Chair Rail
Chair rail moulding is a trim that wraps around a room’s perimeter. It’s often painted or finished and generally made from wood. It’s a thinner moulding and lends itself beautifully to more sophisticated looks.
While their timeless, more century look isn’t for everyone, they still make their debut in stairwells, hallways, dining rooms, and even in more modern homes.
Chair rail molding is now purely decorative, but it used to serve an additional purpose. It was often installed as a barrier between furniture and the walls. This would ensure that the backs of chairs wouldn’t damage the wall in spaces like dining rooms.
While chair rail trim looks similar to wainscoting, they’re different but complementary. Many people will install chair railing molding alongside wainscot for a more defined look. However, this is more popular in period homes than modern ones.
This unique moulding can give way to creative design ideas, like layering multiple chair rails on each other for a more textured effect. Some homeowners will also paint their walls one color above the chair rail and a different one below it. The dual tonality can be an exciting and refreshing change of pace in spaces that can otherwise feel uninspired.
Shop our selection of chair rail profiles below or contact us to get a quote for your project. Mouldings One can also reproduce period-accurate chair rail styles for historic renovation projects.
