March 6, 2024 Get the Look

Wainscoting Paneling Ideas For Your Wall

Talking all about wainscoting today.

large staircase with white wainscoting along the wall

 

All about wainscoting

{This post first appeared here on February 6, 2020 and was recently updated on March 2, 2024.}

I’ve been working on this post for a few weeks, it turns out there’s a lot to say on this topic!

I also had to check the spelling on this term SO many times, even my spell check didn’t know if this was correct.

Also, when I was much younger, I actually thought this was Wayne’s coating! But, I digress…

But, I’m pretty sure I got it right!

 

What Is Wainscoting

Traditional Wainscoting

Wainscoting (pronounced weyn-skoh-ting) is a raised panel originally used as a protective function to keep out cold and moisture. 

This architectural element which once served as wall protection, dates back to the 16th century, Europe.

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February 21, 2024 Finds

Boucle Fabric For Your Home: What to Know and Should You Buy It?

Today I thought I’d share a collection of beautiful boucle fabric and sherpa home decor pieces.

Cotton boucle comes in a range of colors and is the perfect way to add a cozy feel and a layer of visual interest to your space.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your living room, bedroom, home office or any room really…bouclé fabric is one of the freshest trends I’ve seen in the interior design world in a while.

Of course, like all the best home decor trends, boucle has been around forever.

collage of boucle and sherpa home decor pieces
lumbar boucle throw pillows | boucle counter stool | boucle swivel chair | boucle bed | pair of neutral throw pilows | boucle curved modern bench | Anja Ivory Boucle Swivel Chair |
Stature Black Chair | Luxury Decorative Throw Pillow Cover Textured Boucle Squares

Boucle Fabric and Sherpa Home Decor

All chic things ’60s are hot again- for example, eero saarinen and eames inspired furniture.

This includes the retro appeal of this textured fabric.

Not only do I love the cozy texture but boucle yarn (sometimes referred to as teddy bear fabrics) has such an inviting look and luxurious feel to it.

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February 14, 2024 Get the Look

Cream Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors – Which one’s are the best?

What are the best cream kitchen cabinet paint colors?

In today’s blog post, we’re going to look at some beautiful cream cabinets in order to get an idea of which cream color will be the perfect choice for your own kitchen cabinet paint color.

cream painted kitchen cabinets with white counters and wooden counter stools

CREAM KITCHEN CABINET PAINT COLORS

Let’s take a look at some of my favorite shades of cream colors, all of which look so beautiful in the kitchen.

Just like white paint colors, cream paints offer a classic look which works extremely well with both contemporary kitchens and a more traditional kitchen.

In addition, a cream shade can look perfect in both a small kitchen and a larger one alike.

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