Wainscoting

I have a confession to make.  Before we got our old bungalow in 2003, I had absolutely no idea what "wainscoting" was.  I don't think I had ever heard the word.

But as I've gotten into the whole bungalow/craftsman thing, I've come to really appreciate what this is.

Wainscoting is basically just paneling.  But it only covers the lower part of the wall (usually between 50-70% of it).  So wainscoting doesn't go up to the ceiling.

The other thing about craftsman/bungalow-style wainscoting is that it can involve fantastic woodworking.  The original wainscoting in a well-maintained bungalow can be gorgeous.

That is one of the things that drew me to our home.  Check out the wainscoting in our dining room: