling is definitely more permanent, and, it cannot be painted. However, paneling is used effectively as wainscoting (applied to lower portion of a wall only, usually to a height of 32 to 48 inches). Written by the editors of HouseNet
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