Wainscot paneling covers the wall to the height of a chair rail, typically 30 in. to 42 in. above the floor. It is a popular height for kitchens, breakfast areas, and dining rooms, where the paneling serves a protective as well as a decorative role. Taller paneling is appropriate in more-lavish or more-intimate rooms. The following drawings in this article demonstrate how an architect handles some common issues that arise when laying out paneling in a room.
