28 Stylish Beadboard Wainscoting Ideas to Upgrade Your Home

Published: January 1, 2023

Updated: November 15, 2023

Are you looking to create a home that knocks the socks off of everyone who comes to visit? Then you should consider adding beadboard wainscoting. Wainscoting is panels that are typically added to the lower half or third of a room, although sometimes they can reach higher. Beadboard is a specific type of paneling that includes vertical panels with grooves, sometimes called beads, between the panels.

Using beadboards on your wainscoting looks absolutely stunning, no matter what you have on your wall. You can add the beadboard to a painted or wallpapered wall. In addition, you have several options when painting the wainscoting. Just think about a gentle blue wall with white wainscoting. Or perhaps a textured white wallpaper and white beadboard is more your style.

So take a look at this stylish collection of beadboard wainscoting ideas to see how they will upgrade your home!

01 of White Shiplap Walls and Grey Beadboard Paneling

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withhopeandgraceco

Interior designer Huong Vu shares her appreciation for the clever use of beadboard wainscoting in this dining room setting. “The beadboard wainscoting here achieves a rare balance, melding vertical and horizontal lines with a soft grey palette to create a cohesive and airy dining space,” she explains.

Huong also notes the practicality of the design. “Its proportionate scale doesn’t overwhelm, instead complementing the busy kitchen atmosphere. The light colors and functional design suit the practical needs of a bustling cook or baker’s home.”

02 of White Whimsical Wallpaper and Light Grey Wainscoting

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ellisandhale

This nursery features white botanical-style wallpaper and light grey wainscoting. A gold mirror sits on a white dresser, and a tall tree stands in a white pot on the dark wood floor next to a brown rug.

03 of White Brick Wall and Beadboard Paneling Entryway

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my.fauxfarmhouse

Hats hang on a white entryway wall above a wooden rail and white beadboard paneling. A green door stands closed across from a wooden console table on the white tile floor, while a white front door hangs on a white brick wall.

04 of White Mudroom Wall with White Wainscoting

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themahoganyhaus

A landscape painting in a gold frame hangs on a white mudroom wall with white wainscoting. A brown hat hangs on a white peg over black boots on the light wood floor. A black handle is attached to the light grey door.

05 of Pink Wall with Pink Beadboard Wainscoting

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oliveandmax

As you peer into this bedroom, you will see a gold sconce hanging on a pink wall with pink beadboard wainscoting. A black chair is placed underneath a small wooden desk on the beige carpet. Consider adding a delicate white and grey coverlet to the bed to provide some contrast with the pink walls.

06 of A Blue Shirt and Beadboard Paneling

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A blue shirt hangs underneath a floating wood shelf holding two wicker baskets in a laundry room. Two pictures hang on the white wall above the beadboard paneling. A brown rug is laid on the beige tile floor in front of the white washer and dryer.

07 of Textured Wallpaper and Beadboard Paneling

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yourlifeiswhatyoumakeit

This dining room boasts walls with textured white wallpaper and white beadboard paneling. A gold mirror hangs on the wall near a potted plant in a wicker hanging basket. Black chairs sit on the brown tile floor.

08 of Delicate Wallpaper and a Light Grey Beadboard

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yourlifeiswhatyoumakeit

A delicate white and light grey wallpaper hangs on a dining room wall above a light grey beadboard. White flowers in a white pot sit on the wooden table. Grey chairs with black legs are placed on a brown rug on the brown tile floor.

09 of Nursery with Grey Beadboard Wainscoting and Grey Trim

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thehomebodyhouse

As you look over this nursery, you’ll see grey trim, white walls, and grey beadboard wainscoting. A large white cabinet is built into the corner next to the white crib. Be sure to put a white armchair next to the red rug to give yourself a comfortable place to sit.

10 of Light Grey Walls With White Beadboard Wainscoting

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amy_decorates_

This hallway boasts light grey walls with white beadboard wainscoting. Pictures of foliage hang above black hooks, while a black handle is attached to the white paneled interior door.

11 of Tall Beige Beadboard Wainscoting

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mia.interiors

Are you looking for some stylish beadboard wainscoting ideas? Then consider a white wall with tall beige beadboard paneling above a wooden console table. Be sure to add a black bowl on a wooden stool on the grey wood floor for some needed contrast.

12 of Mint Green Wall Above White Wainscoting

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christinestarfish

An antique laundry room sign hangs on a mint green wall above white wainscoting in this mudroom. The matching green door stands open, revealing the yard. A grey mat is laid on the decorated grey and white tile floor.

