You will never get past the entrance once you see these stunning rattan chairs expertly styled with soft blue seat cushions. Decorative fall decor blends seamlessly with the farmhouse aesthetic by featuring complementary colors. Board and batten walls are applied at an extended height to cover a staircase wall.
24 Ways To Upgrade Your Home Décor Using White Wainscoting
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Published: September 20, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
You will be stunned by the impact white wainscoting has on a space. This feature may seem simple, but when applied in the right place, the room will be transformed into a stylish paradise. Wainscoting is the ultimate accessory that takes up almost no space, whether it be board and batten, beadboard or picture frame molding.
White walls are arguably the most popular wall color, but they may seem a little bland if not accessorized. This is where wainscoting comes in handy. In hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms, or any other room you can think of, you will find that these simple designs have a big impact on the décor by adding in a new texture and customized design. Try applying wainscoting with neutral-colored upper walls to present a slight color variation. Alternatively, If you already have decorative wallpaper, applying calming wainscoting can help balance the look.
Scroll through our white wainscoting ideas below to get some ideas!
02 of Light Gray for a Subtle Contrast
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Let a perfectly-made bed set the tone in your bedroom and create a visual freshness. White bedding with accents of gray can introduce a subtle contrast to neutral bedrooms. A vase of faux stems sits daintily on a black nightstand beside the bed as a soft accessory.
03 of Farmhouse Dining Room With White Trim
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A rustic wooden dining table top against a white frame leans heavily towards the farmhouse aesthetic, while the walls suggest a traditional design. To really make a statement, hang a large farmhouse chandelier to illuminate this room. White trim around the doorway and matching wainscoting create a clean border for beige walls.
04 of Vintage Furniture Adds a Dainty Touch
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The essence of vintage decor lives within this corner, where dark wood flooring matches an elegant half-circle console table. Avoiding a blunt appearance in a room is simple by selecting furniture with a delicate look. This is prevalent in vintage decor, where chairs and consoles often feature thin legs and bases.
05 of Wooden Console Table as a Modern Accent
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Simplicity is stunning in this entryway, where a hollow wooden console table adds a geometric presence. Although the material would suggest a country charm, the shape of the piece creates a modern look. For console tables with bold appearances, a minimalist display of accessories is more than enough.
06 of Verticle Panels for Added Height
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You have to love a bathroom where vertical white panels add the appearance of extended height to the walls. For a balanced look, you can hang wall decor over the panels that sit at the same height. Wall-mounted hangers are a blessing to any bathroom as they are small features with a big purpose.
07 of Wainscoting Between Dining Room and Hallway
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Classic, picture-frame wainscoting touches every wall of this hallway and dining room, including the dividing wall in between. The rustic flooring is also seen between spaces with modern details to make it appear natural in the area. The dining room leans into the rustic feel with a white and wood farmhouse-style table.
08 of Pull-down Shade To Control Sunlight
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Sunlight is important in any room, but there may be times when you want to minimalize the amount of light to create the right ambiance. Select window coverings that allow you to control the amount of light that enters your space, like pull-down shades. A refreshing arrangement of white tableware on a wooden farmhouse table works perfectly to balance the brightness.
09 of Armchair Tucked Between White Furniture
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A cozy corner with a comfortable armchair is all you need to enjoy your space from a clear perspective. Surrounding the chair with complementary furniture like a console and a bookcase gives the seating a truly tucked-away feel. Embracing the subtle difference between a white wall and off-white wainscoting is a decorative technique that embodies a clean, classic style.
10 of White Board and Batten Entryway
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Enjoy the simplicity of an entryway where white walls host woven basket decor and a wooden railing. Board and batten wainscoting may not seem super decorative, but once you apply it to a blank wall, you will be astounded by the impact. Illuminate the entryway by adding sidelights around your front door.
11 of Built-in Console With Multiple Drawers
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Thin furnishings define this living room with a built-in console and hutch, both featuring a slender design. Although the pieces themselves are slim, the length allows for maximum storage. The console includes multiple drawers with leather straps as hardware.
