The best replacement for wainscoting is beadboard.

The best alternatives to wainscoting are rated as following:
★★★★★  beadboard
★  chair rail
★  wainscoting
★  wainscot
★  shadow boxes
★  paneling
  wayne\u0027s coating
  board and batten
  chair rails

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Speaking about wainscoting, one probably shouldn't forget about chair rail.

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