Chair Rail Molding

Chair rail molding is one of those decorating items that you notice and admire when you see it, and then you quickly forget about it. Chair rail molding can be used to enhance the appearance of any room, but unfortunately it is often left out when a room is being decorated. If you would like to add a touch a style and grace to your home, than chair rail molding is an easy, affordable, and quick method of adding these touches to your existing décor.

If you have never heard of chair rail molding you are not alone. You would recognize it when you saw it, but most people are unfamiliar with the term. Chair rail molding is a type of molding that is placed approximately 3-4 feet above a wall which horizontally wraps around a room. Traditionally chair rail molding was used to protect expensive wall coverings from scuffs due to chair backs; today this type of molding is used merely as a form of sophisticated decoration.

Chair rail molding is often described as a decorative ‘icing on the cake.’ The types of chair rail molding that you have probably noticed in fancy business offices and elegant homes are usually most recognizable by their scroll work and decorative motifs; the rolling Franklin Scroll Molding is one of the more popular types of molding, and the delicate Waterman Chair Rail Molding, or the exquisite Elizabeth Molding, add a flowery touch of grace to the décor of any room.
If you are looking for that extra special something to bring out an added flair of style and sophistication to the décor in your home, consider the application of chair rail molding. While the term, chair rail molding, does not bring to mind ornate and elegant designs, once you see some of the affordable chair rail molding options for your home you will definitely feel inspired.