Wainscot, Beadboard and Panel Options

I'm working with clients on a home office/study. While the room isn't huge (10' x 12'), it does have a lot of potential - good proportions, crown molding and French doors. The changes that we're making in the room will ultimately lead to a richer, more library-like feel. We're starting with hand scraped hickory wood floors and are adding a deep red, faux leather finish to the upper portion of the walls.

Wood floor

Faux finish above wainscot

The last piece of the design before we get to furniture and accessories is the addition of a wainscot or panel detail. Molding is a great way to add richness and visual weight to a room - especially if its done well and not going too small. Adding dinky molding has a tendency to cheapen a room. This is where "go big or go home" applies. Below are some of the choices that we are contemplating....

Tall, flat panels

Chair rail height panels with ledge detail

Tall, flat, panels with ledge detail and painted panel interiors

Two level, flat panels

Traditional bead board

Which is your favorite?