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Return of a classic
Ratna Ramli
First appearing during the early English Renaissance in the late 15th century, wainscoting is one of the oldest ways to decorate a wall. It essentially involved covering it with wood panelling.
Synonymous with elegant and expensive homes today, it originally had a humbler function — masking the dampness that crept into building walls, thanks to England’s wet weather. Today, wainscoting serves a purely aesthetic function, providing a focal point in almost any room.
While traditional wainscoting covers the lower half of walls, modern wainscoting can be done on any
part of the walls.
Interior designers suggest using a deep neutral hue like dark grey and navy blue instead of bland white for an edgier look. And if you are hanging art within the panelling, place them about 58- to 62-inches from the centre of the artwork to the floor for a clean, contemporary look.
经典再现
护壁板是一种装饰墙壁的古老方式，即为墙壁盖上木质镶板，最早出现在15 世纪末英国文艺复兴初期。虽然护壁板现在只能在高雅豪宅找到，但它原来的 作用其实是为了遮盖因英国潮湿天气而导致墙面受潮的情况。
今天，护壁板纯粹作为装饰用途，可为房间任何一个角落提供亮点。 传统护壁板只安装在墙壁的下半部，但现代护壁板却适合墙壁的任何部分。 室内设计师建议，与其采用单调的白色护壁板，不如油上深灰或海军蓝 等中性深色调，打造前卫另类的家居风格。若你打算在护壁板挂上画作，建议 画作中心到地板的距离应为58寸至62寸，采取简约时尚风。