13 of Chalkboard Sign Above Chair Rail and Beadboard

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velveteenandgrace

A chalkboard sign hangs on a white bathroom wall with a white chair rail and beadboard. A brown rabbit sculpture sits on the light grey counter over the white cabinet, and a white mat is laid on the dark wood floor.

14 of White Beadboard Panels Under Rustic Window Décor

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simplyminedesigns

Rustic white window decor hangs on a white bathroom wall with white beadboard panels. A wicker basket hangs on white hooks attached to a white plank on the wall. A black and white rug is laid on the dark wood floor.

15 of Wicker Decor Above a Grey Shelf on Grey Wainscoting

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ourcarolinanest

A brown beaded chandelier hangs on a wooden dining room table surrounded by black chairs on a white rug. Wicker decor hangs on the beige wall above a grey shelf on grey wainscoting. A small pine tree on a black stand is placed on the warm wood floor.

16 of Off-White Wainscoting and a Red Brick Floor

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little.byrd.house

As you study this entryway, you’ll notice a picture hanging on a white wall with off-white wainscoting. A jean jacket hangs on a hook attached to the trim. A brown mat is laid on the red brick floor.

17 of Peg Rail, Shelf, and Beadboard Wall

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lori.dail

As you look at this statement wall in a dining room, you will see a white wall with a peg rail and a shelf decorated with a collection of vintage jugs and vases. Natural linen aprons and macrame produce bags hanging from the pegs give the room a homey feeling. Below the rail, a beadboard wall has been installed.

18 of Light Grey Walls With White Wainscoting

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myillinoishome

This hallway boasts glass sconces hanging on light grey walls with white wainscoting and a dark wood floor. A small green wreath hangs in the middle of a large window, while a black handle is attached to a large white barn door.

19 of Stunning Red Rug and Light Grey Wainscoting

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theredfernhome

As you glance through the bathroom door, you will see white bathroom walls with light grey beadboard wainscoting. A white wrap is draped over the sizeable white bathtub. Think about adding a stunning red rug on the white tile floor as a dramatic focal point.

20 of Entryway Wall with Light Grey Beadboard Paneling

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lyndaledrive

This entryway features a landscape in a gold frame hanging on a white wall above light grey beadboard paneling. A tall white table lamp sits on the dark wood console table, while a dark wood chair is placed on the light wood floor.

21 of Off-White Wainscoting on a White Wall

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hartley_home

This bedroom features white walls, off-white wainscoting, and beige curtains. Two gold sconces hang over the bed with an off-white upholstered headboard, while a large wicker basket sits on the dark wood floor next to an off-white rug.

22 of Laundry Room Wall with Green Beadboard Paneling

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theverestplace

A gold sconce hangs on a white laundry room wall with dark green beadboard paneling. A white sink and a straw hat are hung on the panel above a small black bench. You may wish to add a tree on the ornate black and white tile floor for some added decor.

23 of Portraits Above White Wainscoting with Vertical Panels

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thetedescofarm

This hallway boasts white walls and white wainscoting with vertical panels. Portraits in brass frames hang on the white walls above the dark wood floor. A delicate green wreath is attached to a white door with a brass doorknob.

24 of Off-White Chair Rail and Beadboard

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courtneyfitzp01

A beige scroll hangs on a white window accent on an off-white dining room wall with an off-white chair rail and beadboard. A white birdhouse sits on a pile of books on a small end table, and a wooden chair is pushed under the wood table on the light wood floor.

25 of Two Gold Sconces Above Black Wainscoting

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ouracaciagrovehome

Two gold sconces with white shades hang on a white living room wall above black wainscoting on each side of a white shiplap fireplace. Red flowers in a grey vase sit on one side of a wooden mantel, while three gold candlesticks sit on the other. A red rug is laid in front of the hearth on the grey tile floor.

26 of Wallpaper Above White Shelf and Beadboard

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eleanorrosehome

This corner features green leaves on white wallpaper above a white shelf holding white mugs and fall leaves in a wicker jug. Beadboard paneling is installed underneath a white rail. A brown autumn wreath hangs on black hooks next to a beige plaid blanket.

27 of Washstand for Modern Farmhouse Half Bath

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athomewithjhackie1

White washstand with a white vessel sink is perched under a gold filigree mirror in this modern farmhouse half bath. A white toilet next to the washstand sits in front of white beadboard wainscoting.

28 of Lemon Tree and Beadboard Paneling Accents

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decor_design_tileliquidators

This dining room features grey walls with white beadboard paneling. Open wood shelves filled with white decor and potted plants hang above a black display cabinet, while a small lemon tree sits on the off-white tile floor.