Why Adding a Chair Rail Adds Elegance to a Room

Adding elegance to a hallway

As the title implies, the reason for a chair rail is to shield the walls from destruction from the backs of chairs. Though most folks who add chair rails to a room do it not for practicality, but aesthetic appeal. Installing a chair rail adds elegance and class. It also gives you the chance to create a pleasant interior house setting.

What Does a Chair Rail Add to a Room?

Elegance – You might be used to seeing baseboards and crown molding in numerous rooms. However, these are typical below or above our standard viewing height. A chair rail is closer to eye level, and therefore, more frequently in our line of sight. It delivers visual interest to a wall, bringing a sense of balance and movement than a blank spot would have.

Proportion – A chair rail gives a visuality to a room, which is not something you typically see. However, this sort of design detail can bring stability and harmony to a space, making it a sweet spot to spend your time.

Design option - A standard wall can only have one pattern or color from the baseboard to the crown molding. Putting in a chair rail will separate the wall into two sections, letting you use a different design or color on the lower area. Usually, a darker color looks great on the bottom, with a lighter color on top. Also, you can use wainscoting or beadboard below and a contrasting color on top. Another option is to put wallpaper under the chair rail and paint the top part of the wall.

Value - Of all the home renovations you can perform, installing chair rail is one of the lowest demanding when it comes to labor and cost. Though, the difference it makes in your house's marketability is incredible. Research has shown that adding chair rail or crown moldings can have a fantastic impact on the selling price of your home.

If you are thinking about sprucing up a room with chair rail, get in touch with a local painting contractor to discuss the benefits and to schedule a consultation.

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