Here’s difference between beadboard and wainscoting and how they to use them to add character-rich detailing to your home.

To install, use a level and draw a line around the room at the finished height (wainscoting plus chair rail cap). Most walls aren’t square, most floors aren’t even. Let the level be your guide.

My first idea, and probably the least expensive, would be to run a chair rail up the wall and paint an accent color below the rail. Purchase a nice large profile to give the rail more substance ...