12 of Marble Floor Tiles and an Accent Wall
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Make the first glance into a powder room an unforgettable experience with decorative wallpaper applied to one accent wall. When choosing a location for your vanity and lighting, the most decorative wall should get priority to highlight the most exciting features. Marble floor tiles are a gentle pairing for neutral spaces and maintain a neutral color palette.
13 of Wall Décor Steals the Show
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When you have decorative walls, there is no need to over-accessorize a space. Focusing on wainscoting and wallpaper furnishing a compact area to allow these elements to really shine. If the area includes a window, get creative with the coverings and choose charming shutters or attractive drapes.
14 of Light Colors for a Bright Powder Room
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Have your mood instantly enhanced by peering into this bright powder room where light blue walls are bordered with white vertical shiplap wainscoting. Create a smooth transition between white walls and beige laminate flooring by painting the vanity color in between the two. Leave room in this tiny space for storage with a vanity that showcases an open bottom shelf.
15 of Woven Baskets Tucked Under a Bench
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Skip the need for a mudroom by embellishing your entryway with a small bench and baskets for your outdoor accessories. The baskets can be tucked neatly under the bench to hide away unsightly clutter while offering an accessorized appearance. An adorable background of wainscoting and black hangers can offer a whole room of designs in a tiny space.
16 of Gray and White Wallpaper Over Wainscoting
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White wainscoting captures your attention in this stylish corner with the help of upper walls covered in eye-catching wallpaper. The gray and white botanical designs in the wallpaper are not overwhelming and introduce a contemporary element to this corner. An antique wooden chair sits in the corner beside a clay pot as a decorative touch.
17 of Cozy Entryway With Warm Taupe Walls
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Lay a vintage floor runner over dark wood entryway flooring as a way to create an inviting look. Warm taupe walls border the doorways as the perfect accent to a cottage-style home. The walls are kept relatively simple with a pair of framed pictures over white board and batten wainscoting.
18 of White Board and Batten Wainscoting for Tight Spaces
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Whether your living room is of a minimalist design or elaborately decorated, white board and batten wainscoting installed across one wall can add an elegant accent. This embellishment is perfect for walls where space is tight, but you still want to make a statement. Accessorize the surrounding walls with white baseboards and crown molding.
19 of Entryway Features White and Wood Elements
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In this entryway, white wainscoting leads you into a bright home with clean lines perfectly applied to the walls. Wood flooring and a matching staircase railing deepen the tones and welcome a more inviting feel. Similar styles and colors are reflected in the floor coverings, with a staircase runner and a living room rug showcasing gray backgrounds with white embellishments.
20 of Vibrant Flags Decorate a Corner
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Celebrate any occasion with colorful accessories hidden in plain sight. Colorful flags in this corner pop thanks to a background of white wainscoting. An expert-level display is created using a rustic blanket ladder and a distressed white stool to arrange faux lemons and a basket of flags.
21 of Midnight Blue Console With Open Storage
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Engage your imagination to create visible storage in your entryway. This type of storage may include a pair of attractive baskets tucked into the bottom shelf of a console table. A version of this is showcased in this entryway with a midnight blue console paired with two gray and white baskets.
22 of Subtle Stripes and Neutral Décor
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Neutral colors are a safe choice in any bedroom, but the small accessories should add some excitement to the walls and surroundings. This decorator has chosen to complement the walls with wood frames and accordion wall hangers. Drape a decorative blanket over the foot of the bed to enhance bedding with subtle stripes.
23 of Cute Pink and Beige Entryway Décor
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Welcoming your guests into a bright and airy hallway can be done easily by accessorizing the space with soft colors. The pink decor is displayed on a small wall-mounted shelf between decorative white shutters. A white bench is decorated with pink and beige throw pillows that add a cute and cozy look to the area.
24 of All-white Accessories Resting on a Sideboard
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Selecting accessories of only one color or shade creates a breathtaking contemporary display on any wooden console table or sideboard. On this wooden sideboard, all accessories are white, while potted plants add an organic accent. If this is your style, give these details a neutral backdrop where they will stand out, such as a light gray wall with white wainscoting.
