Wainscotted: meaning, definitions and examples
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wainscotted
[ ˈweɪnˌskɒtɪd ]
furniture design
Wainscotted refers to a style of interior design involving the application of wainscoting, which is paneling applied to the lower portion of walls. This decorative wall treatment is often made of wood and adds both aesthetic appeal and protection to the lower wall surfaces.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wainscotted dining room exuded elegance.
- They opted for a wainscotted finish in the hallway.
- Her wainscotted study provided a cozy atmosphere.
Translations
Translations of the word "wainscotted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revestido de painéis de madeira
🇮🇳 दीवार की लकड़ी का पैनलिंग किया हुआ
🇩🇪 vertäfelt
🇮🇩 dihiasi dengan panel kayu
🇺🇦 обшитий дерев'яними панелями
🇵🇱 wykończony boazerią
🇯🇵 腰壁が施された
🇫🇷 revêtu de panneaux de bois
🇪🇸 revestido de paneles de madera
🇹🇷 ahşap panellerle kaplanmış
🇰🇷 목재 패널로 마감된
🇸🇦 مغطى بألواح خشبية
🇨🇿 obložený dřevěnými panely
🇸🇰 obložený drevenými panelmi
🇨🇳 装饰有木质面板的
🇸🇮 obložen z lesnimi paneli
🇮🇸 klæðt með viðarpanelum
🇰🇿 ағаш панельдермен қапталған
🇬🇪 ხის პანელებით გაფორმებული
🇦🇿 taxta panellərlə örtülmüş
🇲🇽 revestido de paneles de madera
Etymology
The term 'wainscot' comes from the Middle Dutch word 'wainscot', which means 'case or box made of wood'. This was later adapted in the late 16th century to describe the decorative wooden paneling used to line lower walls of rooms. Originally, wainscotting was made from high-quality oak or other fine woods, often chosen for their durability and beauty. As the fashion for interior decoration evolved, wainscoting became associated with sophistication and opulence in 17th and 18th-century homes in Europe and North America. Its use in contemporary design reflects a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.