Wainscoting
Wainscoting is a type of wood paneling that is installed on the bottom half of a wall. In the past, it was used as a way to add extra insulation to a wall, but these days it is used for purely decorative reasons.
It usually consists of pieces of molding that are put together in square or rectangular shapes below the chair rail. Traditional wainscoting can be expensive to install; however, there is a DIY trick that is both easy and inexpensive. Simply arrange pieces of chair rail on the wall in square or rectangular patterns and install using finishing nails.
You get the same elegant look at a fraction of the price. And remember, for the most sophisticated and elegant look, paint the molding the same color as the walls.
