Wainscoting For Your Home
Wainscoting can be an outstanding addition to a room, hallway or bath area and enhance the architectural detailing of your home. Some of the most admired wainscoting include raised panels that are making a comeback in both traditional and modern styled interiors - it brings a sense of elegance to most rooms but arguably very stunning in a lounge or dining room. One advantage is how it can add detail to an otherwise bland space - think stairwells and small wash-rooms. The difference between flat and raised paneling probably rings quite clear but seeing it in place does give a miraculous change to interiors and a wealth of character.
What more can be told about custom woodworking for the home? You may be interested in how it is usually applied for best results...well, the raised paneling which is becoming particularly popular is applied to the wall very much like any traditional wainscoting methods and tends to extend between three and five inches from the wall's base, often meeting with complimentary mouldings or rails. In the practical sense, it acts like a protective barrier against furnishings and the walls - you won't be seeing any scuff marks or chipped paint! To ensure a smooth and 'finished' look, a bottom rail will also feature with the installation of your custom woodworking.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have some original woodwork in the home? Thankfully the skill and technique which goes into modern day woodwork is anything less than spectacular and you will be more than satisfied to have new panels placed in your home - all the while capturing the classic style of years gone by. You can even fit custom made panels into your home over a lazy weekend - if you are planning to make an effective change to interiors, have a good think about the exact look you are going for as there are numerous designs and finishes on offer...something to suit every taste in fact! Where to start? It might be an idea to get advice from someone who has a lot of knowledge on wainscoting, what is available and how you go about installing them; expect a little precision on your part as you will have to get an accurate measurement.
We mustn't come away from this information about wainscoting for your home without sharing this fact - it does help to insulate your abode and we all know how costly heating can be don't we? Furthermore, if we were to look back at the history of the home, we would discover that any custom woodworking was only found in the houses of the wealthy or perhaps the lucky few who knew the trade. A strong point of the 21st century though is that this decorative and practical addition can be afforded by most and the harshest of budgets will cover the costs.
It has to be said that wainscoting can be most beautiful dressing up the walls of your home but expert woodworkers will show you how items of furniture can be made over with a custom design too - why not test it out on an old and sad looking cabinet?
Somerset Hills Doors & Architectural Millwork, LLC can provide the custom woodwork you are seeking for your home. Raised panel, flat panel and bead board is on display in our showroom for your review. Stop in and see the custom capabilities we offer at affordable pricing.
Visit us at:
20 Stone House Rd.
Millington, NJ 07946
908-350-8103
Our hours are M-F 9-5, Saturdays 9-3
Evening hours are available by appointment