Wainscoting in basement

Ok Houzzers, need some assistance here. I would love to put some type of wainscoting on my basement walls; 9ft ceilings. I have read NOT to use crown molding, ok CHECK. But should I use photo 1 or photo 2. Please keep in mind I want to create height and not shrink the space. Has always, thank yo...

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pine tongue and groove ceiling with 5' tall wainscoting I did in Atlanta

Twelve weeks + many decisions, subcontractors, noisy days (oh, and some dollars) later, the basement is finished! True story: I am completely smitten with the space. The first few days after it was all done, I found myself wandering downstairs just to sit on the new carpet and take in the sights. Some people have asked to see pictures of the basement, so I thought I'd share them here. I don't know how those real estate photographers do it because it is really hard to capture the essence of a…

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Wainscoting contrasted with dark brown walls; a craftsman look for the office. Coffered ceiling to finish the room Featuring WindsorONE S4SSE Trim Boards. credit: Compton Homes in AL

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