I wanted to brighten up this house and get rid of all of that awful orange wood. I created this wainscoting by routering a bunch of MDF and nailing it onto the wall. It was actually a lot of work but well worth it!
I don’t have enough before pictures but you can let your imagination fill in the blanks. The whole house was the same kind of ugly, entry and stairs included!
BEFORE
*Tearing out the carpet involved 2 pairs of big pliers and a lot of elbow grease. Just grab the carpet and pull with all your might. Probably a good job to wait for a big, strong man to take on. If you’re impatient like me and want it done RIGHT NOW! Just get ready for a GOOD workout and be mindful of your back.
Tags: Carpentry, Decorating, DIY, Entryway, Hallway, Wainscoting
Um…..A-freakin-mazing! That is absolutely beautiful! Funny thing…I have been seeing that pic of your entry ALL OVER Pinterest for weeks…then today I stumbled onto your blog by seraching Google images for beadboard. Now, the two worlds meet. Can’t wait to scour your blog! You are a very, very talented lady! =)
Hi Mandy! That’s funny about Pinterest. I haven’t seen it once! LOL I guess it would make it easier to find the source if I actually stamped my name on my pics…but I’m too lazy!
I just bought a new house and am getting ready to start a whole new list of projects. Welcome!
Sandra,
The new look is fantastic. I really like how your project turned out. It’s definitely more modern. Thanks for sharing.
So, if I followed correctly, you routed the mdf to get the mullion look without applying in a traditional flat panel manner?? If so, you are my hero and I wish I would have seen this before I did my flat panel wainscoting. All the nail holes and joints that I had to fill and refill and sand and refill and sand…..
I don’t have a router yet. You are filling my tool box faster than I can get my projects done.
Your house is fabulous and inspiring big plans in my head for when I don’t have 3 boys and a dog knocking stuff into my doors and moldings.
That is correct. Routed the MDF, it fit together like puzzle pieces, I didn’t add a panel. Just painted the wall.
Paint colors are on my FAQ’s page.