Wainscoting and Chair Rails – To Be or Not To Be

Whatever you drape onto your walls, a good investment is to frame them out with crown molding.

White or stained woods are both good choices, but it all depends on what look you are going for. White painted moldings will make your walls stand out, as well as the beauty and pattern of the molding. In contrast, a dark stain will give deep warmth to your room. It will provide a rich and cozy feeling.

Chair rails are either a hit or miss for people. You either love them or hate them. Personally, without wainscoting, chair rails are not my favorite accessory to nail onto a perfectly good wall. Wainscoting presents a certain formality, but dressing it down is also an innovative way to utilize the product.

But I do have one question… why is it that people feel they must position a chair rail in their dining room; and even so, why are they always located in the same position on the walls? Who took these measurements and set them in stone? I say, be creative and make use of the unexpected…

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