Decorating & Design

20+ Best Rooms With Vertical Panelling

Author: Wendy Jacob

Updated on September 16, 2024

Although quintessentially linked with casual farmhouse or cottage interiors, vertical panelling (often used for wainscotting) can suit just about any home. Hardworking and practical, it’s been a favorite choice for English-style mudrooms for good reason: unlike drywall, the boards can take a beating from pointy items like umbrellas and hockey sticks. Vertical paneling has a crisp, coastal look when painted white, and when drenched in dark, moody colors, it give rooms a cosy, heritage vibe. Scroll through to see the best rooms with vertical panelling from the pages of House & Home.