New England Classic News June 1, 1999

Articles About New England Classic Products

Come Home to the Warmth of Wood

Natural wood details add timeless beauty and charm

There is nothing like the warmth and beauty of wood to add charm to a room. Interior designers, realtors and homeowners view wood floors, wainscoting, and moldings as complements to virtually any décor. Today, wainscoting of every style is making a comeback as homeowners seek to add unique details and custom touches to their home design. From the cottages of Nantucket to the townhouses of San Francisco, homeowners are installing wainscoting in family and dining rooms, foyers, kitchens, and along staircases. Unfortunately, traditional custom wainscot is expensive and unstable.

Recently, environmentally smart engineered wood products that rival the custom craftsmanship of a bygone era have emerged. They are a perfect solution for anyone looking for the character and quality look of custom woodwork at affordable prices. The finest example today comes from New England Classic and is approximately one-third the cost of custom woodwork. The company uses furniture-grade veneers bonded to a wood core. Because the woodwork is made from engineered wood it is more durable. It will not crack, split, shrink, or warp like traditional solid-wood wainscoting.

Traditional to Contemporary

There are as many different ways to use wainscot paneling as there are decorating styles. Because wainscoting comes in natural cherry, maple, oak, or ready-to-paint, it fits every home design - from traditional to contemporary. According to certified interior designer Lisa Whited, IIDA, ASID, "Today's wainscoting is very versatile. The traditional look of finished cherry is beautiful, yet many homeowners have achieved unique, unusual results with paint, colored stains and faux finishes."

Design Service

Any confident do-it-yourselfer can install the wainscot paneling in any room, entryway or up the stairs in a weekend. To get you started, New England Classic offers a design service. First, you need to measure the room (note your doors, windows and outlets) and call or fax the dimensions to the company. Within thre to five business days, you will receive a computer-generated design, materials list, cost estimate, installation instructions and the location of your nearest retailer. If you are looking for a professional with experience installing New England Classic's products, the company's website, www.NewEnglandClassic.com, includes a listing of registered remodeling professionals.

For more information about New England Classic's Raised Panel Wainscoting, in the United States call (888) 460-6324, in Canada call (888)460-6324 or visit the website at www.NewEnglandClassic.com.