Is chair rail in or out?
My sister wants to paint her den two tone using a chair rail to divide upper from lower. I think it would be better to do an accent wall if she wants to use two colors. Is chair rail a dated look? Please help, she plans on getting started soon!
Historically, chair rails were used to protect plaster when chairs were backed up against the walls to clear space in the middle of a room. Like many functional inventions, this one became more decorative over the years. It became common to use the rail as a divider strip for paint or wallpaper to create a contrasting look. Chair rails are still used today to create a more formal and traditional design. If that’s the look your sister wants, chair rails would be a good choice. But other strategies would be better if she seeks a more contemporary feeling. Decorating Gallery is filled with good ideas.
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